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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."

Latin Times

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

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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

Evening Standard

“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”

MusicRadar

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.

International Business Times

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

The Guardian - UK

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...

Latin Times

Karol G, Feid, Anitta, and J Balvin: Latin Artists Muted on TikTok Amid Universal Music Clash

The dispute over rights and compensation also impacted Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish and BTS, among others

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Why you can’t find music from Taylor Swift, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo and other artists on TikTok right now

If you can't find music by Taylor Swift or Drake on TikTok, here's why.

International Business Times

TikTok Pulls Taylor Swift, Weeknd In Rights Feud

Music by Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, The Beatles and other artists can no longer be heard on TikTok after a breakdown in negotiations with music group Universal over compensation.

WEKU

TikTok removes music from UMG artists, including Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift

TikTok has removed all Universal Music Group music from its platform, according to a spokesperson for the company. UMG argues, among other things, that TikTok is not compensating its artists fairly.

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ll probably be OK, right?’ Musicians and users concerned as Universal music taken off TikTok

Contractual dispute between Universal Music Group and social media giant results in removal of thousands of songs, and loss of marketing clout for musicians

WEKU

Taylor Swift, Drake, BTS and more may have their music taken off TikTok — here's why

Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company, has threatened to remove all of the music it owns from TikTok, unless the streaming platform agrees to more favorable terms.

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