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• ’s No. 1 on Chart ‘The Box’ Tops Hot 100 For Seventh With ‘Changes’ Week; Hits Top 5; Justin Bieber, BY KEITH CAULFIELD Go Top 10 Justin Bieber scores his seventh No. 1 album on the years, since Purpose debuted at No. 1 on the Dec. 5, • Paul Rosenberg to Billboard 200 chart as Changes debuts atop the tally. 2015-dated chart with 649,000 units (with 522,000 of Step Down as Def The set, which released on Feb. 14 via SchoolBoy/ that sum in album sales). Jam Chairman/CEO: Exclusive Raymond Braun/, earned 231,000 Of Changes’ first-week sum, 126,000 are in album equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending sales, 101,000 are in SEA units (equating to 135 million • JYP Entertainment Feb. 20, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. on-demand streams of the on the album) and & Bieber leads a busy top 10, where A Boogie Wit 4,000 are in TEA units. The album’s sales were bol- Enter Strategic stered by a ticket/album sale redemption offer Partnership For da Hoodie, and also arrive : with their latest efforts. with Bieber’s upcoming tour, and many merchandise/ Exclusive The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular album bundle offers sold via Bieber’s official webstore. of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric Notably, at 25, Bieber is the youngest solo artist to • TEG Acquires consumption as measured in equivalent album units. achieve seven No. 1 albums. (He turns 26 on March Australian Concert Van Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums 1.) Previously, the youngest soloist to land seven No. Egmond Group (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). The 1s was , who logged his seventh leader new Feb. 29-dated chart, where Changes enters at No. 1, (of 10 total) when he was 26 years and 11 months old • Warner Records will be posted in full on Billboard’s website on Feb. 25. (with on Dec. 11, 1961). Elevates Norva Changes’ 231,000 first-week units represent the If one included groups in our calculation, all four Denton to SVP of A&R third-largest week of 2020 for an album, behind the members of were younger than Bieber on debut frames of ’s Music to Be Murdered the occasion of the band’s seventh No. 1. The Fab Four By (279,000; chart dated Feb. 1) and Halsey’s Manic achieved their seventh leader (of a record 19) with (239,000; also Feb. 1). Rubber on Jan. 8, 1966. At , the oldest Changes is Bieber’s first album in more than four (continued) Republic_05_022920.indd 1 2/21/20 2:00 PM Page 3 of 25

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member of the group was Ringo Starr, who Tame Impala achieves its highest chart- language album, All About Luv. The set was only 25 years and six months old, while ing album ever on the Billboard 200, as launches with 52,000 equivalent album the youngest member, , bows at No. 3 with 110,000 units earned, with 50,000 of that sum com- was just 22 years and 10 months old. equivalent album units (with 80,000 of prising album sales. All About Luv is Monsta Changes marks not only Bieber’s seventh that in album sales). The act previously X’s first album for Epic Records sincesign - No. 1, but his ninth top 10 effort — the en- topped out at No. 4 in 2015 with Currents. ing with the label in 2019. tirety of his charting albums. ’s a look Further, The Slow Rush logs Tame Impala All About Luv’s first week was bolstered at all nine of his albums on the Billboard its best sales week for an album, trumping by sales generated from a concert ticket/ 200: Changes (No. 1), Purpose (No. 1; Dec. the 45,000 first-week sales ofCurrents . (The album sale redemption offer, a bevy of mer- 5, 2015), Believe: Acoustic (No. 1; Feb. 16, Slow Rush’s sales were goosed by a concert chandise/album bundles, in-store appear- 2013), Believe (No. 1; July 7, 2012), Under ticket/album sale redemption offer with the ances during street week, and more than a the Mistletoe (No. 1; Nov. 19, 2011), Never act’s upcoming tour, as well as a handful of dozen different variants of the album avail- Never: The EP (No. 1; March merchandise/album sale bundles sold via its able for fans to purchase (such as multiple 5, 2011), My Worlds Acoustic (No. 7; Dec. 11, webstore.) CD editions, each with a different cover for 2010), My World 2.0 (No. 1 for four weeks; The Slow Rush was also a hot seller on one of the group’s members). April 10, 2010) and My World EP (No. 5; vinyl LP, as 32% of the album’s first-week While All About Luv is Monsta X’s first April 10, 2010). sales were generated by its vinyl configura- Billboard 200 entry, the act has charted on At No. the new Billboard 200, A Boo- tion. The set sold just under 26,000 vinyl other Billboard tallies since 2015 following gie Wit da Hoodie’s Artist 2.0 debuts with copies — the seventh-biggest sales week for its formation on a TV competition show in 111,000 equivalent album units — nearly all a vinyl album since Nielsen Music/MRC its home country that same year. Among from streaming activity. Of the set’s starting Data began tracking music data in 1991. those charting efforts were nine top 10s on sum, 106,000 are in SEA units (equaling (The largest week for a vinyl album in World Albums chart between 2016 and 149 million in on-demand streams of songs Nielsen era was logged by the debut week of 2019 (all released via Starship Entertain- from the album), making it the No. 1 most- ’s Lazaretto in 2014, with 40,000 ment). The World Albums chart ranks the streamed album of the week. The remainder sold.) week’s most popular albums in the U.S. that of the album’s units were driven by album Roddy Ricch’s​ Please Excuse Me for Be- are, generally speaking, titles that contain sales (3,000) and TEA units (1,000). Artist ing Antisocial falls from No. 1 to No. 4 on native music or native-language music from 2.0 is ’s sixth chart- the new Billboard 200 chart with 70,000 countries outside the U.S. ing album and third top 10 effort, following equivalent album units earned (down 11%). Back on the new Billboard 200, Post Hoodie SZN (No. 1 on Jan. 19, 2019) and The The set has logged four total weeks on top. Malone’s former No. 1 Hollywood’s Bleeding Bigger Artist (No. 4 on Oct. 21, 2017). Of Monsta X rounds out the new arrivals in descends from No. 2 to No. 6 with 50,000 note, the rapper’s last album, Hoodie SZN, the top 10, as the six-member South Korean equivalent album units earned (down 4%), also debuted at No. 2 (on Jan. 5, 2019), but vocal group makes its Billboard 200 chart while ​’s former leader When We waited until Jan. 19 to ascend to No. 1. debut at No. 5 with its first all-English- All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? dips from

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No. 5 to No. 7 with 44,000 units (down 4%). MRC Data. It pushes 8-7 on Digital Lipa’s second No. 1 on the Pop Songs air- ’s Meet , V.2 is pushed Sales, down 3% to 11,000 sold in the week play ranking, after “Rules” reigned for four down one spot to No. 8, though with an 11% ending Feb. 20, and 13-10 on , weeks, also in February 2018. increase in units (to 40,000) in its second gaining by 12% to 59.3 million all-format ’ “Roxanne” bumps 7-6 on week on the list. The album gains in the audience impressions in the week the Hot 100, after reaching No. 4; Maroon wake of reaction to the rapper’s death ending Feb. 23, as it leads the Mainstream 5’s “Memories” drops 4-7, after hitting No. 2; on Feb. 19. R&B/Hip-Hop and Songs format and ’s “” Rounding out the new top 10 are Emi- airplay charts for a second week each. keeps at No. 8, after it spent three weeks at nem’s former chart-topper Music to Be Mur- “The Box” concurrently tops the Hot No. 1. dered By, slipping from No. 3 to No. 9 with R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Bieber’s “Intentions,” featuring , 39,000 equivalent album units earned (down charts, which employ the same multi-metric rises 11-9 on the Hot 100, as parent album 23%), and Halsey’s Manic, falling from No. 8 formula as the Hot 100, for an eighth week Changes launches as Bieber’s seventh No. to No. 10 with 31,000 units (down 9%). apiece. 1 on the Billboard 200. The track holds at As for Atlantic Records, “The Box” is the No. 3 on , up 10% to 24.3 label’s seventh No. 1 ever to rule the Hot million streams. Roddy Ricch’s 100 for at least seven weeks, and it follows Bieber adds his 18th Hot 100 top 10, and Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts,” which dominated for second from Changes, after “Yummy” bowed ‘The Box’ Tops seven frames beginning in September: and peaked at No. 2 in January. Quavo col- Atlantic Records’ Longest-Leading Hot lects his sixth top 10, and third via a Bieber Hot 100 For 100 No. 1s collab, after DJ Khaled’s “I’m the One,” Weeks at No. 1, Title, Year featuring Bieber, Quavo, Seventh Week; 13, “The Boy Is Mine,” Brandy & Monica, and (No. 1, one week, May 2017), 1998 and “No Brainer,” by the same lineup minus Dua Lipa Hits Top 12, “,” , 2017 Lil Wayne (No. 5, August 2018). Quavo fur- 11, “I Swear,” All-4-One, 1994 ther outpaces the top 10 total of Migos (the 5; Justin Bieber, 10, “Low,” Flo Rida feat. T-Pain, 2008 trio of himself, and Takeoff ), which 7, “The Box,” Roddy Ricch, 2020 has tallied four top 10s. The Weeknd 7, “Truth Hurts,” Lizzo, 2019 “Intentions” posts a second week at No. 1 7, “,” T.I., 2008 on the multi-metric Hot R&B Songs chart Go Top 10 ’s “Life Is Good,” featuring , Rounding out the Hot 100’s top 10, The spends its sixth consecutive week at No. 2 Weeknd’s “Blinding ” lifts 12-10. It BY GARY TRUST on the Hot 100, encompassing its entire, and also ranks at No. 10 on Streaming Songs unprecedented, run on the chart; a week (19.4 million, up 11%). The Weeknd achieves oddy Ricch’s “The Box” notches ago, it became the first song ever to log its his 10th Hot 100 top 10 and second from a seventh week at No. 1 on the first five weeks on the Hot 100 at No. 2. It his album After Hours, due March 20, after . also keeps at No. 2 on Streaming Songs (42 “Heartless” topped the chart dated Dec. 14, Meanwhile, Dua Lipa’s “Don’t million, up 6%), while surging 21-5 on Digi- becoming his fourth No. 1. RStart Now” rises from No. 6 to No. 5, becom- tal Song Sales (11,000, up 56%) and rising Find out more Hot 100 news on Billboard. ing her first Hot 100 hit, and two 26-25 on Radio Songs (39.5 million, up 12%). com this week, and, for all chart news, you songs enter the top 10: Justin Bieber’s Helping spark the track’s gains, a , can listen (and subscribe) to Billboard’s Pop “Intentions,” featuring Quavo, ascends from featuring Drake, DaBaby and , was Shop Podcast and This Week in Billboard 11-9 and The Weeknd’s “” released on Feb. 15. News podcast and follow @billboard and @ lifts 12-10. ’s “Circles” is steady at No. 3 billboardcharts on both and Insta- Here’s a rundown of the top 10 of the on the Hot 100, after three nonconsecutive gram. And again, be sure to visit Billboard. newest Hot 100, which blends all-genre U.S. weeks at No. 1, as it notches a ninth week at com tomorrow (Feb. 25), when all charts, streaming, radio airplay and sales data. All No. 1 on Radio Songs (104.5 million, essen- including the Hot 100 in its entirety, will charts (dated Feb. 29) will update on Bill- tially even week-over-week), and Tones and refresh. board.com tomorrow (Feb. 25). I’s “Dance Monkey” climbs from No. 5 to a “The Box,” released on Bird Vision/Atlan- new No. 4 Hot 100 high. tic Records, posts an eighth week at No. 1 on Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now” rises 6-5 on the Streaming Songs chart, despite a 12% the Hot 100, marking her first top five hit. drop to 52.2 million U.S. streams in the week Her sole prior top 10, “,” reached ending Feb. 25, according to Nielsen Music/ No. 6 in February 2018. “Start” also becomes PROMOTION

