Steven Spielberg has directed some of the most iconic films in cinematic history. From “Jaws” and “E.T.” to “Jurassic Park” and “Schindler’s List,” his creative output has shaped generations of moviegoers and helped define the […]
Universal Music Group head Lucian Grainge. Photo Credit: UMG Time to kick IP monetization up a notch? Universal Music Group and Patrick Whitesell’s WTSL have officially launched a joint venture designed to unlock “new commercial […]
Notice any similarities? One of the many allegedly infringing Midjourney outputs (and the original characters for comparison) included in the newly filed lawsuit from Disney and Universal Pictures. Photo Credit: Digital Music News Midjourney is […]
Universal Music Group Sued You Owe Me Big $$$ For Unpaid Work … Goes Back To Johnny Cash Published May 21, 2025 6:14 PM PDT Universal Music Group is being sued by a man who […]
Photo Credit: David Burke / CC by 2.0 Salt-N-Pepa is suing Universal Music Group for the rights to their catalog, claiming the label is holding their music hostage. Cheryl James and Sandra Denton of the […]
Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman, who’s exited the Universal Music board, testifying before Congress. Bill Ackman has officially stepped down from the Universal Music Group (UMG) board, citing “increasing demands on his time.” The Pershing Square […]
Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge. Photo Credit: UMG Is the streaming plateau over? A growth-minded Universal Music Group (UMG) generated $3.30 billion/€2.90 billion during 2025’s first quarter, when subscription revenue grew by 11.5% year […]
The European Commission is now reviewing the proposed Universal Music Group buyout of Downtown Music Holdings. Photo Credit: Guillaume Périgois Following ample competition-related criticism and a couple investigation referrals, the European Commission has moved “to […]
Photo Credit: MCA Universal Music Group Nashville enters a new era, rebranding as Music Corporation of America (MCA). Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced the next step for its Nashville operations: a new name. Universal […]
Drake and his legal team are doubling down on their claims against Universal Music Group, insisting their promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” was a targeted attack. Source: Cole Burston On Wednesday, April 16, […]
Dragons. They’re everywhere these days. TV shows, books, movies, games… You name it, there are dragons. But now dragons are taking over a whole new frontier: theme parks. And not just any dragons, either. The […]
The European Commission headquarters in Brussels. Photo Credit: EmDee Regulatory scrutiny of Universal Music Group’s Downtown Music deal is heating up in the EU, where the acquisition has been referred to the European Commission (EC) […]
Photo Credit: Drake by Charito Yap for The Come Up Show / CC by 2.0 Let the Drake v. Universal Music Group (UMG) showdown continue: The rapper and his team are preparing to submit an […]
Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst, who’s filed a new state-level lawsuit against Universal Music Group. Photo Credit: David Shankbone Right on cue, Limp Bizkit has fired off another lawsuit, this time in state court, against […]
Jason Bourne movies will no longer be made by Universal and a new home is in the works – Deadline The CEO of Netflix shares thoughts on Meghan Markle – Celebitchy Erin Andrews talks about […]
A live performance from Iggy Azalea, who says Universal Music has failed to cough up due royalties ‘in the 8 figure range.’ Photo Credit: Laura Murray Has Universal Music Group (UMG) failed to pay “millions […]
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Drake’s parent label Universal Music Group has dissed the rapper in a legal response to his defamation lawsuit, claiming he turned to the courts after “[losing] a rap battle” against Kendrick Lamar. As reported by Billboard, […]
Is the streaming plateau’s end in sight? Perhaps, as Universal Music Group has posted solid Q4 2024 subscription-revenue growth and confirmed ongoing Super Premium talks with ‘all’ its DSP partners. Photo Credit: UMG Thanks to […]
Discovery is set to proceed in the defamation lawsuit Drake filed against Universal Music, which intends to seek dismissal. Photo Credit: musicisentropy Despite Drake’s settlement with iHeartMedia, discovery is moving forward in his high-stakes lawsuit […]
(L-R): Adam Holt, Chairman, Universal Music New Zealand; Myra Hemara, Co-Managing Director, Universal Music New Zealand; Matt Kidd, Co-Managing Director, Universal Music New Zealand Universal Music Australia & New Zealand President and CEO Sean Warner […]