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Daily Tech Headlines · Jul 16, 2026
OnePlus Ceases Operations in North America and Europe - DTH
“Ongoing lawsuit against Suno over AI music generation training data practices”
From Underdog to Entrepreneur: Building Dreams with Pat Miller · Jul 16, 2026
Music Producer to LA Entrepreneur — How He Built Both | With Connor Treacy
“Connor worked as A&R at UMG from 2017-2019, discovering artists and developing Grammy-winning projects”
Joe and Jada · May 14, 2026
The Real Report - Knicks sweep Philly, Audemars Piguet x Swatch, Future on Drake’s ICE MAN album, DDG violating Nick Cannon
“Major label mentioned in context of Drake's business relationship and potential impact on album performance”
We Fixed It. You're Welcome. · May 5, 2026
Napster’s Confusing Comeback
“Largest label group; implementing walled-garden AI strategy with Suno and Udio partnerships”
No Jumper · May 1, 2026
Wack vs Moose!! Crip Mac has 4 Bodies!? Spoety Boxing Do Boy & More
“Referenced regarding Drake's label situation and artist compensation disputes”
Pivot · May 1, 2026
Big Tech’s Day of Reckoning, Elon Takes the Stand, and the FCC Targets Disney
“Potential acquisition deal with Taylor Swift contract clause that triggers payouts to all artists if deal closes”
R&B Money · Apr 30, 2026
D’Mile
“Distributor for Disney Music Group releases; D-Mile was nearly signed as artist to Universal at age 19”
R&B Money · Apr 16, 2026
DJ Mormile
“Parent company of Interscope; DJ worked with Universal publishing and had publishing deals through them”
The Joe Budden Podcast · Apr 15, 2026
Episode 920 | "Around From A Distance"
“Record label that acquired Justin Bieber's catalog; discussed in context of artist rights and performance compensation”
And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan · Apr 10, 2026
And The Update Is… Rap Lyrics Banned in Court, AI Deals Stalling, and a $64B UMG Bombshell
“Subject of a $64 billion acquisition bid by Pershing Square, highlighting industry valuation concerns”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 8, 2026
Full Show 4-8-26
“Billionaire Bill Ackerman pitched $65 billion offer to acquire the music company”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 8, 2026
Dirty 3: Aubrey PlazaPregnant a Year After Husband's Death
“Music label with artists like Drake and Taylor Swift; subject of $65 billion acquisition offer from billionaire Bill Ackerman”
Global News Podcast · Apr 8, 2026
The US, Israel and Iran announce two-week ceasefire
“Subject of $63 billion takeover bid from Pershing Square; owns major artists and Abbey Road Studios”
NPR News Now · Apr 7, 2026
NPR News: 04-07-2026 7PM EDT
“Target of Bill Ackman's $60 billion acquisition bid; world's largest record label behind Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift”
Motley Fool Money · Apr 7, 2026
Breaking Down Jamie Dimon’s Investing Letter
“Target of Bill Ackman's acquisition attempt valued at $60 billion; discussed as cash cow business with irreplaceable music rights assets”
Business Wars · Apr 1, 2026
Spotify vs Apple Music | Who Stopped the Music? | 1
“World's largest record label; initially refused Spotify licensing, later became key partner for US expansion”
Drink Champs · Mar 27, 2026
Episode 494 w/ Ray Daniels
“Ray Daniels' current label home; discussed in context of artist deals and executive relationships”
New Rory & MAL · Mar 26, 2026
Episode 472 | Hovpocrisy
“Major label mentioned in context of artist audits and business practices”
New Rory & MAL · Mar 20, 2026
Episode 470 | Label Madness
“Major label that Cash Money Records signed distribution deal with, referenced in label bracket discussion”
New Rory & MAL · Mar 19, 2026
Episode 469 | Ray Daniels
“Major label that Ray discusses as lacking music expertise; Drake's lawsuit target; Lucian Grange's company”
Behind the Bastards · Mar 7, 2026
It Could Happen Here Weekly 222
“Owns massive music IP catalog; exploits copyright law to monetize old recordings through new cover versions”
R&B Money · Feb 12, 2026
Tricky Stewart
“Parent company of MCA Records; built on foundation of Black music from 1970s-80s era”
Timcast IRL · Feb 12, 2026
THEY FINALLY DID IT, Voter ID PASSES, Democrats LIVID w/ Jack Posobiec
“Music rights holder that controls licensing for songs like 'Ball and the Ball,' affecting halftime show production”
The Bobby Bones Show · Feb 9, 2026
BOBBYCAST: Remembering Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down
“Record label that signed 3 Doors Down through Republic Records subsidiary; A&R executive Monty Lippman led the deal”
The Joe Budden Podcast · Jan 31, 2026
Episode 899 | "Gossip & Parlaying"
“J. Cole discussed maintaining ownership of music while using Universal for distribution, highlighting label-artist relationship dynamics”
The Read · Jan 29, 2026
The Unbreakable Spirit of a Canine Queen
“Discussed as parent company of both Drake and Kendrick Lamar; Drake's relationship with CEO Lucian Grange referenced in J. Cole lyrics”
The Joe Budden Podcast · Jan 24, 2026
Episode 897 | "Company Tardy Policy"
“Named defendant in Drake's defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar diss track distribution”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Jan 19, 2026
Chris Stapleton
“Stapleton's record label; allowed him creative freedom to make records without hit singles first”
Tech Won't Save Us · Jan 1, 2026
How Spotify Remade the Music Industry w/ Liz Pelly [Replay]
“Major record label with outsized negotiating power over streaming services; proposed artist-centric royalty model that excludes low-stream artists”
R&B Money · Dec 17, 2025
Vincent Herbert
“Major label where Vincent worked with Doug Morris and Jimmy Iovine; distributed Gaga and other major artists”
TED Radio Hour · Dec 12, 2025
Soundtracks of our lives
“World's largest music company; announced licensing deal and partnership with Udio for AI-generated music”