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1, 2017, and he assumed the position at the is looking even more worldwide with one of Paul Rosenberg to start of 2018, telling Billboard that “the time the biggest U.S. labels helping them. is really great to be able to mold the brand Billboard can exclusively reveal the first Step Down as Def and return it to its proper identity as the details between a new strategic partnership greatest hip-hop label of all time.” between Korean superlabel JYP Entertain- Jam Chairman/ During his tenure, he oversaw No. 1 al- ment and the top label on Billboard’s 2019 bums from the likes of ( Taran- year-end charts Republic Records. CEO: Exclusive tino II and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind) While JYP is home to several beloved K- and (Ye and ), as pop stars — including singer-producer J.Y. BY GARY GRAFF well as hits from YG, , 2 Chainz, Park who is also the company’s namesake, and YK Osiris. fellow girl group , boy bands 2PM, PDATE (8:03 pm): In an official Currently, the label is in the midst of GOT7 and Stray Kids, K-pop/rock outfit press release, Def Jam confirmed rolling out Justin Bieber’s first album in DAY6 and more — TWICE will be first art- that Paul Rosenbeg has stepped five years, Changes, which is heading for a ist to be powered under the alliance. down from the label to launch debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 next Republic earned the top label honor last UGoliath Records, a new joint venture with week. year, including top Billboard Hot 100 label, UMG, while also remaining the principal of Last year, Rosenberg acknowledged going thanks in part to the successful chart perfor- Goliath Artists and president of Shady Re- on “a signing frenzy” when he started at mance from a roster that includes the likes cords. The company further revealed that Jef- the label, but subsequently overhauling Def of , Drake, , frey Harleston — ’s Jam’s A&R department and “really narrow- Post Malone and . general counsel and executive vp of business ing” the signing process. “It’s quality over “We are so excited to make a strategic & legal affairs — will serve as interim chief quantity at this point,” he said. “We have a alliance with the ‘No. 1’ label Republic Re- of the label in his stead. Additionally, the com- lot of acts now that we really need to drill cords,” JYP CEO Jimmy Jeong shares via a pany announced that Universal Music Group down on and get the best out of them and statement. “Through our strategic alliance senior vp of A&R Naim McNair will expand get them moving forward. I think we re- for TWICE, we strongly hope to present the his responsibilities by taking on the role of leased a lot of great music and signed a lot of next level of K-pop to fans all around the senior vp of A&R at Def Jam. Rosenberg will great new artists. The success and the peaks world.” continue to serve as a consultant to Def Jam were incredible. I feel fortunate to be able Republic Records founder and CEO on its legacy artists. to experience all of it, but it’s...extremely also spoke excitedly about The Paul Rosenberg era at Def Jam Re- challenging.” teaming up with the Korean superlabel. cordings is coming to an end. “I’ve known J.Y. Park for the last two de- Billboard has learned that Rosenberg will cades and have always admired his com- be stepping down as chairman and CEO of JYP pany’s extraordinary success and trajectory,” the legendary label in order to concentrate he says. “The organization’s vision and on his management company Goliath Artists Entertainment & groundbreaking achievements have placed — where Rosenberg has helmed Eminem’s them at the forefront of popular culture. We career for more than two decades — and Republic Records are thrilled to partner with such a dynamic , a joint venture with Inter- team of executives and their amazing artists, scope in which he and Eminem are partners. Enter Strategic including multi-platinum global superstars Sources say that the decision is amicable TWICE.” on Rosenberg’s part; He took the Def Jam Partnership For In their nearly five years together, TWICE job during 2017 at a time Eminem had has landed 11 entries on Billboard’s World dialed down his activity, and since then the Girl Group Twice: Albums chart, hitting No. 1 in 2017 with rapper has released three albums — includ- their first full-length effortTwicetagram . ing this year’s surprise Music To Be Mur- Exclusive The nine-member act also has 21 entries on dered By, which is his 11th No. 1 album on including two the Billboard 200 — and returned to live BY JEFF BENJAMIN No. 1s after hitting the top spot with “,” performing in 2018 and 2019. in 2017, and late last year with their most An official announcement of the news is ith No. 1s across Korea, recent Korean single “.” expected next week. Rosenberg declined to Japan, the Last year in particular, TWICE showed comment. and beyond, TWICE is their international promise when the act hit Rosenberg’s appointment at Def Jam, suc- already one of K-pop’s a new peak of No. 3 on the Social 50 chart, ceeding Bartels, was announced Aug. internationalW leaders and now the girl group “Feel Special” managed to break into the Page 8 of 25

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Canadian Hot 100, and the ladies played Van Egmond’s company also produced billion, sources say. U.S. arenas as part of their 2019 TWICE- AC/DC’s 2010 Black Ice tour, which shifted Jones, who served for 16 years with LIGHTS world tour which included selling more than 600,000 tickets across 11 Aus- the Australian Defence Force, rising up out the The Forum in Angeles to gross tralian dates, and the rock legends’ Rock the ranks to lieutenant-colonel, has great nearly $1.4 million in sales that night. or Bust Australasia leg in 2015, which the expectations for his business. “TEG is TWICE’s signing also represents a diver- company says sold 460,000 tickets across already Asia Pacific’s leading ticketing, live sifying market for K-pop in America. While nine stadium dates in seven cities (five in entertainment and technology business,” he several Korean acts have signed or teamed Australia, two in New Zealand). said last year, noting the company’s mission up with U.S. labels in the past few years, Over his career, the veteran has was to become a “global live entertainment almost all of these deals have involved male sold upwards of 30 million tickets across powerhouse.” acts. TWICE represents just the second contemporary concerts and theatre pro- current partnership for female acts between ductions in the Australasian marketplace, Korean and U.S. labels showing the growing including the Jesus Christ Superstar arena Warner Records interest in the genre isn’t just for men. tour, Riverdance’s The Show, and treks by Specifics about the partnership are ex- , , INXS, , Bette Elevates Norva pected to be released soon including details Midler, Dolly Parton and more. about the forthcoming TWICE album, Comments TEG CEO Geoff Jones, “we Denton to SVP promotions and more. are delighted to have him and Christo on board as part of the TEG family.” of A&R Coinciding with the new deal, Cindy TEG Acquires Wilson, a 20-year veteran of the music and BY TATIANA CIRISANO live entertainment industries, will be repre- Australian senting TEG Van Egmond in North America, arner Records has pro- based in . Wilson established moted Norva Denton Concert Promoter BASE Entertainment’s Asia headquarters to senior vp of A&R, the and served as the entertainment company’s recently-rebranded label Van Egmond managing director. announcedW today (Feb. 24). Denton will “We have seen TEG’s phenomenal remain based at the label’s Los Angeles Group growth over the last few years under Geoff’s headquarters, reporting to Warner Records leadership and we are very excited about co-chairman/CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck. BY LARS BRANDLE joining TEG and look forward to delivering “Norva is the perfect fit for our revital- some big tours and events under TEG Van ized A&R department, as he brings youth- EG adds another gem to its port- Egmond,” comments Garry Van Egmond in ful energy, solid relationships, and a strong folio of live entertainment assets a statement. marketing background in addition to his with the acquisition of Van Eg- The newly-renamed company, TEG Van A&R expertise,” Bay-Schuck said. “He has mond Group, the concert promo- Egmond, will be active in North America the respect of the creative community and Ttion company which has produced some of and the U.K. and Europe for “top tier tour- artists alike, and Tom and I congratulate the biggest tours ever to play Australia. ing opportunities for Australia and South him on this well-deserved promotion.” Based in Melbourne and led by Garry East Asia.” A native, Denton joined War- Van Egmond and his son Christo, Van Eg- TEG operates globally out of six country ner Records in 2018 as director of A&R. At mond Group is behind some of the biggest offices. Its companies include Ticketek, one Warner, he signed and curated a tours in the history of Australia’s touring of the two ticketing giants in Australia and for rapper , serving as a producer on business. New Zealand; U.K.-based TEG MJR, a live the artist’s October 2019 album Wow...That’s Garry Van Egmond helmed the Dire company that promotes and operates more Crazy, which debuted at No. 7 on the Bill- Straits Brothers In Arms tour in 1986, a than 2,000 shows each year, and boasts a board 200 and spawned hit single “On Chill” juggernaut that shifted more than 900,000 four-strong portfolio of venues; Sydney’s featuring Jeremih. Denton also worked tickets when Australia’s population was just 21,000-capacity Qudos Bank Arena; and with rapper YFN Lucci. 14 million. concerts and live arms TEG Dainty and TEG Prior to Warner, he spent eight years at That benchmark would stand for more Live, both of which organized the Fire Fight /Island Def Jam in City, than 30 years (Ed Sheeran’s 2018 Divide Australia concert, which raised about $10 working with such artists as , 2 tour is now recognized as the record-holder, million for bushfire relief. Chainz, Logic, , Charlie Wil- moving past one million ticket sales in these Investment company Silver Lake last year son, Kelly Price, and Pusha T. parts). acquired TEG for a in excess of $1 “Warner Records has a long-standing Page 9 of 25

