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Christian
The Taiwanese word is 基督徒 (pinyin: jīdū tú), literally "Christ follower." The two characters now pronounced Jīdū in Mandarin Chinese, were originally pronounced Ki-To in Cantonese as representation of Latin "Cristo".[citation needed] In Vietnam, the same two characters read Cơ đốc, and a "follower of Christianity" is a tín đồ Cơ đốc giáo.
What was the original pronunciation of Jīdū?
{ "text": [ "Ki-To in Cantonese" ], "answer_start": [ 159 ] }
56df6fa456340a1900b29b43
Christian
The Taiwanese word is 基督徒 (pinyin: jīdū tú), literally "Christ follower." The two characters now pronounced Jīdū in Mandarin Chinese, were originally pronounced Ki-To in Cantonese as representation of Latin "Cristo".[citation needed] In Vietnam, the same two characters read Cơ đốc, and a "follower of Christianity" is a tín đồ Cơ đốc giáo.
What did the two characters read in Vietnamese?
{ "text": [ "Cơ đốc" ], "answer_start": [ 273 ] }
56df701456340a1900b29b52
Christian
In Japan, the term kirishitan (written in Edo period documents 吉利支丹, 切支丹, and in modern Nipponese histories as キリシタン), from Portuguese cristão, referred to Roman Catholics in the 16th and 17th centuries before the religion was banned by the Tokugawa shogunate. Today, Christians are referred to in Standard Nipponese as キリスト教徒, Kirisuto-kyōto or the English-derived term クリスチャン kurisuchan.
What Japanese term was used in reference to Roman Catholics?
{ "text": [ "kirishitan" ], "answer_start": [ 19 ] }
56df701456340a1900b29b53
Christian
In Japan, the term kirishitan (written in Edo period documents 吉利支丹, 切支丹, and in modern Nipponese histories as キリシタン), from Portuguese cristão, referred to Roman Catholics in the 16th and 17th centuries before the religion was banned by the Tokugawa shogunate. Today, Christians are referred to in Standard Nipponese as キリスト教徒, Kirisuto-kyōto or the English-derived term クリスチャン kurisuchan.
When was the term kirishitan used by the Japanese?
{ "text": [ "16th and 17th centuries" ], "answer_start": [ 178 ] }
56df701456340a1900b29b54
Christian
In Japan, the term kirishitan (written in Edo period documents 吉利支丹, 切支丹, and in modern Nipponese histories as キリシタン), from Portuguese cristão, referred to Roman Catholics in the 16th and 17th centuries before the religion was banned by the Tokugawa shogunate. Today, Christians are referred to in Standard Nipponese as キリスト教徒, Kirisuto-kyōto or the English-derived term クリスチャン kurisuchan.
Who banned Roman Catholicism in Japan?
{ "text": [ "the Tokugawa shogunate" ], "answer_start": [ 236 ] }
56df701456340a1900b29b55
Christian
In Japan, the term kirishitan (written in Edo period documents 吉利支丹, 切支丹, and in modern Nipponese histories as キリシタン), from Portuguese cristão, referred to Roman Catholics in the 16th and 17th centuries before the religion was banned by the Tokugawa shogunate. Today, Christians are referred to in Standard Nipponese as キリスト教徒, Kirisuto-kyōto or the English-derived term クリスチャン kurisuchan.
How are Christians referenced today in Japan?
{ "text": [ "Kirisuto-kyōto" ], "answer_start": [ 326 ] }
56df705a5ca0a614008f9a35
Christian
Korean still uses 기독교도, Kidok-kyo-do for "Christian", though the Grecian form Kurisudo 그리스도 has now replaced the old Sino-Korean Kidok, which refers to Christ himself.
What is the Korean word for Christian?
{ "text": [ "기독교도, Kidok-kyo-do" ], "answer_start": [ 18 ] }
56df705a5ca0a614008f9a36
Christian
Korean still uses 기독교도, Kidok-kyo-do for "Christian", though the Grecian form Kurisudo 그리스도 has now replaced the old Sino-Korean Kidok, which refers to Christ himself.
Which term referred to Jesus himself?
{ "text": [ "Sino-Korean Kidok" ], "answer_start": [ 115 ] }
56df705a5ca0a614008f9a37
Christian
Korean still uses 기독교도, Kidok-kyo-do for "Christian", though the Grecian form Kurisudo 그리스도 has now replaced the old Sino-Korean Kidok, which refers to Christ himself.
What is the modern term for Sino-Korean Kidok?
{ "text": [ "Kurisudo 그리스도" ], "answer_start": [ 76 ] }
56df712b56340a1900b29b68
Christian
The region of modern Eastern Europe and Central Eurasia (Russia, Ukraine and other countries of the ex-USSR) have a retentive history of Christianity and Christian communities on its lands. In ancient times, in the first centuries after the birth of Christ, when this region was called[by whom?] Scythia - Christians already lived there. Later the region saw the first states to adopt Christianity officially - initially in Armenia (301 AD) and in Georgia (337 AD), later in the Great Russian Principality (Kyivan Rus, Russian: Великое княжество Русское, ca 988 AD). People of that time used to denote themselves Christians (христиане, крестьяне) and Russians (русские). Both terms had strong Christian connotations.[citation needed] It is also interesting that in time the term "крестьяне" acquired the meaning "peasants of Christian faith" and later "peasants" (the main part of the population of the region), while the term "христиане" retained its religious meaning and the term "русские" began to mean representatives of the heterogeneous Russian nation formed on the basis of common Christian faith and language,[citation needed] which strongly influenced the history and development of the region. In the region the "Pravoslav faith" (православная вера - Orthodox faith) or "Russian faith" (русская вера) from earliest times became almost as known as the original "Christian faith" (христианская, крестьянская вера). Also in some contexts the term "cossack" (козак, казак - free man by the will of God) was used[by whom?] to denote "free" Christians of steppe origin and Russian language.
What was the region of Eastern Europe called in 1 AD?
{ "text": [ "Scythia" ], "answer_start": [ 291 ] }
56df712b56340a1900b29b69
Christian
The region of modern Eastern Europe and Central Eurasia (Russia, Ukraine and other countries of the ex-USSR) have a retentive history of Christianity and Christian communities on its lands. In ancient times, in the first centuries after the birth of Christ, when this region was called[by whom?] Scythia - Christians already lived there. Later the region saw the first states to adopt Christianity officially - initially in Armenia (301 AD) and in Georgia (337 AD), later in the Great Russian Principality (Kyivan Rus, Russian: Великое княжество Русское, ca 988 AD). People of that time used to denote themselves Christians (христиане, крестьяне) and Russians (русские). Both terms had strong Christian connotations.[citation needed] It is also interesting that in time the term "крестьяне" acquired the meaning "peasants of Christian faith" and later "peasants" (the main part of the population of the region), while the term "христиане" retained its religious meaning and the term "русские" began to mean representatives of the heterogeneous Russian nation formed on the basis of common Christian faith and language,[citation needed] which strongly influenced the history and development of the region. In the region the "Pravoslav faith" (православная вера - Orthodox faith) or "Russian faith" (русская вера) from earliest times became almost as known as the original "Christian faith" (христианская, крестьянская вера). Also in some contexts the term "cossack" (козак, казак - free man by the will of God) was used[by whom?] to denote "free" Christians of steppe origin and Russian language.
What was the first state in this region to adopt Christianity?
