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INSIDE Lands First No. 1 • BTS’ ‘Butter’ Tops Hot 100 For Fourth Week, Becoming on Chart With Group’s Longest Leading No. 1 ‘Hall of Fame’ • Vivendi’s Universal BY KEITH CAULFIELD to Sell 10 Percent Stake to Bill Ackman SPAC, olo G lands his first No. 1 album on the Units comprise album sales, track equivalent Valuing Label Billboard 200 as Hall of Fame opens atop (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each at $40B the tally, earning 143,000 equivalent album unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks units earned in the U.S. in the week ending sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 • DOJ Forced Endeavor’s Emanuel, PJune 17, according to MRC Data. All three of the rap- paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video Shapiro Off Live per’s charting albums have reached the top 10. streams generated by from an album. The new Nation Board Over The 20-track Hall of Fame, released on June 11 via June 26, 2021-dated chart (where Hall of Fame debuts 2010 Ticketing Deal , contains Polo G’s first No. 1 single at No. 1) will be posted in full on Billboard’s website on • Alejandro Duque on the , “,” which spent June 22. For all chart news, follow @billboard and @ to Be Warner Music two weeks at No. 1 (April 24 and May 1, 2021-dated billboardcharts on both and . Latin America’s charts). The album also boasts guests such as The Kid Of Hall of Fame’s 143,000 equivalent album units New President LAROI, , , , Roddy earned in the tracking week ending June 17, SEA units • On Racial Diversity Ricch, , and Thug. comprise 124,000 (equaling 181.9 million on-demand Test, BMAC Says Hall of Fame leads a busy week in the top 10 on streams of the album’s tracks), album sales comprise Industry Is Barely the Billboard 200, as ’ Culture III starts at No. 18,000 (aided in part by deep discounting of the set Passing: ‘Average 2, ’s Taste of Love debuts at No. 6, Bo Burn- at digital retail for a portion of the week) and TEA Isn’t Good Enough’ ham’s Inside (The Songs) jumps 116-7 after its first full units comprise a little over 1,000. Polo G previously • My First Show tracking week of activity, and ’s Jordi bows hit the top 10 with The Goat (No. 2 in 2020) and Die a Back: Canyon Club at No. 8. Legend (No. 6 in 2019). Owner Lance Sterling The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular Rap trio Migos debuts at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 on Hosting the albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric with Culture III, earning 130,500 equivalent album consumption as measured in equivalent album units. (continued)

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units. Of that sum, SEA units comprise comprise 3,000 (equaling 5.09 million on- Maroon 5’s new album Jordi debuts at 106,000 (equaling 144.57 million on-demand demand streams of the album’s six tracks) No. 8, marking the seventh top 10 effort for streams of the album’s tracks), album sales and TEA units comprise a negligible sum. the group. It bows with 37,000 equivalent comprise 22,500 and TEA units comprise Like many K-pop releases, the CD edition of album units earned. Of that sum, SEA units nearly 2,000. the album was issued in multiple collectible comprise 20,000 (equaling 27.64 million Culture III was initially released on June packages (four, including a Target-exclusive on-demand streams of the album’s tracks), 11 as a 19-track album, but was bolstered edition), each with assorted internal paper album sales comprise 15,000 and TEA units be a deluxe edition release on June 17 that goods and randomized elements. Of the comprise 2,000. All seven of Maroon 5’s full- added five extra tracks. Like Polo G’s Hall of album’s 43,000 copies sold, the CD edi- length studio albums have reached the top Fame, Culture III was also deeply discounted tions combined sold 39,000. The rest of the 10, stretching back to the act’s debut, Songs at digital retail for a portion of the tracking sales came from the album’s digital down- About Jane, which peaked at No. 6 in 2004. week. Culture III and Hall of Fame have the load. Taste of Love is the first top 10 for the Rounding out the new top 10 are two second-and-third-biggest sales weeks (22,500 nine-member act. former No. 1s: ’s A Gangsta’s and 18,000) for hip-hop albums in 2021, Bo Burnham’s Inside (The Songs) jumps Pain, which falls 6-9 with 34,000 equiva- trailing only the debut frame of J. Cole’s The from No. 116 to No. 7 after its first full track- lent album units earned (down 11%), and J. Off-Season (37,000; May 29-dated chart). ing week of activity, earning 37,000 equiva- Cole’s The Off-Season, slipping 4-10 with Culture III is Migos’ to reach lent album units (up 330%). Of that sum, just under 34,000 units (down 22%). the top two on the Billboard 200, follow- SEA units comprise 33,000 (equaling 44.71 ing Culture and Culture II (both No. 1, in million on-demand streams of the album’s 2017 and 2018, respectively). tracks), album sales comprise 3,000 and A trio of former No. 1 albums lines up TEA units comprise less than 1,000. The next on the new Billboard 200: Olivia album bowed on the list a week ago after Rodrigo’s Sour falls 2-3 (122,000 equivalent one day of activity, as it was released on album units earned; down 15%), Lil Durk Thursday (June 10), the final day of that and ’s The dips chart’s tracking week. Inside (The Songs) is 1-4 in its second week (73,000 units; down the companion album to Burnham’s 52%) and ’s Dangerous: The special Bo Burnham: Inside, which pre- Double Album descends 3-5 (50,000 units; miered on May 30. down less than 1%). Inside (The Songs) is categorized as a K-pop TWICE debuts at No. 6 comedy album and is the first such album with Taste of Love, with 46,000 equivalent to reach the top 10 on the Billboard 200 album units earned. Of that sum, album since the chart dated Aug. 22, 2015, when Lil sales comprise 43,000 (making it the top Dicky’s Professional Rapper debuted and selling album of the week), SEA units peaked at No. 7.

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ON THE CHARTS JIM ASKER [email protected] IN BRIEF SamHunt’s Southside Rules Top Country

Albums; Brett YoungData. It also ‘Catc attracted 25.8h’-es million radio Fifth mental versions released May 21; a “Hotter” BTS’ ‘Butter’ airplay audience impressions, up 6%, in the released May 28; and “Cooler” and Leader; Travis weekDenning ending June 20. Makes History“Sweeter” released June 4, all dis- Tops Hot 100 The track posts a fourth week atop counted to 69 cents in all four frames. Two the Digital Song Sales chart, drops 19-24 other versions of “Butter” on sale via BTS’ SamFor Hunt Fourth’s second studio full-length, Week, and first in overon Streamingfive years, Southside Songs andsales rises (up 28-25 21%) in on the Ra tracking- U.S. week. webstore, On Country a 7-inch Airplay, vinyl it hops single, 18-15 for (11.9 $7.98, mil- (MCA Nashville/ Nashville), debutsdio at Songs No. 1 on. Billboard’s lion audience impressions, andup 16%). a cassette single, for $6.98, are sched- chart dated April 18. In its first weekAs (ending “Butter” April now 9), itsports BTS’ longest Hot uled to count for next week’s charts, dated earnedBecoming 46,000 equivalent album units, including 16,000 in album sales, ac- TRY TO ‘CATCH’ UP WITH YOUNG Brett Youngachieves his fifth consecutive cording to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. 100 command, here’s a recapand total of Countrythe act’s Airplay No.July 1 as 3, “Catch” after they (Big wereMachine shipped Label Group) to consumers ascends Group’sSouthside marks Hunt’s Longest second No. 1 on the four leaders: June2-1, increasing18.) 13% to 36.6 million impressions. chart and fourth top 10. It follows freshman LP Title, weeks at No. 1, date reached No. 1 OliviaYoung’s Rodrigo’s first of six“Good chart 4entries, U” keeps “Sleep at No.With 2- MontevalloLeading, which arrived No. at the summit1 in No - “Butter,” four, June 5, 2021 onout the You,” Hot reached 100, four No. weeks 2 in December after it debuted 2016. He vember 2014 and reigned for nine weeks. To date, followed with the multiweek No. 1s “In Case You “Dynamite,” three, beginning Sept. 5, 2020 at No. 1. It posts a fifth week atop Streaming Montevallo has earned 3.9 million units, with 1.4 Didn’t Know” (two weeks, June 2017), “Like I Loved millionBY GARY in album TRUST sales. “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat),” with SongsYou” (three,(36 million, January down 2018), 15%); “Mercy” slips (two, 5-6 August on Montevallo has spent 267 weeks on the list, tying Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo, one, Oct. 17, Digital2018) and Song “Here Sales Tonight” (9,600, (two, down April 13%); 2019). and ’sTS Crash’ “Butter” My Party adds as the a sixth-longest-fourth week 2020 jumps“Catch” 21-14 completes on Radio his Songs longest with journey 37.5 millionto No. 1, running titlesat in No. the 1 chart’s on the 56-year Billboard history. Hot “Life Goes On,” one, Dec. 5, 2020 impressions,having taken up 46 36%,weeks as to it reach wins apex. Hot It 100’s out- On the all-genre Billboard 200, Southside ar- paces the 30-week climb of “Here Tonight.” 100 songs chart, becoming the Meanwhile, “Butter” has spent its first top Airplay Gainer award for a third week. rives at No. 5, awarding Hunt his second top 10 On , “Catch” pushes 7-5 for HUNT YOUNG after the No.South 3-peaking Korean Montevallo superstar. group’s four weeks on the Hot 100 at No. 1, dating aDua new Lipa’shigh. “Levitating,” featuring DaBaby, BlongestHunt first leading released topper the onEPX2C the, whichtally. It debuted bests to its debut at the summit. 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The Notably,song is Combs’ for a thirdeighth consecutive straight career-opening week, Montevallo produced five singles, four of which hit the pinnacle of Country top 10, following a record run of seven consecutive out-of-the-gate, properly Airplay:ing (official “Leave theaudio Night and On,” official “Take Yourvideo), Time,” radio “Housejust underParty” anda quarter “Make of allpromoted No. 1s debuts No. 1 singles. have “Butter,” “” and “Levitating” ranks Youairplay Miss and Me.” sales “Break data. Up Allin a chartsSmall Town” (dated peaked June at No.achieved. 2. It’s the first songChurch to earn adds the his honor 15th Country at Nos. Airplay 1, 2 and top 10.3, respectively, on the Hot 26)Hunt will co-penned update on all Billboard.com 12 songs on Southside Tuesday, includingsince “Body Olivia Like Rodrigo’s a Back “Drivers License” 100. 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It hitthat September.fore peaking at No. 6 that February,Doja and Cat’s Aaron “Kiss Watson Me More,”’s “Outta featuring Style,” which SZA, No.and 3 sold on Hot 111,400 Country downloads, Songs. down 20%, in (Sales for “Butter” in achievedits fourth its week No. 10 high in Decemberhits a new 2017. Hot 100 high, jumping 7-4, after Latest single “Hard to Forget” jumps 17-9 on Hot Country Songs. It’s his “After” is Denning’s second Country Airplay entry. “David Ashley Parker the week ending June 17, according to MRC reflect availability for its original and instru- previously reaching No. 5. Leading its gains, eighth top 10, having corralled 8.2 million U.S. streams (up 96%) and 5,000 in From Powder Springs” traveled to No. 32 in September 2018. ETHAN MICHAEL YOUNG: VIA MARTIN/NHLI GETTY HUNT: IMAGES. IMAGES MILLER/GETTY Page 6 of 26

