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UMG Unlocks 24/7 Mental Health Support for Artists and Songwriters

UMG announces a partnership with Amber Health to deliver 24/7, industry-specific mental health support for artists and songwriters. The move aims to advance industry well-being as...

From WMG swooping for Revelator to UMG’s €500 million share buyback program… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source

UMG Records v. Uncharted Labs, Inc.

District court denies defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s cause of action for circumvention of technological measures under DMCA in connection with plaintiff’s claim that def...

UMG tells appeals court Salt-N-Pepa termination bid lacks legal foundation

UMG argued that the termination provision "also places important limitations on when and how the right may be exercised.” Source

UMG strikes partnerships with two mental health firms to expand support for artists and songwriters

The company teamed up with Amber Health and Project Healthy Minds to expand services for its artists, songwriters and employees. Source

Official: UMG rejects Bill Ackman’s $64B takeover bid

Universal Music Group has rejected Bill Ackman's takeover offer. Source

Universal is selling 50% of its Spotify stake, generating around $1.4 billion

UMG will sell half of its equity stake in Spotify and use the proceeds to help fund an expanded share buyback program totaling EUR €1 billion (USD $1.17bn) Source

Inside the UMG-backed patent portfolio targeting AI music derivatives: A technical blueprint for the walled garden model...

An entity linked to UMG has been building a patent portfolio around AI-music infrastructure Source

UMC, Inc. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

Bill Ackman Company Bids $64 Billion To Acquire Universal Music Group

If you’ve ever streamed a track on Spotify, there’s a solid chance Universal Music Group got a cut. UMG is home to an absurd portion of the music that defines pop culture — from le...

Universal Music Group kicks off €500 million share buyback program

The program is capped at 50 million shares and is expected to wrap up by October 1, 2026. Source

Universal Music India strikes global distribution deal with indie artist services company first.wav

Company's operations span artist management, music distribution, and marketing Source

Spotify and UMG plan to let Premium users create AI covers and remixes using music from participating UMG artists as a p...

Jem Aswad / Variety: Spotify and UMG plan to let Premium users create AI covers and remixes using music from participating UMG artists as a paid add-on, without giving a launch dat...

UMG generated $3.39 billion in Q1, up 8.1% YoY – driven by BTS, Olivia Dean, Taylor Swift, and more

Universal Music Group has published its Q1 2026 results for the three months ending March 31 Source

UMG and Believe settle lawsuit that alleged ‘industrial-scale’ copyright infringement of Universal’s music

Universal Music Group and Believe have settled the copyright infringement lawsuit filed against the Paris-headquartered music company and its distribution platform TuneCore in late...

UGC Is the New Hit Formula: Why Songs Go Viral

How UGC Is Rewriting the Rules of Music Virality in 2026 There was a time when breaking a record required radio spins, a distribution deal, and a label with the right connections....

The Pershing Effect? Universal Music Posts Mixed Q1 2026 Financials, Doubles Share-Buyback Program’s Size, and Confirms...

Universal Music Group (UMG) has reported mixed financials for Q1 2026, including flat overall revenue and modest across-the-board streaming growth. Meanwhile, with a Pershing Squar...

EXCLUSIVE: Powerful Lawyers Back Salt-N-Pepa In Epic Battle With UMG

Salt-N-Pepa gets major legal backing in their UMG masters fight, with lawyers arguing the case could reshape how artist ownership works in the music industry.

Sony Music and UMG form NINE BY NINE music festivals joint venture in Japan

NINE BY NINE will engage in planning and production of music festivals in Asia, and supporting Japanese artists seeking to expand internationally. Source

Spotify and UMG Sign Licensing Deal to Allow for AI-Generated Covers and Remixes

The agreement will allow "AI-enabled superfans" to produce AI covers and remixes of participating UMG songs. Spotify and UMG Sign Licensing Deal to Allow for AI-Generated Covers an...

Universal Music Group and TikTok's Deal Secures Artist Royalties and AI Protections

Meanwhile, UMG has a separate deal with Spotify that allows for AI-generated parodies and remixes.

Suno’s Legal Battle Against Sony Music and UMG Just Got 100 Times More Serious—Literally

Universal Music and Sony Music are dramatically expanding their litigation against AI music giant Suno, claiming over 61,000 copyright infringements. Just moments after Sony Music...

Universal Music Group: What Bill Ackman's Takeover Means For Investors (Rating Downgrade)

George Clinton Sues UMG for Allegedly ‘Withholding Royalties in Excess of $1.1 Million’ Under 1980 Agreement

Parliament and Funkadelic frontman George Clinton has fired off a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) for allegedly withholding $1.1 million in royalties “without contractu...