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UMG Appoints Former Spotify Executive Òscar Celma to Global AI Role

UMG Appoints Former Spotify Executive Òscar Celma to Global AI Role

The executive who helped develop Spotify’s AI DJ joins Universal Music Group as it expands its work in music discovery and licensed AI products.

By Ella Karsai - Sep 29, 2026
UMG Appoints Former Spotify Executive Òscar Celma to Global AI Role

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UMG Appoints Former Spotify Executive Òscar Celma to Global AI Role

The executive who helped develop Spotify’s AI DJ joins Universal Music Group as it expands its work in music discovery and licensed AI products.

By Ella Karsai - Sep 29, 2026
Laufey Signs With Interscope and Verve After Six Years as Independent Artist

Laufey Signs With Interscope and Verve After Six Years as Independent Artist

Two-time Grammy winner Laufey has signed with Interscope Records and Verve Records.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 16, 2026
Laufey Signs With Interscope and Verve After Six Years as Independent Artist

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Laufey Signs With Interscope and Verve After Six Years as Independent Artist

Two-time Grammy winner Laufey has signed with Interscope Records and Verve Records.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 16, 2026
Ed Sheeran Set to Sign With Interscope Records After Warner Exit

Ed Sheeran Set to Sign With Interscope Records After Warner Exit

Reports confirm global superstar Ed Sheeran is close to signing a long-term deal with Interscope Records after a 15-year relationship with Warner Music Group.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 8, 2026
Ed Sheeran Set to Sign With Interscope Records After Warner Exit

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Ed Sheeran Set to Sign With Interscope Records After Warner Exit

Reports confirm global superstar Ed Sheeran is close to signing a long-term deal with Interscope Records after a 15-year relationship with Warner Music Group.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 8, 2026
Chris Brown Reaches 'Settlement in Principle' Over Lawsuit From Lyricist

Chris Brown Reaches 'Settlement in Principle' Over Lawsuit From Lyricist

Chris Brown has reached a “settlement in principle” with a lyricist who claimed he was cut out of millions in revenues from two of the R&B singer's songs.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 10, 2026
Chris Brown Reaches 'Settlement in Principle' Over Lawsuit From Lyricist

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Chris Brown Reaches 'Settlement in Principle' Over Lawsuit From Lyricist

Chris Brown has reached a “settlement in principle” with a lyricist who claimed he was cut out of millions in revenues from two of the R&B singer's songs.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 10, 2026
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 Pushes Back Against Salt-N-Pepa’s Album Ownership Appeal

Universal Music Group Pushes Back Against Salt-N-Pepa’s Album Ownership Appeal

Salt-N-Pepa's legal fight with Universal Music Group over ownership of their early master recordings has continued.

By Lauren McNamara - May 7, 2026
Universal Music Group Pushes Back Against Salt-N-Pepa’s Album Ownership Appeal

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Universal Music Group Pushes Back Against Salt-N-Pepa’s Album Ownership Appeal

Salt-N-Pepa's legal fight with Universal Music Group over ownership of their early master recordings has continued.

By Lauren McNamara - May 7, 2026
Universal Music Group Confirms 'Unsolicited' Takeover Bid from Pershing Square Capital Management

Universal Music Group Confirms 'Unsolicited' Takeover Bid from Pershing Square Capital Management

Universal Music Group has confirmed it received an "unsolicited and non-binding" takeover bid from Pershing Square Capital Management. 

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 8, 2026
Universal Music Group Confirms 'Unsolicited' Takeover Bid from Pershing Square Capital Management

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Universal Music Group Confirms 'Unsolicited' Takeover Bid from Pershing Square Capital Management

Universal Music Group has confirmed it received an "unsolicited and non-binding" takeover bid from Pershing Square Capital Management. 

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 8, 2026
Drake Faces Pushback From UMG in Kendrick Lamar ‘Not Like Us’ Defamation Appeal

Drake Faces Pushback From UMG in Kendrick Lamar ‘Not Like Us’ Defamation Appeal

Drake’s bid to revive his defamation lawsuit against Kendrick Lamar’s 'Not Like Us' has drawn a rebuttal from Universal Music Group.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 30, 2026
Drake Faces Pushback From UMG in Kendrick Lamar ‘Not Like Us’ Defamation Appeal

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Drake Faces Pushback From UMG in Kendrick Lamar ‘Not Like Us’ Defamation Appeal

Drake’s bid to revive his defamation lawsuit against Kendrick Lamar’s 'Not Like Us' has drawn a rebuttal from Universal Music Group.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 30, 2026
Lorde Goes Independent After Universal Music Group Deal Quietly Ends

Lorde Goes Independent After Universal Music Group Deal Quietly Ends

Lorde has revealed she is now operating independently after her long-time deal with Universal Music Group ended late last year.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 19, 2026
Lorde Goes Independent After Universal Music Group Deal Quietly Ends

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Lorde Goes Independent After Universal Music Group Deal Quietly Ends

Lorde has revealed she is now operating independently after her long-time deal with Universal Music Group ended late last year.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 19, 2026
The Wiggles Announce Landmark Partnership with Universal Music

The Wiggles Announce Landmark Partnership with Universal Music

The Wiggles have announced a landmark strategic global agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG). 

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 17, 2026
The Wiggles Announce Landmark Partnership with Universal Music

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The Wiggles Announce Landmark Partnership with Universal Music

The Wiggles have announced a landmark strategic global agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG). 

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 17, 2026
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