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Universal Music Group has denied new allegations made by Drake’s lawyers that its British chair and chief executive Lucian Grainge had a “role in and knowledge of the scheme to defame and harass” the Canadian rapper by peer Kendrick Lamar, and that as such the label should “collect, review and produce” communications by Grainge. Drake is suing UMG – his …

It looks like Jason Bourne hasn’t thrown his last punch at the studio he’s called home for over two decades. Following an extensive auction, NBCUniversal has acquired all rights, excluding publishing, to Robert Ludlum’s revered Jason Bourne and Treadstone book series, in perpetuity, the company said Wednesday. The deal fortifies the future of the Bourne franchise across the NBCU universe, paving the way for new installments and a …

Angelina Jolie is set to star in the new spy thriller “The Initiative,” reuniting with her “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” director Doug Liman. Universal is in talks to land the hot project with F. Scott Frazier (“Collide,” “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage”) attached to write the screenplay — plot details for which are being kept under wraps — and …

Yesterday I made the trip to Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant for its Universal EV Platform event. This plant, which opened in 1955, is currently configured to produce the Ford Escape and its cousin, the Lincoln Corsair. According to Ford, it’s scheduled to undergo dramatic changes in the near future. The event had a distinctly blue-collar feel to it, with Ford …

Former Barcelona manager Xavi comments on Ter Stegen statement, quickly deletes it  Barca Universal Barcelona strip Marc-Andre ter Stegen as captain: The inside story from both sides – The Athletic  The New York Times Barcelona says Ter Stegen is back as captain after medical report is sent to the Spanish league  AP News Marc-Andre ter Stegen: German reinstated as captain after dispute with …

A universal cancer vaccine in development could help rev up the immune system against tumors and supercharge the effects of existing cancer therapies, an animal study suggests. Similar to vaccines for viral infections like the flu, many cancer vaccines are designed to help the immune system recognize specific proteins. However, while conventional vaccines aim to prevent disease, cancer vaccines are …

EXCLUSIVE: NBC will premiere Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe, a star-studded hourlong special that celebrates the opening of Universal Orlando Resort’s Universal Epic Universe. Hosted by True Blood and Magic Mike alum Joe Manganiello, the special will air Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 9 PM on NBC and stream next day on Peacock. The special will feature celebrity guests including …

Barcelona president sheds light on failed Nico Williams transfer – ‘There was a big difference…’  Barca Universal Marcus Rashford must stave off sense of anticlimax after Barcelona switch | Jonathan Wilson  The Guardian Inside Rashford’s loan move to Barcelona: Messaging Yamal, a €30m buy option and why ‘he will have to run’  The New York Times Breaking down Rashford’s Barcelona move: How it …

Wildpixel | Istock | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. A universal cancer vaccine – what once seemed like a pipe dream – may be inching closer to becoming reality.  On Friday, University of Florida researchers …

KEY TAKEAWAYS Universal Music Group, the company behind stars like Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift, has filed confidentially to go public in the U.S., the latest company to test a revival in the IPO market. The group didn’t disclose how many shares would be sold or the price range of its prospective offering.  Shares in the company, which is based …