The global girl group KATSEYE has debuted and is making waves in the music industry. They discuss their debut EP SIS (Soft Is Strong), their Netflix docuseries Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE and performances at KCON and on Good Morning America. KATSEYE also shares insights into their rigorous training, the K-pop methodology for success, and their mission to inspire through individuality and cultural identities.
Tetris Kelly:
Hey this is Tetris with Billboard News, and this is a debut. I’m here with KATSEYE. What’s up? Oh my god, so the last time I was with you guys, was at Dream Academy announcing the group, and you finally arrived. So how’re you feeling?
KATSEYE:
It’s actually crazy. This is such a full circle moment, like the last time we saw you, we were literally falling on stage. You made the group, you made the group, you made the group.
And here is the group. So you have your EP coming out. SIS and I love the title, I gotta say. So tell me what the title means, and how excited are you to put it out?
So ‘SIS’ is ‘Soft Is Strong,’ and I think the whole EP itself is, like, amazing. I’m so excited for everybody to hear it. Each song has a different story, and I hope that our fans and icons can find themselves in each song, the EP just shows a lot of our duality, like soft and strong.
And I mean, I gotta say naming the first song “Debut?” That was good.
You see what we did there.
I see what you did there. Yeah, and how was that song? How was creating that and why was that the first one you wanted to introduce to the world?
Oh my god, girl. I mean, that song was like, when we first heard it, we were literally all gagged because it was so fierce.
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With Fanatics Fest NYC launching on Friday (Aug. 16), the digital sports platform has teamed up with Apple Music for a playlist to provide the soundtrack for fans attending the inaugural festival throughout the weekend.
The versatile playlist boasts 50 tracks in total with contributions from Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Usher, Eminem, 50 Cent, DJ Khaled, Tyla, Megan Thee Stallion, Shaboozey, Future and more.
There’s quite the mix of eras shown throughout with Michael Jackson and The Notorious B.I.G. making appearances as well as new school artists like Jordan Adetunji and Central Cee.
Tickets to the immersive sports-centric event — think Comic Con but for sports — are still available with fans having the opportunity to interact with some of their athletic heroes all weekend (Aug. 16-18) at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
There’s plenty of star power slated to be in the building with Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Quavo, Lil Wayne and more representing for hip-hop. On the athletic side of things, fans will have the chance to see Carmelo Anthony, Derek Jeter, Jalen Brunson, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Tom Brady, Cody Rhodes and more.
Jay-Z’s legendary 40/40 nightclub has also been reimagined as a pop-up activation for VIP guests attending Fanatics Fest NYC. 40/40’s curating the ambiance that the shuttered nightclub once held, with autographed jerseys and memorabilia showcased throughout the venue.
The 40/40 Club’s Flatiron location closed its doors in August 2023, but Jay and his team plan to reopen in a new NYC location come 2025.
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The smell of freshly brewed coffee is just one of the many benefits of owning your own coffee machine. While there’s nothing quite like picking up a latte at your local café, daily coffee runs can add-up over time, which is where Keurig machines come in to give your that professional-grade cup of joe without having ever having to step outside. With Keurig deals and promos always going on, you can gift the coffee lover in your life a sleek Keurig K-Slim and other models right now for a steal.
Currently, Amazon, Walmart and Target are discounting Keurig coffee machines for up to 50% off, which can score you a brand new coffee maker for less than $100. That includes iced coffee models that’ll help you recreate your favorite iced lattes without having to leave your kitchen.
Another saving opportunity is on Keurig.com where the brand is offering 50% off Keurig coffee makers when you create a Keurig Starter Kit.
Rather than wait until National Coffee Day (happening Sept. 29 of this year) or a major holiday to score deep discounts, keep reading to learn more about the best Keurig deals happening now.
What Are the Best Keurig Deals?
To help you get the most savings, ShopBillboard put together a list of the best Keurig deals below that can save you as much as 50% off.
