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Universal Music Group in deal to manage Beatles merchandise ahead of biopics

The rock band’s physical and digital merchandise, licensing and e-commerce will be managed by the entertainment giant.

Evening Standard

Newlywed Taylor Swift Wins Explosive Copyright Battle After Judge Finds No 'Protectable Expression'

Taylor Swift wins a copyright lawsuit after Judge Aileen Cannon dismisses Kimberly Marasco's claims over alleged lyric similarities

International Business Times UK

Luciano Pavarotti World Cup football shirts to celebrate singer’s 90th year

Both shirts feature the closing line of Nessun Dorma.

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Better than AI slop and piracy: Spotify co-CEO’s stance on new AI-generated music feature

Spotify’s latest move to allow AI-generated music on its platform has led to widespread concerns about human artists being pushed out and royalty dilution.

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'What we’re building is grounded in consent, credit, and compensation for the artists and songwriters that take part': Planned Spotify AI tool can generate remixes and covers

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PC Gamer

Spotify aiming for a 'ChatGPT moment' in music and India is central to the plan

Spotify is embracing artificial intelligence to become a personalised audio platform. The company is developing AI playlists, conversational listening, and interactive audio experiences. This move aims to differentiate Spotify in a competitive streaming market. India is highlighted as a key growth market for Spotify's AI ambitions and subscriber base expansion.

The Economic Times

Drake’s Iceman Cover Gets MAGA Treatment from The White House

Drake’s cover for Iceman got a MAGA palette swap straight from The White House. And, it’s more “Twitter fingers” from the federal government. The rapper released a staggering 3 albums to close out this week. Iceman, Maid of Honor and Habibti. It’s an interesting strategy from the Canadian performer coming…

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All the people Drake shades on his three new albums, from Kendrick Lamar to LeBron James

The Canadian star’s new music is packed full of dismissive references to the likes of A$AP Rocky, J.Cole and Dr Dre

The Independent UK

Drake releases three new albums...all on the same day

Canadian musician Drake, 39, has simultaneously released three new albums titled Iceman, Maid Of Honour and Habibti, marking his first album release since 2023's For All the Dogs. The albums were accompanied by a stream of new music videos for tracks such as Janice STFU and Burning Bridges, and feature…

The Independent UK

How Taylor Swift's 2018 contract negotiations will see ALL Universal Music Group acts benefit from Spotify sale

A deal made by Taylor Swift when signing her recording contract back in 2018 will see Universal Music Group's artists profit from the record label's planned sale of their Spotify stake.

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One man can kill Bill Ackman’s $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group—and no one knows what he’ll do

The $64 billion fight for the label behind Taylor Swift, Drake, and Billie Eilish comes down to a single French billionaire.

Fortune

Universal Music Group, home to Taylor Swift, Drake, Elton John and other stars receives record $63bn buyout offer

Bid for the world’s largest music group proposes to “address” UMG's share price issues

MusicRadar

Bill Ackman channels Warren Buffett with his $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group

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Bill Ackman’s $64 billion Universal Music play is part of his strategy to become the next Warren Buffett

Ackman, a self-described Buffett “devotee,” is following his idol’s playbook to access “permanent capital” by trying to jointly list his hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital, and Universal Music Group.

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The Independent UK

Trump-backer Bill Ackman makes pitch to buy record label that is home to Taylor Swift, Drake and Adele

Bill Ackman, once a Democrat supporter, backed Trump in 2024, calling him ‘the most pro-business president’

Euronews

Bill Ackman proposes €56 billion acquisition of Universal Music Group

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has proposed a €56 billion deal to merge Universal Music Group with a US acquisition vehicle, delivering shareholders a 78% premium and a potential New York Stock Exchange listing.

Evening Standard

US billionaire plots £48bn takeover of Universal Music Group

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square investment vehicle has proposed a deal to take control of the Dutch-US business, which runs Abbey Road studios.

The Independent UK

Billionaire investor plots huge £48bn takeover of Universal Music Group

UMG boasts an extensive catalogue featuring artists from The Beatles and Queen to Adele, Taylor Swift, and Kendrick Lamar

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The Guardian - UK

Universal Music, home to Taylor Swift and Drake, receives €55bn takeover offer

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square claims world’s biggest music company has suffered because of delay of US listing

International Business Times UK

Universal Claims Drake Used Label Against Kendrick Lamar, Now Seeks New Defamation Standard

Universal Music Group has filed a blistering response to Drake's defamation appeal over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us.' Discover why UMG calls the move a threat to hip-hop.

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Lorde reveals first record deal has finally ended after 17 years

Lorde has been under contract with Universal Music Group since she was 12 years old, but her contract has finally expired.

Evening Standard

Olivia Dean and Lola Young celebrate Brits triumph at star-studded Universal bash

Dean swept the awards with four major wins while Young was crowned Breakthrough Act at Saturday’s ceremony

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift enlists Graham Norton guests (and Norton) for Opalite music video

The pop star says she had the idea when Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson joked about wanting to star in one of her music videos

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2026 Grammys Afterparties: Heated Rivalry Stars Fuel Dating Tea & Charli xcx Lets Loose

Step inside the 2026 Grammys afterparties, where the celebs mixed, mingled and danced the night away and the pics are to DIE for.

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Dean Lewis Drops New Track After Parting Ways With Universal Music Amid Allegations

Dean Lewis has returned to music weeks after he was dropped by Universal Music Group amidst allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

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