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Limp Bizkit sue Universal Music Group for enormous figure in unpaid royalties

Nu metal band frontman Fred Durst is seeking to void all contracts with UMG

The Independent UK

Universal Music Group admits data breach, Social Security Numbers and more stolen

There is no evidence of data misuse just yet, but UMG says hundreds are affected.

TechRadar

YouTube reportedly offering "lumps of cash" to major recording labels to train its AI models with huge libraries of music

YouTube is reportedly in the middle of striking a deal with major music labels, including Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records, to use their tracks to train AI.

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YouTube may be planning to give us new AI song generators this year – and this time the music labels could let it happen

YouTube is reportedly looking to partner with record labels, by paying them to train AI on their songs.

TechRadar

"Artists will be able to sing in languages they don’t speak and perform duets with their younger selves": UMG partners with makers of AI-powered vocal plugin MicDrop

SoundLabs' MicDrop plugin produces high-fidelity vocal models for artists, giving them full creative control over the results

MusicRadar

Universal Music’s £119m CEO pay offer may provoke shareholder revolt

Advisory firm urges shareholders to reject ‘excessive’ payout to Lucian Grainge, while Renault may also face backlash

The Guardian - UK

TikTok Reaches Music Licensing Deal With Universal, Ending Feud

Universal chairman Sir Lucian Grainge said "this new chapter in our relationship" would "drive innovation in fan engagement while advancing social music monetization."

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TikTok Reaches Music Licensing Deal With Universal, Ending Feud

TikTok and Universal announced a new licensing agreement Thursday, ending a months-long dispute that saw popular music expunged from the social media platform.

International Business Times

Universal Music announces deal with TikTok to restore pop hits to the app

The deadlock over artist compensation and AI has been settled by the opposing sides after three gruelling months

Evening Standard

Music from Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and The Weeknd is returning to TikTok, thanks to a “multi-dimensional licensing agreement” with Universal

The companies say that they’ll work together to protect “human artistry” from the threat of AI-generated content

MusicRadar

Universal Music Group And Tiktok End Feud

UMG and TikTok strike a deal to bring back major artists like Ariana Grande and Adele, enhancing commercial opportunities and artist compensation.

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Universal signs TikTok deal allowing artists back on platform

Music group pulled content amid row over issues such as deepfake AI-generated music and artists’ compensation

The Guardian - UK

Taylor Swift Returns To Tiktok Amid Universal Music Group Dispute

Taylor Swift's return to TikTok amid UMG-TikTok dispute showcases her support for the platform and its promotional capabilities.

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Taylor Swift’s music returns to TikTok ahead of 11th studio album release

A licensing disagreement between UMG and TikTok resulted in the label withdrawing its music from the platform in February

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“We believe music is central to humanity”: Roland and Universal Music Group announce their 7 Principles for Music Creation with AI as they confirm new strategic partnership

Two industry giants announce strategic partnership as that argue that “human-created works must be respected and protected”

International Business Times

Universal-TikTok Feud Ramps Up As More Songs Come Down

Universal Music Group has lambasted TikTok's approach to AI as the feud between the two companies over song royalties escalates and popular music is expunged from the social media platform.

The Guardian - UK

The music industry’s over-reliance on TikTok shows how lazy it has become

Universal’s decision to remove its artists from TikTok has destabilised both companies – and lays bare how record labels have become reliant on random virality

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Tiktok Explores Photo Content Amid Music Dispute With Universal

TikTok faces music dispute with Universal Music Group, impacting content creation and user engagement. The availability of music on the platform plays a cr...

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UMG To Save 250 Million Euros By 2026, Job Cuts

UMG plans to save 250 million euros by 2026 through cost-cutting measures to enhance financial performance and competitiveness in the evolving music industry.

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Universal Music Group Acquires Stake In Chord Music Partners

UMG acquires stake in Chord Music Partners, Erica Bellarosa joins Atlantic Records, Global Citizen hosts international conference in Melbourne with global ...

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UMG To Acquire Minority Stake In Chord Music Partners

UMG acquires a minority stake in Chord Music Partners for 0 million to enhance its presence in the music industry.

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Universal Music Group pulls catalog from TikTok over licensing dispute

Universal Music Group's removal of its song catalog from TikTok due to failed licensing negotiations sparks reactions from artists like Jack Antonoff. The ...

Evening Standard

Why are songs disappearing from TikTok videos?

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Drake among the list of artists whose music has been removed from the platform

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Universal Music CEO announces restructuring, new leadership for label operations

Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge announces a restructuring of the operating model, with John Janick and Monte Lipman assuming greater responsibility over...

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Universal Music Group removes music from TikTok over licensing dispute

TikTok faces the removal of Universal Music Group's music catalog after failing to renew their licensing agreement, causing a dispute over compensation and...

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