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Beatles Museum to Feature Iconic Rooftop and Sony's $4 Billion Catalog Purchase

The Beatles museum in London to feature iconic rooftop, Sony buys $4 billion music catalog with 45,000 songs

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Editorial Team
May 12, 2026
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The upcoming Beatles museum in London will spotlight the legendary rooftop where the band played an iconic gig. Set to open next year at 3 Savile Row, it also served as headquarters for the band's Apple Corps Ltd. Sony Music Publishing announced its acquisition of Recognition Music Group's catalog, gaining rights to 45,000 songs. The $4 billion deal significantly expands Sony's reach into the music library of renowned artists such as Beyonce and Fleetwood Mac. As Eurovision adapts to new voting rules amid boycott concerns, Cannes Film Festival introduces its 2026 lineup starring indie films. Meanwhile, NBCUniversal develops a new 'Fast & Furious' series for Peacock, and Fox Corp's robust streaming growth fuels revenue and profit surges.

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