88. Universal Music Welcomes Jay Chou for Global Mandopop
Universal Music Greater China partners with Jay Chou and JVR Music for global distribution rights. The King of Mandopop joins UMG's roster....
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Tori Alamaze’s Don’t Cha Sparks Controversy Over Versions
Tori Alamaze discusses the controversy surrounding her original version of 'Don't Cha' versus the Pussycat Dolls version, sharing industry insights....
UNIVERSAL MUSIC CHINA�LAUNCHES REPUBLIC RECORDS LABEL
Republic Records launches its first international division in China, focusing on signing and developing Chinese C-pop talent for global audiences. Tony Wen appointed as Managing...
Michele Bravi & Sophie and The Giants – Falene
Michele Bravi collaborates with British duo Sophie and The Giants on new single 'Falene,' featuring Sophie singing in Italian for the first time. The dance-pop...
LOVA Releases Inspiring New Single One Day Left Today
Swedish pop sensation LOVA releases inspiring new single 'One Day Left' via Universal Music AB/Republic Records. The track encourages listeners to seize the day with...
Music Industry’s Diversity Challenge for Black Lives
Music industry veteran Ron Sweeney calls for major record labels to address systemic diversity issues beyond donations to Black Lives Matter....
Universal Music Releases Talib Kweli Classics on Vinyl
Universal Music reissues Talib Kweli's four classic Rawkus Records albums on vinyl, including the legendary Black Star collaboration with Mos Def on limited edition picture...
Bob Marley’s Legend: 30 Years Deluxe Edition
Bob Marley's iconic Legend album celebrates 30 years with a deluxe edition featuring 5.1 surround sound and rare vault tracks. The world's best-selling reggae album...
David Lloyd & Universal Music Launch Playlist App
David Lloyd Leisure partners with Universal Music UK to launch an exclusive fitness app that matches music beats to workout pace for enhanced performance....
KISS: 40 Years of Rock – Hall of Fame Limited Release
KISS celebrates 40 years and Rock Hall induction with massive vinyl reissue campaign including remastered albums and ultimate box set KISSTERIA....
Prince Launches Own Publishing Company
Prince launches NPG Music Publishing, pulling his catalog from Universal to independently control hits like 'Purple Rain' and 'Kiss.'...
Universal Music & Burger Records Tribute Velvet
Universal Music and Burger Records announce a tribute album celebrating the 45th anniversary of The Velvet Underground's influential White Light/White Heat....
Madonna’s MDNA Concert Film Set for US Release on August 27
Madonna's MDNA concert film from her record-breaking 2012 world tour releases in the US on August 27. The two-hour spectacle features hits like Vogue and...
YouTube Cancels Billions of Fake Music Views
YouTube removed over one billion fake views from major record labels including Universal, affecting artists like Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber in the platform's...
Steve Rifkind Exits SRC Records
Record executive Steve Rifkind announces via Twitter his departure from SRC Records/Universal on September 1st, ending his run as CEO of the hip-hop label....
Doug Morris Stepping Down from Universal at Year’s End
Universal Music CEO Doug Morris is in talks with Sony to head their music division at year's end. The move comes amid major record industry...
Barry Weiss Out at Sony Music Moves to…
Barry Weiss leaves Sony Music Entertainment to join Universal Music, where he'll run East Coast operations under CEO Lucian Grainge starting January 2011....
Record Labels Lay Off Employees This Week
Def Jam, Interscope and Universal Music laid off multiple employees this week, with more layoffs rumored. The cuts reflect ongoing challenges in the music industry's...