Shamrock Capital’s $800M Bet on Entertainment IP
Shamrock Capital raised $800M+ for its fourth entertainment IP fund, surpassing its $700M target. What does this mean for music, film, and who really owns culture?
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UMG’s Cost Play: What the Downtown Deal Really Means
UMG’s CFO says Downtown will cut 15–20M euros from Virgin Music costs. But the real story? Publishing and distribution are outgrowing recorded music. What’s next?
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UK No. 1 for 11 Weeks — Invisible in America
Sam Fender & Olivia Dean spent 11 weeks at UK No. 1 without a Hot 100 top 10. What does that split mean for artists, labels, and transatlantic music strategy?
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Madonna’s Confessions II Track List Leaks Via Street Posters
Madonna’s Confessions II track list leaked via street posters — no label drop, no algorithm. What this guerrilla reveal means for pop’s biggest comeback in years.
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Jamie Foxx’s Baby No. 3: What It Signals
Jamie Foxx is expecting baby No. 3 with girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp. Here’s what it means for his brand, catalog, and next chapter in music.
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Noah Kahan’s SNL Return: What It Really Signals
Noah Kahan returned to SNL just two weeks after releasing The Great Divide. What does his second appearance signal for album strategy and awards season?
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From Ashes to New Finally Hits No. 1 on Rock Radio
From Ashes to New hit No. 1 on Mainstream Rock Airplay with “Drag Me.” What does a first-ever radio chart-topper actually mean for a rock band’s business?
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TME’s 30 Under 30: China’s Next Music Stars Revealed
TME Chart’s 30 Under 30 names Lars Huang, Yu Zi & Zhicheng Mu as leaders. What does this mean for Chinese music’s global ambitions?
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Megan Thee Stallion’s Beauty Play Is Bigger Than Lip Gloss
Megan Thee Stallion fronts NYX’s new body care line — but this isn’t just a beauty deal. It’s a blueprint for how artists build power beyond music.
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Barry Manilow’s Cancer Fight Stalls Vegas Run
Barry Manilow postpones May Las Vegas shows amid Stage 1 lung cancer recovery. What does a residency look like when the clock won’t stop?
