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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”