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Blackstone makes $1.5bn bid for Hipgnosis Songs Fund

The private equity giant has made a $1.5bn offer for Hipgnosis Songs Fund, which owns the rights to music by artists including Shakira and Red Hot Chilli Peppers. This is the fourth proposal from Blackstone for the business.

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