Games/Entertainment

Universal Music Group Reports Nearly 6% Q1 Revenue Growth After a New Deal With TikTok

The generated revenue of Universal Music Group rose nearly 6% during the first quarter of 2024.


Sony, Apollo Bid $26 Billion in Cash for Paramount Global Amid Company's Potential Skydance Merger

Sony and Apollo bid $26B in cash for Paramount Global amid potential Skydance merger. Competing with Skydance, the deal may reshape the entertainment industry landscape...

Taylor Swift, Drake, and Other UMG Artists Return to TikTok Following New Agreement on Licensing and AI

Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok have resolved their recent dispute through a new licensing agreement...

BTS Agency HYBE Posts Lower-Than-Expected Q1 Profit, Blames Artist Hiatus and Rookie Group Expenses

K-pop agency HYBE reported on Thursday a disappointing lower-than-expected profit for the first quarter of 2024...


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Indian startup Edsix uses games to improve children's cognitive skills
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Texas startup Junction Investments lets wealthy individuals invest on Hollywood movies online
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