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Universal, Warner, and Sony: The Big Three of the Global Music Industry

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The landscape of the global music industry saw a significant moment of corporate tension this week as the Bolloré family—the controlling shareholders of Vivendi, which owns the music giant Universal Music Group (UMG)—moved to dismiss interest from activist investor Bill Ackman. The rejection underscores the high stakes within the “big three” of the recording industry, … Read more

Paul McCartney on the Healing Power of Music in Trump’s Divided America with “Hey Jude

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In an era defined by increasingly sharp political fault lines and a sense of social fragmentation, the role of cultural icons in fostering unity has never been more scrutinized. As the United States navigates a period of intense domestic polarization, the music of Paul McCartney—a man whose melodies have soundtracked the evolution of modern society—is … Read more