Why UMG Decided to Pull Its Songs From TikTok: Billboard on the Record
What does it take to steer the world’s largest music company through one of the most disruptive eras in music…
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UMG Appoints Hannah Poferl as Chief Data Officer
Universal Music Group has appointed veteran journalist Hannah Poferl as chief data officer, effective immediately, marking a major hire for…
Salt-N-Pepa’s Lawsuit Against UMG Over Masters Dismissed by Judge
Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group over control over their master recordings, including hits like 1987’s “Push It,” has been…
Salt-N-Pepa’s Master Recording Lawsuit Against UMG Dismissed by Judge
A judge has thrown out Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) that sought to retake control of the iconic…
UMG Announces AI Partnership With Splice
Universal Music Group and music creation platform Splice have established a partnership to create AI music tools together, the companies…
Questions for the Music Business in 2026: Live Nation, AI, UMG
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to take stock and reflect, but also to begin turning our collective…
UMG UK Promotes Rebecca Allen to Chief Artist and Strategy Officer
Universal Music U.K. announced on Thursday (Dec. 11) that Rebecca Allen has been promoted to the newly-formed role of chief…
Pepa & Spinderella Plot Salt-N-Pepa Tour After Rock Hall, UMG Lawsuit Win
Salt-N-Pepa Eyeing Tour After Rock Hall Induction … And Winning UMG Lawsuit Published November 12, 2025 9:19 AM PST Play…
What UMG, Spotify & More Made
A flurry of earnings reports for the quarter ended Sept. 30 show a continued divide in the music landscape. Live…
Downtown Faces Lawsuit for Axing YouTube Song Contract Amid UMG Deal
A new lawsuit alleges Downtown Music Holdings threw a licensing partner under the bus as a “sacrifice” to lessen regulatory…