Measuring at 5-inches wide, this Keurig machine will give you a solid cup of coffee without taking up too much counter space. Target has dropped the cost to a jaw-dropping 50% off, which means you can take advantage of features like its different coffee ounce options and ability to fill up to-go tumblers.
Walmart has discounted the K-Slim + Iced coffee machine for a wallet-friendly 39% off. The K-cup machine makes single-serve sizes and you can choose between three cup sizes: eight, 10 or 12 ounces. And whether you prefer your drink iced or hot, the machine will adjust the temperature automatically.
The K-Iced Machine is made with a slim design making it small space-friendly. Choose between three cup sizes including eight, 10 and 12 ounces. For iced coffee, the machine will start out hot to extract the most flavor, then quickly cool down to prevent watering down your beverage.
For under $60 you can snag a K-Iced machine, which is a larger version of the Slim and Iced Plus models. It comes with a quick-touch options, so all you do is select the amount of beverage you want to make, or the iced coffee option, and it’ll make sure the size and temperature is adjusted. The machine also can fit a mug or tumbler underneath depending on how you want your coffee.
Keurig’s K-Express is not only 22% off right now, it also comes in a stylish mint green shade (or go neutral with its white and black options). There is no iced coffee setting with this machine, but you can choose to make a strong brew for a bolder taste. The removable drip can also allow you to fit travel mugs up to 7.4-inches tall.
Like the name suggests, the Keurig K-Elite is a step above the more compact models as it combines the features of the previous models and expands the number of sizes you can make. Choose between four, six, eight, 10 or 12 ounce brews and whether you want a strong coffee or iced version. As an added bonus, Keurig is offering it for 50% off with a Starter Pack.
Keurig’s K-Supreme aims to bring a simple look without sacrificing essential features, like back-to-back brewing that eliminates needing to wait for the machine to reheat before making a second cup of coffee. It also has a dual reservoir that allows you to place the water supply on the side or back of the machine depending on your space. Choose between six, eight, 10 or 12 ounces as well as if you want coffee iced.
What Is the New Keurig In 2024?
Coming fall of 2024 is what the brand considers one of its most innovative coffee makers yet: the Keurig K- Brew + Chill. Unlike previous coffee machines, this model utilizes QuickChill Technology that’ll first brew coffee at a hot temperature to extract flavor, then flash-chills the beverage to a temperature three times colder than Keurig’s current Brew Over Ice technology, according to a press release. And, it all happens in up to three minutes.
It’s not available to shop now, but you can sign up now on Keurig.com to be notified once the new model becomes available to buy online.
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UPDATE (Aug. 16):Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Terri Clark, Jackson Dean, Kameron Marlowe and Lee Ann Womack have been added as performers at the 2024 ACM Honors, which will be presented on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Jordan Davis and Carly Pierce, who were already set to co-host the show, are now confirmed as performers as well.
Darius Rucker, previously announced as a performer, will not be appear, due to a scheduling conflict.
Dean will perform a Glen Campbell classic as part of a special segment devoted to this year’s ACM Lifting Lives grant cycle. Scott and Sandi Borchetta’s Music Has Value Fund pledged $100,000 to magnify focus on music and memory care. Campbell died in 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Campbell’s musical legacy was celebrated on the Big Machine release Glen Campbell Duets: Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, which was released in April.
As previously reported, the 17th Academy of Country Music Honors will air Tuesday, September 24 (9:00 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT / 6 p.m. PT) on Merit Street, marking the first time the special will air on the network as part of a larger partnership between Merit Street Media and the Academy of Country Music.
To view Merit Street, audiences can access the channel-finder link by entering zip codes at www.meritstreetmedia.com. Merit Street can be found on DirecTV, Dish, U-Verse, Samsung TV Plus and additional broadcast, basic cable, national satellites, and FAST channels, as well as the free streaming app, Merit+, available to download via iPhone & Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, and Roku.
Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, Lainey Wilson & More to Be Feted at 2024 ACM Music Honors
Carly Pearce and Jordan Davis are set to host the event, which will pay tribute to this year’s previously-announced honorees Walt Aldridge, Tony Brown, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, Shannon Sanders, Lainey Wilson and Trisha Yearwood.
Pearce is hosting for the fourth straight year. Davis is the reigning ACM song of the year winner, having won at the May 16 show for co-writing “Next Thing You Know” with Josh Osborne, Chase McGill and Greylan James.
Brown has worked closely with both Harris, for whom he played piano, and Gill, for whom he produced many recordings, including one that won an ACM Award – “Building Bridges,” a 2006 collab with Sheryl Crow which was voted vocal event of the year.
In addition to performing on the show, Hubbard will present the ACM studio recording and industry awards portion of ACM Honors, which is in its 17th year.
Additionally, previously announced artist-songwriter of the year winner Chris Stapleton and songwriter of the year Jessie Jo Dillon will be feted at ACM Honors.
Limited tickets for ACM Honors are available through AXS, including VIP packages which include a ticket in the VIP artist section of the Ryman (first seven rows), a ticket to the VIP pre-party reception, a commemorative Hatch Show Print poster, parking, and drink tickets.
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Four of the world’s most experienced boy band and girl group alumni are coming together to help foster the next big pop unit, with Netflix tapping Nicole Scherzinger, Liam Payne, Kelly Rowland and AJ McLean for its new music competition series, Building the Band, which begins filming this summer.
As shared exclusively with Billboard Friday (Aug. 16), the streaming service has recruited Scherzinger to be a mentor and judge alongside judges Payne and Rowland. McLean is set to host the series. Scherzinger previously served on judging panels for The X Factor, Masked Singer and The Sing-Off.
With its team of experienced boy/girl band experts on lock (which encompasses members of the Pussycat Dolls, One Direction, Destiny’s Child and Backstreet Boys), Building the Band will bring together a number of talented singers and task them with forming their own bands without ever seeing each other. Isolated in individual booths, all they’ll have to go on when selecting their bandmates is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit, according to a release.
“What will happen when the bands finally meet, and looks, choreography, and style come into play?” a description reads. “With incredible performances, compelling drama, and one big goal — to find the next great music band — the stage is set for an unforgettable experience.”
Additional announcements regarding guest judges and the show’s various challenges are yet to come. Production companies Remarkable Entertainment and Banijay UK are behind the project, with Cat Lawson, Alison Holloway, Katrina Morrison, Clara Elliot and Simon Crossley on board as executive producers.
“Building the Band is a brave and bold undertaking for all involved as we hand over power to the singers themselves to form their own band based on chemistry first,” Lawson said in a statement. “With looks out of the equation, can they create a deeper connection with their bandmates? With limited bands, there are difficult decisions and heart stopping moments along the way, but ultimately the outcome is truly amazing, with bands forming who in my opinion are worthy of the very biggest stage.”
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Thanks to platforms such as Hulu, Paramount+, Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock, Max, Disney+ and Prime Video, the amount of TV shows and movies to watch is practically endless. With so many streaming options available, it can be overwhelming trying to keep track of what to watch every weekend. Rather than endlessly scroll to figure out the best new shows to stream, ShopBillboard has put together a guide of some of the most anticipated releases to put on your radar.
No matter whether you’re a fan of thrillers, dramas or even cartoons, each month, streaming platforms have a lineup of exciting and new releases to add to your watch list. From Jackpot to channel-exclusive content from MTV, ABC and even USA Network, find our picks for the best TV series and movies to watch this weekend below.
What to Watch on Prime Video This Weekend
Prime members have all of the Prime Video library at their fingertips, including Prime originals and exclusive content. If you’re not a member, Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for new users. You’ll get access to the entire Prime Video library in addition to Prime exclusive perks. Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular membership fee of $14.99 a month or $139 a year.