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reputation of artistic freedom and creativ- story,” said CTS Eventim CEO Klaus-Peter theme on the Hot 100 since ’s “Sky- ity, and I’m thrilled to continue my career Schulenberg in a release. fall,” which debuted and peaked at No. 8 in here under the expert guidance of Aaron “I’m looking forward to working with October 2012. Bay-Schuck and [co-chairman/COO] Tom Klaus and his great team and building a Eilish co-wrote “Time” with her brother Corson,” Denton said. “I’m continuously unique 21st century global touring com- Finneas, who produced it with Stephen searching for the next generation of great pany,” said Cohl in a release. Lipson. It also sports orchestral arrange- talent and I look forward to building upon While CTS Eventim and Cohl hold 50% of ments by Hans Zimmer and Matt Dunkley our unstoppable roster of artists.” the shares of the new company, CTS Even- and guitars from Johnny Marr, formerly of tim is consolidating revenues and earnings ‘80s alt icons The Smiths. and has a controlling interest. The partner- “We’ve always wanted to write a James CTS Eventim & ships’ financials will be consolidated in CTS Bond theme song,” Finneas recently told Eventim’s financial reports. Billboard’s Pop Shop Podcast. “It’s a leg- U.S. Promoter “It was only in March 2019 that we bun- endary franchise, so we had to convince a lot dled our promoter activities in the new unit of people that we were the right choice. And Cohl Eventim Live. After less than a year, our net- then we had to write a song that everybody work already comprises 33 international and liked, so it was a hard-won process.” Team Up For national promoters who organise more than Here’s a recap of all 15 Bond themes (of 40 festivals and around 6000 live events 25 Bond movies to-date) that have appeared Global Touring with 12 million visitors in 14 countries every on the Hot 100, dating to the first,Shirley year,” said Eventim Live managing director Bassey’s No. 8-peaking “Goldfinger” in Partnership Dr. Frithjof Pils in a release. “This shows: 1964. (All songs below serve as title songs our idea is successful. I am very pleased that from their corresponding films, except BY TAYLOR MIMS with Michael Cohl we now also have a super where noted.) strong and experienced US partner with Eliish’s is the eighth Bond theme to reach lobal ticketer and live entertain- whom we can access new territories around the top 20 (after … 007 … that have hit the ment company CTS Eventim has the globe.” top 10). announced a new partnership James Bond Themes on Billboard Hot 100 with U.S. promoter Michael No. 1 (two weeks), “A View to a Kill,” - GCohl. The new 50/50 partnership will focus Billie Eilish’s ran Duran, peak date July 13, 1985 on global touring. No. 2, “Nobody Does It Better,” Carly Under the CTS Eventim banner, the new ‘No Time to Die’ Simon, Oct. 22, 1977 (from The Spy Who partnership will be located in New York Loved Me) with the mission to create and support a Becomes Latest No. 2, “Live and Let Die,” Wings, Aug. 11, new, world-class live concert promotion 1973 company with a focus on acquiring top James Bond No. 4, “For Your Eyes Only,” Sheena world tours, amongst others including the Easton, Oct. 17, 1981 North American and European legs. Theme Song to No. 8, “Skyfall,” Adele, Oct. 20, 2012 Glenn Orsher will run the New York No. 8, “Die Another Day,” , Nov. based company alongside Cohl, who has Hit Hot 100 9, 2002 produced and/or promoted tours for Barbra No. 8, “Goldfinger,” Shirley Bassey, March Streisand, Oprah Winfrey, The Rolling BY GARY TRUST 27, 1965 Stones, , , , No. 16, “No Time to Die,” Billie Eilish, Feb. and more. illie Eilish’s “No Time to Die” 29 2020 The new partnership will expand Even- debuts at No. 16 on the Billboard No. 25, “Thunderball,” Tom Jones, Jan. tim Live, CTS Eventim’s promoter network, Hot 100 (dated Feb. 29), mark- 22, 1966 beyond Europe and into North America. ing the latest theme song from a No. 36, “All Time High,” Rita Coolidge, “Together with Michael and his unique BJames Bond film to reach the chart. Aug. 27, 1983 (from Octopussy) network we will create a new platform out The song, released on Darkroom/Inter- No. 44, “You Only Live Twice,” Nancy of New York for global artists and talent. scope Records, accompanies the movie of Sinatra, July 29, 1967 We are very excited to support this venture the same name, due in North American the- No. 57, “Diamonds Are Forever,” Shirley with CTS Eventim’s full range of capabilities aters on April 10. Daniel Craig returns in the Bassey, March 11, 1972 from Eventim Live to ticketing and to make title role for his fifth turn in the franchise. No. 71, “Writing’s on ,” Sam our contribution to creating a new success “Time” is the highest-charting Bond Smith, Oct. 17, 2015 (from Spectre) Page 10 of 25

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No. 79, “You Know My Name,” Chris Cor- (May 8, 10), as well as the All Within My nell, Dec. 9, 2006 (from Casino Royale) Cancel Hands benefit show for their charity at The No. 81, “,” Jack White, Masonic in San Francisco (Sept. 12), a Sept. Nov. 29, 2008 Festival Dates to 26 appearance at the Global Citizen Festival (One other recording from a Bond film and Oct. 9 and 11 shows in Sacramento. has hit the Hot 100, although it is not a Support Singer Hetfield said he was looking forward to proper theme song: Patti LaBelle’s “If You those shows, where he promised the band Asked Me To,” from License to Kill, reached James Hetfield’s will play two uinque sets at each. “Beyond No. 79 in 1989. [’s cover of the 2020, I am optimistic about the blessings I song, written by , rose to No. 4 Recovery have been given and what the future brings,” in 1992.] While Gladys Knight’s title theme he said. “I appreciate all the great prayers from the movie missed the Hot 100, it made BY GIL KAUFMAN and support from everyone since I went into the Adult Contemporary chart, climbing to rehab last September. Like into No. 18.) etallica canceled planned the flame, being human in this career has its As Eilish’s “Time” enters the airplay-, headline sets at the Sonic huge challenges and can be difficult. Your sales- and streaming-based Hot 100, it Temple (May 15 & 17 in Co- understanding helps the healing.” launches as her first No. 1 (and the Bond lumbus, OH) and Louder Than According to promoter Danny Wim- franchise’s first leader) on theDigital Song MLife (Sept. 18 & 20 in Louisville, KY) music mer Presents, the Sales chart with 25,000 downloads sold festivals on Monday (Feb. 24) in order to and Tool are the new headliners for Sonic in the week ending Feb. 20, according to let singer/guitarist James Hetfield continue Temple, which will take place at the MAP- Nielsen Music/MRC Data, following its Feb. his recovery. The band released a statement FRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. “First 13 release. It drew 20.6 million U.S. streams from Hetfield about the cancellations, which and foremost, I want to say how much I and bows at No. 6 on Streaming Songs (and he said were part of his effort to stay on the respect and support James for taking care of garnered 238,000 in radio airplay audience). path of sobriety. himself, and for his commitment to getting Eilish, the youngest artist ever to record “As part of my continuing effort to get and healthy,” wrote Wimmer. a Bond theme, earns her fourth top 20 Hot stay healthy, I have critical recovery events After Metallica postponed a planned 100 hit; her most recent before “Time,” on those weekends that cannot be moved,” Australia/New Zealand tour in September “,” currently ranks at Hetfield wrote in a statement. “I apologize to allow Hetfield time to enter a rehab facil- No. 12, after rising to No. 8. “” to all of our fans who have bought tickets ity, the singer made his first public perfor- reached No. 14 last February and “Bad Guy” for these festivals. We are working with the mance appearance last week at a tribute to topped the Aug. 24, 2019-dated chart. festival promoters to provide for refunds or late “Take Me Home ” rocker Eddie As previously reported, “Time,” which exchanges. My intent with this statement Money. Eilish performed at the 2020 is saying ‘I apologize’ to each one of you. on Feb. 18, rules the Official UK Singles The reality is that I have not prioritized my chart, where it’s Eilish’s first No. 1 and the health in the past year of touring and I now Danny Wimmer second leader for the Bond franchise, after know that my mental health comes first. the last Bond theme, ’s “Writing That might sound like a no-brainer for most Presents Prepares on the Wall” in 2015. of you but I didn’t want to let the Metallica All charts (dated Feb. 29) will update on team/family down and, I alone, completely for Acquisition Billboard.com tomorrow (Feb. 25). compromised myself.” Though he regretted canceling the ap- Phase Following pearances, Hetfield noted that his therapy is going well and that it was “absolutely neces- Yucaipa sary for me to look after my mental, physical and spiritual health.” He stressed that the Investment band is committed to performing the rest of their announced 2020 shows, which at press BY DAVE BROOKS time included a sold-out show at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile, on April 15, as orth America’s largest indepen- well as other South American gigs in Argen- dent festival producer Danny tina and Brazil, followed by planned shows Wimmer Presents is planning a in Charlottle, N.C. (May 1, 3), the Welcome new round to make a number of to Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Fla. Nacquisitions this year, after raising a signifi- Page 11 of 25

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cant investment round from Ron Burkle’s For The Yucaipa Companies transac- ators. He later laid out the reasoning behind investment firm The Yucaipa Companies in tion, DWP was represented by investment the program in greater by referencing exchange for a minority stake in the concert bankers Alex Michael and James Lindsay a post he published on Thursday on Pa- promotion company. at LionTree Advisors and attorneys Brian treon’s Discord messaging platform. In that DWP CEO Danny Hayes met Burkle Schall and Matthew Wolf of Wolf, Rifkin, post, Conte wrote that the Patreon Capital through Artist Group International agent Shapiro, Shulman & Rabkin. concept derived from personal experience: Jarred Arfa, “who really pushed us and The United Auburn Indian Community, As a working, self-employed musician 10 Burkle together, insisting that we meet,” an earlier investor in DWP, continues to years ago, he said, he was forced to wrangle Hayes explained. “This deal would not have hold a position with the company. for a home loan — all because he wasn’t able happened without him.” to provide the bank with formal pay stubs DWP has already executed four term that reflected his earnings. sheets for indie promoters and festivals, Patreon’s Cash “Since that experience I’ve dreamed the final step before lawyers for both about a world where creators are valued sides hammer out a final agreement. Advance Program and respected as legitimate members of “We will use the money to build on a cou- the workforce, with the same privileges, ple of different vertical strategies,” Hayes for Creators, benefits, and access as anyone who is ‘em- said. “One is to buy additional rock festivals ployed,’” Conte’s post continued, adding, that are in markets where we feel it’s better Explained: Key “Like anything we do, the most important to buy something than to compete.” thing is that we apply our culture of creator Hayes says DWP is also looking to Takeaways From centrism, creator focus, and creator priority strengthen its business with to the thinking and execution of the pro- several likely acquisitions in the near term, CEO’s Q&A gram. It’s all in the details — and I promise growing its portfolio beyond the seven you that we will be thoughtful, careful, and US festivals the nine-year-old, LA-based BY CHRIS EGGERTSEN creator first in how we build and approach company will produce in 2020. This year it.” DWP will produce Sonic Temple Art + n Tuesday (Feb. 18), podcasting For his part, Cabrera agreed with a Reddit in Columbus, Ohio; After- newsletter Hot Pod reported user who suggested Patreon Capital was shock in Sacramento, ; Epicenter that Patreon — the popular similar to Paypal’s working capital program in Charlotte, North Carolina; Welcome To creator membership platform — albeit with lower fees to start — and noted Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida and the O— had launched a program to provide cash that Patreon was also studying other pro- Trifesta series in Louisville, Kentucky which advances to users in need of financing for grams including Shopify Capital and Square includes Hometown Rising Country Music their projects. According to the post, these Capital. & Bourbon Festival, Louder Than Life and advances would be offered in exchange for a Below are a few other key takeaways from Bourbon & Beyond. cut of future earnings, with an emphasis on today’s AMA. Last year, DWP’s events attracted 750,000 projects that have already developed healthy These aren’t loans. fans and Hayes said he hopes to grow with followings on the platform and seem primed Cabrera hit back at the suggestion that the help of new partners. to continue growing. Patreon Capital is a loan program, instead “I see a lot of young Danny Wimmers out While that move sounds like a positive noting that the money “will be structured as there and I’m very excited to be in business one for the creator community on paper, the an advance on a creator’s Patreon income in with young Danny Wimmers,” Hayes said. news quickly garnered backlash (as well as exchange for a fixed fee.” He also dismissed “We are absolutely going to build the next some positive feedback) from creators who any comparison to payday loans, stating generation. That is our focus.” came out to criticize the program — dubbed that no interest accrues and that fees don’t Paradigm and X-Ray Touring have also Patreon Capital — as a predatory “payday increase on Patreon advances no matter how signed deals with Yucaipa Companies, loan”-style scheme. long it takes for creators to repay them. founded in 1986 by Burkle with a portfolio In response to the growing controversy, Cabrera added that no outside collateral of mergers and acquisitions valued at more Patreon CEO Jack Conte and VP of finance is ever demanded and there is no legal re- than $40 billion. Carlos Cabrera attempted to some of course for Patreon to recoup their invest- Concurrent with the Yucaipa Companies the negative feedback by holding a Reddit ment. “If the creator never earns enough to deal, DWP entered into a new banking rela- AMA on Friday (Feb. 21). repay the amount, then Patreon bears the tionship with First Horizon Bank that pro- Conte kicked off the AMA by noting that loss and the creator can simply walk away vides DWP with an extended line of credit. the Patreon Capital program is in “super from the deal,” he wrote. DWP also renewed its ticketing agreement early development” and that it has so far Fees are determined by how much a with Front Gate Tickets. paid out loan money to only “a few” cre- creator is willing to withhold from their Page 12 of 25