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the track pushes 6-4 on , up 16% stock exchange. I will keep you to 60.8 million in audience. Vivendi’s Universal updated on all these developments.” ’s former one-week No. 1 Vivendi previously sold a 20 percent stake “Peaches,” featuring and Music to Sell in UMG to a consortium led by Chinese , dips 4-5 on the Hot 100. It adds a online giant Tencent. It has said it plans to fourth week atop both Hot R&B/Hip-Hop 10 Percent Stake distribute 60 percent of UMG, while retain- Songs and Hot R&B Songs, with both ing the remaining 10 percent for a minimum multi-metric charts employing the same to Bill Ackman period of two years. methodology as the Hot 100. UMG is the world’s biggest music label “Leave the Door Open” by Sonic, the SPAC, Valuing and follows Warner Music to the public duo of and Anderson .Paak, markets. Warner Music IPOd in 2020, with descends 5-6 on the Hot 100, after two Label at $40B a $15 billion valuation. it is currently valued nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1. It notches a at just under $18 billion. The rise of stream- 10th week atop Radio Songs (82.3 million, BY GEORG SZALAI ing services like and social platforms down 7%). like TikTok have significantly bolstered the and ’s “Save rench media conglomerate Vivendi music business in recent years. Your Tears” retreats 6-7 on the Hot 100, has finalized adeal to sell a 10 Blank check companies, or Special Pur- after two weeks at No. 1; Masked Wolf’s percent stake in Universal Music pose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), take “” holds at No. 8, after Group to a so-called “blank check” over privately held firms and usually take hitting No. 6, as it leads the multi-metric Hot Fcompany set up by Bill Ackman’s hedge fund them public in an alternative to a traditional Rap Songs chart for a fifth week; Lil X’s Pershing Square, valuing the music major at IPO. Over the past year-plus, Wall Street has former one-week Hot 100 leader “Montero €35.0 billion ($40 billion). seen a big number of SPAC IPOs. (Call Me by Your Name)” returns to the top Vivendi had recently said it was in talks This deal would be different, however, 10, pushing 11-9; and ’s “Deja with the financial vehicle about selling it with UMG still set to go public via an IPO in Vu” drops 9-10, after reaching No. 3. the stake in the label, home of the likes of the third quarter of 2021. Instead, Pershing Again, for all chart news, you can follow and . Square Tontine said it will have about $1.5 @billboard and @billboardcharts on both Vivendi has long been planning an initial billion left over after the UMG deal is com- Twitter and Instagram and all charts (dated public offering of the music firm in Amster- plete, which it will use to try and find an- June 26), including the Hot 100 in its en- dam by late September, and that plan is still other company to take public. The company tirety, will refresh on Billboard.com Tuesday on, with the SPAC Pershing Square Tontine will also create what it calls a “SPARC,” (June 22). Holdings telling shareholders Sunday (June which will be given to shareholders, trade 20) that they will receive the shares in UMG separately and which will also seek to merge later this year after the IPO. UMG will re- with another private company. lease a 22-minute video about the company The deal is subject to the authorization to Pershing Square Tontine shareholders on of the plan to take UMG public by Vivendi Wednesday (June 23). shareholders at a shareholder meeting “As you can see from PSTH’s announce- on June 22. The transaction would be the ment, this investment represents a strong largest SPAC deal on record, according to validation of UMG, our strategy, our people, Dealogic data. our legendary catalog and our amazing Vivendi, led by CEO Arnaud de Puyfon- roster of artists and ,” UMG taine, has previously said: “In addition, the CEO wrote in a staff memo Pershing Square funds and their affili- on Sunday. “And the fact that we now have, ates have indicated that they may acquire in addition to Vivendi, two committed inves- additional economic exposure to UMG tors — the consortium led by Tencent, as by acquiring Vivendi securities and/or by well as PSTH — is as powerful an endorse- acquiring UMG securities following the ment as one could imagine from the invest- distribution of UMG shares by Vivendi.” ment and technology communities.” Alex Weprin contributed to this report. Grainge added, “On Tuesday, at Vivendi’s This article was originally published by General Shareholders’ Meeting, sharehold- . ers will consider Vivendi’s proposal to distribute 60% of the UMG share and list UMG’s shares on the Euronext Page 7 of 26

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in the company had vested. role as Warner’s President of Latin America DOJ Forced In a release, the DOJ described the and Iberia after working for Warner Music ownership issue as an illegal interlocking di- for more than 30 years. Zabala’s last day Endeavor’s rectorate where “one person – or an agent of as president will be the end of September, one person or company – serves as an officer after which he’ll continue in his new role as Emanuel, Shapiro or director of two companies.” independent consultant. Section 8 of the Clayton Act “prohibits Duque joins Warner Music after 15 years Off Live Nation the same person or company from serving at Universal Music, most recently as Manag- as an officer or director of two competing ing Director of Universal Music Latino, Board Over 2010 companies, except under certain defined Machete and Capitol Latin, where he’s been safe harbors.” in the success of young stars Ticketing Deal “Endeavor and Live Nation compete like and Sebastian Yatra. He will closely in many sports and entertainment be based in Miami and report to Simon BY DAVE BROOKS markets. Both Live Nation and Endeavor, Robson, president, International, Recorded through its wholly owned and minority Music, . oncerns about IMG’s owner- owned subsidiaries, promote and sell tickets In his new role, Duque will oversee all ship in a ticketing company that and VIP packages that include tickets, Warner’s operations in the U.S. Latin market Live Nation had spun off in 2010 lodging and travel accommodations, to live and in Latin America, including Brazil. led to a Department of Justice music, sporting and other entertainment He will not oversee Warner Music Iberia, Crequest that IMG parent Endeavor’s chief events,” the release explained. where Guillermo Gonzalez, president of executive Ari Emanuel and president Mark “These resignations ensure that Endeavor Warner Music Iberia, will continue in that Shapiro resign from LN’s board of directors, and Live Nation will compete independent- role, reporting directly to Robson after Za- sources tell Billboard. ly,” explains Powers in a release. “Executives bala down. As part of a consent decree governing are not permitted to hold board positions on “I’m looking forward to welcoming Live Nation’s merger with in companies that compete with each other. Alejandro to Warner Music,” said Robson in 2010, the DOJ assistant attorney general The division will enforce the antitrust laws a statement. “He has extensive experience for its Antitrust Division Christine Varney to make sure that all companies compete on working around the region and has helped required Ticketmaster to sell off Paciolan, the merits.” drive our industry’s digital transformation. a ticketing company it had purchased three Alejandro also has a fantastic reputation as years earlier, to Comcast-Spectacor. In 2017, an innovative leader who always puts his Paciolan was again sold as part of an intra- Alejandro Duque artists’ needs first. He’ll help us continue company transaction to sports marketing to grow our reputation as the most artist- platform Learfield IMG College, which to Be Warner friendly record company in the region, Endeavor owns a stake in through its block- building long-term careers for our talent buster purchase of IMG in 2013. Silver Lake Music Latin and adding significant value beyond just the and the Comcast-backed Atairos also hold streaming market.” stakes in Learfield with Endeavor. America’s Duque’s appointment has been rumored Emanuel has been on the Live Nation ever since Zabala unexpectedly announced board of directors since 2007 while Shapiro New President in April that he would be leaving Warner. joined the Live Nation board in 2008. At that point, sources confirmed Zabala’s “While there has been no violation of BY LEILA COBO replacement would not be internal, and law, we understand and respect the DOJ’s several names, including Duque’s, were concerns regarding the current similari- lejandro Duque has officially surfaced as possible replacements. ties of our businesses,” a statement from an been named as the next Presi- With his confirmation, Duque at 38 years Endeavor spokesperson reads. dent of Warner Music Latin old becomes the youngest president of a Why the DOJ decided to act now — America, Billboard has learned. Latin multinational. under the Biden Administration, the AWarner’s formal appointment came after Born and raised in Colombia, Duque got DOJ’s acting assistant attorney general for Universal Music Latin announced on June early music chops from his father, a music Antitrust is career DOJ deputy AG and Dis- 18 that Duque would be leaving the com- executive, and later got a BA in music busi- tinguished Service Award winner Richard pany. Duque will join Warner in August and ness & management from Berklee College of Powers — is unclear. Emanuel had already start his new post beginning in October. He Music in . agreed to resign from the board effective succeeds Iñigo Zabala, who earlier this year Duque’s entire label career was at Uni- two weeks ago when his final stock awards announced he was stepping down from his versal beginning in Colombia in 2005 as a Page 8 of 26

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digital and new media manager. Since then, ing toward true equity. And so many of the he scaled the ranks, moving to Argentina On Racial grades are merely passing. When it comes to in 2009 as Director of Sales and Business justice, average isn’t good enough.” Development. He was promoted to VP of Diversity Test, Comprised of five major sections, Digital & Business Development in 2012, the BMAC MIA Report opens with a moving to Miami. Then in 2016, he became BMAC Says forward by Brown and her fellow co- Managing Director of Universal Music president Willie “Prophet” Stiggers. It Latin, overseeing operations for UMG’s Industry Is Barely then segues into a history of the “cycles U.S. Latin labels, including Universal Music of progression and regression” that have Latin, Capitol Latin and Machete Music. Passing: ‘Average marginalized Black artists and executives Now Duque’s role will be pan-regional, for many years before assessing the status focusing not only on the U.S. Latin market Isn’t Good Enough’ of R&B/hip-hop as the industry’s leading but also on the wealth of artists coming genre in MRC Data/Billboard’s 2020 year- via Latin America. Warner’s current Latin BY GAIL MITCHELL end report. roster includes rock icons Maná, Brazilian Section four reveals the grades that superstar Anitta and Puerto Rican rising hen the Black Music Ac- BMAC assigned to the major labels, publish- urban star . tion Coalition (BMAC) ing companies, Recording Academy, DSPs, “I’m so excited to be joining Warner was established last June, live music firms and talent agencies in Music and have the opportunity to continue joining #TheShowMust- assessing their efforts to foster sustainable its success story,” said Duque in a statement. BePausedW to advance racial diversity, equity change between June 2020 and June 2021. “The incredible music coming out of Latin and inclusion in the music industry, the Factoring into those scores are assessments America continues to seize the imaginations organization’s membership of Black artists, that BMAC made in four areas: (1) initial of fans around the world. I want to do more managers, attorneys and allies released an corporate statements and commitment; (2) to support talent from our region and help open letter. It stated in part, “BMAC intends company representation on a senior execu- our artists claim their rightful place on the to hold you accountable and will keep track tive level; (3) executive and follow-up on global stage.” of the music industry’s efforts to clean up its commitments and pledges; (4) additional Duque will be taking over the role of Iñigo own house.” actions and/or plans that lead to sustainable, Zabala, a musician turned executive who’s BMAC has made good on that promise impactful change in structures and systems. spent 30 years at Warner, and who signed with its first annual Music Industry Action Among the major label groups, not one re- some of the company’s most iconic acts, Report Card. Arriving on the heels of a new ceived an A in any of the four areas. For in- including Alejandro Sanz and Miguel Bosé. diversity study conducted by the USC An- stance, Music earned B’s for represen- “[Iñigo] is an incredible exec who has nenberg Inclusion Initiative, BMAC’s 37- tation, execution/follow-up and additional made a huge impact both on our company page report has been released in full actions (including forgiving un-recouped and the wider Latam music business, and following an overview presented during accounts of artists signed before 2009) but a he’s signed and developed some of the big- the National Museum of African American C in initial corporate statement and commit- gest and most important Latin artists of all Music’s State of Black Music Summit (June ment for lack of “public news about earlier time. I’m delighted that he’ll continue to 18) in Nashville. disbursements by Sony U.S.” through its work very closely with us,” said Robson. Overall, the industry was given passing global justice fund prior to the company’s Zabala added: “I started working with grades in such areas as establishing funds announced third round of giving in May. Warner when I was an artist, and it’s help- to donate to various Black community orga- Despite Black executive vps and presidents ing amazing artists that’s motivated my nizations; supporting Black employees and at its and Atlantic divisions, whole career. I’ve had many fantastic years executives who are advocating for change Warner Music Group scored a D in company at the company, but now is the right time for on the inside; hiring Black diversity, equity representation. Noted BMAC, “According me to follow my own path while still sup- and inclusion officers; and initiatives made to Warner’s corporate structure included on porting the artists I love.” by companies like Sony and BMG to cancel its website, there are no Black executives at recoupments and fix inequities in royalty the company who report directly to WMG payments to legacy artists. chairman Stephen Cooper, and none with However, BMAC co-president Binta N. ultimate authority and discretion.” Brown tells Billboard there’s major con- BMAC rated DSPs/streaming firms, cern “that many of the changes appear to live music companies and talent agencies be surface. They appear to be just enough as excellent (E), satisfactory (S), needs as opposed to manifesting a deep, internal improvement (N) or unsatisfactory (U) churning and transformational change lead- in their efforts to institute change. While Page 9 of 26