{ "text": [ "Armenia" ], "answer_start": [ 419 ] }
56df712b56340a1900b29b6a
Christian
The region of modern Eastern Europe and Central Eurasia (Russia, Ukraine and other countries of the ex-USSR) have a retentive history of Christianity and Christian communities on its lands. In ancient times, in the first centuries after the birth of Christ, when this region was called[by whom?] Scythia - Christians already lived there. Later the region saw the first states to adopt Christianity officially - initially in Armenia (301 AD) and in Georgia (337 AD), later in the Great Russian Principality (Kyivan Rus, Russian: Великое княжество Русское, ca 988 AD). People of that time used to denote themselves Christians (христиане, крестьяне) and Russians (русские). Both terms had strong Christian connotations.[citation needed] It is also interesting that in time the term "крестьяне" acquired the meaning "peasants of Christian faith" and later "peasants" (the main part of the population of the region), while the term "христиане" retained its religious meaning and the term "русские" began to mean representatives of the heterogeneous Russian nation formed on the basis of common Christian faith and language,[citation needed] which strongly influenced the history and development of the region. In the region the "Pravoslav faith" (православная вера - Orthodox faith) or "Russian faith" (русская вера) from earliest times became almost as known as the original "Christian faith" (христианская, крестьянская вера). Also in some contexts the term "cossack" (козак, казак - free man by the will of God) was used[by whom?] to denote "free" Christians of steppe origin and Russian language.
When did Armenia adopt Christianity?
{ "text": [ "301 AD" ], "answer_start": [ 428 ] }
56df712b56340a1900b29b6b
Christian
The region of modern Eastern Europe and Central Eurasia (Russia, Ukraine and other countries of the ex-USSR) have a retentive history of Christianity and Christian communities on its lands. In ancient times, in the first centuries after the birth of Christ, when this region was called[by whom?] Scythia - Christians already lived there. Later the region saw the first states to adopt Christianity officially - initially in Armenia (301 AD) and in Georgia (337 AD), later in the Great Russian Principality (Kyivan Rus, Russian: Великое княжество Русское, ca 988 AD). People of that time used to denote themselves Christians (христиане, крестьяне) and Russians (русские). Both terms had strong Christian connotations.[citation needed] It is also interesting that in time the term "крестьяне" acquired the meaning "peasants of Christian faith" and later "peasants" (the main part of the population of the region), while the term "христиане" retained its religious meaning and the term "русские" began to mean representatives of the heterogeneous Russian nation formed on the basis of common Christian faith and language,[citation needed] which strongly influenced the history and development of the region. In the region the "Pravoslav faith" (православная вера - Orthodox faith) or "Russian faith" (русская вера) from earliest times became almost as known as the original "Christian faith" (христианская, крестьянская вера). Also in some contexts the term "cossack" (козак, казак - free man by the will of God) was used[by whom?] to denote "free" Christians of steppe origin and Russian language.
When did Georgia adopt Christianity?
{ "text": [ "337 AD" ], "answer_start": [ 452 ] }
56df712b56340a1900b29b6c
Christian
The region of modern Eastern Europe and Central Eurasia (Russia, Ukraine and other countries of the ex-USSR) have a retentive history of Christianity and Christian communities on its lands. In ancient times, in the first centuries after the birth of Christ, when this region was called[by whom?] Scythia - Christians already lived there. Later the region saw the first states to adopt Christianity officially - initially in Armenia (301 AD) and in Georgia (337 AD), later in the Great Russian Principality (Kyivan Rus, Russian: Великое княжество Русское, ca 988 AD). People of that time used to denote themselves Christians (христиане, крестьяне) and Russians (русские). Both terms had strong Christian connotations.[citation needed] It is also interesting that in time the term "крестьяне" acquired the meaning "peasants of Christian faith" and later "peasants" (the main part of the population of the region), while the term "христиане" retained its religious meaning and the term "русские" began to mean representatives of the heterogeneous Russian nation formed on the basis of common Christian faith and language,[citation needed] which strongly influenced the history and development of the region. In the region the "Pravoslav faith" (православная вера - Orthodox faith) or "Russian faith" (русская вера) from earliest times became almost as known as the original "Christian faith" (христианская, крестьянская вера). Also in some contexts the term "cossack" (козак, казак - free man by the will of God) was used[by whom?] to denote "free" Christians of steppe origin and Russian language.
What nearly was known as the original 'Christian faith'?
{ "text": [ "Pravoslav faith" ], "answer_start": [ 1219 ] }
56df722c56340a1900b29b7a
Christian
As of the early 21st century, Christianity has approximately 2.4 billion adherents. The faith represents about a third of the world's population and is the largest religion in the world. Christians have composed about 33 percent of the world's population for around 100 years. The largest christian denomination is the Roman Catholic Church, with 1.17 billion adherents, representing half of all Christians.
How long have Christians made up nearly 1/3rd of the population?
{ "text": [ "100 years" ], "answer_start": [ 266 ] }
56df722c56340a1900b29b7b
Christian
As of the early 21st century, Christianity has approximately 2.4 billion adherents. The faith represents about a third of the world's population and is the largest religion in the world. Christians have composed about 33 percent of the world's population for around 100 years. The largest christian denomination is the Roman Catholic Church, with 1.17 billion adherents, representing half of all Christians.
Which Christian denomination has the most members?
{ "text": [ "Roman Catholic Church" ], "answer_start": [ 319 ] }
56df722c56340a1900b29b7c
Christian
As of the early 21st century, Christianity has approximately 2.4 billion adherents. The faith represents about a third of the world's population and is the largest religion in the world. Christians have composed about 33 percent of the world's population for around 100 years. The largest christian denomination is the Roman Catholic Church, with 1.17 billion adherents, representing half of all Christians.
How many people today are Roman Catholics?
{ "text": [ "1.17 billion" ], "answer_start": [ 347 ] }
56df72c056340a1900b29b8c
Christian
Christianity remains the dominant religion in the western World, where 70% are Christians. A 2011 Pew Research Center survey found that 76.2% of Europeans, 73.3% in Oceania, and about 86.0% in the Americas (90% in Latin America and 77.4% in North America) described themselves as Christians.
More people belong to what religion than any other in the Western world?
{ "text": [ "Christianity" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56df765f56340a1900b29bac
Christian
According to 2012 Pew Research Center survey if current trends continue, Christianity will remains the world's largest religion by year 2050. By 2050, the christian population is expected to exceed 3 billion. While Muslims have an average of 3.1 children per woman—the highest rate of all religious groups. Christians are second, with 2.7 children per woman. High birth rates and conversion were cited as the reason for the christian population growths. A 2015 study found that approximately 10.2 million Muslim converted to Christianity. Christianity is growing in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Muslim world, and Oceania.
Which religion will have the most followers by the year 2050 if trends continue?
{ "text": [ "Christianity" ], "answer_start": [ 73 ] }
56df765f56340a1900b29bae
Christian
According to 2012 Pew Research Center survey if current trends continue, Christianity will remains the world's largest religion by year 2050. By 2050, the christian population is expected to exceed 3 billion. While Muslims have an average of 3.1 children per woman—the highest rate of all religious groups. Christians are second, with 2.7 children per woman. High birth rates and conversion were cited as the reason for the christian population growths. A 2015 study found that approximately 10.2 million Muslim converted to Christianity. Christianity is growing in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Muslim world, and Oceania.
On average, how many children do Christians have?
