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Sony Music Publishing Acquires Recognition Music Group's 45,000-Song Catalog

Sony Music Publishing agreed to buy Recognition Music Group — the catalog Blackstone built from Hipgnosis — gaining shares in more than 45,000 songs by Fleetwood Mac, Beyoncé and Mariah Carey, in a deal reported in the $2 billion range.

Daily Roundup

The Daily Roundup: Knicks Lead NBA Finals 1-0 Entering Game 2, A Ma Maniére Pegasus Premium, Governors Ball, and Anthropic's $965B IPO Filing — June 5, 2026

The Knicks carry a 1-0 lead into NBA Finals Game 2, the A Ma Maniére Pegasus Premium hits wide release at $210, Governors Ball takes over Queens, and Anthropic files for an IPO at a $965B valuation.

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New Albums From Vince Staples, Freddie Gibbs, Aya Nakamura, and the FIFA World Cup Album

New music this week: Vince Staples' Cry Baby, Freddie Gibbs' You Only Die 1nce deluxe, Aya Nakamura's Destinée Supremacy, Brent Faiyaz's chopped Purple Icon, SPINALL's Africa Now mix, J.PERIOD's Marauders Mixtape, and the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album.

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Aimé Leon Dore Launches Its First Dedicated Women's Capsule for Spring/Summer 2026

Aimé Leon Dore released its first dedicated women's capsule, a Spring/Summer 2026 collection of understated tailoring, lightweight essentials, and sport-inspired separates available now at aimeleondore.com and the brand's stores.

Daily Roundup

The Daily Roundup: Knicks Steal NBA Finals Game 1, Stone Island x New Balance 1890, A24's Record-Breaking Backrooms, and Anthropic's Claude Partner Network — June 4, 2026

The Knicks steal Game 1 of the NBA Finals 105-95 in San Antonio, Stone Island and New Balance drop the 1890 at $220, and A24's Backrooms posts a record $81.4M opening while Anthropic launches its Claude Partner Network.

Daily Roundup

The Daily Roundup: Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 1, Golden Knights Lead Stanley Cup Final 1-0, Nike Air Foamposite 'Tianjin 2.0', and Nvidia's RTX Spark — June 3, 2026

The Knicks open the NBA Finals against the Spurs tonight at 8:30 PM ET, Vegas leads the Stanley Cup Final 1-0, the Nike Air Foamposite 'Tianjin 2.0' drops June 4, and Nvidia unveils its RTX Spark AI chip.

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Peabo Bryson, Grammy-Winning Singer of 'Beauty and the Beast,' Dies at 75

Peabo Bryson, the velvet-voiced R&B balladeer who won Grammys for the Disney duets 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'A Whole New World,' died June 2 at 75 after a stroke.

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The Daily Roundup: McDonald's x Nike Book 2 'Sedona', Stanley Cup Final Game 1, The Devil Wears Prada 2, and Anthropic's IPO Filing — June 2, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes host Vegas in Stanley Cup Final Game 1 tonight, the Knicks open the NBA Finals against the Spurs on June 3, Anthropic confidentially files for its IPO, and the McDonald's x Nike Book 2 'Sedona' drops at $155.

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Music Catalog Buying Rebounds in 2026 With Valuation Multiples Back at 12-18x

Sony's 45,000-song Recognition purchase, the $1.4 billion Warner-Bain venture and Primary Wave's $200 million Britney Spears deal mark a 2026 rebound in music-catalog buying, with valuation multiples back to 12-18x.

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Stephen Curry Signs 10-Year Shoe Deal With Li-Ning After Under Armour Split

Stephen Curry signed a 10-year endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning on June 1 — globalizing his Curry Brand across basketball, lifestyle and golf after a 12-year run with Under Armour ended in November.

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Gap Launches FIFA Classics, an Officially Licensed Football Capsule With Ouigi Theodore

Gap's FIFA Classics is an officially FIFA-licensed, vintage-inspired football capsule creative-directed by Ouigi Theodore — national-team jerseys, tees, hoodies and hats across eight countries, the licensed companion to his OuiGap line.

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Gap Launches OuiGap Football Collection With Ouigi Theodore on May 29

Gap's new OuiGap collection, designed by The Brooklyn Circus founder Ouigi Theodore, turns global football style into a diaspora story — anchored by a recurring '74 motif honoring Haiti's 1974 World Cup team.