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AEG scored a U, Live Nation received an tive representation, the report’s conclusions to block these dates, and Muller said, S while being cited for initiatives such as call for radio to join the conversation and “Lance, trust me. Just take the dates.” They its multi-point diversity plan and ultimate more due diligence devoted to agency music could have picked any place and they chose 2025 goal plus Live Nation Urban’s launch divisions. Moving forward, BMAC plans to us. I’ll be indebted to them for a long time, of The Black Tour Directory, featuring Black annually expand the report until it “repre- but they are people who love music. They tour professionals and companies. On the sents a 360-degree view of the industry and would drop anything to help anybody in agency front, UTA, ICM and CAA and WME is acknowledged and respected as a stan- the music industry. all earned N’s; Paradigm’s music division dard and official tool of accountability.” People were offering me $1,000 for a tick- received a U with a footnote to watch what To read BMAC’s first annual Music Indus- et. Foo Fighters could have asked anything transpires following its recent acquisition try Action Report Card, visit here. they wanted for those tickets and sold 600. by Casey Wasserman and being renamed They insisted, and we sold the tickets offline Wasserman Music. for $26. It cost the band between $30,000 to “As important as it is to hire Black DEI ex- My First Show $50,000 to throw that event. I got the Foo ecutives, and as happy as we are to see these Fighters’ contract and it said, “Compensa- executives supported, it is not enough,” Back: Canyon tion: $0.” They didn’t want any money. They emphasizes Brown. “Where are the Black let me keep everything. I saved the contract. COOs, CFOs? Where are the Black execu- Club Owner I’m going to frame it. tives with genuine autonomy and discre- We gave people 12 hours’ notice for tion? We must add more Black people to Lance Sterling tickets and 3,000 people showed up for 300 company boards and corporate governance. pairs of tickets. It was crazy. The night of Live got off a bit easy because in a year on Hosting the the show, Foo Fighters allowed us to open with no touring there wasn’t adequate data. and 800 people watched from the So we will be looking to ensure there are Foo Fighters parking lot. I think there was something like Black headliners especially Black women, 117,000 people watching it on the inter- increases in the number of Black promoters BY TAYLOR MIMS net from all of the different live feeds that and venue operators and the list goes on.” people had. I get the same satisfaction as the Written by Naima Cochrane, the BMAC or the first time in 15 months, live band – seeing everyone smiling. I take my Music in Action Report used is returning nationwide after small part in that. I am not the Foo Fighters, research (trade publications, company the global coronavirus pandemic but I made this happen. announcements, websites, etc.) to analyze ravaged the industry. Billboard’s We do 1,700 shows a year, and the only its findings. To provide an objective and F“My First Show Back” is a series dedicated show I have ever watched was Led Zep- unbiased report, the BMAC states it “did not to sharing stories from throughout the tour- again. Normally I am out front, so people include information gleaned from conversa- ing ecosystem about what’s happening now, who go to the Canyon Club know me. The tions our leadership has had with various what has been forever altered and what will second the first downbeat happens, I am companies if it wasn’t also a matter of public never change. done with my day. record and/or shared in survey replies.” In this installment, Lance Sterling de- I was out front dealing with the anti- Speaking of the latter, BMAC did send scribes the Foo Fighters’ June 15 underplay vaxxer protests. I fully believe it is their out surveys to more than 60 executives at performance at his venue the Canyon Club right to protest. It’s silly because I don’t 20 different companies across the industry. in Southern . The 600-ticket show make up the rules. I enforce the rules that However, only five executives from three marked the reopening of concerts in the state are given to me. If [the health department] companies responded to the survey. And one and set the stage for the rescue of independent told me I had to dress up in a pink tutu with wanted to remain anonymous and not have venues — all with a little help from one of the a thong to open up, I would be dressed up in their submitted information included in the world’s biggest rock bands. a pink Tutu and a thong. I need to be open, report, according to BMAC. Dave Grohl and all the Foo Fighters live and I need to get my life back to normal and “The music industry must embrace trans- nearby. They are always at the Canyon Club. start paying off this $11 million debt. parency,” says Brown. “What are the compa- They’re big music aficionados, especially The audience was . I personally nies hiding and of what are they afraid? Our with the new bands. Don Muller, their agent, sold all 600 tickets. It was great to see them efforts to obtain good quality information so knew that we were struggling and knew that all come back for the show. It’s always great that we might heal and progress have been we hadn’t received any grant money. The to work with such a magnanimous band, and met with resistance. is hobbling the in- [Shuttered Venue Operators Grant] is in this the Foo Fighters are great. evitable march toward equity and progress.” endless loop for why it’s not paid out, and a called me and said that they would do a free Beyond the need for more transparency lot of our friends have . concert for me. and and focus on company structure and execu- I got a call saying [Foo Fighters] needed REO Speedwagon were there at the show. Page 10 of 26

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The Foo Fighters are people who don’t police and security to prevent the bombing. mendations to improve security at concert care what anybody else thinks. They do In particular, the report notes that police venues, including the introduction of new what they think is right, and it helps all should have identified -born “protect duty” law, which would place a these other bands that have the choice to be Abedi, who was of Libyan descent, as a legal obligation on venue operators to make playing somewhere like the Greek Theatre potential threat on the night of the attack. sure they are prepared for the risk of terror or the Hollywood Bowl choose to play with Had that occurred, it is likely that Abdedi attacks. The British government has initi- us independent venues. Other groups will would still have detonated his device, “but ated a consultation on the proposals. look at what the Foo Fighters did and try to the loss of life and injury is highly likely to SMG says since the attack it has improved help their local venues. have been less,” says John Saunders, who security procedures at the Manchester I should be thankful every day that all chaired the inquiry. Arena by extending the security perimeter these bands will come to our aid. They The report is the first of three that will be around the venue and installing walk- don’t need to be playing the Canyon Club. produced by the public inquiry, which began through metal detectors and a new CCTV REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Air Sup- last September. It found that arena operators and access control system. ply play us because they believe we have SMG, security company Showsec and the “However, out of respect for those who that personal connection to the future of British Transport Police, who were respon- tragically lost their lives on the 22nd May the music industry. sible for policing the area where the bomb 2017, and those whose lives changed forev- As told to Taylor Mims. went off, were “principally responsible” for er,” SMG says in a statement, “we can never missed opportunities to prevent or minimize be satisfied that we have done enough.” the “devastating impact of the attack.” Security Missed They included failing to detect “hostile reconnaissance” carried out by Abdedi on at Taylor Swift Chances to least three separate occasions prior to May 22, as well as being more alert to the risk of a Announces Stop Bombing terrorist attack on the night of the concert. Saunders says the most striking missed ‘’ As Next at Ariana Grande opportunity was the failure of a teenage security guard to take effective steps after Re-Recorded Manchester a member of the public raised concerns to him about Abedi. Album, Shares Concert, The inquiry found that another security guard, also a teenager, tried to use his radio Release Date Inquiry Finds to alert the security control room after con- cerns were raised about Abedi, but could not BY JASON LIPSHUTZ BY RICHARD SMIRKE get through. The report criticizes SMG’s “inadequate” wo months after Fearless (Taylor’s ONDON — Security teams missed CCTV system, which enabled to Abedi Version), the first re-recorded multiple chances to prevent a sui- to hide for an hour in a blind spot, and album in Taylor Swift’s six-album cide bomb attack outside an Ari- the failure of Showsec staff to conduct an endeavor, debuted at No. 1 on the ana Grande concert at Manchester “adequate security patrol” in the 30 minutes TBillboard 200 chart, the pop superstar has LArena in 2017, a public inquiry has found. leading to the attack. announced its follow-up. Red (Taylor’s Ver- The terror attack on May 22, 2017, caused “It is implicit in the findings that I have sion), the re-recording of Swift’s blockbuster 22 people to die and more than 800 to be made that both SMG and Showsec failed to 2012 album Red, will be released on Nov. 19, injured, many of them children. It happened take steps to improve security at the Arena Swift announced on Friday (June 18). at the end of a sold-out Ariana Grande show that they should have taken,” says Saunders. “This will be the first time you hear all at Manchester Arena (also now known as AO Of the four British Transport Police of- 30 songs that were meant to go on Red,” Arena) when bomber Salman Abedi deto- ficers on duty at the arena on May 22, none Swift wrote in a note to fans. “And hey, one nated a home-made explosive device in the were in the foyer at of the attack. of them is even ten minutes long.” venue foyer as fans were exiting the building. Two took a two-hour meal break, driving five Following widespread fan specula- A 200-page report into the attack, pub- miles away from the arena to pick up a kebab. tion that 1989 would be the next album to lished on Thursday (June 17), found that On the night of the bombing, the national receive the re-recording treatment, Swift has “there were a number of missed opportuni- terror threat level in the U.K. was severe, selected Red, her fourth studio album which ties to alter the course of what happened that meaning an attack was highly likely. has earned 7.5 million equivalent album units night” and “more should have been done” by The report makes a number of recom- to date, according to MRC Data. Released in Page 11 of 26

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October 2012, the sprawling foray deeper into friendly approach, saying “we’ve always put the pop world included Swift’s first career artists first — and these are absolutely no Hot 100 No. 1 single in “We Are Never Ever exception to that.” Getting Back Together,” as well as hits like “I Renews Recording “All of the conversations felt like two Knew You Were Trouble,” “22” and “Every- partners approaching one another, having thing Has Changed” with . Deals With Bon very open and honest conversations about “Musically and lyrically, Red resembled a the past, but also really focused on the heartbroken person,” Swift wrote. “It was all Iver, , Angel future,” he continues. “Just being able to over the place, a fractured mosaic of feelings have that dialogue with your artists, it’s very that somehow all fit together . Olsen & More meaningful. I think just the conversations Happy, free, confused, lonely, devastated, themselves are indicative of how much trust euphoric, wild, and tortured by memories BY LYNDSEY HAVENS there is in both parties.” past. Like trying on pieces of a new life, I Some of those conversations started be- went into the studio and experimented with on Coombs joined Secretly Group fore lockdown, at the top of 2020, and were different sounds and collaborators. And 13 years ago, just a few months after later closed over Zoom. But now, Coombs I’m not sure if it was pouring my thoughts the label group’s released says, as live music returns (on June 20, Foo into this album, hearing thousands of your ’s acclaimed debut album For Fighters reopened Madison Square voices sing the lyrics back to me in passion- JEmma, Forever Ago. “I’ve been able to be with the first full-capacity, fully-vaccinated ate solidarity, or if it was simply time, but along for the ride for almost since day one,” show in over a year) he’s eager to see the something was healed along the way.” says Coombs, now vice president of A&R — label group’s artist partners back on stage. Released in April, Fearless (Taylor’s Ver- which makes a new slate of renewals all the “I’m going to get to see a handful of our sion) included six previously unreleased more exciting. artists play shows here soon enough,” he “From The Vault” songs, in addition to new Today (Monday, June 21), Secretly Group says. “Everyone is working on [new] music renditions of hits like “You Belong With has announced a handful of recording and right now, too, so there’s going to be plenty Me,” “Love Story” and “Fifteen.” The re- publishing renewals for its flagship artists. of opportunity to celebrate.” recorded album debuted atop the Billboard Those who renewed recording contracts 200 with 291,000 equivalent album units include Mitski, signed to Dead Oceans, in its debut week, according to MRC Data and Jagjaguwar’s Bon Iver, Angel Olsen, Sean ‘Diddy’ — the biggest opening week for a country and Unknown Mor- album since Luke Bryan’s Kill the Lights in tal Orchestra. As for Secretly Publishing, Combs Signs 2015, and first re-recorded album to ever hit renewals include Bayonne, Durand Jones No. 1 in the chart’s history. Fearless (Tay- & The Indications, , Phil Elverum With WME, Starts lor’s Version) has earned 527,000 equivalent and Strand of Oaks. album units to date. “These are hands-down my favorite Development In 2019, Swift announced plans to re- songwriters, poets and musicians on the record her first six studio albums after face of the earth,” says Coombs. “The fact Program for Scooter Braun acquired her master record- that we get to keep them as part of the team ings. She began re-recording her albums last is really beautiful.” Underrepresented November — one month before releasing The news arrives days after the label her new studio album Evermore, and four group swept the 2021 , which Students months before last year’s Folklore won the just celebrated its 10th anniversary and album of the year Grammy, making Swift the is presented by the American Association BY TAYLOR MIMS only female artist with three album of the of Independent Music. Secretly — which year trophies in Grammy history. last June announced a new partnership ean “Diddy” Combs and Endeavor “It’s going to be fun, because it’ll feel like with Ghostly International, a smaller New are teaming up to diversify the mu- regaining a freedom and taking back what’s York-based label formed two decades ago sic industry. On the heels of Combs mine,” Swift told Billboard in 2019 of the re- — was nominated for 19 honors across six signing with WME for represen- recording process. “When I created [these companies and a dozen artists, with Phoebe Station in all areas, the two will partner for songs], I didn’t know what they would grow Bridgers’ (Dead Oceans) winning the The Excellence Program, which aims up to be. Going back in and knowing that it record of the year. to be one of the largest virtual development meant something to people is actually a re- Though unable to reveal details or terms programs and résumé databases for aspiring ally beautiful way to celebrate what the fans of the renewals, Coombs emphasized that entertainment executives from underrepre- have done for my music.” the label group’s deals prioritize an artist- sented communities. Page 12 of 26

