The New York Times – Music:
Universal Music Group, the biggest of the three major conglomerates, pulled songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and other stars after failing to agree on a new contract. Here’s what’s at stake.
Author: Ben Sisario
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Taylor Swift, SZA, Billie Eilish: Who Will Have a Big Grammys?
The New York Times – Music:
Taylor Swift and SZA could make history at the 66th annual awards on Sunday night, where young women dominate the nominations, and revered older artists will take the stage.
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Study Tracking Women’s Music Credits Has a Surprise: Good News
The New York Times – Music:
The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative’s latest report finds that women’s involvement in the biggest hits of 2023 was greatly improved over previous years.
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21 Savage Holds Off Green Day for a Second Week at No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper’s latest, “American Dream,” easily outstreamed the veteran pop-punk band’s 14th studio album, “Saviors.”
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Joni Mitchell Will Perform at the Grammys
The New York Times – Music:
The Canadian singer-songwriter joins a roster of performers at this Sunday’s awards, including Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott, U2 and Billy Joel.
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21 Savage Returns to No. 1 With ‘American Dream’
The New York Times – Music:
Kali Uchis’s “Orquídeas” opens at No. 2, giving the Colombian American songwriter her highest chart position yet on the Billboard 200.
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Morgan Wallen’s Latest Album Reclaims No. 1 for a 17th Time
The New York Times – Music:
“One Thing at a Time,” the country star’s 2023 release, tops the Billboard chart in a slow sales week.
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Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex
The New York Times – Music:
In the court filing, the woman also says Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her in a 2014 encounter that she believes was set up by Mr. Dolan. Both men denied her accusations.