{ "text": [ "2.7" ], "answer_start": [ 335 ] }
56df765f56340a1900b29baf
Christian
According to 2012 Pew Research Center survey if current trends continue, Christianity will remains the world's largest religion by year 2050. By 2050, the christian population is expected to exceed 3 billion. While Muslims have an average of 3.1 children per woman—the highest rate of all religious groups. Christians are second, with 2.7 children per woman. High birth rates and conversion were cited as the reason for the christian population growths. A 2015 study found that approximately 10.2 million Muslim converted to Christianity. Christianity is growing in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Muslim world, and Oceania.
How many Muslims converted to Christianity according to a 2015 poll?
{ "text": [ "10.2 million" ], "answer_start": [ 492 ] }
56df765f56340a1900b29bb0
Christian
According to 2012 Pew Research Center survey if current trends continue, Christianity will remains the world's largest religion by year 2050. By 2050, the christian population is expected to exceed 3 billion. While Muslims have an average of 3.1 children per woman—the highest rate of all religious groups. Christians are second, with 2.7 children per woman. High birth rates and conversion were cited as the reason for the christian population growths. A 2015 study found that approximately 10.2 million Muslim converted to Christianity. Christianity is growing in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Muslim world, and Oceania.
In addition to conversion, what other reason is given for the trend in Christianity's followers?
{ "text": [ "High birth rates" ], "answer_start": [ 359 ] }
56df772656340a1900b29bc6
Christian
According to Scientific Elite: Nobel Laureates in the United State by Harriet Zuckerman, a review of American Nobel prizes awarded between 1901 and 1972, 72% of American Nobel Prize laureates identified a Protestant background. Overall, Protestants have won a total of 84.2% of all the Nobel Prizes in Chemistry, 60% in Medicine, and 58.6% in Physics awarded to Americans between 1901 and 1972.
What denomination of Christianity had the highest percentage of Nobel Prize winners between 1901 and 1972 in America?
{ "text": [ "Protestant" ], "answer_start": [ 205 ] }
56df11de3277331400b4d933
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (sometimes known as Sony Music or by the initials, SME) is an American music corporation managed and operated by Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Nipponese conglomerate Sony Corporation. In 1929, the enterprise was first founded as American Record Corporation (ARC) and, in 1938, was renamed Columbia Recording Corporation, following ARC's acquisition by CBS. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records. In 1987, Sony Corporation of Japan bought the company, and in 1991, renamed it SME. It is the world's second largest recorded music company, after Universal Music Group.
What was the first name of Sony Music Entertainment, Inc?
{ "text": [ "American Record Corporation" ], "answer_start": [ 279 ] }
56df11de3277331400b4d934
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (sometimes known as Sony Music or by the initials, SME) is an American music corporation managed and operated by Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Nipponese conglomerate Sony Corporation. In 1929, the enterprise was first founded as American Record Corporation (ARC) and, in 1938, was renamed Columbia Recording Corporation, following ARC's acquisition by CBS. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records. In 1987, Sony Corporation of Japan bought the company, and in 1991, renamed it SME. It is the world's second largest recorded music company, after Universal Music Group.
In what year was it renamed Columbia Recording Corporation?
{ "text": [ "1938" ], "answer_start": [ 321 ] }
56df11de3277331400b4d935
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (sometimes known as Sony Music or by the initials, SME) is an American music corporation managed and operated by Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Nipponese conglomerate Sony Corporation. In 1929, the enterprise was first founded as American Record Corporation (ARC) and, in 1938, was renamed Columbia Recording Corporation, following ARC's acquisition by CBS. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records. In 1987, Sony Corporation of Japan bought the company, and in 1991, renamed it SME. It is the world's second largest recorded music company, after Universal Music Group.
In what year was it known as CBS Records?
{ "text": [ "1966" ], "answer_start": [ 410 ] }
56df11de3277331400b4d936
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (sometimes known as Sony Music or by the initials, SME) is an American music corporation managed and operated by Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Nipponese conglomerate Sony Corporation. In 1929, the enterprise was first founded as American Record Corporation (ARC) and, in 1938, was renamed Columbia Recording Corporation, following ARC's acquisition by CBS. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records. In 1987, Sony Corporation of Japan bought the company, and in 1991, renamed it SME. It is the world's second largest recorded music company, after Universal Music Group.
In what year did it land the name, Sony Music Entertainment?
{ "text": [ "1987" ], "answer_start": [ 470 ] }
56df11de3277331400b4d937
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (sometimes known as Sony Music or by the initials, SME) is an American music corporation managed and operated by Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Nipponese conglomerate Sony Corporation. In 1929, the enterprise was first founded as American Record Corporation (ARC) and, in 1938, was renamed Columbia Recording Corporation, following ARC's acquisition by CBS. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records. In 1987, Sony Corporation of Japan bought the company, and in 1991, renamed it SME. It is the world's second largest recorded music company, after Universal Music Group.
What company is the only group larger than Sony Music Entertainment?
{ "text": [ "Universal Music Group." ], "answer_start": [ 614 ] }
56df12643277331400b4d947
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 2004, SME and Bertelsmann Music Group merged as Sony BMG Music Entertainment. When Sony acquired BMG's half of the conglomerate in 2008, Sony BMG reverted to the SME name. The buyout led to the dissolution of BMG, which then relaunched as BMG Rights Management. Out of the "Big Three" record companies, with Universal Music Group being the largest and Warner Music Group, SME is middle-sized.
In what year did SME merge with another company?
{ "text": [ "2004" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
56df12643277331400b4d948
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 2004, SME and Bertelsmann Music Group merged as Sony BMG Music Entertainment. When Sony acquired BMG's half of the conglomerate in 2008, Sony BMG reverted to the SME name. The buyout led to the dissolution of BMG, which then relaunched as BMG Rights Management. Out of the "Big Three" record companies, with Universal Music Group being the largest and Warner Music Group, SME is middle-sized.
What was the name of the other company that SME merged with?
{ "text": [ "Bertelsmann Music Group" ], "answer_start": [ 17 ] }
56df12643277331400b4d949
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 2004, SME and Bertelsmann Music Group merged as Sony BMG Music Entertainment. When Sony acquired BMG's half of the conglomerate in 2008, Sony BMG reverted to the SME name. The buyout led to the dissolution of BMG, which then relaunched as BMG Rights Management. Out of the "Big Three" record companies, with Universal Music Group being the largest and Warner Music Group, SME is middle-sized.
What did the company call themselves after the merger?
{ "text": [ "Sony BMG Music Entertainment" ], "answer_start": [ 51 ] }
56df12643277331400b4d94a
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 2004, SME and Bertelsmann Music Group merged as Sony BMG Music Entertainment. When Sony acquired BMG's half of the conglomerate in 2008, Sony BMG reverted to the SME name. The buyout led to the dissolution of BMG, which then relaunched as BMG Rights Management. Out of the "Big Three" record companies, with Universal Music Group being the largest and Warner Music Group, SME is middle-sized.
In what year did Sony BMG Music Entertainment go back to being called SME?
{ "text": [ "2008" ], "answer_start": [ 134 ] }
56df12bcc65bf219000b3f2b
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 1929, ARC was founded through a merger of several smaller record companies, which, ultimately, transformed into one enterprise known as SME. In the depths of the Great Depression, the Columbia Phonograph Company (founded in 1888) in the U.S. (including its Okeh Records subsidiary) was acquired by ARC in 1934.