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Patreon income upfront. Outstanding /Compilation “Repayment rate: The proportion of a Here Are All the Album creator’s net Patreon income that the cre- : The Gift, Beyoncé with ator would like withheld from their Patreon Winners From Various Artists income,” wrote Cabrera. “The higher the Outstanding Comedy Series repayment rate, the lower the fee.” the 2020 NAACP black-ish Conte added that fees will generally be Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series lower than what creators would be charged Image Awards Anthony Anderson, black-ish by comparable services thanks to the im- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a mense amount of data the platform retains BY BILLBOARD STAFF Comedy Series on its users. “We are in a position to give Deon Cole, black-ish creators a much better deal than they might eyoncé, Bruno , Lil X, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a get anywhere else, because we have such Lizzo, and more were Comedy Series a solid understanding and history of their honored at the 2020 NAACP Im- Marsai Martin, black-ish earnings through Patreon,” he wrote. “That age Awards. Outstanding Drama Series gives us a ton of confidence in their trajec- BSome awards — including Beyoncé’s Greenleaf tory.” several honors for her achievements with Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Advances could be up to four times a Homecoming: The Live Album and The Lion Omari Hardwick, Power creator’s Patreon income. King: The Gift, ’s Outstanding New Outstanding Supporting Actor in a “The program is just getting started, but Artist award and Lizzo’s win for best music Drama Series I expect that we’ll generally offer anywhere video/visual album for “Juice” — were an- , Claws from 0-4x a creator’s monthly earnings,” nounced on Friday (Feb. 21). Outstanding Supporting Actress in a said Cabrera. Saturday (Feb. 22) drew many of the Drama Series Patreon will not take an ownership winners to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Lynn Whitfield,Greenleaf stake in exchange for the advances. for the ceremony, where Rihanna delivered Outstanding Television Movie, Limit- “Note that Patreon does not own any part an empowering acceptance speech upon ed-Series or Dramatic Special of a creator’s company or their content,” receiving this year’s President Award and When They See Us said Cabrera. “Creators retain full owner- Lizzo was dubbed entertainer of the year. Outstanding Actor in a Television Mov- ship rights of their content.” See the full winners list below: ie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special The company may be offering one-time Outstanding Album Jharrel Jerome, When They See Us donations to creators later this year. Homecoming: The Live Album, Beyoncé Outstanding Actress in a Television Though he remained cryptic, Conte wrote Outstanding New Artist Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic that Patreon is looking to introduce “a first Lil Nas X Special version of something like” donations later Outstanding Male Artist Nash, When They See Us in the year. “It’s not exactly a ‘one-time pay- Outstanding News/Information (Series ment’ but it [sic] think it might solve that Outstanding Female Artist or Special) same — and then of course, with Beyoncé Unsung regard to future iterations, we’ve heard this Outstanding Song – Traditional Outstanding Talk Series feature request a lot, so it’s definitely on our “SPIRIT,” Beyoncé Red Table Talk list.” Outstanding Song – Contemporary Outstanding Reality Program/Reality They will consider opening up the “Before I Let Go,” Beyoncé Competition Series/Game Show Patreon Capital program much wider in Outstanding Duo, Group or Collabora- Rhythm + Flow the future. tion Outstanding Variety (Series or Special) “Over time, we might open the program “,” Blue Ivy, , Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé so that there’s no application at all; you can Beyoncé & Outstanding Children’s Program simply obtain an advance on your Patreon Outstanding Album Family Reunion income, for whatever purpose you like, as Love & Liberation, Jazzmeia Horn Outstanding Performance by a Youth long as you like the terms,” Cabrera wrote. Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song (Series, Special, Television Movie or You can read the full AMA here. (Traditional or Contemporary) Limited-Series) “Love Theory,” Marsai Martin, black-ish Outstanding /Visual Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/In- Album formation (Series or Special) – Individual Juice, Lizzo or Ensemble Page 13 of 25

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Jada Pinkett Smith, Red Table Talk James Earl Jones, The Lion King Entertainer of the Year Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Outstanding Documentary (Film) Lizzo Competition, Game Show or Variety (Se- Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am ries or Special) – Individual or Ensemble Outstanding Documentary (Television , Celebrity Family Feud – Series or Special) Monsta X’s ‘All Outstanding Guest Performance in a Hitsville: The Making of Motown Comedy or Drama Series Outstanding Writing in a Comedy About Luv’ Album , American Soul Series Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction Cord Jefferson,, “Tinker, Debuts in Top Five The Revisioners, Margaret Wilkerson Tailor, Demon, Spy” Sexton Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series on Billboard 200 Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfic- Nichelle Tramble Spellman, Truth Be tion Told, “Monster” Chart of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Outstanding Writing in a Motion Pic- Speeches, and Meditations, Toni Morrison ture (Television) BY KEITH CAULFIELD Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Suzan-Lori Parks, Native Son Author Outstanding Writing in a Motion Pic- onsta X makes its Billboard I Am : Words and Images of the ture (Film) 200 albums chart debut, as Black Dancer, Hal Banfield (Author), Javier Jordan Peele, Us the six member South Korean Vasquez (Illustrator) Outstanding Directing in a Comedy group arrives at No. 5 with All Outstanding Literary Work – Biogra- Series MAbout Luv. phy/Autobiography Anya Adams, GLOW, “Outward Bound” The set, which is the act’s firstall- More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Outstanding Directing in a Drama English language album, launches with Who You Are (No Matter What They Say), Series 52,000 equivalent album units earned in the Elaine Welteroth Curtis “” Jackson, Power, “Forgot U.S. in the week ending Feb. 20, according Outstanding Literary Work – Instruc- About Dre” to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. Of that sum, tional Outstanding Directing in a Motion 50,000 are in album sales. Your Next Level Life: 7 Rules of Power, Picture (Television) All About Luv was released on Feb. 14, Confidence, And Opportunity For Black Rashid Johnson, Native Son and is the vocal group’s first release for Epic Women In America, Karen Arrington Outstanding Directing in a Motion Records since signing with the label in 2019. (Author), Joanna Price (Illustrator), Sheryl Picture (Film) The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most Taylor (Forward) Chiwetel Ejiofor, The Boy Who Harnessed popular albums of the week in the U.S. based Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry The Wind on multi-metric consumption as measured Felon: Poems, Reginald Dwayne Betts Outstanding Supporting Actress in a in equivalent album units. Units comprise Outstanding Literary Work – Children Motion Picture album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) Sulwe, Lupita Nyong’o (Author), Vashti Marsai Martin, Little and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Harrison (Illustrator), (Simon & Schuster, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Mo- The new Feb. 29-dated chart — where All BFYR) tion Picture About Luv bows at No. 5, and Justin Bieber’s Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/ , Just Mercy Changes opens at No. 1 — will be posted in Teens Outstanding Actress in a Comedy full on Billboard’s websites on Feb. 25. Around Harvard Square, C.J. Farley Series All About Luv’s first-week sales were (Akashic Books) Tracee Ellis Ross, Blackish bolstered by sales generated from a concert Outstanding Breakthrough Perfor- Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series ticket/album sale redemption offer, dozens mance in a Motion Picture Angela Bassett, 9-1-1 of merchandise/album bundles, in-store Marsai Martin, Little Outstanding Actress in a Motion Pic- appearances during street week, and more Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Mo- ture than a dozen different variants of the album tion Picture Lupita Nyong’o, Us available for fans to purchase (such as Just Mercy President’s Award multiple CD editions, each with a different Outstanding Independent Motion Rihanna cover for one of the group’s members). Picture Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture While All About Luv is Monsta X’s first Dolemite is My Name Michael B. Jordan, Just Mercy Billboard 200 entry, the act charted on other Outstanding Character Voice-Over Outstanding Motion Picture Billboard tallies since 2015 after it formed Performance (Television or Film) Just Mercy on a TV competition show in their home Page 14 of 25

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country that same year. Among those chart- to the trial judge. ing efforts were nine top 10s on theWorld Defendants typically enter not guilty pleas Dua Lipa’s ‘Don’t Albums chart between 2016 and 2019 (all during initial hearings before the trial judge, released via Starship Entertainment). who sets bond amounts that defendants Start Now’ Hits The World Albums chart ranks the week’s must post to secure their release from cus- most popular albums in the U.S. that are, tody. Attorneys often arrange for defendants No. 1 on Pop generally speaking, titles that contain native to post bond at the clerk’s office rather than music or native-language music from coun- be taken into custody. Songs Chart tries outside the U.S. Smollett, who is black and gay, told police that two masked men attacked him as he BY GARY TRUST was walking home in the early hours of to Jan. 29, 2019. He said they made racist and ua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now” homophobic insults, beat him and looped rises to No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Make First Court a noose around his neck before fleeing, Songs radio airplay chart (dated and that at least one of his attackers was a Feb. 29), marking her second Appearance on white man who told him he was in “MAGA Dleader on the survey. She first reigned for country,” a reference to President Donald four weeks in February 2018 with “New New Charges Trump’s campaign slogan, “Make America Rules.” Great Again.” “Start” concurrently tops Billboard’s BY Weeks later, police alleged that Smollett Dance Mix/Show Airplay chart for a 10th had paid two black friends to help stage the week, after it led (Jan. ormer actor Jussie Smol- attack. Smollett has maintained his inno- 4). It has also hit the top 10 on multiple lett is due to make an initial court cence, telling reporters after the charges global charts and reached a No. 6 high to- appearance Monday (Feb. 24) on were dropped last year that, “I would not be date on the all-format, streaming-, airplay- a new set of charges alleging that my mother’s son if I was capable of one drop and sales-based Billboard Hot 100. Fhe lied to police about being targeted in a of what I was accused of.” The song, released on Warner Records, racist and homophobic attack in downtown His attorney, Tina Glandian, ques- is the lead single from the English singer- Chicago early last year. tioned the integrity of special prosecutor’s ’s second LP, Future Nostalgia, Smollett, 37, is expected to plead not investigation after the new charges were due April 3. guilty to the six counts of felony disorderly announced this month, pointing out that “I feel like it properly describes every- conduct during Monday’s hearing. He Webb’s probe relied on the same detectives thing that’s to come with the next record,” pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of the charge who were part of the original investigation Lipa recently told Billboard of the track. in the same courthouse last year, just weeks despite pending civil claims that Smollett “It’s got a theme going through it: It’s more before the Cook County State’s Attorney is pursuing against the city and police for -orientated, it’s ‘80s-inspired, it’s fun Kim Foxx’s office abruptly announced it was malicious prosecution. ... honest lyrics, but not taking myself too dismissing the case, angering police and Foxx’s handling of the case, meanwhile, seriously. I just want people when they hear City Hall. has become a key issue in her bid for re- it to want to dance.” Special Prosecutor Dan Webb, a former election, with her opponents accusing her of The Pop Songs chart ranks songs by U.S. attorney who was appointed to examine having acted haphazardly and indecisively. weekly plays on a panel of 169 mainstream the state’s attorney’s office’s handling of the top 40-formatted radio stations, as moni- case, is expected to attend. Foxx’s office is tored by Nielsen Music/MRC Data. not involved in the new case against Smol- All charts (dated Feb. 29) will update on lett. Billboard.com tomorrow (Feb. 25). Smollett, who has denied police allega- tions that he staged the attack to get atten- tion and further his career, will first appear before Chief Judge LeRoy Martin Jr., who will tell him which judge will be assigned to preside over the case. Martin could order Smollett to return to court on another day for his first hearing before that judge, but it is more likely that he will simply tell the ac- tor and the attorneys to immediately report Page 15 of 25