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The Excellence Program will launch July ments to roadmaps for change from the As previously reported, The Sydney Morn- 12 and will be free and accessible to eligible corporations that set culture, with the goal ing Herald has detailed allegations of dis- students with an interest in breaking into of increasing Black empowerment, safety crimination, bullying and harassment within entertainment, marketing, music or fashion. and equitable culture change. . Earlier in the year, the The six-week program will include ses- Combs moves to WME from CAA. The music giant terminated a veteran execu- sions spanning categories such as touring artist has five top 10 albums on theBill - tive after a probe found he had engaged and performing, professional development, board 200, including two No. 1s (No Way in misconduct with staff, details of which entertainment business and storytelling. Out, four weeks at No. 1 in 1997, and Press were documented by the SMH. Sessions will be taught by a curated list Play, one week at No. 1 in 2006). According As reported on the weekend in a fresh ar- of industry heavyweights including Joey to MRC Data, he’s also posted 15 top 10 Bill- ticle, Sony Music has engaged an Australia- Bada$$, Cari Champion, Victor Cruz, Bill board Hot 100 hits as a performing artist, based external counsel to handle ongoing Duffy, Desiree Gruber, Terrence Jenkins, with five of those going to No. 1. Combs has investigations into the company’s workplace Reggie Love, Marshawn Lynch, French sold 8.8 million albums in the U.S. and his culture. The publication “isn’t suggesting Montana, Guy Oseary, Rajon Rondo, songs as a credited performer have regis- Mr Handlin is accused of any wrongdoing Lindsey Vonn, Gus Wenner and Jeff Bur- tered 806 million U.S. on-demand streams. or is involved or implicated in any of the roughs. Additional sessions will be led by In addition to his own work as an art- allegations being investigated,” notes its executives from Amazon Studios, Amazon ist, he has produced 10 more Hot 100 top author Nathanael Cooper. Web Services, MSG Entertainment, Revolt 10s that he does not feature on, includ- Still, explains Sony Music Entertainment Media, Combs Enterprises, WME, Endeavor ing three No. 1 hits for . CEO Rob Stringer, it’s time for change. Content and IMG Models. In 2016, Diddy’s Bad Boy Family Re- “I am writing to let you know that Denis “Beginning my career as an intern changed union Tour grossed $22.3 million and sold Handlin will be leaving Sony Music En- my life, so it’s been a lifelong dream to give over 250,000 tickets, according to figures tertainment after more than 50 years with the next generation of entrepreneurs and reported to Billboard Boxscore. the Company, effective immediately,” reads executives access to the best in entertain- Stringer’s statement, seen by Billboard. ment, marketing, music and fashion,” Combs “It is time for a change in leadership. And said in a release. “Partnering with Endeavor Denis Handlin I will be making further announcements in creates a pipeline to opportunities that allow terms of the new direction of our business in future leaders to not only succeed, but thrive Departs Sony Australia and New Zealand in due course.” in these highly competitive industries.” Handlin’s epic career with Sony Music Combs will kick off the program with a Music After (then the Australian Record Company) be- session on “Igniting the Excellence in You.” gan in May 1970 in the Distribution Division Once the program is completed, top partici- 51 Years in Brisbane. In 1976, he relocated to head pants will be considered for internships at office in Sydney, where he held a number of the aforementioned companies and entered BY LARS BRANDLE senior positions including National Promo- into a master database “résumé book” to tions Manager, Director of Marketing and be shared across relevant companies in enis Handlin has exited from General Manager, Marketing and Sales. an effort to diversify hiring pipelines and , the com- Over time, Handlin has been recog- recruiting industrywide. Combs Enterprises pany he has guided since 1984. nized for his service on several occa- and Endeavor have each committed to hir- Born and raised in Brisbane, sions, including the ARIA Icon award, the ing interns and entry-level employees from Dand based in Sydney for most of his profes- Ted Albert Award, and he has twice been the program. sional career, Handlin leaves Sony Music honored by the Queen, as a the Member of HBCU in LA, National Association of as the longest-serving executive within the the Order of Australia (AM) in 2005 and Latino Independent Producers, Brown company’s global ranks, clocking up more the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) Girls Dream, Asian American Collective, than 51 years with the business. in 2017. The Aussie exec regularly featured Reel Works and Diverso have joined The Handlin departs with immediate effect, in Billboard’s International Power Play- Excellence Program as partners, while and an announcement is expected to be ers profile. racial justice nonprofit Color of Change has made shortly on the new hierarchy at the While guiding the ANZ company, Handlin partnered with Combs and Endeavor to lead Australasian affiliate. signed and delivered a long-list of global coursework on ways to effectively impact The bombshell news dropped Monday success stories, from Men at Work to Mid- change in the workplace. Companies who morning (June 21) Australia time, closely fol- night Oil, , , Daryl sign on will be encouraged to adopt mea- lowing another report published in the nation- Braithwaite, , , sures from Color of Change’s #ChangeIn- al press that explores claims of inappropriate Human Nature, and more recently, Tones dustries Initiative, which secures commit- behavior at the music major’s subsidiary. And I. Page 13 of 26

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Also, Handlin set up and led Sony Music’s Tears” rises 5-3 following its one-week business in the Asia Pacific region, and over- Olivia Rodrigo reign; ’s “Yonaguni” ranks at saw its expansion there. In September 2010, No. 4, a week after it launched at No. 3; and he added responsibilities as President, South & BTS Hold Atop ’s “” dips 4-5 East Asia & Korea, which included manag- after reaching No. 3. ing the day-to-day operations of the Asian Global Charts, Hot ‘Butter’ Regional Office located in Hong Kong. The “Butter” by South Korea’s BTS adds a following year, he was appointed President, Maneskin Adds fourth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Asia. Later, Handlin was instrumental in the Excl. U.S. chart, with 77.2 million streams company’s joint venture label with Tencent New Top 10 (down 27%) and 15,800 sold (down 57%) in Music, Liquid State, and he was behind the territories outside the U.S. in the June 11-17 launch of new headquarters in Beijing. BY GARY TRUST tracking week. As part of a structural revamp in early Olivia Rodrigo’s “Good 4 U” tallies a 2020, Handlin was freed up from duties livia Rodrigo’s “Good 4 U” fourth week at its No. 2 high on the Global for the Asia Pacific region, to focus on the notches a third week at No. Excl. U.S. chart and Rauw Alejandro’s “Todo local business as chairman and CEO of Sony 1 on the Billboard Global de Ti” keeps at its No. 3 best. Music Australia and New Zealand. 200 and BTS’ “Butter” adds The Weeknd and Ariana Grande’s “Save “My team and I will be speaking further Oa fourth frame atop the Billboard Global Your Tears” rebounds 5-4 on the Global to your team leaders about this process Excl. U.S. chart. Excl. U.S. chart, after reaching No. 2, and throughout the week, but at this point I Plus, Måneskin earns its second Global Bad Bunny’s “Yonaguni” slips to No. 5 a wanted to let everyone know this news at the Excl. U.S. top 10, as “I Wanna Be Your Slave” week after it opened at No. 4. same time,” continues Stringer’s statement. surges from No. 18 to No. 10. The Italian Elsewhere in the Global Excl. U.S. chart’s “We thank Denis for his extraordinary quartet first reached the region with “Zitti top 10, Måneskin ascends to the tier as “I contribution to the company and its artists E Buoni,” the winning song in the 2021 Wanna Be Your Slave” jumps 18-10, up 18% over his long career in the Australian and Eurovision Song Contest. to 29.6 million streams and 3% to 2,300 sold New Zealand music industry.” Billboard’s two global charts (the latest of outside the U.S. Sony Music reps had no comment. which are dated June 26) began last Sep- The group achieves its second Global Handlin notched 50 years with Sony Mu- tember and rank songs based on streaming Excl. U.S. top 10, after “” also sic on May 8, 2020. Due to the pandemic, and sales activity culled from more than 200 rose to No. 10, two weeks earlier. That song celebrations were put on hold. A special territories around the world, as compiled by won the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest for fund-raising anniversary function was set MRC Data. The Billboard Global 200 is in- Måneskin, making the Roman four-piece to take place Friday, May 7, 2021 at the ICC clusive of worldwide data and the Billboard the competition’s first champion from Italy Sydney, though a COVID-19 scare in the city Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from since 1990. forced those plans to be shelved. territories excluding the U.S. The Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Handlin is a founding director of Sony Chart rankings are based on a weighted Global Excl. U.S. charts (dated June 26) will Foundation Australia, which was estab- formula incorporating official-only streams update on Billboard.com Tuesday (June 22). lished in 1998 and has raised over A$36 on both subscription and ad-supported For both charts, the top 100 titles are avail- million for youth-based causes, and he has tiers of audio and video music services, as able to all readers on Billboard.com, while served as chairman of ARIA since Septem- well as download sales, the latter of which the complete 200-title rankings are visible ber 2010, his second stint in the role. reflect purchases from full-service digital on Billboard Pro, Billboard’s subscription- With his departure from Sony Music, music retailers from around the world, with based service. For all chart news, you can Handlin’s positions at ARIA become vacant. sales from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on “Denis Handlin is on the ARIA board as excluded from the charts’ calculations. both Twitter and Instagram. a representative of Sony Music,” says a ‘Good’ Still Best on Global 200 spokesperson for the trade body. “As he Olivia Rodrigo’s “Good 4 U” posts a third no longer works at Sony Music, he can no week at No. 1 on the Global 200, as the longer be on the ARIA board.” smash by the southern California native drew 99 million streams (down 10%) and sold 15,300 (down 13%) worldwide in the June 11-17 tracking week. BTS’ “Butter” holds at No. 2 after two weeks atop the Billboard Global 200; The Weeknd and Ariana Grande’s “Save Your Page 14 of 26

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ences, whether that be on social, gaming, piece Avoid, who dropped the Executive audio, video, or in real life,” said Lee. “I look for the track “HostAge At A forward to working with this talented team PArty” today. The band, which was recently Turntable: to provide world-class service to our artists named a SiriusXM Octane Accelerator Art- while creating impactful experiences that put ist To Watch, has seen nearly 1,000 radio WEA Hires Fan the fans at the center of everything we do.” spins for its single “Song About James.” Francisco Granados was appointed vp of Recently, the group struck a partnership Experiences Head; creative U.S. Latin at Sony Music Publish- with NASCAR that includes a sponsorship ing. He previously served as A&R director at with Xfinity Series driver Joe Graf Jr. The Sony Publishing Warner Music Mexico, Colombia, Peru and deal will also see two of their songs and an the Andean Region. Avoid-branded car being featured within the Names VP Granados will be providing strategic di- video game NASCAR Heat 5. rection for U.S. Latin A&R efforts, search for “I’ve always believed the artists and the Creative, US Latin new talent and sign artists in his new role. fans need to be at the center of anything we Based in Miami, he will report to Sony’s do,” said Becker in a statement. “We need to BY HANNAH DAILEY president and CEO of Latin America and advocate for them and for the creators, em- U.S. Latin, Jorge Mejia. powering them to be able to create on their anielle Lee joined WEA, War- The new role marks Granados’ return to terms, taking our years of experience and ner Music Group’s label and the company — previously, he spent four combining it with a fresh approach to what artist services division, in the years as A&R director at Sony Music Pub- an independent label should look like in newly-created role of president, lishing Mexico. 2021 and beyond - an entity embracing the DWarner Music artist and fan experiences. “I’m thrilled and honored to join Jorge way music is now discovered and consumed, Lee was previously chief fan officer for the Mejia and the fantastic U.S. Latin team,” and running with it.” NBA. Prior to that, she spent four years as Granados said in a statement. “Sony Music Since forming in 1992, Spotify’s global vp of partner solutions. Publishing gave me my first opportunity to Becker has signed and fostered such acts as Based in , Lee will report to be part of the ever-evolving music industry, At The Drive-In, Portugal.The Man, Plain WEA president Maria Weaver and lead and I’m grateful to reunite with a family that White T’s and I Don’t Know How But WEA’s artist services division, overseeing shares my passion for music.” They Found Me. He also masterminded the ticketing, marketing, account management “Francisco is an A&R executive who pos- multi-million selling Punk Goes… compila- and data research and analysis. She will sesses that rare mix of talent for discover- tion series, which has spawned 17 releases focus on broadening the company’s global ing and nurturing artists and songwriters, over almost 20 years. fan engagement strategy and partner with matched with an impeccable business Becker became chairman emeritus of WMG’s labels to create and execute custom acumen,“ Mejia said in a statement. “I have Fearless at the end of 2018 after selling the plans regarding artists’ access to their fans. admired Francisco since I first started label to Concord. “Danielle is a fan and marketing guru working with him early on in his career and Sandi Spika Borchetta was elevated to who brings deep expertise and knowledge am beyond excited about what we will do executive vp, creative of Big Machine Label to this role from both inside and outside together in this new phase.” Group. the music industry,” Weaver said in a state- Bob Becker, found of the alternative In her new role, Spika Borchetta will ment. “She’ll be a key change agent, helping rock label Fearless Records, has launched continue to oversee content including , us build upon WEA’s already impressive the label Thriller Records and signed music videos, live performances, photogra- track record of success in traditional artist a global distribution agreement with ADA phy, design and graphics for BMLG and its services, while also -charging our Music Worldwide. roster of country stars, which includes Tim global fan engagement strategy by finding Thriller Records is described in a press McGraw, Sheryl Crow, Georgia new and inventive ways to bring fans closer release as being dedicated to fostering a Line, , the band and to their favorite artists.” “diverse but focused roster” of rock and Brantley Gilbert. Lee, who was named one of Billboard’s alternative artists. “Sandi has been a critical component of Branding Power Players in 2019, said in a Becker is joined in the new venture by BMLG since the idea of the label,” BMLG statement that taking on this new role with former Fearless Records partner John Per- president and Spika’s husband Scott Bor- WEA is an honor. enchio, Thriller Records label manager (and chetta said in a statement. “Her undying “In today’s world, it’s about the music and InVogue Records founder) Nick Moore; and support and belief in what the label could so much more – fans crave connection with former Fearless Records president and chief become has been my rock. There is no- their favorite artists through their shared marketing officerJenny Reader. body that works harder than Sandi and the interests and through memorable experi- The label’s first signing is five- Creative team and their content output is Page 15 of 26