In what year did ARC form?
{ "text": [ "1929" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
56df12bcc65bf219000b3f2c
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 1929, ARC was founded through a merger of several smaller record companies, which, ultimately, transformed into one enterprise known as SME. In the depths of the Great Depression, the Columbia Phonograph Company (founded in 1888) in the U.S. (including its Okeh Records subsidiary) was acquired by ARC in 1934.
In what year did Columbia Phonography Company form?
{ "text": [ "1888" ], "answer_start": [ 227 ] }
56df12bcc65bf219000b3f2d
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 1929, ARC was founded through a merger of several smaller record companies, which, ultimately, transformed into one enterprise known as SME. In the depths of the Great Depression, the Columbia Phonograph Company (founded in 1888) in the U.S. (including its Okeh Records subsidiary) was acquired by ARC in 1934.
In what year did ARC take over Columbia Phonography Company?
{ "text": [ "1934" ], "answer_start": [ 308 ] }
56df1372c65bf219000b3f31
Sony_Music_Entertainment
ARC was acquired in 1938 by the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS, which, in turn, had been formed by the Columbia Phonograph Company, but then sold off). ARC was renamed Columbia Recording Corporation. The Columbia Phonograph Company had international subsidiaries and affiliates such as the Columbia Graphophone Company in the United Kingdom, but they were sold off prior to CBS acquiring American Columbia. RCA Victor Records executive Ted Wallerstein convinced CBS head William S. Paley to purchase ARC and Paley made Wallerstein head of the newly acquired record company. The renamed company made Columbia its flagship label with Okeh its subsidiary label while deemphasizing ARC's other labels. This allowed ARC's leased labels Brunswick Records and Vocalion Records to revert to former owner Warner Bros. which sold the labels to Decca Records. Columbia kept the Brunswick catalogue recorded from December 1931 onward which was reissued on the Columbia label as well as the Vocalion label material from the same time period which was reissued on the Okeh label. Wallerstein, who was promoted at the end of 1947 from president to chairman of the record company, restored Columbia's status as a leading record company and spearheaded the successful introduction of the long playing (LP) record before he retired as Columbia's chairman in 1951. James Conkling then became head of Columbia Records. Also in 1951, Columbia severed its ties with the EMI-owned record label of the same name and began a UK distribution deal with Philips Records, whereas Okeh Records continued to be distributed by EMI on the Columbia label.
Who bought out ARC?
{ "text": [ "Columbia Broadcasting System" ], "answer_start": [ 32 ] }
56df1372c65bf219000b3f32
Sony_Music_Entertainment
ARC was acquired in 1938 by the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS, which, in turn, had been formed by the Columbia Phonograph Company, but then sold off). ARC was renamed Columbia Recording Corporation. The Columbia Phonograph Company had international subsidiaries and affiliates such as the Columbia Graphophone Company in the United Kingdom, but they were sold off prior to CBS acquiring American Columbia. RCA Victor Records executive Ted Wallerstein convinced CBS head William S. Paley to purchase ARC and Paley made Wallerstein head of the newly acquired record company. The renamed company made Columbia its flagship label with Okeh its subsidiary label while deemphasizing ARC's other labels. This allowed ARC's leased labels Brunswick Records and Vocalion Records to revert to former owner Warner Bros. which sold the labels to Decca Records. Columbia kept the Brunswick catalogue recorded from December 1931 onward which was reissued on the Columbia label as well as the Vocalion label material from the same time period which was reissued on the Okeh label. Wallerstein, who was promoted at the end of 1947 from president to chairman of the record company, restored Columbia's status as a leading record company and spearheaded the successful introduction of the long playing (LP) record before he retired as Columbia's chairman in 1951. James Conkling then became head of Columbia Records. Also in 1951, Columbia severed its ties with the EMI-owned record label of the same name and began a UK distribution deal with Philips Records, whereas Okeh Records continued to be distributed by EMI on the Columbia label.
In what year was ARC bought?
{ "text": [ "1938" ], "answer_start": [ 20 ] }
56df1372c65bf219000b3f33
Sony_Music_Entertainment
ARC was acquired in 1938 by the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS, which, in turn, had been formed by the Columbia Phonograph Company, but then sold off). ARC was renamed Columbia Recording Corporation. The Columbia Phonograph Company had international subsidiaries and affiliates such as the Columbia Graphophone Company in the United Kingdom, but they were sold off prior to CBS acquiring American Columbia. RCA Victor Records executive Ted Wallerstein convinced CBS head William S. Paley to purchase ARC and Paley made Wallerstein head of the newly acquired record company. The renamed company made Columbia its flagship label with Okeh its subsidiary label while deemphasizing ARC's other labels. This allowed ARC's leased labels Brunswick Records and Vocalion Records to revert to former owner Warner Bros. which sold the labels to Decca Records. Columbia kept the Brunswick catalogue recorded from December 1931 onward which was reissued on the Columbia label as well as the Vocalion label material from the same time period which was reissued on the Okeh label. Wallerstein, who was promoted at the end of 1947 from president to chairman of the record company, restored Columbia's status as a leading record company and spearheaded the successful introduction of the long playing (LP) record before he retired as Columbia's chairman in 1951. James Conkling then became head of Columbia Records. Also in 1951, Columbia severed its ties with the EMI-owned record label of the same name and began a UK distribution deal with Philips Records, whereas Okeh Records continued to be distributed by EMI on the Columbia label.
What did CBS call ARC after buying it?
{ "text": [ "Columbia Recording Corporation" ], "answer_start": [ 171 ] }
56df1372c65bf219000b3f34
Sony_Music_Entertainment
ARC was acquired in 1938 by the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS, which, in turn, had been formed by the Columbia Phonograph Company, but then sold off). ARC was renamed Columbia Recording Corporation. The Columbia Phonograph Company had international subsidiaries and affiliates such as the Columbia Graphophone Company in the United Kingdom, but they were sold off prior to CBS acquiring American Columbia. RCA Victor Records executive Ted Wallerstein convinced CBS head William S. Paley to purchase ARC and Paley made Wallerstein head of the newly acquired record company. The renamed company made Columbia its flagship label with Okeh its subsidiary label while deemphasizing ARC's other labels. This allowed ARC's leased labels Brunswick Records and Vocalion Records to revert to former owner Warner Bros. which sold the labels to Decca Records. Columbia kept the Brunswick catalogue recorded from December 1931 onward which was reissued on the Columbia label as well as the Vocalion label material from the same time period which was reissued on the Okeh label. Wallerstein, who was promoted at the end of 1947 from president to chairman of the record company, restored Columbia's status as a leading record company and spearheaded the successful introduction of the long playing (LP) record before he retired as Columbia's chairman in 1951. James Conkling then became head of Columbia Records. Also in 1951, Columbia severed its ties with the EMI-owned record label of the same name and began a UK distribution deal with Philips Records, whereas Okeh Records continued to be distributed by EMI on the Columbia label.
Who was the head of CBS at the time?
