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Spotify to Introduce Licensed AI Covers Under New Universal Deal

Spotify to Introduce Licensed AI Covers Under New Universal Deal

Spotify and Universal Music Group have announced a new licensing agreement that will allow Spotify users to create AI-generated covers and remixes.

By Lauren McNamara - May 21, 2026
Spotify to Introduce Licensed AI Covers Under New Universal Deal

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Spotify to Introduce Licensed AI Covers Under New Universal Deal

Spotify and Universal Music Group have announced a new licensing agreement that will allow Spotify users to create AI-generated covers and remixes.

By Lauren McNamara - May 21, 2026
Universal Music Group to 'Enrich and Enhance' Music Experience With New NVIDIA AI Partnership

Universal Music Group to 'Enrich and Enhance' Music Experience With New NVIDIA AI Partnership

Universal Music Group has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to "pioneer" responsible AI for music discovery, creation, and engagement. Leveraging NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and Universal's music…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 7, 2026
Universal Music Group to 'Enrich and Enhance' Music Experience With New NVIDIA AI Partnership

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Universal Music Group to 'Enrich and Enhance' Music Experience With New NVIDIA AI Partnership

Universal Music Group has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to "pioneer" responsible AI for music discovery, creation, and engagement. Leveraging NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and Universal's music…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 7, 2026
Universal Music CEO Slams Drake's 'Ridiculous' ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit Claims

Universal Music CEO Slams Drake's 'Ridiculous' ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit Claims

Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge has delivered a scathing response to Drake's lawsuit regarding Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us", calling the allegations "groundless and indeed…

By [email protected] - Aug 18, 2025
Universal Music CEO Slams Drake's 'Ridiculous' ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit Claims

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Universal Music CEO Slams Drake's 'Ridiculous' ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit Claims

Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge has delivered a scathing response to Drake's lawsuit regarding Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us", calling the allegations "groundless and indeed…

By [email protected] - Aug 18, 2025
UMG’s Lucian Grainge Celebrates Record-Breaking Year, Australia Success and AI Breakthroughs

UMG’s Lucian Grainge Celebrates Record-Breaking Year, Australia Success and AI Breakthroughs

UMG is "the most successful company in the history of the music industry and every one of us should be enormously proud," Grainge writes.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 10, 2024
UMG’s Lucian Grainge Celebrates Record-Breaking Year, Australia Success and AI Breakthroughs

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UMG’s Lucian Grainge Celebrates Record-Breaking Year, Australia Success and AI Breakthroughs

UMG is "the most successful company in the history of the music industry and every one of us should be enormously proud," Grainge writes.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 10, 2024
As YouTube Publishes AI Principles, UMG’s Lucian Grainge Talks Potential to ‘Amplify Human Imagination’

As YouTube Publishes AI Principles, UMG’s Lucian Grainge Talks Potential to ‘Amplify Human Imagination’

“Our challenge and opportunity as an industry is to establish effective tools, incentives and rewards – as well as rules of the road."

By Lars Brandle - Aug 22, 2023
As YouTube Publishes AI Principles, UMG’s Lucian Grainge Talks Potential to ‘Amplify Human Imagination’

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As YouTube Publishes AI Principles, UMG’s Lucian Grainge Talks Potential to ‘Amplify Human Imagination’

“Our challenge and opportunity as an industry is to establish effective tools, incentives and rewards – as well as rules of the road."

By Lars Brandle - Aug 22, 2023
Songwriter advocates, politicians criticise Lucian Grainge's 'obscene' pay packet

Songwriter advocates, politicians criticise Lucian Grainge's 'obscene' pay packet

Being the most powerful executive in the global music industry does have its perks. Specifically, a fat salary. Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge is that man. But his whopping entitlement from…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 11, 2021
Songwriter advocates, politicians criticise Lucian Grainge's 'obscene' pay packet

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Songwriter advocates, politicians criticise Lucian Grainge's 'obscene' pay packet

Being the most powerful executive in the global music industry does have its perks. Specifically, a fat salary. Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge is that man. But his whopping entitlement from…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 11, 2021
Universal domination: UMG scores 9 of the top 10 album in the U.S.

Universal domination: UMG scores 9 of the top 10 album in the U.S.

Universal Music Group has conquered the U.S. albums chart in record fashion by bagging nine of the top 10 albums. For the week ending 27th August, UMG-released LPs rule the top three on the Billboard…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2020
Universal domination: UMG scores 9 of the top 10 album in the U.S.

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Universal domination: UMG scores 9 of the top 10 album in the U.S.

Universal Music Group has conquered the U.S. albums chart in record fashion by bagging nine of the top 10 albums. For the week ending 27th August, UMG-released LPs rule the top three on the Billboard…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2020
Universal Music confident streaming will remain ‘stable’ in months ahead

Universal Music confident streaming will remain ‘stable’ in months ahead

The world is in lockdown, all gigs are off, and the path ahead is a tricky one. The enormous streaming business, however, should tick along just fine in the months ahead. That’s the upbeat line from…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 21, 2020
Universal Music confident streaming will remain ‘stable’ in months ahead

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Universal Music confident streaming will remain ‘stable’ in months ahead

The world is in lockdown, all gigs are off, and the path ahead is a tricky one. The enormous streaming business, however, should tick along just fine in the months ahead. That’s the upbeat line from…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 21, 2020
UMG chief Lucian Grainge hospitalised with COVID-19: Reports

UMG chief Lucian Grainge hospitalised with COVID-19: Reports

Lucian Grainge, the most powerful man in the record business, has been hospitalised after contracting COVID-19, a respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus. The Universal Music Group chairman…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 16, 2020
UMG chief Lucian Grainge hospitalised with COVID-19: Reports

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UMG chief Lucian Grainge hospitalised with COVID-19: Reports

Lucian Grainge, the most powerful man in the record business, has been hospitalised after contracting COVID-19, a respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus. The Universal Music Group chairman…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 16, 2020
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