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Create Music Group Acquires Majority Interest In YouTube Music Curation Network The Nations

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Photo Credit: Javier Miranda Create Music Group, which bills itself as “one of the fastest growing music technology companies in the entertainment industry,” has acquired a majority interest in The Nations, a... Read More...
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Opry Entertainment Group Sells 30% Stake to Atairos and NBCUniversal In $293 Million Deal

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Photo Credit: Grand Ole Opry Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania-headquartered investment company Atairos and its “long-term strategic partner” NBCUniversal have officially acquired a 30 percent interest in Grand Ole Opr... Read More...
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Swedish House Mafia Sells Back Catalog to Björn Ulvaeus-Founded Pophouse Entertainment

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Townsquare Media Announces Plans to Acquire Cherry Creek Broadcasting in $18.75 Million Deal

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