{ "text": [ "William S. Paley" ], "answer_start": [ 474 ] }
56df1372c65bf219000b3f35
Sony_Music_Entertainment
ARC was acquired in 1938 by the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS, which, in turn, had been formed by the Columbia Phonograph Company, but then sold off). ARC was renamed Columbia Recording Corporation. The Columbia Phonograph Company had international subsidiaries and affiliates such as the Columbia Graphophone Company in the United Kingdom, but they were sold off prior to CBS acquiring American Columbia. RCA Victor Records executive Ted Wallerstein convinced CBS head William S. Paley to purchase ARC and Paley made Wallerstein head of the newly acquired record company. The renamed company made Columbia its flagship label with Okeh its subsidiary label while deemphasizing ARC's other labels. This allowed ARC's leased labels Brunswick Records and Vocalion Records to revert to former owner Warner Bros. which sold the labels to Decca Records. Columbia kept the Brunswick catalogue recorded from December 1931 onward which was reissued on the Columbia label as well as the Vocalion label material from the same time period which was reissued on the Okeh label. Wallerstein, who was promoted at the end of 1947 from president to chairman of the record company, restored Columbia's status as a leading record company and spearheaded the successful introduction of the long playing (LP) record before he retired as Columbia's chairman in 1951. James Conkling then became head of Columbia Records. Also in 1951, Columbia severed its ties with the EMI-owned record label of the same name and began a UK distribution deal with Philips Records, whereas Okeh Records continued to be distributed by EMI on the Columbia label.
Who convinced Paley to buy ARC?
{ "text": [ "RCA Victor Records executive Ted Wallerstein" ], "answer_start": [ 410 ] }
56df13fdc65bf219000b3f3f
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Columbia founded Epic Records in 1953. In 1956, Conkling left Columbia, he would assist establish the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences before eventually becoming the first president of the newly launched Warner Bros. Records, and Goddard Lieberson began the first of two stints as head of the record company. In 1958, Columbia founded another label, Date Records, which initially issued rockabilly music.
In what year was Epic Records created?
{ "text": [ "1953" ], "answer_start": [ 33 ] }
56df13fdc65bf219000b3f40
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Columbia founded Epic Records in 1953. In 1956, Conkling left Columbia, he would assist establish the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences before eventually becoming the first president of the newly launched Warner Bros. Records, and Goddard Lieberson began the first of two stints as head of the record company. In 1958, Columbia founded another label, Date Records, which initially issued rockabilly music.
What company created Epic Records?
{ "text": [ "Columbia" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56df13fdc65bf219000b3f41
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Columbia founded Epic Records in 1953. In 1956, Conkling left Columbia, he would assist establish the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences before eventually becoming the first president of the newly launched Warner Bros. Records, and Goddard Lieberson began the first of two stints as head of the record company. In 1958, Columbia founded another label, Date Records, which initially issued rockabilly music.
Who was one of the creators of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences?
{ "text": [ "Conkling" ], "answer_start": [ 48 ] }
56df13fdc65bf219000b3f42
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Columbia founded Epic Records in 1953. In 1956, Conkling left Columbia, he would assist establish the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences before eventually becoming the first president of the newly launched Warner Bros. Records, and Goddard Lieberson began the first of two stints as head of the record company. In 1958, Columbia founded another label, Date Records, which initially issued rockabilly music.
What did Conkling later go on to lead?
{ "text": [ "Warner Bros. Records" ], "answer_start": [ 217 ] }
56df13fdc65bf219000b3f43
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Columbia founded Epic Records in 1953. In 1956, Conkling left Columbia, he would assist establish the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences before eventually becoming the first president of the newly launched Warner Bros. Records, and Goddard Lieberson began the first of two stints as head of the record company. In 1958, Columbia founded another label, Date Records, which initially issued rockabilly music.
What type of music was Date Records known for?
{ "text": [ "rockabilly" ], "answer_start": [ 400 ] }
56df149d3277331400b4d963
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 1960, Columbia/CBS began negotiations with its independent international distributor Philips Records with the goal of CBS starting its own global record company. Philips' acquisition of Mercury Records in the US in 1961 paved the way for this. CBS only had the rights to the Columbia name in North America; therefore the international arm founded in 1961 and launched in 1962 utilized the "CBS Records" name only, with Philips Records distributing the label in Europe. CBS's Mexican record company, Discos Columbia, was renamed Discos CBS by 1963.
In what year was Mercury Records (US) bought out?
{ "text": [ "1961" ], "answer_start": [ 211 ] }
56df149d3277331400b4d964
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 1960, Columbia/CBS began negotiations with its independent international distributor Philips Records with the goal of CBS starting its own global record company. Philips' acquisition of Mercury Records in the US in 1961 paved the way for this. CBS only had the rights to the Columbia name in North America; therefore the international arm founded in 1961 and launched in 1962 utilized the "CBS Records" name only, with Philips Records distributing the label in Europe. CBS's Mexican record company, Discos Columbia, was renamed Discos CBS by 1963.
Who acquired Mercury Records (US)?
{ "text": [ "Philips Records" ], "answer_start": [ 81 ] }
56df149d3277331400b4d965
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 1960, Columbia/CBS began negotiations with its independent international distributor Philips Records with the goal of CBS starting its own global record company. Philips' acquisition of Mercury Records in the US in 1961 paved the way for this. CBS only had the rights to the Columbia name in North America; therefore the international arm founded in 1961 and launched in 1962 utilized the "CBS Records" name only, with Philips Records distributing the label in Europe. CBS's Mexican record company, Discos Columbia, was renamed Discos CBS by 1963.
What is the name of CBS' Mexican record label?
{ "text": [ "Discos CBS" ], "answer_start": [ 524 ] }
56df14df3277331400b4d969
Sony_Music_Entertainment
By 1962, their Columbia Record Productions unit was operating four plants around the United States located in Los Angeles; Terre Haute, Indiana; Bridgeport, Connecticut; and Pitman, New Jersey, which manufactured records for not only Columbia's own labels, but also for main record labels.
What 4 areas of the country did Columbia Records have manufacturers in?
{ "text": [ "Los Angeles; Terre Haute, Indiana; Bridgeport, Connecticut; and Pitman, New Jersey" ], "answer_start": [ 110 ] }
56df14f73277331400b4d96b
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 1964, CBS established its own UK distribution with the acquisition of Oriole Records. EMI continued to administer Epic and Okeh label material on the Columbia label in the UK until the distribution deal with EMI expired in 1968 when CBS took over distribution.
What lable was bought by CBS in the UK?
{ "text": [ "Oriole Records." ], "answer_start": [ 73 ] }
56df152ec65bf219000b3f4f
Sony_Music_Entertainment
With the record company a global operation in 1965, the Columbia Broadcasting System upper management started pondering changing the name of their record company subsidiary from Columbia Records to CBS Records.
CBS began thinking of a name change to their record label in what year?
{ "text": [ "1965" ], "answer_start": [ 46 ] }
56df15ca3277331400b4d96d
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Also in later 1965, the Date subsidiary label was revived. This label released the first string of hits for Peaches & Herb and scored a few minor hits from various other artists. Date's biggest success was "Time of the Season" by the Zombies, peaking at #2 in 1969. The label was discontinued in 1970.
Date Records gave rise to the group "Peaches and Herb" in what year?
{ "text": [ "1965" ], "answer_start": [ 13 ] }
56df15ca3277331400b4d96e
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Also in later 1965, the Date subsidiary label was revived. This label released the first string of hits for Peaches & Herb and scored a few minor hits from various other artists. Date's biggest success was "Time of the Season" by the Zombies, peaking at #2 in 1969. The label was discontinued in 1970.
Date Records released what major success in 1969?