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adult and young reader editions, the latter Biz Awards Dinner. Ahdritz, who recently iHeartMedia by Imprint, a part of Macmillan Children’s announced his transition from CEO at Publishing Group. the multi-faceted music company, will be Podcasts to “Stuff You Should Know is as addictive as honored for his work on behalf of creators Cheese Doodles, full of the kind of fascinat- and rights holders at the JW Marriott in Receive Book ing details that book-lovers will love,” added downtown Nashville on May 13. Flatiron Books president Bob Miller. “Who “It’s safe to say that the music industry as Adaptations in doesn’t want to know how water treatment we know it today was uniquely shaped by plants work? Or the history of the donut? the pioneering mind of Willard Ahdritz,” New Publishing We’re thrilled to be partnering with the said Music Biz president Portia Sabin. “His SYSK team and iHeartRadio to bring this foresight regarding the coming changes in Deal delightful information to bookstores this the marketplace combined with his ability fall.” to reimagine standard practices has been a BY CHRIS EGGERTSEN Stuff You Should Know: An Incomplete dynamite recipe for commercial success. For Compendium of Mostly Interesting Things is these reasons and more, we’re honored to HeartMedia is adapting some of its now available for pre-order. present Willard with Music Biz’s Innovator most popular podcasts for the page. iHeartMedia, which laid off dozens of Award.” On Thursday, the media company’s employees last month, has been doubling Ahdritz founded Kobalt in 2000. Its three iHeartPodcast Network and Flatiron down on its podcast content of late. In Octo- divisions — music publishing, recordings IBooks announced a new imprint, Stuff You ber 2017, the company unveiled its “Podcast, (via AWAL) and neighbouring rights — Should Read: An iHeartBook, that will Meet Broadcast” initiative, which embeds collectively represent 25,000 , begin by publishing four books based on iHeart’s most popular podcasts across 20,000 indie artists and 600 publishers, iHeartRadio’s slate of Stuff You Should Know hundreds of iHeartMedia radio stations. which, the company claims, accounts for podcasts. The first book in the series, Stuff The following September, the company on average 40 percent of the top 100 songs You Should Know: An Incomplete Compen- acquired Stuff Media, home to theStuff You albums in both the U.K. and U.S. The Kobalt dium of Mostly Interesting Things — written Should Know franchise as well as series like universe also includes AMRA, the global by Stuff You Should Knowhosts Josh Clark Atlanta Monster and The Daily Zeitgeist. digital music collection society it acquired and Chuck Bryant — is slated for release on More recently, it launched a new podcast in 2015. September 29, 2020. network with Will Ferrell and added “I am humbled to receive this award,” Ah- “Podcasting is exploding , Questlove’s Questlove Supreme (previously dritz said. “Kobalt just entered its 20th year with some of the best and brightest minds on Pandora) to a lineup that also includes and we’ve been fortunate to play an impor- launching shows in this medium,” said original shows such as : Life tant role in the transformation of the music iHeartPodcast Network president Conal Will Be the Death of Me, Insomniac, Sleep- industry. This change has improved the lives Byrne in a statement. “We wanted to take walkers, Noble Blood and Committed. of artists and songwriters. That was long a lot of that creativity and extend it into overdue. And I know there is much more another amazing medium, serving it up in a left for us to do to make this industry better. whole new way and potentially to a whole Kobalt Founder This award is further validation we’re on the new audience — readers. We found the per- right path. That, and the hugs we get from fect partner in Flatiron to launch our first Willard Ahdritz to our clients.” four titles, with more to come.” The Innovator Award was previously An Incomplete Compendium will tackle Receive ‘Innovator given to Third Man Records founder and many of the subjects Clark and Bryant have all-around rock star Jack White, in 2015. covered on the podcast, including Murphy Award’ at Music Music Biz 2020 returns to Nashville May 11- beds, facial and the psychology of being 14 at the JW Marriott in Nashville. . Biz Awards The new publishing imprint will be led by Flatiron executive editor Sarah Murphy BY BILLBOARD STAFF and publish at least one book per year. Fu- ture books will include adaptations of other obalt Music Group founder iHeart curiosity podcasts including Stuff and chairman Willard Ahdritz You Missed in History Class, Stuff They Don’t has been tapped to receive the Want You to Know and Stuff Mom Never Music Business Association’s Told You. Each book will be released in both KInnovator Award at the upcoming Music Page 16 of 25

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In addition to the music production and renowned artists in the heart of Pimlico sound engineering program, Copello will Race Course during the iconic Preakness be launching a bespoke diploma in music Stakes,” said 1/ST Live evp of entertainment Institute to Open performance, which will provide a train- Jimmy Vargas in a release. “InfieldFest ing ground for up and coming artists who 2020 will blend 1/ST’s entertainment, racing First School In the will work closely with those on the music and hospitality offerings to provide a unique production diploma, providing both groups and fully engaging experience for our fans. U.S. with a catalyst to speed up and enhance It’s going to be unforgettable!” learning in their respective subjects. InfieldFest 2020 expects to attract 25,000 BY SUZETTE FERNANDEZ The team of bilingual music profession- fans on race day with a variety of VIP pack- als working with Reyes Copello at Miami ages available including Mug Club that gets bbey Road Institute, the special- Art House will include engineer Maria attendees souvenir mugs that they can refill ist music production school at Elisa Ayerbe, who was recently honored for free at various stations. London’s Abbey Road Studios, by the Latin Recording Academy recently as This year’s InfieldFest will feature rei- has confirmed the opening of one of the “Leading Ladies of Latin Enter- magined food and beverage concessions, in- theirA first school in the United States in tainment,” and will look to inspire a new teractive installations and trackside views of partnership with multiple Grammy and generation of female music production and Pimlico Race Course. 1/ST BET, a product of Latin Grammy winner Julio Reyes Copello engineering students. 1/ST Technology, will offer a digital wager- at his studio, Miami Art House in Miami, The school will be enrolling its first round ing experience and will host onsite wagering Fla. of students for the Diploma in Music Pro- lounges to ensure that new fans and expert Reyes Copello, who has worked with Marc duction and Sound Engineering in fall 2020. horse players alike get the most out of their Anthony, , , Applications are now open — to apply click experience. and Alejandro Sanz, among others; will act here. Tickets can be purchased online at In- as a mentor to the select group of students fieldFest.com and start at $69 for general joining the program. His team at Miami Art admission. House will also play key roles on a day-to- , day basis bringing the reality of studio life directly to the student experience with the DaBaby & Quinn , Lil school occupying a space within the building alongside the commercial studios. XCII to Headline Nas X & More ‘‘My goal is for aspiring producers, engi- neers and artists to learn by direct experi- InfieldFest 2020: Set for World ence,” says Copello on a press statement. I aim to guide, educate and inspire future Exclusive Tour Bushfire generations of music professionals while staying fully involved and engaged in my BY TAYLOR MIMS Relief Concert in work as a music producer for the most im- portant and upcoming artists of the industry. /ST Live, presenters of InfieldFest at Australia Abbey Road Institute offers courses for Preakness 145, announced Monday aspiring music producers and engineers in a (Feb. 24) that Marshmello, DaBaby BY MITCHELL PETERS small and intimate environment. It focuses and Quinn XCII will headline the on high-quality audio education delivered 1event’s 2020 edition. On May 16 at Pimlico iley Cyrus has been tapped in a hands-on apprenticeship style, which Race Course in Baltimore, the artists will be to headline the World Tour prepares graduates to enter the fast-paced joined on the lineup by Two Friends, Bushfire Relief charity concert music industry and create their own career (a.k.a. Shaquille O’Neal), DJ Pauly D and at Melbourne, Australia’s trajectory. GATTÜSO. MLakeside Stadium on March 13. Luca Barassi, Abbey Road Institute Lon- InfieldFest is a full-day music festival Sponsored by AgBioEn, the one-night don CEO commented: “The quality of the that takes place amid annual sporting event, event — an effort to raise funds to help re- education we offer is incredibly important Thoroughbred racing’s legendary Preak- store forests, wildlife, and rebuild commu- and opening a school with Julio at the helm, ness Stakes. Past headliners include Post nities impacted by the Australian wildfires with the level of experience and expertise Malone, Diplo and . — will also feature performances by Lil Nas he has within the music industry, will prove “InfieldFest, back for its 12th year, is con- X, the Veronicas and DJ Seb. invaluable to the school and our students.” tinuing the tradition of showcasing world- Tickets go on sale Feb. 25 through tick- Page 17 of 25

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etek.com.au. fun at Chaka Khan’s much-discussed rendi- The second performance of the night Proceeds from the concert will specifical- tion of the Star Spangled Banner at 2020 came courtesy of Grammy winner H..R., ly benefit The WWF Australian Wildlife and NBA All-Star Game. who took the stage with support from the Nature Recovery Fund, and The Foundation The night’s most illustrious honor — the Marley dynasty’s youngest contribution, for Rural and Regional Renewal. President’s Award — was later presented . The duo donned a coordi- The Bushfire Relief charity concert is part to Rihanna by NAACP President Derrick nated denim number and were backed by a of the previously announced World Tour, Johnson, who spoke passionately about live band as they ran through an impeccably a multi-genre event series presented by the Bajan singer, designer, beauty guru and arranged medley that ended with an homage Apollo World Touring, TEG Dainty, West- business maven’s most important contribu- to Bob Marley via an R&B facing rendition brook Inc., and sponsor AgBioEn. tion: philanthropy. Through her personal of “Turn Your Lights Down Low.” World Tour is a collaboration to “build a platform and the founding of the Clara Lio- As for one of the biggest awards of the new model of music tour, inspiring global nel Foundation, Rihanna has helped raise night, Lizzo was named entertainer of the music fans to play their part in accelerating billions of dollars to address educational year, and her speech was a glorious celebra- the transition to a climate friendly, sustain- inequity, cancer research, disaster relief tion of the spirit of the evening — and some able future,” according to a news release. and more. Taking the stage in a stunning of her colleagues and , too. The worldwide live event series launches purple gown, the multi-hyphenate talent “Hello beautiful black people!” she said. March 14 in Melbourne during the Formula first thanked the NAACP for being a pillar “I just want to thank the NAACP for making 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix at Lakeside for marginalized people before impressing this one of the most special nights. i got to Stadium. will headline the upon the audience the importance of unity meet all of my tonight in this room. show. in the effort to overcome prejudice. Miss Angela Bassett — thank you for this Other World Tour stops include Mon- “We can only fix this world together. We award. It says that I’m the entertainer of the treal, Berlin, Milan, Seoul, Taipei, Osaka and can’t let the desensitivity seep in,” she stated year, but you are the entertainer, PERIOD.” Miami. Each show promises high-profile before to say, “How many of us in The room erupted in . artists, local stars and the biggest DJs in this room have colleagues and partners and “I just want to shout out all the big black dance music. friends from other races, sexes, religions? girls I bring onstage with me,” she con- They want to break bread with you, right? tinued. “I do that because I want them to They like you? Well then this is their prob- know they are the trophies. Since this is the Lizzo’s Entertainer lem, too. So when you’re marching, protest- final award of the night, I don’t even want ing and posting about the Michael Brown to make it about me. Every last one of you: of the Year Jr.s and the Atatiana Jefferson’s of the world you are the award. We are so special. We tell your friends to pull up.” are such a beautiful people. This is just a Honor, Rihanna’s A number of other celebrities also made reminder of all the incredible things that we an impression throughout the evening, can do. God bless you, and keep on being an Speech and More: adding their sprinkling of personality to An- award. Let’s go!” derson’s hosting duties and taking the stage Other highlights included Tracee Ellis Highlights From to introduce the nomination categories. Ross’s impassioned Outstanding Actress , wearing a sparkling calf- Comedy acceptance speech in which she the 2020 NAACP length dress, was first to appear, presenting invoked the writings of late womanist and the nominees for Outstanding Supporting civil rights activist Audre , as well as Image Awards Actress category, which was won by 12-time electric chemistry between actor Sterling K. NAACP nominee Marsai Martin for her Brown and his wife actress Ryan Michelle BY STEPHANIE SMITH-STRICKLAND performance in Little. Bathe, who jointly presented the award for Yet it was a soulful performance from Jill Outstanding Actress Motion Picture. In n Saturday (Feb. 22), celebrities, Scott, who arrived on the red carpet sport- the midst of merrymaking, the program’s activists and prominent thought ing a sleek braided look and a curve-hug- In Memoriam portion certainly inspired a leaders in the Black community ging, vintage-inspired jumpsuit, that got the more sober and reflective mood. Late names descended on the Pasadena crowd on its feet and dancing. Scott, who such as rapper Bushwick Bill of , OCivic Auditorium for a night of celebrating is a four-time NAACP award winner and and were excellence and achievement. The evening currently on tour in celebration of the 20th honored in a moving video presentation that was hosted by Black-ish star Anthony An- anniversary of her definitive debut album, ended with touching tribute to Kobe and derson, who opened the ceremony on a light Who Is ?, opened with a rousing Gianna Bryant in which the retired jerseys note, running through a litany of off-the-cuff live rendition of “Do You Remember” before of father and daughter unfurled alongside a jokes, one of which included gently poking transitioning into crowd-pleaser “The Way.” basketball hoop. Page 18 of 25

