Power of Women: The L.A. Execs Making Waves; Dina LaPolt Talks 20 Years in the Biz; Blake Slatkin on Crafting Hits With the Kid Laroi

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September 29, 2021

Power of Women 2021: The L.A.-Based Female Music Executives Making an Impact

From the worlds of record labels, publishing, touring, legal and beyond, here are some of the L.A. female music execs making an impact.

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Music Attorney Dina LaPolt Marks 20 Years in the Biz, and 20 Lessons She Learned Along the Way

Attorney Dina LaPolt talks to 'Strictly Business' about tackling music's historic wrongs, and scoring wins for songwriters, Black artists.

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Britney Spears' Father, Jamie Spears, Immediately Suspended From Her Conservatorship

Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears, has been ousted from her conservatorship, following a long legal battle that has persisted since 2008.

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How Lorde Eclipsed Expectations and Made Nature Her Muse on 'Solar Power'

In Variety's Power of Women issue, Lorde reflects on albums 'Melodrama' and 'Solar Power' as well as her own efforts against climate change.

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Hitmaker of the Month: Blake Slatkin on Creating Chart-Topping Records With the Kid Laroi, Lil Nas X and 24kGoldn

At 23 years old, Blake Slatkin is defining the sound of the 2020s by writing and producing hit songs with Lil Nas X, Kid Laroi and 24kGoldn.

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A&M Records' History to Be Explored in Two-Part Epix Docuseries, 'Mr. A & Mr. M'

'Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M Records,' on the Epix network, will explore the history of the label founded by Herb Alpert and Jer …

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'Britney vs Spears' Producer: 'Sunlight Is the Best Disinfectant' for Exposing the Pop Star's Conservatorship Battle

"Britney vs Spears" producer Dan Cogan weighs in on the intent of Netflix's documentary, which explores the star's 13-year conservatorship.

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The Kid Laroi Joins Adam Leber's Rebel Management

The Kid Laroi has joined forces with Adam Leber’s Rebel Management, Leber has confirmed to Variety.

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Should R. Kelly's Music Be Banned?

Now that R. Kelly has been convicted of horrifying crimes of sexual misconduct, should his music be banned?

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As 'Tenacious D' Turns 20, Jack Black and Kyle Gass Look Back on Their Debut Album's 'Stoney Fun and Friendship'

As "Tenacious D" turns 20, Jack Black and Kyle Gass recall its "stoney fun and friendship," and how Neil Diamond and Dave Grohl figured in.

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Celine Dion Feature Documentary Gets Singer's Full Support

Global superstar Celine Dion has authorized a new feature documentary about her life and career.

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At 'Tarantino Live,' Director's Soundtracks Come to Life, With a Little Help From Jackie Brown, the Bride and the Gimp

'Tarantino Live' uses dozens of songs (and dialogue) from Quentin Tarantino films to create a concert/stage-musical/cabaret hybrid.

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CAA Leaders, ICM Partners Chief on What's Next for the Agencies After Blockbuster Deal

CAA and ICM leaders detail the reasoning behind the blockbuster acquisition deal that caught insiders at both agencies by surprise Monday.

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Drake Remains No. 1 on Album Chart, Fending Off Debuts From Lil Nas X and NCT 127

Lil Nas X's "Montero" was the top-debuting album at No. 2, followed by K-pop's NCT 127, neither a threat to knock off 'Certified Lover Boy.'

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Steven Van Zandt Talks With Bruce Springsteen About Nearly Playing Tony Soprano, a Life of Activism, and How They Saved 'Born to Run'

Bruce Springsteen interviewed Steven Van Zandt about band vs. solo careers, nearly playing Tony Soprano, and how 'Born to Run' got saved.

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Pearl Jam Wraps Ohana Fest With Hits, New Songs, Collaborations

Pearl Jam closed out its Ohana Fest with new songs, hits, and surprises; the day also featured stellar sets by Brandi Carlile and others.

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Commander Cody, aka George Frayne, Roots-Rock Band Leader and 'Hot Rod Lincoln' Singer, Dies at 77

George Frayne, better known as Commander Cody, whose roots-rock band had a top 10 hit in 1972 with 'Hot Rod Lincoln,' has died at 77.

                                                           

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