In the not so distant future, Los Angeles has created a Grand Lottery with high stakes. Not only does the winner receive a multi-billion dollar jackpot, but also a death sentence if they can’t make it to sundown before someone legally kills them for the cash prize. Awkwafina, John Cena and Simu Liu star in the action comedy.
What to Watch on Peacock This Weekend
Peacock is home to all NBC, Bravo and USA Network originals, but you can also find exclusive Peacock originals such as the third season of Bel-Air. Peacock subscribers have free and instant access to the new series and movies offered. While there isn’t a free trial, new users who sign up can take advantage of the affordable packages starting at $7.99 a month.
The new season will see Will (Jabari Banks) as he finally feels adjusted to life in Los Angeles, but now that school is out, he and the Banks family will have a fresh set of obstacles and drama to face.
What to Watch on Max This Weekend
Max subscribers can look forward to dramatic new releases when logging. If you don’t have a subscription, you can sign up for as low as $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year for the ad-supported plan or you can go ad-free for $15.99 a month ($149.99 a year).
Viewers can learn more about the legendary Elizabeth Taylor from her own voice in this new documentary. Through home videos, audio clips and interviews, you’ll have a chance to see the challenges and struggles she endured even while filming some of her most iconic roles.
Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears (Docuseries)
Release date: Aug. 6
Football fans can follow the Chicago Bears in this documentary that takes you through the athletes’ training camp as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the players as they prepare for another season on the field.
Industry (Season 3)
Release date: Aug. 11
The newest season of the financial drama follows a group of recent graduates who are thrown into the cutthroat world of London’s fictional bank Pierpoint & Co. Ethics will be questioned and the stakes are high as the aftermath of season two are examined.
What to Watch on Apple TV+ This Weekend
Apple TV+ isn’t stingy on providing new and exclusive TV shows and movies for subscribers. A subscription is required in order to watch the original content, but new users can take advantage of a seven-day free trial. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription price of $9.99 a month.
Vince Vaughn stars in a new comedy series that follows him as Andrew Yancy, who get moved from the Miami Police Department after showing reckless behavior and into a health inspector for the Keys. When he stumbles into a potential murder case though, he sees it as his one chance to prove himself and get back into the force — he’ll just have to avoid a bad monkey that’s on the loose.
What to Watch on Paramount+ This Weekend
Besides offering Paramount+ originals and exclusive series and movies, the streamer is also the official platform for Showtime. New subscribers can sign up and take advantage of a seven-day free trial. When the promo is over, you’ll be charged as little as $5.99 a month for the basic plan and $11.99 a month for the plan that includes Showtime.
Based on the hit reality competition series, a new spinoff will see 12 drag queens from around the world come together to compete for the title of “Queen of the Mothertucking World” in addition to $200,000 and a spot in the international pavilion at the Drag Race Hall of Fame.
What to Watch on Hulu This Weekend
Hulu comes with a full library of original shows in addition to cable shows from FX and ABC that premiere the day after airing. If you don’t have a subscription, you can get a 30-day free trial when you sign up. When the free trial ends, you’ll be charged as little as $7.99 a month. For even more content options, you can bundle Hulu with with Disney+ and ESPN+ and Max for as low as $14.99 a month. And for live TV options, you can get Hulu + Live TV for $76.99 a month.
A group of aliens pause their mission of destruction to see what life as a human is really like, but soon discover it’s not up to par with their expectations. Now, the family has a newfound determination to complete their mission and take over the planet.
Immaculate (2024)
Release date: Aug. 16
Sydney Sweeney stars in this horror-thriller as an American nun who looks for a new beginning at a remote convent in the Italian countryside. Her welcome starts out as warm and inviting, but eventually takes a sinister turn as secrets and dark motives begin to be revealed.
What to Watch on Netflix This Weekend
Besides signing up the traditional way, new Netflix subscribers can take advantage of free trials and promos going on through Xfinity, T-Mobile and Verizon.
