VIVENDI-HAVAS:
ALL IN THE FAMILY
UMG parent company Vivendi has purchased 60% of Havas, the advertising group owned by Vivendi Chairman Vincent Bolloré and his family, for $3.06 billion, TheStreet reports.
Bolloré, Vivendi’s primary shareholder, made good on his promise of two months ago that he’d buy his family's stake in Havas, controlled by Group Bollore and run by his son, Yannick, in order to expand the Vivendi media empire, which also includes French pay-TV power Canal+. Bolloré further stated that he’d move to buy the rest of Havas before the end of the year.
Vincent Bolloré has stated that Yannick will eventually succeed him as Vivendi’s chief executive. There’s no truth to the rumor that Bolloré is also considering buying the Baller brand from Lavar Ball, although the combination has a nice ring to it.
VMAs BEAMING BACK
TO THE BIG APPLE Getting back to where they once belonged (4/24a)
THE COUNT: ALL THE DESERT'S A STAGE
Jon Wayne is rolling over in his grave. (4/24a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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A CHORUS OF PRAISE: IVORS 2024 NOMS
