Lil Yachty Launches Yachty’s Pizzeria
Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Yachty launches Yachty's Pizzeria, his first frozen pizza line available exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide for $6.98....
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SoundExchange Expands Board with Music Executives
SoundExchange announces new board members Jon Glass from Warner Music Group and Alasdair McMullan from Universal Music Group, bringing digital legal expertise to the music-tech...
Josh Remsberg Joins Warner Records as Senior VP of Revenue
Josh Remsberg joins Warner Records as Senior VP of Commercial Revenue after 20 years at Universal Music Group. He'll develop sales strategies across streaming and...
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....
Dell Furano/Quotes from UMG and Epic Rights
Dell Furano, co-founder of Epic Rights and music merchandise industry pioneer, passed away at 71 after battling cancer. Universal Music Group and industry leaders remember...
Susan Hilderley Named UMe Executive VP of Business Affairs
Universal Music Enterprises appoints Susan Hilderley as Executive VP of Business Affairs. Former Interscope Geffen A&M executive brings 20+ years experience....
Universal Music & Tomorrowland Launch New Label
Universal Music Group partners with Tomorrowland to launch a new electronic music label with global distribution through Virgin Records Germany....
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....
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....
Mediabase and UMG Renew Long-Term Agreement
Mediabase and Universal Music Group have renewed their long-term partnership agreement, continuing their collaboration in radio airplay tracking and music industry data services....
Streaming Boom Drives Record Labels’ IPO Plans
Major record labels Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group plan IPOs fueled by streaming profits. Revenue from streaming rose 26% to $4.3 billion in...
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...