Matt Rife: Lucid – A Crowd Work Special (2024)
Release date: Aug. 13
In Netflix’s first-ever crowd working special, comedian Matt Rife will interact with his live audience and attempt to get real personal.
Daughters (2024)
Release date: Aug. 14
This moving documentary watches as four young girls prepare to reunite with their fathers at a special dance in a Washington D.C. jail.
Emily in Paris (Season 4, Part 1)
Release date: Aug. 15
Return to Paris and continue following Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) as she navigates the French culture, a complicated love life and her demanding work schedule. This season will also deal with the fallout of Camille (Camille Razat) leaving Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) at the alter and how the situation begins to bleed into Emily’s job.
The Union (2024)
Release date: Aug. 16
Mark Wahlberg and Halle Barry join forces in a new comedy-action movie that follows Mike, a construction worker from New Jersey (Wahlberg) who unexpectedly runs into his high school sweetheart Roxanne (Barry). What he doesn’t know is that his ex-girlfriend from 25 years ago is a secret agent who is about to recruit him for a high stakes espionage mission.
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After a year of playing host to more than 960 live events and 6.3 million ticket holders, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. said on Friday revenues rose 13% in its first full year since spinning off from the Sphere.
Last April, MSG spun off fromMSG Sphere, the next-generation music venue in Las Vegas, leaving behind the rest of its live events business under the company name MSG Entertainment. MSGE includes venues such as Madison Square Garden, Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theatre and The Chicago Theatre, an entertainment and sports booking business, the Radio City Rockettes and the Christmas Spectacular production, and long-term arena license agreements with New York Knicks and New York Rangers, which play their home games at Madison Square Garden.
Executives attributed this year’s revenue growth to a record number of shows at the Garden in the fourth quarter, which included Billy Joel‘s 150th show at Madison Square Garden and two sold-out shows by the breakout singer songwriter Noah Kahan, and said they expect even more next year.
“The world’s most famous arena ended the year on a particularly strong note with robust year over year growth in the number of concerts in fourth quarter,” MSG Entertainment chief financial officer Mike Grau said on a call with investors. “This reflects our efforts to increase venue utilization within the Knicks and Rangers playoff window, as well as our success in attracting acts that are headlining the Garden for the first time.”
A majority of events at the company’s venues sold out in the quarter and saw higher per capita spending on food, beverage and merchandise. Grau said a higher number of shows in the coming fiscal year are expected to boost the company’s adjusted operating income by high-single to low double-digit percentage increase.
MSG Entertainment reported revenues of $959.3 million for the full fiscal year ending June 30, up 13% from fiscal year 2023. It reported an operating income of $111.9 million, up $6.9 million, and adjusted operating income of $211.5 million, up $9.9 million, both compared to fiscal 2023.
On a quarterly basis, the company’s $186.1 million in revenue for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2024 was up 26% from the year-ago quarter. MSG recorded an operating loss of $8.9 million in the quarter and adjusted operating income of $13.1 million, both improvements over the prior year’s quarter.
Revenues from food, beverage and merchandise sales in the fourth fiscal quarter rose 48% to $34.7 million compared to the prior year period.
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Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars tip their cowboy hats to the era of Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner in their new music video for “Die With a Smile,” the pop duo’s new collaboration that dropped at midnight ET Friday (Aug. 16).
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The visual finds the “Just Dance” singer and Silk Sonic band leader jamming out on a set built to resemble a retro musical variety TV show, wearing matching red-and-blue outfits that wouldn’t have been out of place on the Grand Ole Opry stage in the 1960s. With Mars on guitar and Gaga seated at a piano — cigarette hanging from her lips, her blonde tresses teased to oblivion in true Parton style — the pair passionately belts out their existential new song.
“If the world was ending, I’d wanna be next to you/ If the party was over, and our time on Earth was through,” Mars and Gaga sing on the track that is more yearning throwback 1970s soul than C&W. “I’d wanna hold you just for a while/ And die with a smile.”
