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  • Universal Music Publishing Group unveils new brand identity
  • Talent Show A&R Is Real: UMG’s GTS Negotiates First Signing Rights on Telemundo’s ‘Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos’
  • US musicians union sues UMG and Warner Music, alleging member recordings were licensed to Suno and Udio ‘without compens

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Universal Music Publishing Group unveils new brand identity

'Our new brand is about celebrating the enduring power of songwriting and giving it a clear voice, a lasting home, and a stronger future,' said UMPG Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson So...

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 week ago

Talent Show A&R Is Real: UMG’s GTS Negotiates First Signing Rights on Telemundo’s ‘Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos’

UMG’s GTS has inked a partnership with Telemundo for the US edition of the Spanish music competition, Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos. Universal Music Group’s Global Talent Servic...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

US musicians union sues UMG and Warner Music, alleging member recordings were licensed to Suno and Udio ‘without compens...

The American Federation of Musicians claim the two companies licensed recordings made by its members to Suno and Udio without crediting the musicians. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Universal Music confirms €1 billion bond sale

The bond sale is split into two tranches of €500 million each, UMG said on Tuesday (June 9). Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

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

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

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digitalmusicnews.com /4 weeks ago

No UMG-Style Coal-Raking Here: The BMG+Concord Merger Is Rapidly Getting Cleared by Global Regulators

Global regulators are swiftly clearing the BMG+Concord merger, keeping the transaction on track to close in Q4 2026, pending other international approvals. On Wednesday, German med...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 week ago

UMG’s GTS strikes Telemundo deal for ‘Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos’ – with first call on signing the show’s artists

The agreement gives GTS a preferential right to sign the artists who emerge from the program, plus a role in developing their eventual concert tour. Source

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musicconnection.com /1 week ago

Universal Music Group needs an Artist Royalties Manager

In this role, you will be an integral member of their Catalog Artist Royalty team, responsible for preparing statements and analyzing artist accounts to ensure that they are accura...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

UMG launches nextWAV artist development program in New Zealand

The 12-month program is open to applicants aged 16 to 18 who are permanent residents or citizens of New Zealand. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

UMG launches Def Jam Recordings North Africa headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco

Universal says the launch will increase access, reach, and opportunity for North African hip-hop artists on a global stage Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Universal Music eyes €1 billion bond sale, Bloomberg reports

News follows UMG's recent rejection of a $64 billion takeover bid from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Source

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

Universal Music Confirms Nearly $1.2 Billion Euronext Bond Offering, Scheduled June 16th Close

Universal Music Group (UMG) has officially confirmed plans to sell €1 billion (currently $1.2 billion) worth of bonds. Meanwhile, the major’s share price is once again sagging – to...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /3 weeks ago

UMG’s Bravado targets A$AP Rocky merch bootleggers on ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ tour with trademark suit, seizure order

A trademark infringement complaint was filed on Thursday June 11 Source

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hollywoodreporter.com /1 month ago

Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels for Artists’ Share of AI Song Generator Settlement Money

The American Federation of Musicians alleged that UMG and WMG "have refused to compensate the musicians whose work ... is fed into AI machines for profit."

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techmeme.com /1 month ago

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...

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digitalmusicnews.com /3 weeks ago

Universal Music Korea Signs Korean-Australian Alternative Hip-Hop Group 1300

Universal Music Korea inks Korean-Australian alternative hip-hop group 1300, placing them alongside a roster that includes other acclaimed Korean artists. Universal Music Korean (U...

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law360.com /1 month ago

Musicians Say UMG, Warner Stiffed Them On AI Licensing

The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada claims Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group violated its members' collective bargaining agreement by li...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

From UMG’s €1B bond sale to Warner Music’s Sureel AI acquisition… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up

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

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law360.com /2 weeks ago

Argentine Singer Says Universal Illegally Distributed His Music

Universal Music Group NV wrongly assumed it still owned the rights to distribute an Argentine singer's music after the termination of a distribution agreement, the singer told a Fl...

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

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...

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

M&G-Backed Seeker Music Taps UMG’s Virgin to Amplify Its $400M Catalog

Seeker Music Group, backed by M&G, has announced a global distribution partnership with Virgin Music Group, building on years of collaboration to expand its $400 million catalo...

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cnet.com /1 month ago

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.

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consequence.net /1 month ago

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...

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

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...

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