UMG Says Duo Can’t Own Recordings
Universal Music Group (UMG) is firing back at Salt-N-Pepa’s attempt to win back control of their masters, saying the claims…
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UMG Downtown Deal Sparks Forceful Memos From Virgin CEOs, Indie Execs
When the Universal Music Group announced in December that its Virgin Music Group subsidiary was acquiring indie label services company…
UMG, UCLA Launch Berry Gordy Music Industry Scholarship
Universal Music Group and UCLA‘s Herb Alpert School of Music announced the creation of the Berry Gordy Music Industry Scholarship…
UMG Says They Should Be Removed From Sara Rivers Lawsuit Against Diddy
Universal Music Group We’ve Got Nothing To Do With This Diddy Lawsuit Published June 23, 2025 6:15 PM PDT Universal…
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) Teams Up with UMG to Launch Real Thing Records
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) is one of the best stocks to buy. On June 11, Coca‑Cola announced a partnership with…
UMG Notifies EU of $775M Downtown Deal, Triggering Antitrust Review
Universal Music Group has formally notified the European Commission of its intent to acquire Downtown Music Holdings for $775 million,…
Pusha T Not a Fan of Drake’s UMG Lawsuit: ‘It Cheapens the Art’
As you might have predicted, Pusha T isn’t the biggest fan of Drake‘s UMG lawsuit. While sitting down with GQ…
Lil Wayne ‘Tha Carter III’ Producer Hits UMG With Royalties Lawsuit
A producer on Lil Wayne’s hit 2008 album Tha Carter III has sued Universal Music Group (UMG) over claims that…
Beastie Boys and UMG Settle Lawsuits With Chili’s Over ‘Sabotage’ Ads
Band and their label sued restaurant’s parent company in 2024 over social media ads using 1994 hit without permission Beastie…
UMG Moving New York Offices to Penn 2 in 2027
Universal Music Group is set to relocate its New York offices, the company announced Tuesday, as the world’s largest music…