Shortly after the project dropped, the Joker star and “Uptown Funk!” hitmaker gave “Die With a Smile” its live debut at Mars’ Thursday night (Aug. 15) concert at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. For the show, he wore a cowboy hat, while Gaga again sported bee-hive hair akin to her look in the music video.
“Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for the icon, pop royalty, Lady Gaga!” Mars said while introducing his duet partner to wild cheers from the surprised crowd.
The pair barely gave fans a heads up before announcing that their new song was on the way, simply posting the cover art and confirming its release date on Instagram less than 12 hours ahead of time. “WHILE YOU WAIT TILL LG7… ‘DIE WITH A SMILE’ a duet with @brunomars ❤️🔥” Gaga wrote at the time, teasing her upcoming seventh album.
Watch the “Die With a Smile” music video starring Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars above.
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Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.
This week, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars link up for a surefire hit, Post Malone tries on a cowboy hat and LISA brings in a friend for a pop banger. Check out all of this week’s picks below:
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile”
The superstar collaboration “Die With a Smile” apparently came together when Bruno Mars invited Lady Gaga over to his studio one night, played her the bones of the track, and the two stayed up until dawn finishing it; that backstory is befitting of an epic duet about not wasting the finite time we all have, as Gaga and Mars let their melodies ricochet off of Andrew Watt’s guitar snarl.
Post Malone, F-1 Trillion
Posty may have brought in Nashville’s varsity squad to help him craft his debut country project — Tim McGraw, Morgan Wallen, Blake Shelton, Dolly Parton and Hank Williams Jr. all appear on F-1 Trillion, and that’s just the first five tracks! — yet the pop-rap polymath is also a songwriting savant, and knows precisely how to translate his storytelling into a new form.
LISA feat. Rosalía, “New Woman”
After launching her new solo era with “Rockstar,” Blackpink’s LISA has summoned more firepower for “New Woman,” a multi-lingual electro-pop track featuring Rosalía oozing charisma, sleek production courtesy of Max Martin and Ilya, and ample room for LISA to showcase her attitude and spirit.
Tinashe, Quantum Baby
Tinashe may have recently revived her mainstream fortunes with the viral smash “Nasty,” but she’s been releasing danceable, self-assured R&B for a decade — and Quantum Baby, a sumptuous new 8-song project full of immediately likable beats and flirtations, simply continues the positive momentum.
Grupo Firme & Demi Lovato, “Chula”
Demi Lovato has a long history of singing in Spanish on her own projects and as a collaborator, and with “Chula,” the pop veteran links up with Grupo Firme to explore the regional Mexican sound that has exploded over the past few years, as well as toss out an anthem that works well in the waning summer days.
Hozier, Unaired
Continuing a huge year that has included the first Hot 100 chart-topper of his career (“Too Sweet”) and packed arena audiences, Hozier has unveiled Unaired, a three-song EP that toasts the success of his Unreal Unearth album on its one-year anniversary as well as finds a home for the rollicking new soul-rock single “Nobody’s Soldier.”
Halsey, “Lonely is the Muse”
Although Halsey didn’t work with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross on new single “Lonely is the Muse,” the spiraling rock track recalls the work that the trio created on 2022’s excellent If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, with crashing guitars failing to wash away the pop star’s insecurities or blunt her anger.
Benson Boone, “Pretty Slowly”
“Oh, how come all the best things fall apart?” Benson Boone wonders on “Pretty Slowly,” a stomping folk-rock track that examines a breakup from all angles and allows the singer-songwriter’s falsetto to heighten the drama; after the breakthrough of “Beautiful Things,” Boone may have another hit on his hands here.
Foster The People, Paradise State of Mind
“Pumped Up Kicks” may forever be their biggest hit, but Foster The People have fashioned an impressive decade-plus run out of the opening provided by their smash single, and Paradise State of Mind, their Atlantic Records debut, is a jaunty mix of disco, rock, psychedelia and retro pop that showcases Mark Foster’s pinpoint songwriting instincts.
