‘Spinal Tap’ Creators, Universal Music Group Settle Soundtrack Copyright Dispute
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Creators of 1984 metal mockumentary will eventually gain control over recordings
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Streaming Growth Is Slowing at the World’s Biggest Music Company. Could TikTok Help?
Posted in: Music NewsAs revenue from Spotify starts to sag for the first time, companies like Universal may need to look for new ways to boost earnings
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Will Tencent’s Hunger to Own the Music Business Stop at Universal and Spotify?
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe music-streaming company may be trying to own the international music business in China by accumulating minority stakes in the most powerful music-related companies in the U.S. and Europe
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Soundgarden Lawyer Shrugs Off UMG’s Request for Band to Drop Vault Fire Lawsuit
Posted in: Music News"We cannot accept [UMG's] belated claim that no damages were actually suffered"
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Hole Removed from Lawsuit Against Universal Music Over 2008 Fire
Posted in: Music News"We have already determined that original masters for many of the artists named in the lawsuit were not lost in the 2008 fire," UMG claims
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Universal Music Group Files Motion to Dismiss Class Action Suit Over 2008 Fire
Posted in: Music NewsLabel 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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