Universal Music Group Files Motion to Dismiss Class Action Suit Over 2008 Fire
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Label rebuffs obligation to split proceeds from litigation settlement, insurance claims filed over lost recordings
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Soundgarden, Tupac Estate, Tom Petty’s Ex-Wife Lead Lawsuit Over Universal Music Fire
Posted in: Music NewsHole, Steve Earle also listed in lawsuit accusing UMG of not doing enough to prevent fire, failing to disclose extent of damages
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Universal Music Chief Says Label Owes Artists ‘Transparency’ Over Vault Fire Losses
Posted in: Music News"I will ensure that the senior management of this company, starting with me, owns this," says Lucian Grainge
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Are the Major Record Companies Signing Too Many Artists?
Posted in: Music FeaturesRecent stats raise an important question: How can the major labels perform at an optimum level with two new artists a day to develop, record, promote and market?
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DIY Artists Will Earn More than $1 Billion This Year. No Wonder the Major Labels Want Their Business
Posted in: Music FeaturesIndependent artists have exploded thanks to streaming, and labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group are starting to get in on the act
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The Major Record Companies Have a Big Gender Problem – But There are Positive Signs for the Future
Posted in: Music FeaturesA new study highlights huge gender disparities at the top of the biggest labels
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What Happens if Google Buys the World’s Biggest Music Company?
Posted in: Music FeaturesUp to half of Universal Music Group is for sale. If the tech giant buys it, things could get very interesting
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A Storm Is Coming to the Global Music Industry — and More than $100 Billion Is at Stake
Posted in: Music FeaturesUp to half of Universal Music Group is for sale – and all indications are it's going to bank an astronomical sum of money. This could spell amazing news for the other two big labels
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Universal Music Group Will Get New Owners This Year
Posted in: Music NewsDeutsche Bank says UMG is worth $33 billion — more than its owner, Vivendi
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The Five Numbers That Say Everything About the Music Industry in 2018
Posted in: Music FeaturesTaking the temperature of one of the most exciting, changeable industries in existence — via five crucial statistics that all tell their own story
