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GIC-Sony music catalog partnership targets rights deals
A new music catalog partnership between Singapore’s GIC and Sony Music Group will pursue acquisitions of marquee rights, with terms undisclosed. Reuters says Bloomberg estimated a $2B–$3B vehicle, underscoring how institutional capital is pricing music IP like infrastructure.
Grammys weekend: Lifetime honors and record-book bids
Grammys weekend is leaning hard into legacy and “firsts.” The Recording Academy honored Cher, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, Fela Kuti, Carlos Santana, and Paul Simon, while Reuters flags record-book scenarios for Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar at the Feb. 1 show.
Netflix Warner deal shifts to $82.7B all-cash bid
The Netflix Warner deal is now an all-cash $82.7B offer after Netflix amended terms to pay $27.75 per Warner share. Warner’s board unanimously backs the plan, with a shareholder vote expected by April, as rivals and regulators watch consolidation closely.