Editor’s Pick: Wishy, Triple Seven
Indianapolis quintet Wishy revel in being unclassifiable, with their songs ranging from anthemic pop-rock to hard-guitar emo to bleary shoegaze — but debut album Triple Seven is so captivating in its shaggy charm and searing hooks that you won’t care which genre lines it does or doesn’t cross.
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Welcome to another edition of Executive Turntable, Billboard’s comprehensive(ish) compendium of promotions, hirings, exits and firings — and all things in between — across music. While you’re here, we also have a weekly interview series spotlighting a single executive and a regularly updated gallery honoring many of the industry figures we’ve lost throughout the year.
Warner Chappell Music promoted David Goldsen to senior vp of North America A&R. Los Angeles-based Goldsen will continue to sign and develop songwriters and artists across multiple genres, help with leadership efforts for the North America A&R department, and continue supporting songwriters in international markets and overseeing the publisher’s A&R efforts in Australia. Goldsen joined Warner Chappell in 2009 and in 2022 was named vp of creative and head of A&R for WCM. Over the past year and change, he has signed a string of top-tier country, rock, jazz and alternative artists, including Zach Bryan, Teddy Swims, The Red Clay Strays, Laufey and Sleep Token. Goldsen also continues to work closely with Mitski, whom he signed in 2018 and who had a hit in 2023/2024 with “My Love Mine All Mine.” He’ll continue to report to Ryan Press, president of North America.
“David has consistently proven his natural ability to discover and sign top talent,” said Press. “He has steadily built a star-studded roster, and in the past year alone, has brought in many of the artists and songwriters leading today’s charts. I’ve had the opportunity to work with him for over 15 years, and I’m proud of everything he’s accomplished on our team as an A&R executive and inspiring leader.” –Jessica Nicholson
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Isadora Kamotskin was promoted to marketing director at Warner Music Finland, where’s she’s been a staple since 2016. It’s a step up from her previous role as marketing manager of the label’s domestic marketing department, where she’s worked on partnerships with radio and streaming partners and been pivotal in pushing several Finnish acts including Antti Tuisku, BEHM, Kaija Koo and others. With this promotion, Kamotskin will join the management team of both Warner Music Finland and Warner Music Live, and will report to the territory’s managing director, Ramona Forsström. “She has a strategic vision, strong marketing skills, a deep understanding of our roster and the ability to help artists achieve success,” said Forsström. “Her passion for music, her people oriented management style and ability to inspire her team are invaluable strengths.”
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Audio Up‘s record label, Audio Chateau, has secured $4.5 million in additional funding through investors including Glen Barros, managing partner at Exceleration Music, as well as Gillian Hormel and Jonathan Schulman. It has also on-boarded Grayson Flatness, formerly of InGrooves, who will act as an A&R consultant, and industry veteran Kate London, who’ll act as head of legal & business affairs for the label, overseeing business and legal dealings across all music endeavors. This is in addition to London’s responsibilities overseeing business and legal affairs for Audio Up Media. She has previously held executive roles at Global Music Rights, Interscope Records and Warner Records, in addition to her private practice experience.
RADIO, RADIO: iHeartMedia appointed Angela Reed to senior vp of its Inside Sales division, overseeing the company’s slate of broadcast, events, digital and podcast products across all markets. Reed, who has previously held leaderships roles at Miradore, KnowBe4 and Time Doctor, will report to Julie Donohue, iHeartMedia’s president of multimarket partnerships … Cumulus Media promoted Carolyn Chauncey to senior vp of marketing and podcasting, a role that will see her lead day-to-day operations, content acquisition, editorial and production at the Cumulus Podcast Network. Chauncey will continue to direct corporate marketing for Cumulus Media, Westwood One and the Cumulus Podcast Network, reporting to Collin R. Jones, president of Westwood One. Elsewhere at Cumulus, Megan Devine was promoted to vp of podcast sales planning and yield optimization.