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arguably unmatched.” bel was national director, promotion, which the most No. 1s by a solo artist at the format. BMLG has won CMA, ACM and CMT he’d held since 2018. She’s garnered No. 1 airplay success for vari- Awards for videos under Spika Borchetta’s “It’s an honor to play a small part in the ous other RCA artists at the hot AC format, direction, including McGraw’s “Highway legacy of and to continue to including , , Elle Don’t Care” and “Humble & Kind,” Rhett’s work alongside our leader, Traci Adams,” King, and . “Die A Happy Man,” Lady A’s “What If I Mr. Johnson said in a statement. “I am LaPolt Law, a D.C.-based Never Get Over You,” ’s inspired to be a part of this awesome team. entertainment law firm, announced that “Cruise” and Carly Pearce’s “Every Little Now more than ever, I am excited for what attorney Sarah Scott is now managing Thing.” The label’s creative team has also the future holds at Epic.” partner. Scott previously served as senior garnered Davey Awards for BMLG corpo- “It humbles me to work with such a well- vp of business & legal affairs for Universal rate integrative campaigns and projects such respected group of Urban Promotion profes- Music Group Canada and joined LaPolt Law as ’s “Somebody From Some- sionals, led by Traci Adams,” Ms. Johnson in 2017. She will continue to oversee the at- where” lyric video, Sugarland’s “Babe” mu- said. “I am looking forward to contributing torneys and workflow at the firm, as well as sic video and ’s BANG, ZOOM, to the growth of the department, working super-serve its clientele. CRAZY…HELLO album. the healthy roster of popular artists, break- “Sarah is a great attorney and an amazing “I feel fortunate and blessed to have ing new ones, and making history.” businesswoman,” founder Dina LaPolt said. worked side by side with my best friend Epic’s restructuring of the urban promo- “It is so gratifying to have Sarah with us in and hero, Scott, for the past 16 years,” Spika tion department also entails a few other key this new role. Together, we will continue Borchetta said in a statement. “The BMLG changes. Maurice Harley was appointed to breaking every possible glass ceiling while Creative Team is the very best on the regional Midwest manager, urban promo- inspiring other women to do the same.” planet and I’m grateful for their passionate tion based in ; Stephen Campbell, Scott is known for navigating complex art- talents contributing to the success of the former Carolinas regional manager, urban ist rights deals, long-term brand partnerships entire machine.” promotion, was promoted to New York and multi-million dollar music asset sales. Cynthia Johnson and Cory “Sparks” regional manager based in New York; and “This role was Dina’s vision and I thank Johnson have been announced as Epic McKayla Sibblies, formerly an assistant, her for that. It is so rewarding to now be her Records’ vps of urban promotion as part was promoted to take over the Carolinas partner, and an entrepreneur, helping her of “a major tactical restructuring of the regional manager spot, based in Charlotte, continue to build global, dynamic, success- national and regional staffs” of the label’s . ful businesses for the firm’s clients.” urban promotion department, as described Further, Sylvon Marshall now has Since founding LaPolt Law in 2001, in a press statement. picked up the responsibilities of mixshow LaPolt has regularly landed atop numerous In their new positions at Epic Records, & lifestyle in the country in addition to his “best in the business lists,” notably in The a division of Sony Music Entertainment, current role as West Coast regional manager Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Variety, Roll- Ms. Johnson and Mr. Johnson will work based in Angeles. Harley, Campbell, ing Stone, Forbes and other publications. to obtain airplay exposure for their artists Marshall and Sibblies will all report directly Shane Cosme was promoted to the posi- through urban radio promotion campaigns. to Adams. tion of senior vp, international marketing, They will work closely on a daily basis with RCA Records promoted Jessie Maldo- U.S. at BMG. Cosme has been with BMG the urban promotion local and regional nado to senior vp, promotion and operations since 2018, leading the company’s interna- team across the U.S. and report directly to and Pam Kaye to vp, hot AC promotion. tional recorded music efforts and overseeing Traci Adams, executive vp, promotion. Maldonado will continue overseeing day international marketing teams. “With these changes in the Urban Promo- to day operations of the pop promotion Based in , Cosme will contin- tion Department ranging from regional to department while also executing national ue to report to Fred Casimir, executive vp national levels, Epic definitely has one of radio campaigns and working with video global repertoire and marketing, alongside the best radio promotion teams in the busi- networks for RCA’s artist roster, which in- Jason Hradil, executive vp, New York and ness,” Adams said in a statement. “We will cludes , H.E.R., Khalid, P!nk and senior vp international marketing. continue the legacy of Epic by breaking new Tate McRae. “Shane Cosme and Jason Hradil, who artists in addition to carrying on the success In 2019, Maldonado was named a top is leading our US international market- of the established artist.” executive on Billboard’s prestigious Women ing team, are both colleagues with a truly Ms. Johnson previously served as vp, ur- In Music list. international mindset, ‘’ Casimir said in a ban promotion at Columbia Records and has In her newly-expanded role, Kaye will statement. “One of BMG’s missions is to received the Living Legends Award from oversee the strategy and rollout at the hot overcome silo-thinking and execute global Billboard . Meanwhile, Mr. AC format. Over her 6 years at RCA, owned campaigns in fast-changing markets. I am Johnson has been with Epic Records for by Sony, Kaye has achieved the record- pleased to have such a strong international eight years. His most recent role with the la- breaking airplay statistic for P!nk for having team in the US and the promotion of Shane Page 16 of 26

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Cosme is well deserved.” the Academy,” Simmons said in a statement. lines, we are now permitted to welcome Cosme is described in the statement as “His efforts to foster greater representation guests who are fully vaccinated with the person responsible for all outbound and connectivity among the global member- an FDA or WHO approved vaccine to global releases from the U.S. to BMG’s ship, expand how we serve our members and Springsteen On Broadway.” international territories. He oversees the strengthen relationships within the greater The WHO oversees international public marketing efforts of the local teams based in film community have been and will continue health standards and recommendations for each international territory, is dedicated to to be invaluable to the organization and the the United Nations. When The an- handling U.S.-based repertoire and navigates industry as a whole.” nounced his new run of dates this summer global priorities for BMG’s fully-integrated Finnie most recently held the position — 31 in total between June 26 to Sept. 4 — international platforms for current and new of senior director, member relations and it specified that only people fully vaccinated artist projects. He’s been involved in proj- awards and has worked on the Academy with FDA-approved vaccines would be ects for artists like , Conk- staff for eight years. He’s been involved with allowed to attend. arah, Curtis Waters and . member outreach and engagement, industry That means audience members at Spring- Tilmann Richter will take on the newly- relations and amplifying the Academy’s steen’s show could only receive the Pfiz- created position of vp of live ventures for initiatives in representation and inclusion. er, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vac- Sony Music GSA (Germany, Switzerland, Last summer, as part of the Academy Aper- cines, even though the federal government Austria). Richter previously worked for FKP ture 2025 initiative, he also helped launch deemed AstraZeneca safe enough to send Scorpio concert productions. “Academy Dialogues: It Starts with Us,” a their supply (tens of millions of doses) to Richter, who worked as Universal Music’s conversation series focused on race, ethnic- other countries, including Canada and Mex- director live services from 2012 to 2019, will ity, , history, opportunity and the art ico. The U.S. had struck a $1 billion deal for now lead Sony Music’s live division and de- of filmmaking. 300 million doses of the vaccine, which hasn’t velop campaigns for artists across the three been approved by the FDA. countries his division serves. He will also The vaccine was temporarily halted or work to intensify collaborations with live ‘Springsteen stopped altogether in some countries due to entertainment holding company Ibrahim reported blood clots, particularly in younger & Boldt, founded by co-MDs Ronny Boldt on Broadway’ individuals, which further studies deemed and Massimo Ibrahim in . “rare.” In the first three months of 2021, “In my eyes, Sony Music has long set the Does About Face AstraZeneca-Oxford had delivered 68 mil- industry-wide standards with regard to the lion doses to the U.K., European Union, and innovative dovetailing of all segments of the on AstraZeneca other countries, and is still working on get- music business”, Richter said in a statement. ting U.S. approval. “Live Entertainment was, is and will be Vaccine The announcement of the Springsteen more than ever, an essential part of an art- restriction caused some panic north of ists’ ecosystem once the pandemic ends.” BY KAREN BLISS the border for fans who often travel to see Shawn Finnie has been promoted to ex- his shows. Some fans wanting to see the ecutive vp, member relations and awards at ORONTO — Broadway show even inquired if it was The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and fans across Canada who received possible to get fully vaccinated a second Sciences. Finnie will report directly to COO the AstraZeneca-Oxford vac- time with Moderna or Pfizer — or thought Christine Simmons. cine are no longer sweating it of canceling their second shot of AstraZen- Leading a team of more than 20 staff Tout on whether they’ll be allowed into his eca and rebook an FDA-approved one. members, Finnie will lead engagement and Broadway show this summer. Over the But the initial restriction also had bigger, outreach initiatives for the organization’s weekend, the venue announced that any- more worrisome implications for travelers, global membership of more than 10,000 one fully vaccinated with a World Health both for business and pleasure. artists, filmmakers and executives. He will Organization-approved vaccine would be For those working in the music industry, also oversee the Academy Awards processes permitted to attend. Previously, only vac- it could mean that some musicians in a tour- for submissions, rules and voting and work cines approved by the U.S. Food & Drug ing band might not be allowed in a venue, closely with the Academy’s Office of Rep- Administration were acceptable. or members of their management, label or resentation, Inclusion and Equity and the As of June 12, 1.73 million doses of Astra- crew might not be permitted to fly. branch executive committees on member Zeneca had been administered in Canada, Fraser Hill, a former major label A&R ex- representation and inclusion efforts. according to government data, with more ecutive who is now an A&R consultant man- “He brings to this position the collabora- recent figures at 2.29M. aged out of the U.S. by Joe D’Ambrosio, was tive, solution-oriented and engaging style On Sunday, Jujamcyn Theaters tweeted, particularly vocal about the AstraZeneca re- that has driven results throughout his time at “Following amended New York State guide- striction. 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parliament, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, who “Nile is tremendously respected and told him the Prime Minister’s Office was admired by his peers and fans of all gen- Seventeen aware of the issue and was working on a fix. erations for being a musical pioneer,” said “I was extremely concerned that the Linda Moran, SHOF president and CEO. Self-Quarantining Broadway/Springsteen AZ restriction could “…Having him as a partner has been a very snowball into a much larger problem if it special and rewarding experience and the After Close- went unchallenged,” Hill told Billboard. Songwriters Hall of Fame can ask for no - “I could see my creative colleagues across ter representative, both to the songwriting Contact COVID the country who took the AZ vaccine being community and to the world at large.” penalized for doing what the government Rodgers, 68, was inducted into the Song- Exposure, and health professionals had asked them to writers Hall of Fame in 2016. He was voted do. The collective livelihoods of everyone on into the Hall of Fame, in the Postpone the music side was about to be crushed yet award for musical excellence category, the again by one more set back that many would following year. He has won three Gram- Promotional Tour not have been able to recover from.” mys — all for his work on ’s 2013 smash “Get Lucky” and the duo’s Random BY GIL KAUFMAN Access Memories album. As a and producer, Rodgers -pop group Seventeen have has been responsible not only for many hits entered self-quarantine after Re-Elected with his former group Chic, such as “Le they were identified as close Freak” and “Good Times,” both of which contacts of COVID-19 cases, Chairman of reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but Kresulting in the postponement of promo- also also hits for Sister Sledge, , tional events. “We would like to announce Songwriters , , INXS and Duran that SEVENTEEN’s promotional activities Duran, among many others. for their 8th mini-album have been post- Hall of Fame Other re-elected officers are Moran as poned,” read the translation of a statement president and CEO; Tom Kelly as CFO and from the group’s BY PAUL GREIN treasurer; senior vice presidents David management company. Israelite, Beth Matthews and Mike O’Neill; “A media production took place on ile Rodgers was unanimously secretary Mary Jo Mennella; and deputy Tuesday, June 15 in preparation for SEV- re-elected to a second three- secretary April Anderson. ENTEEN’s 8th mini-album comeback. One year term as chairman of the Elected members to the board of direc- HYBE staff member and one external staff Songwriters Hall of Fame by tors who will serve three-year terms are member who were present on site were con- Nthe group’s board of directors at its annual Paul Williams, Desmond Child, Steve Dorff, firmed as COVID-19 cases on Friday, June 18 board meeting on June 11. Rodgers was Ne-Yo, Martin Bandier, Caroline Bienstock, and Saturday, June 19, respectively.” Accord- first elected to the post in 2018, when he Donna Caseine, Samantha Cox, Charlie ing to the statement, all 13 members of the succeeded Philly architects Kenneth Feldman, Fletcher Foster, Pete Ganbarg, act will be under quarantine until June 29. Gamble and Leon Huff. Randy Grimmett, John Josephson, Jody “As soon as initial symptoms appeared “Three years ago, I was honored and Klein, Evan Lamberg, Carianne Marshall, for the first confirmed case in the evening humbled to be elected by my peers as the Nancy Munoz, Jon Platt, Irwin Z. Robinson, of June 17, the artists used self test kits to chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame,” Patrice Rushen and John Titta. Barry Slot- confirm that they were negative for COVID Rodgers said in a statement. “It has been nick will continue as counsel. and underwent additional PCR testing as a one of the most important experiences of Four of these board members have been preemptive measure; all artists were found to my life to represent and advocate for the honored by the SHOF. Williams was induct- be negative when the results were returned songwriting community. To now be given ed into the SHOF in 2001, followed by Child in the morning of June 18,” the statement the opportunity to serve for another three in 2008 and Dorff in 2018. Ne-Yo received continued. “The artists currently are showing years is a responsibility I take very seriously. the Starlight Award in 2012. Wil- no symptoms whatsoever that may indicate We’ve done great work in the first three liams is slated to receive the organization’s an infection, such as fevers or respiratory years despite the pandemic but we are just top honor, the Award, in disorders.” A spokesperson for the group getting started. There is no music industry 2022. The award has been delayed two years confirmed the temporary halt in activities. without the song and I’m delighted to serve because of the pandemic. While the statement notes that all staff the songwriters that have delivered the most on site at the June 15 shoot took self-tests iconic songs of all time.” as well as PCR tests, all but two results Page 18 of 26

