Drake Sues UMG Over Defamation and Harassment
Drake files federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group alleging defamation and harassment over Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us.'...
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Universal Music Group Shareholders Approve 2024 AGM Resolutions
Universal Music Group shareholders approved all resolutions at the 2024 AGM, including board appointments and a final dividend of EUR 0.27 per share....
UMG and Spotify Expand Partnership for Artist Engagement
Universal Music Group and Spotify expand their partnership with new promotional tools, including music teasers and video distribution to boost artist-fan interaction....
UMG Overhauls Capitol: CEO Jubelirer Leaves Amid Layoffs
Michelle Jubelirer steps down as Capitol Music Group CEO amid UMG's major restructuring. The reorganization consolidates West Coast labels under Interscope....
Universal Music Division Braces for Significant Layoffs
Universal Music Group announces significant layoffs affecting hundreds of employees, with the recorded music division facing the largest impact as part of strategic restructuring....
UMG and Spotify Partner to Propel New Releases –
Universal Music Group and Spotify announce strategic partnership to enhance promotion of new music releases on the streaming platform....
Virgin Music Group Announces Its Worldwide Leadership Team
Virgin Music Group announces its worldwide leadership team as part of integrating Virgin Music and Ingrooves Music Group. The reorganization creates a global independent music...
UMG: Anna Jones Resigns from Board
Universal Music Group announced Non-Executive Director Anna Jones will retire from the board on September 30, 2023, to pursue new professional commitments....
SoundExchange Appoints Aaron Harrison to Board of Directors
SoundExchange appoints Aaron Harrison, Universal Music Group's SVP of Business and Legal Affairs, to its Board of Directors. Harrison brings nearly two decades of music...
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP LAUNCHES VOTER ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGNS
Universal Music Group launches comprehensive voter engagement campaigns for 2022 elections, featuring 'Use Your Voice' registration program and 'Pull Up to the Polls' transportation initiative....
UMG, Twitch, Amazon Music Expand Partnership
Universal Music Group expands partnerships with Twitch and Amazon Music for enhanced fan experiences, exclusive content, and new revenue opportunities for artists....
Pershing Square Buys 10% of Universal Music
Pershing Square Tontine Holdings acquires 10% stake in Universal Music Group for $4 billion in landmark deal. Bill Ackman's investment values UMG at $42.4 billion....
UMG Expands Music Catalog Access Across 47 African Countries
Universal Music Group expands its catalog to 47 African countries through partnership with Boomplay, reaching 50 million monthly users across the continent....
Universal Music Group Launches Virgin Music Label Services
Universal Music Group launches Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, a new global distribution network for independent artists and labels. The service revives the iconic...
Universal Music Group names Africa leadership team
Universal Music Group announces strategic leadership expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa, establishing new divisions in Nigeria, Kenya, and other key markets to support domestic talent and...
Eric Hutcherson Named EVP, Chief People Officer
Eric Hutcherson, former NBA executive, has been named Universal Music Group's EVP and Chief People and Inclusion Officer in a newly created role....
Universal Music Group Names New Executives
Universal Music Group announces new executive appointments in its Global Classics and Jazz Division following a profitable year with releases from Max Richter and Andrea...
Darcus Beese Named President Of Island Records
Darcus Beese OBE has been named President of Island Records, joining Universal Music Group's U.S. label leadership. The renowned British executive previously led Island U.K....
Polygram Relaunches with “The Story of Motown”
Universal Music Group relaunches Polygram Entertainment to produce music-focused films and TV shows. Their first project is 'The Story of Motown' documentary featuring Berry Gordy's...
Universal Music Group Appoints SVP of Digital Strategy
Universal Music Group appointed Oana Ruxandra as Senior VP of Digital Strategy and Partnerships. She joins from Warner Music Group to lead UMG's digital transformation...
Maria Alonte Appointed SVP of Film & Television at UMG
Universal Music Group appoints Maria Alonte as SVP of Film & Television Synchronization for Def Jam, Island Records, and Republic Records. She will oversee music...
UMG Appoints Jonathan Dworkin SVP of Digital Strategy
Universal Music Group appoints Jonathan Dworkin as Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Business Development. The veteran executive will oversee global digital strategy integration...
Lucian Grainge Named Most Powerful in Music
Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge tops Billboard's Power 100 list for the third time, becoming the first executive to hold the #1 spot consecutively....
UMG Appoints David Blackman and Scott Landis for New Roles
Universal Music Group appoints David Blackman as Head of Film and Television Development and Scott Landis as theatrical advisor to expand into entertainment media....
Universal Music Group Names EVP of Public Affairs
Universal Music Group appoints Eric Berman as Executive Vice President of Public Affairs, bringing over a decade of music industry experience from Kekst and Company...