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Universal Music Group Files for US Listing
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Universal Music Group Files for US Listing

Universal Music Group's (UMG) - which is the world's biggest music group and owner of the record labels behind mega stars Taylor Swift, Drake and Lady Gaga - has filed to sell its shares in the US. The company, which is already listed in the Netherlands, has a stock market valuation there of almost €50bn ($43.3bn; $58.5bn). The music powerhouse's line-up of international superstars also includes Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande and Harry Styles. The move comes as two major US share indexes - the


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Sabrina Carpenter, SZA & Ariana Grande Shine at 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards as Rihanna Makes History (Full Winners List)
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Sabrina Carpenter, SZA & Ariana Grande Shine at 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards as Rihanna Makes History (Full Winners List)

Rihanna became the first recipient of the ICON Silver Blimp Award. Sabrina Carpenter was the top winner at the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards, winning three of the show’s signature Orange Blimp trophies: favorite female breakout artist, favorite album for Short n’ Sweet and favorite song for “Taste.” Carpenter’s album, which topped the Billboard 200 for four weeks, won the Grammy for best pop vocal album. “Taste,” a fairly risqué song by Kids’ Choice standards, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.


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Ariana Grande and The Weeknd See Their Duets Climb the Charts Once Again
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Ariana Grande and The Weeknd See Their Duets Climb the Charts Once Again

Ariana Grande and The Weeknd have built a strong musical partnership over the years, delivering four successful collaborations. While their personal relationship remains unclear, their professional chemistry is undeniable. This week, two of their biggest duets—“Save Your Tears” and *“Die for You”—*are rising once again on Billboard’s global charts, proving their lasting appeal. Both songs climb across Billboard’s two worldwide rankings, with “Save Your Tears” making the most notable gains. The


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Ariana Grande Lands Her First Top 10 on Billboard’s Brand-New Chart
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Ariana Grande Lands Her First Top 10 on Billboard’s Brand-New Chart

Ariana Grande has spent just over a decade as one of the top names in the global music industry. From the moment she released her debut album Yours Truly in 2013, she’s continually churned out massive hits, and her reach has pushed past simply pop and into other styles, such as R&B, dance, and recently, even show tunes via Wicked. The superstar reaches another Billboard chart this week with one of her most recent releases. As she debuts a special collaboration on the tally, she earns her first


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Wicked' Soars to No. 1 with $114M Opening Weekend, Setting Records for a Musical Adaptation
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Wicked' Soars to No. 1 with $114M Opening Weekend, Setting Records for a Musical Adaptation

'Wicked' Soars to No. 1 with $114M Opening Weekend, Setting Records for a Musical Adaptation Universal's highly anticipated adaptation of Wicked has enchanted audiences, debuting at No. 1 in North America with a massive $114 million from 3,888 theaters over the weekend. This dazzling performance makes Wicked the third-biggest domestic debut of the year, trailing only Deadpool & Wolverine ($211 million) and Inside Out 2 ($154 million). The film, which adapts Act One of the beloved Broadway musi


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