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MYSTERIOUS: Universal music group - What They Never Told You

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.

Fortune

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’

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

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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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.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - 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.

International Business Times UK

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.

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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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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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Dean Lewis Admitted To Rehab, Breaks Silence On Being Dropped By Label Amid Allegations

Dean Lewis has spoken publicly for the first time since parting ways with Universal Music amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

The Independent UK

Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa's lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group

A federal judge has dismissed Salt-N-Pepa's lawsuit to reclaim ownership of their master recordings from Universal Music Group

Euronews

Nvidia and Universal Music Group join forces to develop 'responsible AI' for music

Described as an "antidote to AI slop," the strategic partnership will expand Nvidia's AI music models and develop new AI-powered music creation tools with direct input from artists.

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Dean Lewis Parts Ways With Universal Music After A Decade Amid Misconduct Allegations

"We can confirm that Dean Lewis is no longer signed to Universal Music Australia or any Universal Music Group label."

International Business Times UK

Salt-N-Pepa Slams Universal Music at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction--'Fans Can't Even Stream Our Music'

Salt-N-Pepa brought up their legal battle against Universal Music Group during their speech at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The Conversation

Universal Music went from suing an AI company to partnering with it. What will it mean for artists?

Last week, artificial intelligence (AI) music company Udio announced an out-of-court settlement with Universal Music Group (UMG) over a lawsuit that accused Udio (as well as another AI music company called Suno) of copyright infringement.

TechRadar

AI music platform Udio and Universal Music strike a deal—is this AI music's Spotify moment?

UMG allies with AI music startup Udio for an AI-powered music streaming service.

Euronews

Universal Music Group and AI music firm Udio settle lawsuit and announce new music platform

A legal wrangle over alleged copyright infringement between Universal Music and AI firm Udio has ended with a settlement and a new partnership for a platform to make AI music more accessible to everyday users.

The Independent UK

Universal Music and AI song tool Udio settle lawsuit and partner on new platform, sparking backlash

Universal Music Group and AI platform Udio have settled a copyright lawsuit and will collaborate on a new music creation and streaming platform

International Business Times

Universal Music Strikes Deal with AI Company Udio After Copyright Clash

Universal Music settles copyright dispute with AI startup Udio, launching a new AI-powered music platform for licensed content.

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