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were negative for COVID and only staff- Black Pumas (“Colors”), presented as a livestream ceremony. ers who were confirmed negative took part (“Who Told You That”), Lido Pimienta (“Te Here’s a full list of 2021 Libera Award in activities after June 18. “However, on Queria”), (“Drown”), Yuna (“Don’t winners: Saturday evening, June 19, health authorities on Love”) and Stax Academy Record of the year: informed us that they have classified the art- Rhythm Section (medley). - Punisher (Dead Oceans) ists as well as all on-site staff that took part Staples received icon Video of the year: FKA twigs - “Sad Day” in the Tuesday, June 15 production as close award during the program. Staples, 81, (Young Turks) contacts and requested that affected individ- fronted , the famed Best live/livestream act: Phoebe Bridg- uals undergo self quarantine from the night gospel-turned-R&B family group, and has ers (Dead Oceans) of June 19 to June 29,” it continued. gone on to a significant solo career. Staples’ Breakthrough artist/release (presented Because of health protocols, all planned Grammy nominations span nearly the entire by Ingrooves): (Transgressive/ appearances to promote the group’s eighth history of that awards show. She received [PIAS]) mini-album, Your Choice, have been post- her first, with The Staple Singers, in 1961 A2IM humanitarian award: poned, including Sunday’s (June 20) Your (the fourth year of the show) and her most & El-P of Run the Jewels (Jewel Runners, Choice online Fan Sign event. A new sched- recent this past year. The Staple Singers Inc.) ule of events will be posted after the group’s were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Best record: Phoebe quarantine is completed. Fame (by ) in 1999 and received Bridgers - Punisher (Dead Oceans) See the statement below. a lifetime achievement award from the Re- Best Americana record: Bonny Light cording Academy in 2005. Horseman - Bonny Light Horseman (37d03d) The founders and principals of Memphis- Best blues record: Fantastic Negrito Phoebe Bridgers based received a lifetime - Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? (Cooking achievement award. The award was ac- Vinyl Ltd.) & Run the Jewels cepted by Al Bell, former co-owner of the Best classical record: Erik Hall - Music legendary label; Jim Stewart, co-founder of for 18 Musicians (Steve Reich) (Western Are Top Winners the label; Doris Fredrick, daughter of the Vinyl) late Estelle Axton, the label’s other co- Best country record: Waxahatchee at 2021 A2IM founder; and Deanie Parker, a former Stax - Saint Cloud () executive who, in her acceptance remarks, Best /electronic record: Caribou Libera Awards said that the label’s success was especially - Suddenly (Merge Records) noteworthy because it was “situated in the Best folk/bluegrass record: Angel Ol- BY PAUL GREIN bigoted Deep South.” sen- Whole New Mess (Jagjaguwar) The Stax Academy Rhythm Section Best hip-hop/rap record (presented by lternative rock star Phoebe performed a medley of timeless Stax classics Virgin Music): Run the Jewels - RTJ4 (Jew- Bridgers and rap duo Run the including “I’ll Take You There,” “Theme el Runners, Inc.) Jewels were the top winners From ,” “Hold On, I’m Comin’” and Best record (presented by Qobuz): at the 10th annual A2IM Libera “Memphis Train.” Gil-Scott Heron & Makaya McCraven Awards,A which were presented Thursday Two awards were posthumous. Gil-Scott - We’re - A Reimagining by (June 17). The awards, now in their 10th Heron, who died in 2011, won best jazz re- Makaya McCraven (XL Recordings) year, celebrate the independent recorded cord for an album he recorded with Makaya Best Latin record: Gabriel Garzón-Mon- music sector. McCraven. His award was accepted by his tano - Agüita (Jagjaguwar in partnership Both acts won three awards. Bridgers took son, Rumal Rackley. The estate of the late with Stones Throw Records) record of the year and best alternative rock and rapper , who died Best metal record: Architects - “Ani- record for Punisher and best live/livestream in 2006, accepted the award for best re-issue. mals” () act. Run the Jewels won best hip-hop/rap The best acceptance speech may have Best outlier record (presented by The record for RTJ4, best sync usage for “Ooh been the one made by Katie Crutchfield of Orchard): Khruangbin - Mordechai (Dead LA LA” (from season 3 of Netflix’s Ozark), the indie project Waxahatchee, which took Oceans) and the inaugural A2IM humanitarian best country record. “Thanks for having Best punk record: IDLES - Ultra award, which was presented to duo mem- such a loose definition of ,” Mono (Partisan Records) bers Killer Mike and El-P as individuals. she said. Best R&B record: Thundercat - It Is Bridgers also performed “Kyoto” on The show ran a taut and seamless one What It Is () the show, which aired on YouTube. Other hour and 45 minutes. The 2021 Libera Best rock record (presented by Mitchell; performances were by Fantastic Negrito Awards were presented by Merlin. This Silberberg & Knupp LLP): Fontaines D.C. - A (“Chocolate Samurai”), Arlo Parks (“Hope”), marks the second year that the awards were Hero’s Death (Partisan Records) Page 19 of 26

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Best spiritual record: Sun Ra Arkestra Along with the other 15 songs from the Associated Performer - Chi Chi - Swirling (STRUT) joint album, “Hats Off” brings Lil Baby’s Other Contributors: Best world record (presented by Redeye total Hot 100 haul to 90 tracks, making him A&R Admin - Brittney King Brock Worldwide): TIE: Altin Gün - “Ordunun only the 14th artist to reach that milestone A&R Admin - Liz Isik Dereleri” (ATO Records) and Songhoy Blues in the chart’s 62-year history. Meanwhile, Labels: - Optimisme () “Hats Off” brings Lil Durk’s total number of Distributor - Universal Music Group Best re-issue: J Dilla - Donuts (Jelly Edi- Hot 100 hits to 42 — 33 of which charted in Label - /Alamo Re- tion) (Stones Throw Records) 2021 alone. That’s the most among all artists cords/ Records Best sync usage: Run the Jewels (Jewel this year. Explore the full “Hats Off” credits on Runners, Inc.) - “Ooh LA LA” - Season three Explore the team of musicians, producers Jaxsta here. of Netflix’s Ozark and more behind the track with recording Creative packaging: credits provided by Jaxsta below. - Color Theory limited edition back to school Artists: Myke Towers & binder () Main Artist - Lil Baby Independent champion (presented by Main Artist - Lil Durk Juhn’s ‘Bandido’ Merlin): Featured Artist - Marketing genius: Beggars Group - Songwriters: Hits No. 1 on Latin Supporting Indie Retail #loverecordstores Lyricist - Chidi Osondu Composer Lyricist - Dominique Jones Airplay Chart Label of the year (big—15 or more em- Composer Lyricist - Durk Banks ployees globally) (presented by ADA): Sub Composer Lyricist - Jacques Webster BY BILLBOARD STAFF Pop Records Composer Lyricist - Thanush Perinpanesan Label of the year (medium—6 to 14 em- Producers: yke Towers and Juhn’s ployees globally): Light In The Attic Executive Producer - James Harden “Bandido” jumps 10-1 on Bill- Label of the year (small—five or fewer Executive Producer - Kevin “Coach K” Lee board’s Latin Airplay chart employees globally) (presented by Spotify): Executive Producer - M. “Twan” Traylor (dated June 19), earning Tow- Daptone Records Executive Producer - Pierre “P” Thomas Mers his fifth No. 1 and Juhn his first No. 1 on Independent icon: Mavis Staples Producer - Chi Chi any Billboard chart. Lifetime achievement award: Stax Producer - James Harden “Bandido” climbs with a 39% gain un Records Producer - Kevin “Coach K” Lee audience impressions, to 9 million, earned Producer - M. “Twan” Traylor in the U.S. in the week ending June 13, ac- Producer - Pierre “P” Thomas cording to MRC Data. The Players Producer - Young TN Here’s a recap of his chart-topping col- Production Team: lection: Behind Lil Baby A&R Coordinator - Asha Solai Song Title, Artist (if other than Myke Programming - Chi Chi Towers), Weeks at No. 1, Peak Date & Lil Durk’s ‘Hats Engineers: “Caramelo,” with Ozuna and Karol G, Assistant Mixer - DJ Riggins three, August 8, 2020 Off’ Feat. Travis Assistant Mixer - Jacob Richards “Mi Niña,” with & , Assistant Mixer - Mike Seaberg one, Jan. 16 Scott: See the Full Engineer - Colin Leonard “La Nota,” with & Rauw Mixer - Derek “206derek” Anderson Alejandro, one, Jan. 23 Credits Mixer - Jaycen Joshua “Travesuras,” with Nio García, Casper Mixer - Matthew “Mattazik Muzik” Robin- Mágico, Ozuna, Wisin & , Flow La BY CHRIS EGGERTSEN son Movie, one, March 6 Mixer - Nick “The Hitman” Rice “Bandido,” with Juhn, June 19. il Baby and Lil Durk’s Billboard Recording Engineer - Derek “206derek” Beyond its Latin Airplay coronation, 200 No. 1 album The Voice of Anderson “Bandido” pushes 8-1 on Latin Rhythm the Heroes spawned a total of 16 Recording Engineer - Justin “Jusvibes” Airplay. Towers’ fifth leader there and also Hot 100 hits this week, with the Gibson Juhn’s first. Lhighest-charting of those — “Hats Off” Recording Engineer - Matthew “Mattazik “Bandido” also sees progress on the featuring Travis Scott — debuting at No. 16 Muzik” Robinson airplay-, digital sales- and streaming-blend- on the tally. Performers: ed Hot Latin Songs, climbing 10-9 with a Page 20 of 26

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41% gain in sales and 4 million streams (up best ensemble cast in an unscripted series. 1%) earned in the week ending June 10. De- 1971: The Year That Music Changed Ev- Nabs spite its streaming gain, the song dips 11-12 erything (Apple TV+) won for best limited on Latin . documentary series. First Hot Hard “Bandido” is one of four tracks from The late Jeopardy host Alex Trebek was Tower’s EP Para Mi Ex, which has not en- honored posthumously with this year’s Im- Rock Songs No. tered . pact Award, which recognizes an individual Rauw Alejandro’s “Todo De Ti” Ar- for career excellence in the world of nonfic- 1 With ‘Nowhere rives: Two weeks after Rauw Alejandro’s tion content. Trebek’s children Matthew “Todo De Ti” debuted in the top 10 on Hot and Emily Trebek accepted the award on his Generation’ Latin Songs (June 5-dated list), the pop- behalf. Their speeches can be viewed here. tune arrives on Latin Airplay’s top 10, Netflix, which led the networks in nomi- BY KEVIN RUTHERFORD climbing 17-8 in its third week. nations, also led in wins, with a total of six. “Todo” drives up the chart with 6.8 mil- Though this year’s ceremony wasn’t held oncurrent with the chart start lion in audience impressions (up 19%). It in person due to the pandemic, acceptance of its new album of the same becomes Rauw’s first top 10 on Latin Airplay videos from the winners can be viewed or name, Rise Against’s “Nowhere as a solo act, unaccompanied by any other downloaded here. Generation” becomes the band’s collaborator and earns him his seventh top Bob Bain and Joey Berlin served as execu- Cfirst No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 10 there. tive producers for the Critics Choice Real Songs tally, crowning the June 19-dated TV Awards. Michelle Van Kempen was survey by leaping 4-1. executive producer for NPACT, the trade The song reigns with 4.9 million airplay ‘The Voice’ Ties organization which was formed in 2017 audience impressions and 580,000 U.S. through the merger of the Nonfiction Pro- streams in the tracking week of June 4-10, With ‘The Masked ducers Association (NPA) and PactUS. according to MRC Data. Here’s a partial list of winners for the “Nowhere Generation” is Rise Against’s Singer’ at 2021 third annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards. first No. 1 on Hot Hard Rock Songs, which Best competition series (tie): RuPaul’s began in 2020. Concurrently, another song Critics Choice Drag Race (VH1), The Great British Baking from the new LP, “Talking to Ourselves,” Show (Netflix) debuts at No. 25. Real TV Awards Best competition series: talent/va- The album’s lead single, “Nowhere riety (tie): The (Fox), The Generation” ranks at its highs of No. 4 BY PAUL GREIN Voice (NBC) on Airplay and No. 12 Best structured series (tie): Diners, on , as well as No. 5 on BC’s The Voice tied with Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network), The the all-rock-format, audience-based Rock & Fox’s The Masked Singer for best Oprah Conversation (Apple TV+) Alternative Airplay chart. competition series: talent/va- Best business show: Shark Tank (ABC) Nowhere Generation bows at No. 2 on riety at the third annual Critics Best ongoing documentary se- the Hard Rock Albums chart with 15,000 NChoice Real TV Awards. The other nomi- ries: Frontline (PBS) equivalent album units earned in the nees in the category were ABC’s American Best limited documentary series: 1971: June 4-10 tracking frame, launching as Idol, HBO Max’s Legendary and NBC’s The The Year That Music Changed Every- the group’s fifth top five title, a total that World of Dance. thing (Apple TV+) includes three No. 1s. The awards recognize excellence in Best short form series: Issa Rae Teaches nonfiction, unscripted and reality program- Creating Outside the Lines (MasterClass) ming across broadcast, cable and streaming Best live show: Dancing with the platforms. Stars (ABC) There were two other ties: RuPaul’s Drag Best game show: Jeopardy! (CBS Televi- Race (VH1) and The Great British Baking sion/Syndicated) Show (Netflix) tied for best competition Best lifestyle: fashion/beauty series, and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food show: Queer Eye (Netflix) Network) and The Oprah Conversation (Ap- Best ensemble cast in an unscripted ple TV+) tied for best structured series. series: RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1) RuPaul’s Drag Race was the only series to Best show host: John Oliver – Last Week take home multiple awards. It also won for Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) Page 21 of 26

