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The MTV VMA’s scored a record audience. In fact, it attracted 12 million viewers. As to why MTV scored its biggest ratings to date remains a mystery. In my opinion, the hit show “The Jersey Shore” and Hurricane Irene kept people inside.

The biggest news that follows the MTV VMA’s is Lady Gaga’s copying Annie Lennox’s gender bender performance from 1984.

Regardless, MTV VMA’s has morphed into scripted reality television and it’s paying off.

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The new Red Hot Chili Peppers album, due August 30th was produced by Rick Rubin and “mastered specifically for iTunes to optimize sound quality”. I’m not sure what that means, but here is a link discussing sound quality and loudness wars.

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NARIP 2011 Best in the Biz Winners
(or 90 People You Should Take To Lunch)

Best A&R Executive

1. Ron Burman, Roadrunner Records (16.3%)
2. Brian Malouf, Walt Disney Records (14.7%)
3. Pete Ganbarg, Atlantic Records (14.0%)

Best Personal Artist Manager

1. Irving Azoff (17.1%)
2. John Silva (15.4%)
3. Scooter Braun (14.9%)

Best Music Business Writer / Journalist

1. Ed Christman, Billboard (20.6%)
2. Paul Resnikoff, Digital Music News (15.9%)
3. Shirley Halperin, Hollywood Reporter (14.2%)

Best Concert Promoter

1. Kevin Morrow, Live Nation (17.7%)
2. Kevin Lyman, Warped Tour (17.3%)
3. Lisa Hickey, C3 Presents (13.5%)

Best Consultant / Strategist (8 nominees)

1. Kelly Marie Dunn (23.4%)
2. Keith Holzman (16.1%)
3. Eugene Foley (14.5%)

Best Music / Performer / Artist Development Executive

1. Lis Lewis (25.9%)
2. Tom Jackson (21.2%)
3. Don Grierson (21.1%)

Best Traditional Distribution Executive

1. Jim Urie, Universal Music Distribution (20.4%)
2. Richie Gallo, Rhino Entertainment (15.2%)
3. Alan Becker, RED (14.2%)

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Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has signed a deal with Atlantic Records.

The deal is worth $900,000 according to insiders.

She will do fairly well as country radio and fans alike will support her.

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