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2. “Mystery of Love,” Sufjan Stevens,Sex that night (Feb. 14), when she was hit by a Black Pumas Education (Netflix) car while crossing the street. She was then 3. “The Promise,” When in Rome, Sex transported to Advocate Christ Hospital in Song on ‘Grace & Education (Netflix) Oak Lawn, where she died of her injuries. 4. “Lost Without You,” Freya Ridings, Dixie Crush was founded in 2015, and Frankie’ Fends Off Power (Starz) the group has since played more than 250 5. “On the Radio,” Chip Taylor, Sex Educa- shows throughout the Midwest. In addi- ‘Sex Education’ on tion (Netflix) tion to her music career, Lagestee was also a 6. “Good Time Girl,” , The New pharmacist and graduated with a doctorate Top TV Songs Pope (HBO) from Midwestern University with a PharmD 7. “Bashed Out,” This Is the Kit, Sex Edu- degree. BY KEVIN RUTHERFORD cation (Netflix) See Dixie Crush’s Facebook post, which 8. “Seventeen,” Sharon Van Etten, Sex includes her family’s GoFundMe page, race & Frankie claims the No. 1 Education (Netflix) below. spot on ’s 9. “Can’t Go Back,” The Drifted, Criminal Top TV Songs chart, powered Minds (CBS) by Tunefind, for January 2020, 10. “Pale Blue Eyes,” The Velvet Under- Opens Gthanks to Black Pumas’ “Colors,” from the ground, Sex Education (Netflix) Netflix series’ sixth season premiere, while Up His Closet For Sex Education nabs six of the survey’s 10 spots. Dixie Crush Singer Designer Sale Rankings for the Top TV Songs chart are based on song and show data provided Lindsey Lagestee With Grailed: by Tunefind and ranked using a formula blending that data with sales and streaming Dies at 25 Exclusive information tracked by Nielsen Music/MRC Data during the corresponding period. BY RANIA ANIFTOS BY BIANCA GRACIE Black Pumas’ “Colors,” which recently became the Austin, Texas, duo’s first No. 1 indsey Lagestee, a country singer ver wanted to recreate your fa- on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Songs chart for cover band Dixie Crush, died vorite artist’s style but it deemed (dated Feb. 15), lands at No. 1 on Top TV on Monday (Feb. 17), days after too difficult to find their typically Songs after appearing in the first episode getting struck by a car. She was 25 one-of-a-kind items? Thanks to of Grace & Frankie’s sixth season, which Lyears old. EGrailed, that dream outfit could possibly be premiered Jan. 15. Her band confirmed the tragic news in yours. “Colors” earned 2.5 million streams and a Facebook post. “Some of you may have The digital shopping platform has previ- sold 5,000 downloads in January. already heard the terrible news, but It is ously teamed with Future, G-Eazy, and Meanwhile, Sex Education holds Nos. 2, with the heaviest of hearts, we sadly share Pusha T for “closet sale” collaborations, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 10 on the chart after the fellow that Lindsey Renee passed away on Mon- where the rappers lend some of their most Netflix show’s second season premiered day due to complications from the accident coveted items in their wardrobe. Today Jan. 17. last Friday,” the post, alongside a photo of (Feb. 24), Grailed has officially announced Sufjan Stevens’ “Mystery of Love” leads Lagestee, reads. “Our hearts are broken over its latest partnership with Atlanta rapper the way at No. 2, having appeared in the this senseless tragedy.” Lil Yachty. And naturally, it’s titled “Yacht season’s seventh episode. It racked up 7 “Above and beyond being an incred- Week.” million streams and sold 1,000 downloads ible performer, great friend, and the best “As with most of our partnerships, we in January. When in Rome’s “The Prom- bandmate, Lindsey was a loving daughter to curated this selection based on Lil Yachty’s ise,” a top 15 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in Linda and Vaughn, compassionate sister to style journey,” Grailed CEO Arun Gupta, 1988, places at No. 3 thanks to its sync in the Lauren, Carrie, and Samantha, adoring aunt exclusively tells Billboard. “We wanted the season premiere, with 3 million streams and to Andrew, Colin, Danielle, Alexander, and project to illustrate his fashion evolution 4,000 downloads sold. Amber, and wonderful girlfriend to Kevin,” as we trace his look from emergence to See the full top 10 below. the post concluded. stardom.” Rank, Title, Artist, TV Show (Network) According to Taste of Country, the song- It marks the platform’s most expensive 1. “Colors,” Black Pumas, Grace and stress was walking toward Firewater Saloon collaboration to date, worth over $300K. Frankie (Netflix) in Chicago, where the band was set to play The items include around 750 pieces of Page 19 of 25

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clothing (with brands ranging from Su- with Peart’s family, will benefitSt. Cath- Videos list despite not leading all videos to Raf Simons), accessories, footwear, erines Hospital and Walker Cancer posted by musicians that month in any one toys, memorabilia, jewelry (like a Centre, the Juravinsky Hospital and Can- metric; rather, it ranks high in all four, rack- Jesus pendant worth $65K) and more. cer Centre, the Royal Victoria Regional ing up 46,000 reactions, 20,000 comments, Representatives from Grailed spent Health Centre, as well as Overtime An- 3,000 shares and 575,000 views in its first around 13 hours in Lil Yachty’s home to gels, a non-profit charity that is also helping seven days, according to Shareablee. curate items that hold the most significant to put the event together. The Mexican group’s new tour kicks off that he wanted to share with fans. “You can “We are grateful for the team that Over- Feb. 21 in Sugar Land, Texas. see the discoloration on it,” he tells Billboard time Angels is assembly,” Glen and Betty Billie Eilish follows Banda MS with the of a classic, crisp white Yves Saint Lau- Peart, the late drummer’s parents, said in a No. 2 video of the month. Uploaded Jan. 18, rent button-down piece. “[It is] one of my statement on behalf of the family. “We are the clip highlights an Eilish set at iHeart- first designer shirts that I bought; I was so especially pleased to be able to support this Radio’s , held that night at the happy.” charity event that will benefit some much Forum in Los Angeles. Gupta, who played a part in choosing needed organizations that are close to our Eilish’s video was reacted to 54,000 times, the rapper for the collaboration, continues: hearts.” more than any other upload by a musician in “As someone who approaches style with an Peart, who was Rush’s primary lyricist, the tracking month, alongside 10,000 com- appreciation for mixing genres, eras and died at age 67 on Jan. 7 after a three-year ments, 6,000 shares and 196,000 views in its influences, Lil Yachty — like Grailed — is a battle with brain cancer. first seven days. proponent of individuality.” A Night for Neil will feature musicians, See the full top 10, featuring videos by The collection’s preview runs from Feb. guest speakers, and production profession- , Selena Gomez and more, 24-28, where customers and loyal fans have als. The artists and speakers will be an- below. a chance to win some of the items. The sale nounced at a later date. Tickets go on sale 10. Selena Gomez officially kicks off on March 2 with three Friday (Feb. 28) at 10:00 a.m. Video currently available; originally aired drops every day for five days. The giveaway with the caption, “Watch Selena Gomez’s winner will be revealed on March 6. iHeartRadio Album Release Party, featuring Click here for more information on how Banda MS Crowns an exclusive interview with Selena and first to score some of Lil Yachty’s items on the listens of tracks from her new album ‘Rare.’” Grailed official website. January 2020’s 9. Louis Tomlinson Video no longer available; originally up- Top Facebook Live loaded with the caption, “The album ‘Walls’ Neil Peart’s Family is out 31st January 2020. Pre-order at Videos Chart http://smarturl.it/LouisTomlinson” to Celebrate Late 8. A.R. Rahman BY KEVIN RUTHERFORD 7. Rush Drummer Video currently unavailable; originally anda Sinaloense MS de Sergio aired with the caption, “Watch Coldplay live With Benefit Lizarraga reigns on Billboard’s from iHeartRadio ALTer EGO streamed by Top Facebook Live Videos chart LiveXLive #iHeartAlt.” Show for January 2020, ruling with a 6. Selena Gomez B14-minute video announcing its tour and Video currently unavailable; originally BY ANNA CHAN speaking to fans. aired with the caption, “Watch Selena The chart, the latest of which recaps Gomez’s iHeartRadio Album Release Party, any musicians have paid trib- January 2020 activity, is a monthly look at featuring an exclusive interview with Selena ute to legendary Rush drum- the widest-reaching and most-reacted-to and first listens of tracks from her new mer Neil Peart since news of videos posted by musicians on Facebook album ‘Rare.’” his death broke on Jan. 10, Live, as tracked by media analytics company 5. Trick Daddy Mbut fans will soon have the opportunity to Shareablee. Rankings are determined by a 4. Banda MS gather and celebrate him themselves. formula that blends reactions, comments, 3. Louis Tomlinson A memorial event titled A Night for shares and first-seven-days views. Video no longer available; originally Neil will take place on May 16 in ’s Banda MS’ clip, which discusses multiple uploaded with the caption, “”The album Meridian Centre. The venue is located in St. topics, including its 2020 tour, upcoming ‘Walls’ is out 31st January 2020. Pre-order at Catharines, Peart’s hometown. collaborations and more, was posted Jan. 17. http://smarturl.it/LouisTomlinson”” The event, which is being coordinated It tops the January 2020 Top Facebook Live 2. Billie Eilish Page 20 of 25

