Universal Music Group
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Dr. Dre Nearing Deal to Sell Music Rights
The hip-hop mogul is reportedly closing a $200 million deal to sell assets to Shamrock Capital and Universal Music Group
- For the Love of Money
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Triller Sued Again for Alleged Non-Payment of License Fees
Universal Music Publishing claims the short-video social media app defaulted on payments, while Triller calls lawsuit a "minor" dispute
- Face the Music
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Black Sheep Files Class Action Claiming Universal ‘Unlawfully Retained’ $750 Million in Royalties
The influential 1990s hip-hop duo alleges Universal Music Group struck a "sweetheart" deal with Spotify that "shortchanged" thousands of artists
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Triller Removes Major Label Music Catalogs From App, ‘Reassessing’ Deals
"The usage does not justify the cost," video app says in statement as Sony Music, Warner Music, and Universal catalogs pulled from service
- The Trilling Yields
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Kanye West's Label Denounces Antisemitism — But Is He Even Still Signed to Them?
"There is no place for antisemitism in our society," Universal Music Group wrote. "We are deeply committed to combating antisemitism and every other form of prejudice"
- Kanye's Record Deal
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Sony Music Fully Abandons Operations in Russia Amid Ongoing Ukraine War
"As the war continues to have a devastating humanitarian impact in Ukraine, and sanctions on Russia continue to increase, we can no longer maintain a presence in Russia, effective immediately"
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Warner, Universal Legacy Acts Will Finally Get Royalty Checks as Labels Wipe Debts
Sony became the first major to waive unrecouped advances last year
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Neil Diamond Sells Songwriting, Recording Catalog to Universal Music Group
Acquisition 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
“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
- Music
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Can Music Rehabilitate Stroke Victims? Universal Music Group Thinks So
The company is partnering with a medical startup in what it calls the first-ever prescription music license
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