The Hollywood Reporter’s best of the week

The Hollywood Reporter’s list of its 10 best stories of the week:

JAY-Z‘S ANNIE REMAKE: MEET THE MAN WHO MADE IT HAPPEN

Broadway lyricist Martin Charnin owns the rights but “hated” both previous filmed versions.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jay-zs-annie-remake-meet-418033?AP

GRAMMYS 2013: WHERE TO PARTY WITH JAY-Z, CARLY RAE JEPSEN AND CEE LO GREEN

Industry insiders can choose among charity galas, VIP affairs and the best performances _ like Justin Timberlake at the Palladium _ before and after the Feb. 10 awards.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jay-zs-annie-remake-meet-418033?AP

THR NAMES MUSIC’S 35 TOP HITMAKERS

Behind the songs of Katy Perry, Rihanna, Pink and Taylor Swift are the songwriters, producers and execs who make it all possible.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/katy-perry-rihanna-pink-taylor-418295?AP

THR’S HITMAKER 2013: HOW PRODUCER MAX MARTIN SOLD 135 MILLION SONGS

The Swedish phenom who tops THR’s inaugural list is responsible for Britney Spears, `N Sync and Pink’s greatest hits.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/britney-spears-pink-how-max-418097?AP

JACK WHITE FRONTS THR’S 2ND ANNUAL MUSIC ISSUE

THR gets up close and personal with the quirky rock contrarian who won’t rehearse for the Grammys, reneged on “The Lone Ranger” and “loves to f–” with his haters.

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