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tion and celebration…” 2015. It’s also Harris’ highest overall chart , “The 36th Annual is sure position since “Promises,” with , to be the gospel celebration of the year,” said hit No. 4 in 2018. The superstar Scottish DJ/ Carr in a statement. “I look forward to cel- producer owns four No. 1s on the survey: ebrating my peers, as well as those who have “Summer” (for four weeks, beginning in to Receive Special paved the way for gospel artists like myself.” July 2014); “Blame,” featuring John New- Tickets to the 2021 Stellar man (one week, November 2014); “This Is Honors at 2021 Awards will be made available soon. For What You Came For,” featuring ticket updates, and for the link to purchase (three, beginning in July 2016); and “Feels,” Stellar Gospel tickets, check the Stellar Awards website. featuring , and COVID-19 safety protocols will be posted at (three, September 2017). Music Awards that time as well. Released June 4, “Side” earned 4.2 million The Stellar Gospel Music Awards show is U.S. streams and sold 1,100 downloads in BY PAUL GREIN executive produced by Don Jackson, with the week ending June 10, according to MRC Jennifer J. Jackson serving as executive in Data. Concurrently, the track starts at No. 3 he Clark Sisters and Tramaine charge of production and producer. Michael on Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales and Hawkins will receive special A. Johnson will produce and direct this No. 5 on Dance/Electronic Streaming Songs. honors at the 2021 Stellar Gospel year’s award show. While Grennan’s inaugural appearance Music Awards, set to tape July 10 Founded in 1970 by Don Jackson, on both lists, for Harris it’s his 25th top 10 Tat the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Chicago-based Central City Productions, on Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales, downtown Nashville. The show will air in Inc. is a distributor of original targeted pro- the third-most of all acts since the chart’s national broadcast syndication from Aug. 7 gramming to television and cable networks. launch in 2010; leads with 39. through Sept. 5. CCP’s other programs include the Black Mu- The collab also becomes Harris’ 14th top 10 The Clark Sisters will receive the James sic Honors, Stellar Tribute to the Holidays, on Dance/Electronic Streaming Songs, the Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award. The Black College Quiz Show Series and Men- second-most dating to the chart’s bow in Hawkins will receive the toring Kings. 2013; only have more (15). Icon Award. The Clark Sisters are also set On Top Dance/Electronic Albums, San to perform at this year’s ceremony, which Holo storms in at No. 3, using the force of will be hosted by Tye Tribbett and Jekalyn & 4,500 equivalent album units (including Carr, who will also perform. Other artists 2,700 in album sales) for bb u ok?. The pro- set to perform on the show are J.J. - Tom Grennan’s ducer’s second top 10 sparks his career-best ston, , Pastor Mike chart rank and unit total, eclipsing his 2018 Jr. and . ‘By Your Side’ set’s performance; album1 bowed at No. 7 Jonathan McReynolds, a former Stellar with 3,500 units that October. Awards host, is this year’s top nominee, Debuts on Dance/ has struck for 10 entries on Hot with eight nods. Anthony Brown and group Dance/Electronic Songs, including bb u ok?’s therAPy, , Maverick City Electronic Charts title track, (No. 32, December) and the set’s Music and Pastor Mike, Jr. each have seven “It Hurts!” (No. 41, March). nominations, including a nod each for artist BY GORDON MURRAY Shifting to the Dance/Mix Show Air- of the year. play chart, Noizu snags its first top 10 with Other artists receiving multiple Stellar alvin Harris and Tom Gren- “Summer 91 (Looking Back)” (13-9). The nominations include Tasha Cobbs Leon- nan vault onto Billboard’s Hot track is achieving core-dance airplay at ard, The Clark Sisters, Rev. Luther Barnes Dance/Electronic Songs chart reporters including Music Choice’s Dance/ and the Restoration Worship Center Choir, (dated June 19) at No. 6 with “By EDM channel, KMVQ-HD2 San Francisco the Chicago Mass Choir and co-host Carr. CYour Side.” and iHeartRadio’s Evolution Network. “After a challenging 2020, we are thrilled It’s Harris’ 19th top 10, tying him with The song samples Jocelyn Brown’s “Love’s to return to the mainstage in one of the mu- Kygo and The Chainsmokers for the most Gonna Get You,” which hit No. 1 on Dance sic epicenters of the world, Nashville,” said dating to the chart’s January 2013 inception. Club Songs in January 1986. Don Jackson, founder of the Stellar Awards British singer-songwriter Grennan earns his and chairman of Central City Productions, first top 10 upon his introduction to the chart. in a statement. “With a theme of ‘Lighting The No. 6 start is Harris’ highest in close the Way with Our Faith, Music and Family,’ to six years, since “How Deep Is Your Love,” we are set to deliver an evening of inspira- with Disciples, debuted at No. 5 in August Page 22 of 26

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two other top 10s: Jubilee (No. 10 peak, Oct. Nogizaka46 Sonora Ponceña 1985) and Back to Work (No. 5 high, 1987). Sonora is just the third act to debut in Shoots to No. 1 Scores First the Tropical Albums list’s top 10 in 2021. It follows Tito Rojas Éxitos y Más (No. 5, Jan. on Japan Hot 100 Billboard Top 10 9-dated chart) and El Gran Combo de Puer- to Rico’s En Cuarentena (No. 3, April 24). With Over Since 1992: ‘It’s “We wanted to put together a production that appealed to our roots and the musical 700K CDs Sold Truly Gratifying’ culture defined throughout Ponceña’s ca- reer,” Lucca says. “Returning to the top 10 is BY BY PAMELA BUSTIOS truly gratifying and proves us we were able to achieve this by also applying contempo- ogizaka46’s “Gomenne Fingers fter nearly three decades, vet- rary elements for a more balanced result, Crossed” soars to No. 1 on the eran salsa band Sonora Ponceña thus touching the hearts of various genera- latest Billboard Japan Hot earns its fourth top 10 on Bill- tions of salsa players.” 100, dated June 7 to 13, selling board’s Tropical Albums chart N704,346 CDs in its first week. The popular asA Hegemonía Musical starts at No. 8 on the girl group’s new single sold more copies June 19-dated survey. Olivia Rodrigo’s than its predecessor, “Boku Ha Boku Wo Sonora Ponceña’s latest project starts with Suki Ni Naru” (678,684 copies), to lead sales 1,400 equivalent album units earned in the ‘Good 4 U’ and look-ups, while also coming in at No. week ending June 10 in the U.S., according 6 for radio airplay, No. 15 for downloads, to MRC Data. Most of the album’s opening Extends U.K. No. 19 for Twitter mentions, and No. 83 for sum derives from album sales. video views. “We are very happy to be back on the Chart Reign After leading the tally for two straight Tropical Albums chart with this new weeks, BTS’ “Butter” slips to No. 2, but album,” Enrique “Papo” Lucca, the group’s BY LARS BRANDLE continues to hold the top spots for stream- bandleader, tells Billboard. “Sonora Ponceña ing, video and Twitter. While the figures are is a universal sound and proven through 67 livia Rodrigo’s “Good 4 U” (Gef- tapering off — streams are down from last years as a favorite of all salseros. Thank you fen) enters a fourth consecu- week’s 18,729,013 to 16,133,460, video views for this new recognition.” tive week at No. 1 in the U.K., are also down from 11,348,160 to 7,309,315 The eight-track Hegemonía was released and by doing so, becomes the views — the numbers themselves are still June 4 via La Buena Fortuna/Sony Music Olongest-reigning rock-influenced No. 1 far greater than the tracks at No. 2 and Latin. It earns the band — co-founded by single for 18 years. beyond. “Butter” has logged its third week Lucca’s late father, Enrique “Quique” Lucca The teenage U.S. phenom clocks up 9.8 atop the Billboard Hot 100, and continues Carballo, in 1954 — its fourth top 10 and million U.K. streams during the chart week, to maintain enough momentum to return to first in more than 28 years, when Guerre- and bags more than double the chart sales No. 1 in Japan. ando peaked at No. 10 in 1992. of its nearest rival, The Weeknd’s “Save ’s “Pale Blue” rules “Although we started recording Hege- Your Tears” (/XO), the downloads and radio this week, while also monía before the pandemic, we were able OCC reports. performing well in streaming (No. 2), video to capitalize on and turn the tough episode The last single with rock at its heart to (No. 2) and Twitter (No. 7). The track falls into something good.” Lucca adds. “We log four weeks at the summit was Evanes- 2-3, but with the CD going on sale June 16, spent too many hours recording differently, cence’s “,” back in 2003. whether or not it can overtake BTS’ “Butter” with masks and making adjustments. We Meanwhile, 2021 Eurovision winners to rise to No. 1 is something to keep an eye laughed a lot at the new dynamic, we also Måneskin from Italy now have a U.K. Top on next week. cried for our lost brothers and friends, but 10 with “I Wanna Be Your Slave” (Colum- The combines it’s all a continuous learning experience and ), which lifts 12-7. physical and digital sales, audio streams, we ought to walk forward with optimism.” British singer and songwriter Mimi radio airplay, Twitter mentions, YouTube Sonora earned its first Tropical Albums Webb has this week’s highest new entry and GYAO! video views, Gracenote look-ups entry in 1985 — the same year the tally was with “Dumb Love” (Epic), new at No. 12. and karaoke data. launched — with the No. 20-peaking 30 Años. It’s Webb’s second Top 20 single following See the full Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, Since then, the Puerto Rican ensemble has “Good Without,” which holds at No. 9 on the dated June 7 to 13, here. placed seven sets on the survey, including Official U.K. Singles Chart this week. Page 23 of 26