Outback Presents hired Christine Melko Ross to lead the company’s Canadian operations as senior vp of global operations. As her title implies, the Montreal-based live executive will also spearhead international expansion strategies beyond North America. Melko Ross arrives at Outback following a 23-year run at the Just For Laughs Group, producer of the legendary comedy festival. At JFL, she was instrumental in running the flagship Montreal festival and in expanding it to Toronto. [This year’s festival was canceled in March amid a bankruptcy filing and layoffs.] Before joining JFL, Melko Ross was lead talent buyer for Donald K. Donald/Universal Concerts/House of Blues Concerts, managing tours for artists as diametrically different as The Backstreet Boys and Leonard Cohen. “Everyone at Outback Presents is excited to have Christine join the team,” said Outback Presents co-CEO Michael Smardak. “Her extensive achievements and experience in comedy will be invaluable to our global growth. We are very proud to have her join us.” Melko Ross is reachable at christine.melkoross@outbackpresents.com.
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NASHVILLE NOTES: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum promoted Haley Houser to associate director to the CEO, Aaron Helvig to director of school and music programs, Dana Romanello to director of museum sales and Joe Bridges to director of security … Southwest Value Partners, developer of Nashville Yards, the nearly completed 19-acre mixed use entertainment district in downtown Nashville, announced Christian Parker as chief operating officer, Steve Lewis a director of security, and Rocky Ryan as vp of operations of the massive project. When completed, Nashville Yards will boast several Class A+ buildings including offices for CAA, AEG Presents and Messina Touring Group, as well as The Pinnacle, a 4,500-capacity music venue … Daywind Music Group promoted Joe Dan Cornett to director of publishing of its bluegrass label Billy Blue Music. Cornett has been with DMG for 10 years, serving as both catalog manager and creative director.
Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer and arranger John Beasley succeeded Chuck Owen as president of the International Society of Jazz Arrangers & Composers (ISJAC). Other 2024 appointments at ISJAC, a non-profit advocacy organization for jazz composers and arrangers, include Mike Conrad as vp of membership and Erica von Kleist as vp of development, with board of directors Billy Childs, Patrice Rushen and Rio Sakairi. Owen, who co-founded ISJAC in 2016, remains on the board. “I am fortunate to receive the baton from Owen, who has left a solid and well-marked footprint,” Beasley said. “I’m most excited to bond and exchange ideas with our current and new members across the globe to help each other further our personal and collective artistic growth, which ultimately furthers the art of arranging and composing.”
Big Loud Records promoted Eric England to senior vp of insights and analytics. England joined the team in September 2021 and established the label’s Insights & Analytics department, leading the label’s data-forward methodology. England has a PhD from Virginia Tech, and started his music industry career following time at The Ohio State University, The Kraft Heinz Company and Mars Petcare. –J.N.
YOU DOWN WITH NEW JVs? BrickHouse Entertainment’s Scott Brickell, Ron Smith and Chase Swayze, along with former Hootie and the Blowfish manager Rusty Harmon, partnered up with Vere Music on Hit and Run Music, a new ADA-distributed marketing, distribution and label venture based in Nashville. The label’s inaugural artist is Micah Christopher … Origins Records and Hitmaker Music formed a new venture that will focus on developing Black country and Americana artists. Leading the JV are Origins executive Kadeem Phillips and ex-MNRK Music Group svp/GM Gina Miller.
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Shari Bryant stepped down as co-president of Roc Nation‘s record label, which has been merged with the company’s distribution wing to form ROC Nation Distribution … Elliot Grainge, son of the industry’s most powerful person, will soon take the helm at Atlantic Music Group. Those who have worked with Grainge predict how the transition may go in this inside look at the abrupt generational shift at Atlantic, the storied label co-founded by music legend Ahmet Ertegun in 1947.