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Video currently unavailable; originally He wrapped his four-song set with the au- cameos from and Jon aired with the caption, “Watch Billie Eilish tobiographical title track to his debut album, Pardi. The trio’s harmonies soared on ear- live from iHeartRadio ALTer EGO streamed Different ’Round Here, and his heartfelt cur- grabbing power ballads like “Trouble With by LiveXLive #iHeartAlt.” rent single “I Wish Grandpas Never Died.” This Town” and “Head Over Heels,” both 1. Banda MS Andress followed suit by receiving praise featured on their debut album, Blue Roses, for her songwriting in a video message from while the heartfelt “We Were Rich” struck Tim McGraw, Dan + Shay, Thomas Rhett a chord with Naomi Cooke on lead vocals. Runaway June, and Keith Urban. Her four-song set stunned The women closed out with their top 5 sin- with the confessional “Both,” the vulnerable gle “Buy My Own Drinks” as they thanked “The Stranger,” the triumphant “Lady Like” country radio for playing the song. and the poignant debut single “More Hearts “You are the entire we are here to- & More Shine at Than Mine.” night. We cannot thank you enough. We feel She shared her humor with the audi- so much support from each and every one of CRS 2020 New ence, confessing that she writes “mostly sad you,” Jennifer Wayne said. songs” before admitting that she doesn’t Tenpenny closed the evening with a Faces Showcase drink beer and drives a Mini Copper, mak- memorable set that included cameos from ing it really hard to relate to all the truck labelmates Seaforth on “Anything She Says,” BY ANNIE REUTER songs within the genre. as well as a stunning vocal performance “Country is a huge family that actually of newly released “Can’t Go to Church.” he three-day Country Radio Semi- wants everybody to do well and that’s so The poignant “Walk Like Him,” which nar 2020 closed on Friday (Feb. unique from any other genre,” Andress said he penned following his father’s death to 21) with the 50th annual New Fac- ahead of thanking radio for playing “More cancer, left an impact before he picked up es of Country Music Show, which Hearts Than Mine.” “That is so rare, even the energy with “Slow Ride” which featured Thighlighted the genre’s most promising with how our society works . It’s from his brother. He ended his set new talent. Ingrid Andress, Morgan Evans, like every man for himself. Country is the with “,” which peaked at No. 2 on Riley Green, Runaway June and Mitchell one thing left that everybody’s like, ‘You Billboard’s chart, but not Tenpenny were voted onto the show by know what? No. I want you to do well.’ And before thanking country radio for getting it America’s top country radio programmers that’s really dope.” there. and performed a short set to CRS attendees Australia native Evans later took the “This is a huge honor. Y’all changed my at Nashville’s Omni Hotel. stage with his American band for a high- life with this next song,” Tenpenny said. “I The evening marked the 50th anniversary energy set that included his first U.S. single literally would not be anywhere without you of the showcase and each artist’s person- “” and the infectious new guys. We are so grateful, thank you so much. ality came to life during humorous video release “Diamonds.” The most powerful This is amazing and we’re never going to clips played for the room of radio execu- moment came during his stripped down forget this so thank you for the chance.” tives before each act took the stage. While performance of “Things That We Drink To” This year’s Country Radio Seminar ran Runaway June and Andress impressed with as he sat at his piano and recalled visiting Feb. 19-21 at Nashville’s Omni Hotel. the empowering “Buy My Own Drinks” and CRS years prior with his late manager Rob the heartfelt “,” Potts, who he credits as “the first person in Green, Evans and Tenpenny each shared the world that believed in me besides my their unique brand of country music with mom and dad.” the audience. “He brought me in and told me the Green launched the evening with a four- significance of this show tonight. We didn’t song set that included his infectious debut have tickets or anything, we just stood by single “.” Mid-song, he the door and listened in. I always under- thanked those in the room for its success at stood the significance since then and am so country radio. Green then garnered laugh- grateful to be here … I feel like Rob would be ter from the crowd prefacing his next song pretty happy tonight looking down on all of “If It Wasn’t a Truck” by saying, “I really this,” Evans said. wanted to do something nobody else has Runaway June kicked off their per- ever done before, so I wrote a song about formance with a comical video clip that a truck. But not just about a truck, a song included an elaborate story of their missing about what a truck did to me growing up fourth member — June, who apparently where I grew up.” “ran away” from the band — which boasted Page 21 of 25

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1 Album With BY HILARY HUGHES rammy award-winning singer Pharrell may have been fired ‘Changes’ randi Carlile is officially the from three different McDonald’s ambassador for Record Store Day as a teen, but that didn’t stop him BY TAYLOR WEATHERBY 2020, and the title comes with a Gfrom opening what has become one of the ton of personal significance for hottest restaurants in Miami. t was a big weekend for Justin Bthe Grammy-winning singer-songwriter. The singer hosted a soul food brunch Bieber, who earned his seventh The last two years have been chock full Saturday (Feb. 22) along with his dad Pha- No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 of chart accolades and awards — including raoh, a self-taught chef, known for his sweet with Changes on Sunday (Feb. 23). Billboard’s 2019 Trailblazer at the annual and spicy Nono Sauce, as part of the South IThe “Yummy” singer took to social media honors — but this distinc- Beach Wine & Food Festival. Growing up, Monday morning (Feb. 24) to celebrate, tion highlights her journey as an artist and family meals were the heart of the Williams even teasing that he may have a celebratory the role record stores have played in it. home, a place to “hear what’s exciting at surprise for fans. “Independent record stores are home to your parent’s job.” “Super grateful for this past week with me and the twins,” she wrote on Instagram. “Cooking is a reflection of your parents, #changes,” Bieber tweeted. “This week is “When I started playing guitar and writing the energy, the love. Food is a connector the big finale of #JustinBieberSeasons and songs in my bedroom I would daydream and it’s a meeting place,” Pharrell told The another music video from changes on @ about making albums that a person might Associated Press during an interview before AppleMusic and I think I might give you a stumble across by flipping through the the brunch. Back home, Pharaoh Williams visual album.” alphabetically organized bins at the record was always in the kitchen and so were his Bieber shared several posts of the store. They’d see , then Belinda grandmothers. Favorite dishes included his headlines Changes made in its first week, Carlisle, then there I’d be...just waiting to be dad’s chicken and pork and fried catfish including the fact that his latest No. 1 made noticed by a proper music fan out for a day with a special sauce that Pharrell says was history: At 25 years old, he is the youngest of discovery. Maybe if I had a cool enough more savory than spicy. solo artist to achieve seven No. 1 albums, shirt on or just the right font they’d pick up “His seasoning was what was always so breaking a record previously held by Elvis my album and take it home.” distinctive with my dad’s cooking and both Presley. On Instagram, he captioned the Record stores are a frequent destination my grandmothers cooked like that,” he news “Thank you,” and on Twitter, he sim- for Carlile when she’s on the road, and she said. At Saturday’s sold-out $150 per ticket ply said, “Grateful.” stressed their lasting importance in her life brunch at the upscale Swan restaurant in Before finding out aboutChanges ’ big now that her daydream’s come true: “We’ve Miami’s design district, they served plat- debut, Bieber stopped by Kanye West’s covered every square inch of this country ters of cornmeal-crusted catfish with chow Sunday Service to deliver a powerful rendi- and visited damn near every record store it chow, juicy BBQ chicken and ribs, cheddar tion of Marvin Sapp’s song “Never Would has to offer and I still believe these places grits and French toast with candied oranges Have Made It.” And just before that, Bieber are the heart and soul of American music.” and amaretto whipped cream. tweeted “Today is a great day.” He certainly Recent Record Store Day ambassadors in- Back in the kitchen, a team of chefs wasn’t wrong. clude Carlile’s fellow Washingtonians Pearl hustled to Pharaoh Williams’ Take a look at Bieber’s reaction to Chang- Jam (2019’s pick), Run the Jewels (2018) menu, pulling mini sweet potato biscuits out es debuting at No. 1 below. and St. Vincent (2017). of the oven and crusting copious plates of Read Carlile’s Record Store Day an- catfish. Fellow Grammy winner DJ Khaled, nouncement in full below. and former Breaking Bad co-stars and Aaron Paul were among the guests savoring the food on a tropical jungle style patio. Happy to leave behind his fast food days, Page 22 of 25

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Pharrell opened Swan restaurant and its Parker had this to say: “Thank you Austra- Hans Zimmer and former Smiths swanky upstairs Moroccan-themed Bar lia... I love yous.” guitarist Johnny Marr at the 2020 Brit Bevy in 2018 with South Beach nightlife Tame Impala will support the new set in Awards. Zimmer will helm the Bond 25 guru and LIV club owner David Grutman. these parts with a trans-Tasman arena tour score, due out March 27. The restaurant has been a hotbed for celeb- this April, produced by Michael Chugg’s And finally,Sam Smith’s “To Die For” rities, especially during the Super Bowl Chugg Entertainment. Parker’s latest LP (Capitol/EMI), the title song to the British and recent Art Basel weeks, where every- eclipses Justin Bieber’s fast-starting new artist’s forthcoming , starts at one from Kanye West and Kim Kardashian album Changes (Def Jam/Universal), which No. 32. It’s the fourth single from To Die For West to Leonardo DiCaprio and have opens at No. 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart, to chart inside the top 40 after “Promises” indulged. for the Canadian pop singer’s sixth top 10. (No. 4), “” (No. 6) Grutman and Pharrell partnered with Top The follow-up to Purpose, which led the and “How Do You Sleep?” (No. 10). To Die Chef Europe champion executive chef Jean ARIA chart in November 2015, Changes For is slated for release May 1. Imbert for their restaurant, while Pharrell triumphs over the albums surveys in the U.S. works on the side with a line of food prod- and U.K. Australia’s top five is completed ucts for his father. But the “Happy” singer by Eilish’s debut, When We All Fall Asleep, Scorpions is clear about his role in the restaurant busi- Where Do We Go? (Interscope/Universal), ness — he happily stays out of the kitchen. unchanged at No. 3; Eminem’s Music To Be Cancel Concert “I didn’t cook then. I don’t cook now,” he Murdered By (Interscope/Universal), down laughed, adding “I love food.” He has a deep 2-4; and Harry Styles’ Fine Line (Colum- in Australia appreciation for the culinary arts, compar- bia/), holding at No. 5. ing it to “the same way I work in music. Off the back of their national tour and a Following You’re adding different sounds and things high-profile appearance at the Fire Fight together,” he said. Australia bushfire relief concert Jan. 16, ‘Medical “Ingredients are like instruments. It’s Queen’s (Virgin/Uni- how you use them and it’s who’s using them. versal) soundtrack leaps 15-7, as the legend- Emergency’ That’s what makes one song different from ary British rock band’s Greatest Hits and The the next, one style different from the next.” Platinum Collection reenter the chart at No. BY LARS BRANDLE 18 and No. 35, respectively. Another act enjoying a chart lift after corpions and Whitesnake canceled Tame Impala Rules their Fire Fight appearance is Hilltop their double-header concert Mon- Hoods, the Adelaide hip-hop trio whose The day (Feb. 24) at the Brisbane Enter- Australia’s Singles Great Expanse (/Universal) tainment Centre and rescheduled a reenters the chart at No. 31 and Drinking SSydney date due to a medical emergency. Chart With ‘The From The Sun, Walking Under Stars Restrung The veteran heavy metal bands were is back in at No. 44. scheduled to play three dates on their east Slow Rush’ With The Weeknd locking up top spot coast tour of Australia. on the ARIA Singles Chart, EiIish enjoys After completing a show Feb. 19 at Mel- BY LARS BRANDLE the week’s highest debut with “No Time To bourne’s Rod Laver Arena, however, tour Die,” the Californian teen’s theme for the promoter Live Nation announced a medi- ame Impala nab a second No. 1 forthcoming James Bond film of the same cal emergency within the Scorpions camp in Australia with The Slow Rush name. It’s new at No. 4. would see the Sydney date (Feb. 22) post- (Island/Universal), while The Eilish becomes the youngest artist poned and the Brisbane show scrapped. Weeknd enters a fifth week at bestowed the honor of recording the Bond In a social media post on the weekend, Tthe summit of the national singles chart theme, at age 18. She also makes chart Scorpions frontman and co-founder Klaus with “Blinding Lights” (Republic/Universal) history in Australia. “No Time To Die,” co- Meine shared a picture from a Melbourne and Billie Eilish cuts another slice of chart written with her brother Finneas O’Connell, hospital after he underwent kidney stone history. becomes the highest-charting Bond theme surgery. “It was a very painful attack,” he ’s Tame Impala bowed at the Down Under, edging Adele’s “Skyfall” (No. 5 explained. “I’m in the best hands, but I top of the national albums survey in 2015 in October 2012), Madonna’s “Die Another doubt I’ll be back on my feet until early next with Currents, and they repeat the feat with Day” (No. 5 in November 2002) and Duran week,” he continues. The Slow Rush, the -rock Duran’s “A View To A Kill” (No. 6 in July Today, LN announced Scorpions’ Sydney outfit’s fourth studio set. When the official 1985). show would be rescheduled for Wednesday charts were published Saturday (Feb. 22), Eilish performed the song with celebrated (Feb. 26) at Qudos Bank Arena. Page 23 of 25