{ "text": [ "\"Time of the Season\" by the Zombies" ], "answer_start": [ 205 ] }
56df15ca3277331400b4d96f
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Also in later 1965, the Date subsidiary label was revived. This label released the first string of hits for Peaches & Herb and scored a few minor hits from various other artists. Date's biggest success was "Time of the Season" by the Zombies, peaking at #2 in 1969. The label was discontinued in 1970.
What place on the charts did Date Records' big success land on?
{ "text": [ "#2" ], "answer_start": [ 253 ] }
56df15ca3277331400b4d970
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Also in later 1965, the Date subsidiary label was revived. This label released the first string of hits for Peaches & Herb and scored a few minor hits from various other artists. Date's biggest success was "Time of the Season" by the Zombies, peaking at #2 in 1969. The label was discontinued in 1970.
Despite the success, in what year did Date Records cease to exist?
{ "text": [ "1970" ], "answer_start": [ 295 ] }
56df163f3277331400b4d975
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 1966, CBS reorganized its corporate structure with Leiberson promoted to lead the new "CBS-Columbia Group" which made the now renamed CBS Records company a separate unit of this new group run by Clive Davis.
Who ran CBS-Columbia Group starting in 1966?
{ "text": [ "Leiberson" ], "answer_start": [ 54 ] }
56df16b23277331400b4d977
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In March 1968, CBS and Sony formed CBS/Sony Records, a Nipponese business joint venture. With Sony being one of the developers behind the compact disc digital music media, a compact disc production plant was constructed in Japan under the joint venture, allowing CBS to begin supplying some of the first compact disc releases for the American market in 1983.
In what year did CBS and Sony come together?
{ "text": [ "1968" ], "answer_start": [ 9 ] }
56df16b23277331400b4d979
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In March 1968, CBS and Sony formed CBS/Sony Records, a Nipponese business joint venture. With Sony being one of the developers behind the compact disc digital music media, a compact disc production plant was constructed in Japan under the joint venture, allowing CBS to begin supplying some of the first compact disc releases for the American market in 1983.
In what year did CDs come to the American market?
{ "text": [ "1983" ], "answer_start": [ 352 ] }
56df175bc65bf219000b3f51
Sony_Music_Entertainment
The CBS Records Group was led very successfully by Clive Davis until his dismissal in 1972, after it was discovered that Davis has used CBS funds to finance his personal life, including an expensive bar mitzvah party for his son. He was replaced first by former head Goddard Lieberson, then in 1975 by the colourful and controversial lawyer Walter Yetnikoff, who led the company until 1990.
In what year was Clive Davis let go at CBS Records Group?
{ "text": [ "1972" ], "answer_start": [ 86 ] }
56df1e8dc65bf219000b3f65
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In February 2016, over a hundred thousand people signed a petition in just twenty-four hours, calling for a boycott of Sony Music and all other Sony-affiliated businesses after rape allegations against music producer Dr. Luke were made by melodious artist Kesha. Kesha asked a New York City Supreme Court to free her from her contract with Sony Music but the court denied the request, prompting widespread public and media response.
How many people signed a petition to boycott Sony Music in 2016?
{ "text": [ "over a hundred thousand" ], "answer_start": [ 18 ] }
56df1fcec65bf219000b3f6f
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Over the past two years,[clarification needed] dozens of rights-holders, including Sony Music, have_got sent complaints about Wikipedia.org directly to Google to have_got content removed.
What search engine company giant has Sony sent requests to regarding content on a website?
{ "text": [ "Google" ], "answer_start": [ 148 ] }
56df1fcec65bf219000b3f70
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Over the past two years,[clarification needed] dozens of rights-holders, including Sony Music, have_got sent complaints about Wikipedia.org directly to Google to have_got content removed.
What website does Sony have complaints against?
{ "text": [ "Wikipedia.org" ], "answer_start": [ 122 ] }
56df20353277331400b4d987
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In July 2013, Sony Music withdrew from the Grecian market due to an economic crisis. Albums released by Sony Music in Greece from domestic and foreign artists are carried by Feelgood Records.
In what year did Sony pull out of the Greek market?
{ "text": [ "2013" ], "answer_start": [ 8 ] }
56df20353277331400b4d989
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In July 2013, Sony Music withdrew from the Grecian market due to an economic crisis. Albums released by Sony Music in Greece from domestic and foreign artists are carried by Feelgood Records.
What label for the Greek market were artists on under the Sony umbrella?
{ "text": [ "Feelgood Records" ], "answer_start": [ 172 ] }
56df2093c65bf219000b3f73
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In March 2012, Sony Music reportedly closed its Philippines office due to piracy, causing to travel distribution of SME in the Philippines to Ivory Music.
In what year did Sony shut down their offices in the Philippines?
{ "text": [ "2012" ], "answer_start": [ 9 ] }
56df217bc65bf219000b3f81
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Doug Morris, who was head of Warner Music Group, then Universal Music, became chairman and CEO of the company on July 1, 2011. Sony Music underwent a restructuring after Morris' arrival. He was joined by L.A. Reid, who became the chairman and CEO of Epic Records. Under Reid, multiple artists from the Jive half of the former RCA/Jive Label Group moved to Epic. Peter Edge became the new CEO of the RCA Records unit. The RCA Music Group closed down Arista, J Records and Jive Records in October 2011, with the artists from those labels being moved to RCA Records.
What famous music producer became CEO of Epic Records?
{ "text": [ "L.A. Reid" ], "answer_start": [ 204 ] }
56df217bc65bf219000b3f82
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Doug Morris, who was head of Warner Music Group, then Universal Music, became chairman and CEO of the company on July 1, 2011. Sony Music underwent a restructuring after Morris' arrival. He was joined by L.A. Reid, who became the chairman and CEO of Epic Records. Under Reid, multiple artists from the Jive half of the former RCA/Jive Label Group moved to Epic. Peter Edge became the new CEO of the RCA Records unit. The RCA Music Group closed down Arista, J Records and Jive Records in October 2011, with the artists from those labels being moved to RCA Records.
Who joined the CEO of Epic Records in becoming the CEO of Sony Music?
{ "text": [ "Doug Morris" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56df217bc65bf219000b3f83
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Doug Morris, who was head of Warner Music Group, then Universal Music, became chairman and CEO of the company on July 1, 2011. Sony Music underwent a restructuring after Morris' arrival. He was joined by L.A. Reid, who became the chairman and CEO of Epic Records. Under Reid, multiple artists from the Jive half of the former RCA/Jive Label Group moved to Epic. Peter Edge became the new CEO of the RCA Records unit. The RCA Music Group closed down Arista, J Records and Jive Records in October 2011, with the artists from those labels being moved to RCA Records.
In what year did he become the CEO of Sony Music?
{ "text": [ "2011" ], "answer_start": [ 121 ] }
56df217bc65bf219000b3f84
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Doug Morris, who was head of Warner Music Group, then Universal Music, became chairman and CEO of the company on July 1, 2011. Sony Music underwent a restructuring after Morris' arrival. He was joined by L.A. Reid, who became the chairman and CEO of Epic Records. Under Reid, multiple artists from the Jive half of the former RCA/Jive Label Group moved to Epic. Peter Edge became the new CEO of the RCA Records unit. The RCA Music Group closed down Arista, J Records and Jive Records in October 2011, with the artists from those labels being moved to RCA Records.
Who became the CEO of RCA Records?
