Remy Ma Victim Sues Universal Music Group Over Image
Remy Ma's shooting victim Makeda Barnes-Joseph sues Universal Music Group for $10 million, claiming the label promoted a violent image that led to her assault....
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Imran Majid and Justin Eshak Named Co-CEOs of Island Records
Imran Majid and Justin Eshak have been appointed Co-CEOs of Island Records, joining the legendary label from Columbia Records where they led A&R....
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....
Universal Music Group Partners with Wassim
Universal Music Group and Republic Records launch Universal Arabic Music, a new label with Wassim Slaiby. UAM signs 17-year-old Issam Alnajjar, whose debut hit #1...
Jesus Gonzalez Named VP of BMI’s Latin Creative Team
BMI announces Jesus Gonzalez as new Vice President of Latin Creative team, bringing extensive experience from Universal Music Group working with major Latin artists....
Ethiopia Habtemariam Promoted to Chairman and CEO of Motown
Ethiopia Habtemariam has been promoted to Chairman and CEO of Motown Records after serving as President since 2014. Under her leadership, the iconic label relocated...
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...
Big Hit, YG, and UMG Launch VenewLive Streaming Platform
Big Hit, YG Entertainment, and Universal Music Group launch VenewLive, a new digital streaming platform featuring 4K video and multi-view technology....
TikTok & Universal Music Group Expand Global Alliance
Universal Music Group and TikTok announce expanded global partnership ensuring equitable artist compensation and access to UMG's full music catalog for creators....
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....
Ingrooves Names Haluk Cerahman Country Manager Turkey
Ingrooves Music Group appoints Haluk Cerahman as Country Manager of Turkey, expanding into this key music market with nearly a decade of digital experience....
Queen and YouTube Music Launch Global Fan Video Initiative
Queen and YouTube Music launched a global fan initiative after 'Bohemian Rhapsody' hit 1 billion views, creating new fan videos for three classic tracks....
Soundgarden Lawsuit Against UMG Over 2008 Fire Continues
Soundgarden's lawsuit against Universal Music Group continues over the 2008 fire that destroyed master recordings. UMG claims only 21 Soundgarden assets were impacted, none being...
Universal Music Launches Hip Hop Label in India with Nas
Universal Music Group partners with Nas and Mass Appeal to launch hip-hop label in India, signing DIVINE as first artist. The Mumbai-based label aims to...
Steven Victor Exits Def Jam for Universal Joint Venture
Steven Victor leaves his A&R executive role at Def Jam to pursue a joint venture with Universal Music Group, focusing on his Victor Victor Worldwide...
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...
Triller Signs Global Deal with Universal Music Group
Triller announces major licensing deal with Universal Music Group, giving 28 million users access to create AI-powered music videos with songs from Drake, Rihanna and...
MASS APPEAL, UMG Announce Global Distribution Deal
Mass Appeal and Universal Music Group announced a multi-year global distribution deal covering recorded music and video content. The partnership will distribute Mass Appeal's catalog...
Polygram Entertainment Names Daniel Inkeles VP Scripted Film
Polygram Entertainment, Universal Music Group's film division, appoints Daniel Inkeles as VP of Scripted Film & Television to accelerate entertainment projects....
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....
Capitol Music Group Innovation Center for Tech
Capitol Music Group launches the Capitol Innovation Center in Hollywood's iconic Capitol Tower, bringing together music industry professionals, technologists, and students to drive music innovation...
Streaming Drove Universal Music Group’s 2016 Revenue
Universal Music Group's revenues rose to $5.57 billion in 2016, driven by a massive 58% growth in streaming income. Despite declining album and download sales,...
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 & RUSSELL SIMMONS: “THE SCENARIO”
Universal Music Group partners with Russell Simmons to produce The Scenario, a new hip-hop musical featuring three decades of hits, premiering in NYC before a...
