Warner, Universal Legacy Acts Will Finally Get Royalty Checks as Labels Wipe Debts
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Sony became the first major to waive unrecouped advances last year
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Major Labels Suspend Operations in Russia Following Ukraine Invasion
Posted in: Music News"We urge an end to the violence in Ukraine as soon as possible," Universal said in a statement. Sony and Warner quickly followed suit
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Neil Diamond Sells Songwriting, Recording Catalog to Universal Music Group
Posted in: Music NewsAcquisition includes the rights to over 100 unreleased songs, including a full album, as well as archival video
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Sting Sells the Police, Solo Songwriting Catalog for Estimated $250 MiIllion
Posted in: Music News“It is absolutely essential to me that my career’s body of work have a home where it is valued and respected,” singer says of latest big money deal for music rights
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Can Music Rehabilitate Stroke Victims? Universal Music Group Thinks So
Posted in: Music Biz NewsThe company is partnering with a medical startup in what it calls the first-ever prescription music license
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Let’s Break Down the Mind-Blowing Money in Universal Music’s IPO
Posted in: Music Biz FeaturesThe arrival of Universal Music Group on the stock market on Tuesday (September 21st) is going to be a big-money affair — for the record company as well as its rivals
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The Pokémon Album Will Feature Lil Yachty, Tierra Whack, and Jax Jones
Posted in: Music Biz NewsLil Yachty and Tierra Whack join the likes of Post Malone and Katy Perry on the upcoming celebrity-studded compilation album
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The Music Industry Has Neglected Its DJs. New Tech Will Change the Game
Posted in: Music Biz NewsThe world's three major label groups — Universal, Sony, and Warner — are finally partnering with a new streaming service to ensure artists are paid when DJ edits are played
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Universal Music’s SPAC Deal Is No More
Posted in: Music Biz NewsBillionaire Bill Ackman will buy a stake in Universal via his hedge fund, Pershing Square Holdings, rather than via blank-check company, after hearing concerns from investors and the SEC
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Universal Music’s SPAC Deal Gives It Armor — and a Potential Weak Spot
Posted in: Music Biz FeaturesThe world's biggest music rightsholder will soon be owned by a panoply of players. One of them wants to keep its costs in check
