Meek Mill teams with Jay Z’s Roc Nation to launch new Dream Chasers record label

Meek Mill will serve as the label’s President
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CTS Eventim to take over 48% of retail giant Fnac Darty’s ticketing business

Ticketing and live entertainment giant CTS Eventim is acquiring a 48% stake in France Billet, the ticketing subsidiary of France-based retailer Fnac Darty. The transaction is planned to be closed by the end of this year. CTS Eventim also has the option…

YouTube pledges support for artists from Nigeria via new emerging talent initiative

Investment will enable artists to shoot videos, record music and get mentoring
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Vivendi to appoint banks for Universal stake sell-off on Thursday – report

Vivendi is officially looking to sell off 50% of UMG
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Live sound firm Mixhalo raises $10.7m, takes investment from Red Light & Another Planet Entertainment

Company takes investment from Red Light Management, Another Planet Entertainment and others
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Latin music promoter Henry Cárdenas buys Colombia’s Arena Bogotá in multi-million dollar deal

Venue to be “three times greater than any other arena” in Latin America
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