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Here's a rundown of the latest news in the music industry:

Top Stories

  1. Taylor Swift's Master Recordings Sold: Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings has acquired Taylor Swift's master recordings from Scott Borchetta's Big Machine Label Group for $300 million. Swift has been vocal about her opposition to the deal, calling it a "worst-case scenario" for her music.
  2. Ariana Grande's 'Positions' Debuts at No. 1: Ariana Grande's sixth studio album, 'Positions', has debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, making her the first artist to have five number one albums in the 2020s.
  3. Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre to Produce New Album: Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre are set to produce a new album for rapper and singer-songwriter Baby Keem, according to reports.

New Music Releases

  1. The Weeknd - 'Save Your Tears': The Weeknd has released a new single, 'Save Your Tears', which is expected to be part of his upcoming album.
  2. Billie Eilish - 'My Future': Billie Eilish has dropped a new single, 'My Future', which is her first release since her Grammy-winning album 'Happier Than Ever'.
  3. Justin Bieber - 'Holy' (feat. Chance the Rapper): Justin Bieber has released a new single, 'Holy', featuring Chance the Rapper, which is expected to be part of his upcoming album.

Awards and Nominations

  1. Grammy Nominations: The nominees for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards have been announced, with Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, and Dua Lipa leading the pack with multiple nominations.
  2. MTV VMAs: The nominees for the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards have been announced, with Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion, and Olivia Rodrigo leading the pack with multiple nominations.

Industry News

  1. Spotify's 'Wrapped' Campaign: Spotify has launched its annual 'Wrapped' campaign, which highlights the most-streamed artists, songs, and albums of the year.
  2. Apple Music's 'Rise' Program: Apple Music has launched a new program, 'Rise', which aims to support emerging artists and provide them with resources and exposure.

That's all for now! Stay tuned for more music news and updates.