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It’s not the first time Scorpions scrapped a to work on it. Sydney show due to health issues. Dominic “DJ” Jordan: We had a general In November 2018, while touring with idea of the direction that Justin wanted Def Leppard, the German rockers nixed a Share Behind-the- from us. would say, ‘Let’s make concert at ICC Sydney Theatre after Meine this type of record’ or ‘this type of record,’ lost his voice. Scenes Stories and we’d just cook up and submit it to Poo and Justin, and they’d write to them. They of Justin Bieber’s would have a board, a pin board, [where] Lovers & Friends they’d put the songs that they cut and the ‘Changes’ songs they really loved. Old songs would be Fest in LA Adds taken off, new songs would be . BY ERIKA RAMIREZ Giannos: This project...it’s always so easy Second Day to work on these projects. We just make ustin Bieber’s appreciation for R&B is what we love. This is our favorite type of BY TAYLOR MIMS palpable; it always has been, especially music: R&B. And we all have such good since his 2013 album Journals, an en- chemistry. They usually love what we love. hree days after revealing the during critics’ favorite. There’s a force What was the guidance or direction lineup for the inaugural Lovers Jthat’s been fueling such love — and assisting that Poo Bear gave you? and Friends Fest, promoter Gold- with Bieber’s evolving R&B sound — and Giannos: We just do the type of music we envoice has added a second date. that’s smash songwriter and producer Poo love; after working with them for so many TIn addition to the May 9 event, fans can Bear and production duo The Audibles. To- years we all are on the same page on our now get tickets for May 8 to check out gether, they’re the dream team behind some love on R&B. What we’d submit, they’d love performances from Ms. , , of Bieber’s biggest hits, including the recent from jump. , , TLC and many more Hot R&B Songs No. 1 “Intentions” featuring DJ: We’d typically make five beats. Say who will perform both days. Quavo. The Las Vegas-bred Audibles, con- they want something uptempo, we’d make , , Donell Jones and Mya sisting of Dominic “DJ” Jordan and Jimmy five beats and the first beat they’d be like, have been added to the new May 8 date at Giannos, have been working with Bieber for ‘Load it up. Put it on.’ It’s always been that The Grounds at Dignity Health Sports Park seven years, across three projects (Journals, process. Whatever we’d make, they love. in Carson, Calif. Purpose and now Changes). What were some memorable moments The May 8 date will however be missing With the chemistry they’ve built from from making the songs that made the , Monica, Next and years of collaborating and their shared love cut? Ginuwine, who are scheduled to only play for the genre, The Audibles have crafted Giannos: I’d say on “Intentions”...The on May 9. addictive beats for Bieber to turn into hits — feeling we all got when the song was fin- Tickets for both dates went on sale Friday as is the case with Bieber’s fifth full-length ished; we all knew it had single potential. It morning (Feb. 21). Both dates are officially studio album, Changes. The Audibles have was a really exciting moment. sold out, but fans can join a wait list pow- been working on Changes for “probably a DJ: We made the record — the drums ered by fan-to-fan ticketer Lyte. year,” says Giannos. The creative process is and everything stayed the same, but Justin Check out the full lineup below. seamless at this point, and with that comes came back to us and said he didn’t like the more instant moments of realizing that main identity. We had to go back in, and it they have a hit (or hits) on their hands. The was crunch time because he wanted it in week Bieber released Changes, The Audibles an hour or two. We drove back to our boy’s, talked with Billboard about the making of Trent, house in North Hollywood. We had the album, their long-lasting working rela- our speakers set up on his kitchen dining tionship with Bieber and Poo Bear, and their table. We made the melody part of the beat own upcoming album, Do Cool Shit with for that song and submitted it as quick as we Your Friends. could. He ended up loving it, and that’s what How was the creative process behind stayed for what “Intentions” is now. Changes? Did you hit the ground running Travis [Scott] was on tour at the time. Poo when you knew there was an album to had to fly from Morocco to London, and work on? basically be with him the whole time to get Jimmy Giannos: That (Changes) was him into the studio, because he was so busy. our main focus right when Poo Bear was Giannos: While in L.A., he (Travis) was starting to work on it, and Justin was ready supposed to come through and record the Page 24 of 25

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verse; he kept getting busy. Poo happened to in our hearts [that] these were the songs we enced, but on this one we tried to make a be working in Morocco, and he (Travis) hap- wanted to play first. new kind of R&B with newer sounds and pened to be performing in London. Poo Bear We made a batch of four or five that we’d newer bounce. A out-of-the-box had to fly there and stick with him all night. bring to the studio; the records that you hear R&B. Poo was joking, saying he had to kidnap him on the album were the first beats we played. How’s Bieber’s growth looked like from and stay at his show and take him back to As soon as we played them, the eyes in the your perspective? You’ve been working the studio. room lit up. You know, when you’re mak- with him throughout his career. DJ: He even said was under the stage, ing a beat you have to listen to it hundreds Giannos: He keeps getting better. I think where you . He [was] hanging and hundreds of times. It’s on loop [while] he really shines on many songs on this out under there until the show was done. you’re working on the sounds, the drums... album. His pitch, his runs...he just keeps [Laughs] the sonics of everything. If it gets old and getting better. Were you guys in the studio or a part you’re tired of hearing it, there’s a good DJ: You can definitely tell from Jour- of the recording of other songs with fea- chance that it’s not amazing. If you can nals to Purpose to now that his sound has tured guests? listen to it over and over again and think it’s elevated. He continues to elevate. His pitch, Giannos: Quavo happened just before the not getting old, or deaf ears, then his feelings on this record are out of his release. It was an unexpected last-minute you can gauge that it’s a great record or go- world and his pocket. thing, because the song didn’t have a feature ing to be a great record. Giannos: Especially on songs where or a spot for it. It was after [our] change. Giannos: I have another story. We had there’s no drums. That’s where you can tell DJ: The production and songwriting just finished one of the songs while in the if someone’s a good singer — if they can kill side is a major piece of the puzzle, but as studio, and Poo was on his way out to a the record with only the piano or guitar. a producer it doesn’t stop there. We have meeting. We happened to put on the “Come Were there any songs that you pro- to make sure it’s mixed properly. I want to Around Me” beat. He was like, ‘Damn,’ duced that didn’t make the cut that you shout out Josh Gudwin, who was working cause he had to rush out the door. He liked can talk about? hours, tirelessly, on the project. He works the beat a lot and he literally wrote that Giannos: I don’t think we can give titles, out of Henson Recording Studios. He called song in 15-20 minutes. He was recording but you might end up seeing some of those us to give us some last-minute notes. You it and rushing out the door. Justin came in records in the future, on possibly some of can tell he was going so hard, every single later and added his parts to the bridge and his later projects that come out in the future day. Jimmy, Josh, and I sat there doing last- finished the ending. That was pretty crazy that necessarily didn’t fit this tracklist. minute tweaks on the album to make sure for me to watch. What are you trying to achieve with everything was just perfect. It literally came We’re so much on the same page. Since 10 what you’re currently working on? down to the point where the album needed years [ago], it went from us having to play DJ: We want to push the culture forward, to be turned in the next day, and Josh was five to eight beats to find that one, to now not just in R&B, but in all genres. We’re sending us records to fix with his final notes. it’s damn near the first beat that’s the one. working on our own album. It has a plethora [On] “Running Over,” for instance, there was We know what everyone likes. of different genres that are incorporated in a weird sound he couldn’t figure out. He How’s it been working with Poo Bear, who we are and our expression of music. sent us the “Running Over” song to try to specifically on this album? We don’t just make R&B or hip-hop; we’ve figure out what was causing this weird buzz, Giannos: He’s our favorite person to work produced a full-on album that [was] and we also told him that we wanted Jus- with; even after all these years, watching his up for a Grammy [for] best reggae album tin’s vocals a dB louder. He’s like, ‘Bro, the work and putting his magic over our beats is ( Kings’ Lost in Paradise). We’ve album needs to be turned around tomorrow a special feeling. done country records with Zac Brown. and I want to get everything right!’ He had DJ: He’s a . Justin and Poo Bear We’re working on our own project that such passion for the project. Thankfully we together, they just get each other. They I’m so proud of. I know Jimmy is as well. were using the same speakers; it’s like driv- bounce ideas off one another. They have [We’re] trying to bring something that hasn’t ing the same race car. We’re able to listen to great chemistry on the writing side. We’re been heard in a while. the same things, [because] we’re using the huge fans of R&B, and since we’ve known We’re making what we love. Music has same tools. Justin we’ve always known he’s loved R&B no boundaries. Society has to put sounds A lot of last-minute touches. You did also. He’s a big fan of R&B. We like the same and songs into boxes, but to us music is say though that you knew “Intentions” songs. We like the same artists. expression. It’s [about] how you’re feeling at was a hit right when you finished it. Were Any type of R&B you were listening to the time. Just because a certain cadence or there other moments like that? or inspired by when making Changes? certain drum patterns or tempo or certain DJ: All the beats that made the album, DJ: Mainly ‘90s R&B. That’s our go-to for sounds are used, people like to put it in we felt were special. Before we actually inspiration. some genre. If we love music, there’s only submitted them to Justin and Poo, we knew Giannos: Journals is more ‘90s influ- two types of music: good or bad. Page 25 of 25

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Are there any challenges in creating your very own project? DJ: Definitely not. When you’re the deciding factor — me and Jimmy are the de- ciding factors — the only obstacle we have is that we want it to be perfect. This is our first project that’s going to showcase who we are as creators. We want the world to under- stand that we love all genres, we’re trying to bring something fresh and new that people aren’t hearing. It’s easy in the sense that we’re creating what we love, but more so the only obstacle that we’re having is that we want it to be perfect. We want people to be blown away and ask, ‘Who are these guys?’ Giannos: There’s no label deadline. There isn’t anyone else to worry about besides ourselves making the best music we can. If you guys are bringing in collabora- tors, are you bringing them in as you’re creating or waiting after most of it is done? DJ: We have our go-to guys that we work with like Poo, our artists that are signed to us. A couple other people we’re going to gun for as far as features, besides our go-to guys, like Tone Stith who is out of this world, amazing. Should we share the name of the album, Jimmy? It ties with the concept of what it’s all about. The title of the album is called, Do Cool Shit with Your Friends (well, Do Cool Stuff with Your Friends). That’s what we do all day, we do cool shit with our friends. If people love it, we make money off of it. Giannos: We’re also working with one of our artists, LAZR. He’s a rapper, songwriter. We’re really excited about him and his proj- ect. He wrote a lot of songs on our upcoming project, as well as he’ll be featured on it. [LAZR’s single “Cash App” will be this spring, and his album Blawsome later this year.]