{ "text": [ "Peter Edge" ], "answer_start": [ 362 ] }
56df217bc65bf219000b3f85
Sony_Music_Entertainment
Doug Morris, who was head of Warner Music Group, then Universal Music, became chairman and CEO of the company on July 1, 2011. Sony Music underwent a restructuring after Morris' arrival. He was joined by L.A. Reid, who became the chairman and CEO of Epic Records. Under Reid, multiple artists from the Jive half of the former RCA/Jive Label Group moved to Epic. Peter Edge became the new CEO of the RCA Records unit. The RCA Music Group closed down Arista, J Records and Jive Records in October 2011, with the artists from those labels being moved to RCA Records.
What labels did RCA disband in 2011?
{ "text": [ "Arista, J Records and Jive Records" ], "answer_start": [ 449 ] }
56df2200c65bf219000b3f8b
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In the 1980s to early 1990s, there was a CBS imprint label in the US known as CBS Associated Records. Tony Martell, veteran CBS and Epic Records A&R Vice President was head of this label and signed artists including Ozzy Osbourne, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Electric Light Orchestra, Joan Jett, and Henry Lee Summer. This label was a part of (Epic/Portrait/Associated) wing of sub labels at CBS which shared the like national and regional staff as the rest of Epic Records and was a part of the full CBS Records worldwide distribution system.
Name 3 artists that CBS Associated Records signed on in the 80s and 90s?
{ "text": [ "Ozzy Osbourne, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Electric Light Orchestra, Joan Jett, and Henry Lee Summer" ], "answer_start": [ 216 ] }
56df226bc65bf219000b3f8d
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 1986, CBS sold its music publishing arm, CBS Songs, to Stephen Swid, Martin Bandier, and Charles Koppelman for $125 million making it the foundation of their SBK Entertainment.
In what year did CBS sell CBS Songs?
{ "text": [ "1986" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
56df226bc65bf219000b3f8e
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 1986, CBS sold its music publishing arm, CBS Songs, to Stephen Swid, Martin Bandier, and Charles Koppelman for $125 million making it the foundation of their SBK Entertainment.
How much was the sale of CBS Songs?
{ "text": [ "$125 million" ], "answer_start": [ 114 ] }
56df226bc65bf219000b3f90
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 1986, CBS sold its music publishing arm, CBS Songs, to Stephen Swid, Martin Bandier, and Charles Koppelman for $125 million making it the foundation of their SBK Entertainment.
Who were the 3 people who bought CBS Songs?
{ "text": [ "Stephen Swid, Martin Bandier, and Charles Koppelman" ], "answer_start": [ 58 ] }
56df2305c65bf219000b3f95
Sony_Music_Entertainment
By 1987, CBS was the only "big three" American TV network to have a co-owned record company. ABC had sold its record division to MCA Records in 1979, and in 1986, NBC's parent company RCA was sold to General Electric, who then sold off all other RCA units, including the record division (which was bought by Ariola Records, later known as BMG).
In what year was CBS the only network to also have a record company?
{ "text": [ "1987" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
56df2305c65bf219000b3f96
Sony_Music_Entertainment
By 1987, CBS was the only "big three" American TV network to have a co-owned record company. ABC had sold its record division to MCA Records in 1979, and in 1986, NBC's parent company RCA was sold to General Electric, who then sold off all other RCA units, including the record division (which was bought by Ariola Records, later known as BMG).
What label did ABC sell in 1979?
{ "text": [ "MCA Records" ], "answer_start": [ 129 ] }
56df2305c65bf219000b3f97
Sony_Music_Entertainment
By 1987, CBS was the only "big three" American TV network to have a co-owned record company. ABC had sold its record division to MCA Records in 1979, and in 1986, NBC's parent company RCA was sold to General Electric, who then sold off all other RCA units, including the record division (which was bought by Ariola Records, later known as BMG).
What label did NBC sell in 1986?
{ "text": [ "RCA" ], "answer_start": [ 184 ] }
56df2305c65bf219000b3f98
Sony_Music_Entertainment
By 1987, CBS was the only "big three" American TV network to have a co-owned record company. ABC had sold its record division to MCA Records in 1979, and in 1986, NBC's parent company RCA was sold to General Electric, who then sold off all other RCA units, including the record division (which was bought by Ariola Records, later known as BMG).
Who bought RCA?
{ "text": [ "Ge" ], "answer_start": [ 200 ] }
56df23c2c65bf219000b3f9f
Sony_Music_Entertainment
On November 17, 1987, SCA acquired CBS Records, which hosted such acts as Michael Jackson, for US$2 billion. CBS Inc., now CBS Corporation, retained the rights to the CBS name for music recordings but granted Sony a impermanent license to use the CBS name. CBS Corporation founded a new CBS Records in 2006, which is distributed by Sony through its RED subsidiary.
In what year did SCA buy CBS Records?
{ "text": [ "1987" ], "answer_start": [ 16 ] }
56df23c2c65bf219000b3fa0
Sony_Music_Entertainment
On November 17, 1987, SCA acquired CBS Records, which hosted such acts as Michael Jackson, for US$2 billion. CBS Inc., now CBS Corporation, retained the rights to the CBS name for music recordings but granted Sony a impermanent license to use the CBS name. CBS Corporation founded a new CBS Records in 2006, which is distributed by Sony through its RED subsidiary.
Who was the biggest artist that CBS had?
{ "text": [ "Michael Jackson" ], "answer_start": [ 74 ] }
56df23c2c65bf219000b3fa1
Sony_Music_Entertainment
On November 17, 1987, SCA acquired CBS Records, which hosted such acts as Michael Jackson, for US$2 billion. CBS Inc., now CBS Corporation, retained the rights to the CBS name for music recordings but granted Sony a impermanent license to use the CBS name. CBS Corporation founded a new CBS Records in 2006, which is distributed by Sony through its RED subsidiary.
How much did SCA pay for CBS Records?
{ "text": [ "$2 billion" ], "answer_start": [ 97 ] }
56df23c2c65bf219000b3fa2
Sony_Music_Entertainment
On November 17, 1987, SCA acquired CBS Records, which hosted such acts as Michael Jackson, for US$2 billion. CBS Inc., now CBS Corporation, retained the rights to the CBS name for music recordings but granted Sony a impermanent license to use the CBS name. CBS Corporation founded a new CBS Records in 2006, which is distributed by Sony through its RED subsidiary.
In what year did the CBS Corporation begin another CBS Records?
{ "text": [ "2006" ], "answer_start": [ 300 ] }
56df23c2c65bf219000b3fa3
Sony_Music_Entertainment
On November 17, 1987, SCA acquired CBS Records, which hosted such acts as Michael Jackson, for US$2 billion. CBS Inc., now CBS Corporation, retained the rights to the CBS name for music recordings but granted Sony a impermanent license to use the CBS name. CBS Corporation founded a new CBS Records in 2006, which is distributed by Sony through its RED subsidiary.
Who distributes CBS Records material?
{ "text": [ "Sony through its RED subsidiary" ], "answer_start": [ 330 ] }
56df23ff3277331400b4d997
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 1989, CBS Records re-entered the music publishing business by acquiring Nashville music publisher Tree International Publishing for more than $30 million.
In what year did CBS Records buy out Tree International Publishing?
{ "text": [ "1989" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
56df23ff3277331400b4d998
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 1989, CBS Records re-entered the music publishing business by acquiring Nashville music publisher Tree International Publishing for more than $30 million.
How much did CBS Records pay for Tree International Publishing?
