European regulators are preparing to investigate Universal Music Group‘s proposed $775 million takeover of Downtown Music. That’s according to the…
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Universal Music Group Nashville rebrands as Music Corporation of America
Universal Music Group Nashville has been rebranded as Music Corporation of America (MCA). UMG said on Thursday (April 24) that…
Rachel Tregenza and Charlotte Allan appointed to senior Communications and Policy roles at Universal Music UK
Universal Music UK (UMUK) has made two new leadership appointments in its communications and policy team. Rachel Tregenza has taken…
Why Universal Music Group will be allowed to buy Downtown.
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Universal warns Drake ‘be careful what you wish for’ as rapper updates complaint to target Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show
Universal Music Group has issued a warning to Drake following the rapper’s decision to amend his defamation lawsuit with new…
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5 million songs and $288m spent on catalogs: 8 Things We Learned from Universal Music Group’s 2024 Annual Report
For music industry geeks like Music Business Worldwide, Universal Music Group‘s annual report offers a wealth of buried treasure each…
Amanda Kingsland, Shawn Marino named co-heads of A&R at Universal Music Canada
Universal Music Canada (UMC) has named Amanda Kingsland and Shawn Marino co-heads of A&R, giving the duo “a renewed mandate…
Chappell Roan producer Daniel Nigro’s Amusement Records to operate as ‘central label venture’ within Universal as part of expanded partnership with UMG
Universal Music Group has expanded its partnership with Grammy-winning producer Daniel Nigro’s Amusement Records label. According to the official announcement,…
Vivian Xu named Chief Operating Officer at Universal Music Greater China
Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed Vivian Xu as Chief Operating Officer of Universal Music Greater China (UMGC). Based in…