1 JACK SUSSMAN: CBS exec prays the Academy doesn’t kneecap him any further by alienating more top artists, as he and team plan Grammy telecast. These are “moments” he could do without. | |
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2 CLIVE DAVIS: Legendary impresario can still put some shine on Grammy week, even as Academy loses its luster. The biz is ready to put on the Doug the party of the year. | |
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3 SYLVIA RHONE: Biz icon in the spotlight for a dazzling career as BMC bestow honors and Epic stands in the center of the hip-hop world. All hail the Queen. | |
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4 SCOOTER BRAUN: Newly crowned sole CEO of HYBE America feeling pretty hyped about fat Bieber catalog deal. Put some caviar in that kimchi. | |
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5 MERCK MERCURIADIS: Hipgnosis topper and team are true Beliebers, as latest huge acquisition with Blackstone silences the naysayers. “Peaches” all around. | |
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6 MUNI LONG: Def Jam breakout is definitely no Long shot for BNA, as buzz grows and insiders feel Affection. Smart Muni’s on her. | |
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7 SABRINA CARPENTER: Island thrush (and erstwhile Disney girl) proves “Nonsense” can be persuasive, as TikTok-boosted track makes noise at DSPs. Justin, Imran, Jackie and company have sped up the process. | |
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8 LARRY MESTEL: Primary Wave boss kicks the Doors open with Krieger, Manzarek Estate rights deal. Can we start calling him the Lizard King? | |
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9 HARDY: Country-rock disruptor buzzing hugely with new Big Loud set, splashy L.A. shows. Seth England has a lot to CROW about. | |
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10 DJ KHALED: Producer/party host with the most lands big new label deal and major Grammy look, as We the Best just gets better. | |