{ "text": [ "$30 million" ], "answer_start": [ 145 ] }
56df23ff3277331400b4d999
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In 1989, CBS Records re-entered the music publishing business by acquiring Nashville music publisher Tree International Publishing for more than $30 million.
In what city was Tree International Publishing located?
{ "text": [ "Nashville" ], "answer_start": [ 75 ] }
56df24783277331400b4d99d
Sony_Music_Entertainment
RCA/Jive Label Group CEO Barry Weiss left the company in March 2011 to go the new CEO of Island Def Jam and Universal Republic, which were both part of Universal Music Group. Weiss had been the RCA/Jive Label Group CEO since 2008 and was head of Jive Records since 1991.
In what year did CEO of RCA/Jive Barry Weiss leave?
{ "text": [ "2011" ], "answer_start": [ 63 ] }
56df24783277331400b4d99e
Sony_Music_Entertainment
RCA/Jive Label Group CEO Barry Weiss left the company in March 2011 to go the new CEO of Island Def Jam and Universal Republic, which were both part of Universal Music Group. Weiss had been the RCA/Jive Label Group CEO since 2008 and was head of Jive Records since 1991.
What company did Barry Weiss move to?
{ "text": [ "Island Def Jam and Universal Republic" ], "answer_start": [ 93 ] }
56df24783277331400b4d99f
Sony_Music_Entertainment
RCA/Jive Label Group CEO Barry Weiss left the company in March 2011 to go the new CEO of Island Def Jam and Universal Republic, which were both part of Universal Music Group. Weiss had been the RCA/Jive Label Group CEO since 2008 and was head of Jive Records since 1991.
When did Barry Weiss become CEO of RCA/Jive?
{ "text": [ "2008" ], "answer_start": [ 229 ] }
56df24783277331400b4d9a0
Sony_Music_Entertainment
RCA/Jive Label Group CEO Barry Weiss left the company in March 2011 to go the new CEO of Island Def Jam and Universal Republic, which were both part of Universal Music Group. Weiss had been the RCA/Jive Label Group CEO since 2008 and was head of Jive Records since 1991.
When did Barry Weiss become head of Jive Records?
{ "text": [ "1991" ], "answer_start": [ 269 ] }
56df24ce3277331400b4d9a5
Sony_Music_Entertainment
On October 11, 2011, Doug Morris announced that Mel Lewinter had been named Executive Vice President of Label Strategy. Lewinter previously served as chairman and CEO of Universal Motown Republic Group. In January 2012, Dennis Kooker was named President of Global Digital Business and US Sales.
Who was promoted to Executive VP of Label Strategy in 2011?
{ "text": [ "Mel Lewinter" ], "answer_start": [ 48 ] }
56df24ce3277331400b4d9a6
Sony_Music_Entertainment
On October 11, 2011, Doug Morris announced that Mel Lewinter had been named Executive Vice President of Label Strategy. Lewinter previously served as chairman and CEO of Universal Motown Republic Group. In January 2012, Dennis Kooker was named President of Global Digital Business and US Sales.
Who became President of Global Digital Business and US Sales in 2012?
{ "text": [ "Dennis Kooker" ], "answer_start": [ 220 ] }
56df25403277331400b4d9a9
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In August 2004, Sony entered joint venture with adequate partner Bertelsmann, by merging Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group, Germany, to establish Sony BMG Music Entertainment. However Sony continued to operate its Japanese music business independently from Sony BMG while BMG Japan was made part of the merger.
In what year did Sony and BMG Germany merge?
{ "text": [ "2004" ], "answer_start": [ 10 ] }
56df25da3277331400b4d9af
Sony_Music_Entertainment
On August 5, 2008, SCA and Bertelsmann announced that Sony had agreed to get Bertelsmann's 50% stake in Sony BMG. Sony completed its acquisition of Bertelsmann's 50% stake in the companies' joint venture on October 1, 2008. The company, once again named Sony Music Entertainment Inc., became a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation through its US subsidiary SCA. The last few albums to feature a Sony BMG logo were Thriller 25 by Michael Jackson, I Am... Sasha Fierce by Beyoncé, Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits by Christina Aguilera, and Safe Trip Home by Dido. A temporary logo was unveiled beginning December 1, 2008. The present logo was unveiled in March 2009.
In what year did Sony take BMG's half stake in the company?
{ "text": [ "2008" ], "answer_start": [ 13 ] }
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Sony_Music_Entertainment
On August 5, 2008, SCA and Bertelsmann announced that Sony had agreed to get Bertelsmann's 50% stake in Sony BMG. Sony completed its acquisition of Bertelsmann's 50% stake in the companies' joint venture on October 1, 2008. The company, once again named Sony Music Entertainment Inc., became a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation through its US subsidiary SCA. The last few albums to feature a Sony BMG logo were Thriller 25 by Michael Jackson, I Am... Sasha Fierce by Beyoncé, Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits by Christina Aguilera, and Safe Trip Home by Dido. A temporary logo was unveiled beginning December 1, 2008. The present logo was unveiled in March 2009.
Name one of the final albums to ever have the Sony BMG label?
{ "text": [ "Thriller 25 by Michael Jackson, I Am... Sasha Fierce by Beyoncé, Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits by Christina Aguilera, and Safe Trip Home by Dido" ], "answer_start": [ 425 ] }
56df25da3277331400b4d9b1
Sony_Music_Entertainment
On August 5, 2008, SCA and Bertelsmann announced that Sony had agreed to get Bertelsmann's 50% stake in Sony BMG. Sony completed its acquisition of Bertelsmann's 50% stake in the companies' joint venture on October 1, 2008. The company, once again named Sony Music Entertainment Inc., became a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation through its US subsidiary SCA. The last few albums to feature a Sony BMG logo were Thriller 25 by Michael Jackson, I Am... Sasha Fierce by Beyoncé, Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits by Christina Aguilera, and Safe Trip Home by Dido. A temporary logo was unveiled beginning December 1, 2008. The present logo was unveiled in March 2009.
When was Sony's new logo revealed to the public?
{ "text": [ "2009" ], "answer_start": [ 677 ] }
56df262d3277331400b4d9b5
Sony_Music_Entertainment
On July 1, 2009, SME and IODA announced their global strategical partnership to leverage combined worldwide online retail distribution networks and complementary technologies to support independent labels and music rightsholders.
What labels strove to support indie labels and music rightsholders?
{ "text": [ "SME and IODA" ], "answer_start": [ 17 ] }
56df262d3277331400b4d9b6
Sony_Music_Entertainment
On July 1, 2009, SME and IODA announced their global strategical partnership to leverage combined worldwide online retail distribution networks and complementary technologies to support independent labels and music rightsholders.
In what year did they partner in order to do so?
{ "text": [ "2009" ], "answer_start": [ 11 ] }
56df268f3277331400b4d9b9
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In March 2010, Sony Corp has partnered with The Michael Jackson Company with a contract of more than $250 million, the largest deal in recorded music history.
Who did Sony partner with to create the biggest deal ever?
{ "text": [ "Michael Jackson Company" ], "answer_start": [ 48 ] }
56df268f3277331400b4d9ba
Sony_Music_Entertainment
In March 2010, Sony Corp has partnered with The Michael Jackson Company with a contract of more than $250 million, the largest deal in recorded music history.
How much was the partnership worth?
{ "text": [ "$250 million" ], "answer_start": [ 101 ] }