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New Zealand singer and songwrit- It’s ’s first appearance on the list since er Lorde returns to the chart with “Solar Olivia Rodrigo “ (Remix)” opened at Power” (Virgin), which powers in at No. 17 No. 23 in December 2017. “Solar Power” is for her third Top 20 appearance. Extends Reign the title track from the Grammy-winning art- Also notable this week is the return of ist’s forthcoming third album. the “3 Lions” soccer anthem by David Bad- Over Australia’s diel, Frank Skinner & The Lightning Seeds. “3 Lions” typically comes home to the Charts Olivia Rodrigo’s U.K. singles chart when the national team competes in a major tournament. Such is the BY LARS BRANDLE ‘Good 4 U’ On case right now, as eyes a spot in the next round of the UEFA European Champi- livia Rodrigo makes it a full Track for Another onship. “3 Lions” re-enters at No. 22, with month at No. 1 on Australia’s the single issued on red vinyl this month to two main charts. U.K. Chart Crown celebrate its 25th anniversary. The U.S. teen phenomenon Over on the Official U.K. Albums Oclocks up a fourth consecutive chart double BY LARS BRANDLE Chart, Noel Gallagher scores a 12th as Sour (Interscope/Universal) retains top No. 1 as his High Flying Birds’ career- spot on the ARIA Albums Chart and “Good livia Rodrigo is on track for a fifth retrospective Back The Way We Came: Vol 4 U” continues to dominate the national consecutive week atop the U.K. 1 (2011-2021) (via Sour Mash) soars to the singles survey. singles chart, though she doesn’t summit. Back The Way We Came is Gal- Sour holds off a flying Butterfly 3000 (Vir- have a lock on the crown. lagher’s fourth chart-topper with the High gin/Universal), the latest album from ORodrigo’s “Good 4 U” leads the First Look Flying Birds, and it completes the dozen, the prolific Melbourne chart, which ranks the U.K.’s most popular when factoring-in his eight No. 1 albums outfit King Gizzard and the Lizard Wiz- tracks following the first 48 hours in the with Oasis. ard. Butterfly 3000 debuts at No. 2 and is chart cycle. Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour holds at No. 2 on the band’s 13th Top 10, four of which peaked The teen phenom’s hit “Drivers License” the current survey and is the U.K.’s most- at the runner-up spot. King Gizzard has al- clocked nine weeks at No. 1 earlier this year, streamed album for a fourth consecutive ready released a studio album this year, L.W., and is the U.K.’s biggest single of 2021 so week, according to the OCC, while U.S. rap- which hit No. 4 in March. far. Should “Good 4 U” keep its momentum per Polo G’s third album Hall Of Fame (Co- Polo G bags a new chart best as Hall of when the chart is published, Rodrigo will lumbia) starts at No. 3, and Garbage enjoys Fame (Columbia/Sony), his third album, have logged 14 weeks at the U.K. chart sum- a No. 5 start with No Gods No Masters (In- starts at No. 3. The U.S. rapper’s previous mit in the first half of this year. fectious Music). It’s the alternative rockers’ best was a No. 10 for his most recent, sopho- Close behind “Good 4 U” is KSI’s summer highest charting effort since 2005’s Bleed more set The Goat, from 2020. release “Holiday,” which debuts at No. 2 on Like Me. Meanwhile, ‘90s alternative rock fa- the chart update. vorites Garbage earn a seventh Top 10 Co-written with Jake Gosling and Digital with their comeback album, No Gods No Farm Animals, KSI’s latest will appear on Masters (Liberator Music/Universal). It’s the rapper’s album All Over The Place, due new at No. 5. No Gods is the followup to out July 16 via BMG/RBC Records. 2016’s Strange Little Birds, which went to Meanwhile, 2021 Eurovision Song Contest No. 9 on the ARIA Chart, and it continues champs Måneskin could snag a third U.K. the -led outfit’s run of hav- Top 20, as their cover of & ing all their studio albums enter the Top 10, The Four Seasons’ “Beggin’” lifts 56 places dating back to their 1996 self-titled debut. to No. 17 on the chart blast. The Italian rock- With Rodrigo extending her reign over ers’ “I Wanna Be Your Slave” lifted to No. 7 the ARIA Singles Chart, the U.S. singer and last Friday while their Eurovision-winner songwriter has now logged 10 weeks at No. “Zitti E Buoni” peaked at No. 17. 1 on the survey this year, a feat that includes Finally, David Baddiel, Frank Skinner & six straight weeks for her debut single Lightning Seeds score another goal with “Drivers License.” “Three Lions,” their evergreen soccer an- The highest new entry this week belongs them. Originally released in 1996, the song to returning New Zealand star Lorde, whose climbs 22-7 as the England team keep their “Solar Power” (Universal) starts at No. 14. UEFA Euros dream alive. Page 24 of 26

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The Official U.K. Singles Chart is pub- Don’t miss my #MileyPrideSpecial June Motown legend Diana Ross, was selected in lished late Friday, local time. 25th @peacocktv,” Cyrus wrote in an Ins- the television category. tagram post announcing the new special. Other honorees who are relevant to music “Coming to your home from my hometown fans but were selected in other categories Nashville, TN! We brought A LOT of LOVE include Broadway great Patti LuPone and into the legendary @theryman - See you Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. The latter Recruits Maren there!” pair fronted the 5th Dimension in the ‘60s Miley Cyrus Presents Stand by You will be and ‘70s, but are being inducted in the live Morris, Brothers available to stream on Peacock starting June theatre/live performance category, as is Lu- 25. Check out the trailer below. Pone. McCoo and Davis, married since 1969, Osborne & More are the first African American couple to receive a star together on the Walk of Fame. for Pride Special: Nipsey Hussle, The selection panel, made up of fellow Walk of Famers, handpicks a group of honor- See the Trailer DJ Khaled & More ees each year that represent various genres of the entertainment world. “The panel did BY STEPHEN DAW Selected an amazing job choosing these very talented people,” said Ellen K. “We can’t wait to see et your on, because Miley for Hollywood each honoree’s reaction as they realize that Cyrus is gearing up to throw a they are becoming a part of Hollywood’s Nashville dance party to cel- Walk of Fame history with the unveiling of their star on the ebrate Pride Month. world’s most famous walkway.” GOn Thursday (June 17), Cyrus announced BY PAUL GREIN Dates have not been scheduled for these the lineup of her new Pride special, Miley star ceremonies. Recipients have two years Cyrus Presents Stand by You, stream- he late rapper Nipsey Hussle is to schedule star ceremonies from the date ing exclusively on Peacock. Filmed at among 38 honorees invited to join of selection before their selection expires. Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium, the the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Upcoming star ceremonies are usually an- hourlong concert special will see Cyrus take whereby tourists from around nounced 10 days prior to dedication on the the stage with a number of country artists to Tthe world can take a selfie with a celebrity’s Walk of Fame website. celebrate all things LGBTQ. sidewalk star. Here’s the full list of Hollywood Walk of The event, which was filmed June 8 at Other artists selected in the recording Fame Class of 2022 honorees (using their the Ryman, will feature performances from category are , George Clin- full names as shown on their list): herself, queer country stars like Brothers ton, Ashanti, DJ Khaled, , Los Recording: Black Eyed Peas, George E. Osborne and Orville Peck, and allies Maren Huracanes Del Norte and Martha Reeves. Clinton Jr., Ashanti Douglas, DJ Khaled, Morris, Mickey Guyton and Little Big Town. These honorees were chosen from among Avril Lavigne, Los Huracanes Del Norte, Cyrus will perform a number of her biggest hundreds of nominees at a meeting of the Martha Reeves and Ermias Asghedom hits, including “Party in the U.S.A.” and Walk of Fame selection committee held (Nipsey Hussle, posthumous). “The Climb,” while also covering song’s Monday and ratified by the Hollywood Motion pictures: , like ’s “Believe,” ’s “True Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors Macaulay Culkin, Willem Dafoe, Salma Colors” and a medley of some of her favorite on Wednesday. Radio personality Ellen K, Hayek, James Hong, Helen Hunt, Michael B. Madonna songs. chair of the selection committee (and a past Jordan, Regina King, Ray Liotta, Ewan Mc- In the trailer for the upcoming special, Walk of Fame honoree), announced the new Gregor, Adam McKay, Jason Momoa, Tessa Cyrus is seen on the stage of the Ryman in a honorees on the Walk of Fame’s website. Thompson and Carrie Fisher (posthumous) wide variety of different outfits — including Hussle, who was shot to death in March Television: Byron Allen, Greg Berlanti, a glittery black ball gown, an ostrich-feath- 2019 at age 33, isn’t the only person who Ricky Gervais, Peter Krause, Robert Oden- er-adorned corset, and much more — while was selected posthumously. Actress/writer kirk, Holly Robinson-Peete, Norman Ree- singing with her special guests to the 1994 Carrie Fisher, who died of cardiac arrest in dus, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jean Smart, Ming-Na classic “I’ll Stand by You” by The Pretend- December 2016 at age 60, was selected in Wen and Kenan Thompson. ers. “Howdy, Nashville!” she proclaims in the motion picture category. Live theatre/live performance: Patti the clip. “Tonight will be all about celebra- Fisher, the daughter of Hollywood stars LuPone, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. tion. Everybody is welcome here.” and Eddie Fisher, is one of and Angelica Vale “I’ve got a lot of guests. A lot of #Pride. two second-generation stars to be honored Radio: Richard AND A LOT OF WARDROBE CHANGES this year. Tracee Ellis Ross, the daughter of Sports entertainment: Michael Strahan Page 25 of 26

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videos like [1993’s] ‘Player’s Ball.’ We used Will Smith Offers to sleep in sleeping bags. Going from there to where I am now is a blessing, Opening Up, Guest Stays at and to be able to own the real estate and the property and preserve it for the whole fam- Releasing Memoir the ‘Birthplace ily has just been a dream come true.” After kicking off his career in music with ‘Will’ in November of Southern humble beginnings in The Dungeon, Big Boi has advice to emerging artists who may be BY ASSOCIATED PRESS Hip-Hop’ — ‘The struggling. “Keep going,” he says. “Go harder. Never . If you want it, go get it.” ill Smith is ready to open Dungeon’ House He adds, “You have to keep that drive, that up about his life story. fire. That’s why even until this day, the joy Penguin Press an- BY DARLENE ADEROJU of creating music and being brave enough to nounced Sunday that give it to the people is because I’m proud of SmithW will release his memoir called Will on ig Boi has teamed up with what I do, and it’s always new and refresh- Nov. 9. The actor-rapper shared a photo of AirBnb to give fans the opportu- ing. I don’t ever want to revisit anything the book’s cover art to more than 54 million nity of a lifetime. I’ve done before. Every time we drop, it’s of his followers on Instagram. In celebration of the 25th an- gonna be brand spanking new — and the Smith said he is “finally ready” to release Bniversary of ’s classic sophomore gratification comes when you deliver it to the memoir after working on the book album ATLiens, the hitmaker has purchased the crowd, and you perform in front of them for two years. His book will be published “The Dungeon” house, where the dynamic and they’re singing every word.” by Penguin Press, an imprint of Penguin duo first got their start in music. The now Indeed, Big Boi’s next project is the Random House and co-authored by Mark iconic dungeon is the birthplace of such all-new collaborative album titled The Big Manson, the author of The Subtle Art of Not Outkast fan favorites as “Southernplayalis- Sleepover, alongside his longtime col- Giving a F(asterisk)ck. ticadillacmuzik,” “Spottieottiedopaliscious” laborator and friend . The “It’s been a labor of love,” Smith said in and “Elevators.” pair completed the album ahead of the his post. “I wanted to preserve the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic. Out next month, Big Smith will also narrate the audiobook house,” he tells Billboard. “I wanted to make Boi describes the album as “an evolution of of Will from Penguin Random House Audio. it a national monument. What better way sound.” (The duo go way back — Brown was Will looks to tell a story about Smith’s life to introduce it to the world than to open it on Outkast’s debut single “Player’s Ball,” and and career. The book will delve into him be- up on AirBnB and have people experience ‘00s like “So Fresh, So Clean” ing raised in West to entering firsthand what The Dungeon feels like?” and “.”) superstardom as an actor and rapper. He’s The Dungeon house will be available for “It was a natural progression that me and a two-time Academy Award nominee and a guests to reserve limited bookings through him should do the record and we just got on four-time Grammy winner. AirBnb beginning June 25. AirBnB is offer- the road touring and we started the album,” Smith starred in the The Fresh of ing three overnight stays on June 29, July 1 he tells Billboard. “It’s fantastic. Top tier Bel-Air, Bad Boys, Men in Black and Pursuit and July 3 — for just $25 per night. The star lyricism, soulful, syrupy butter on biscuit of Happyness. He’s won Grammys for “Sum- jokes of the incredible deal, “You can’t even singing from Sleepy Brown. It’s gonna be mertime,” “Men in Black,” “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit get three blunts and kush for $25 a night.” something for the summer.” It” and “Parents Just Don’t Understand.” As part of the AirBnB experience, guests And after the year-long pandemic, Big Boi will have access to “a state of the art studio is thrilled to get back on tour. He especially with all the equipment they need,” he misses enjoying time on the tour bus. “It’s explains. “They can record their own sound like having three-week field trips with your and of course they can draw inspiration partners, and the creative juices are flow- from the house. It’s definitely in the vibes, ing.” After all, Big Boi’s tour bus is complete the graffiti still on the walls and all that.” with a recording studio, lots of snacks and And Big Boi, who plans to give guests a movies — and of course “some of the best zoom surprise visit, says The Dungeon is cannabis that the has to offer, “the birthplace of southern hip-hop.” where it’s legal.” For the six-time Grammy Award winner, He’s set to hit the road this summer, with “Every time I step in the door, it gives me his first tour date on Aug. 13 in Morrison, chills because that’s where we started, from Colorado. With nostalgia already in the air, Page 26 of 26

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Big Boi also talks to Billboard about some of the most iconic Outkast tracks. “I think ‘B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)’ was pretty f—king phenomenal, the way it caught fire and just went crazy,” he recalls of the 2000 track. “To this day, that’s one of my favorite songs to perform live. The energy in the song gets people moving.” The Georgian vividly remembers the day of the music video shoot and jokes, “It was like 150 degrees in when we shot that video, so we were sweating our hair out. That was when everybody had long hair. We were looking real greasy — like chicken greasy.” And speaking on what makes the beloved 2007 collaboration “Int’l Players Anthem” an all-time classic, Big Boi says, “It’s the Outkast, UGK, collaboration. That’s the powerhouse of the south. It’s the soulfulness of the singing in the song and the message. We had a good time and the video was out- standing and people can feel it.” Outside of music, Big Boi has quite a few forthcoming projects in the works — includ- ing TV shows. “There’s a lot going on,” he says. “During the past year we’ve just been creating and coming up with ideas and cre- ating content.” The Dungeon House is available for guests to make reservations on June 25. Check out additional photos of the house below: