As its public dispute with TikTok continues, Universal Music Group has set an expanded strategic relationship with Spotify. The new agreement will “further amplify music discovery and social interaction and enhance fan experiences,” the companies said in a joint announcement. Under the deal, Spotify will deploy new promotional and social features aimed at helping drive interest … Read more
UPDATE: As expected, layoffs commenced today at Universal Music Group, which includes Interscope, Republic, Capitol, Def Jam and Island, as well as catalog division Universal Music Enterprises and UMG corporate. The layoffs started after Wednesday’s fourth quarter earnings call, where CEO Lucian Grainge talked of a “strategic organizational redesign.” EARLIER: Universal Music Group is planning what … Read more
Sean Combs is already facing several sexual assault lawsuits, and now the producer of his latest release The Love Album: Off The Grid is going after the performer for $30 million in a biting legal action. In a complaint filed today in federal court in New York, Rodney Jones Jr., AKA Lil Rod claims the … Read more
Universal Music Group, which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, says that it will no longer allow its music on TikTok now that a licensing deal between the two parties has expired. UMG said that it had not agreed to terms of a new deal with TikTok, and plans … Read more
Universal Music Group is planning what may become hundreds of job cuts to its recorded music division in its first quarter, according to numerous reports. A company spokesperson confirmed the layoffs on Friday, but did not say how many were anticipated. The company has more than 11,000 employees worldwide. If the layoffs occur, UMG would join … Read more
UMG leads the expansion of music on Roblox in partnership with Supersocial, to help pioneer metaverse-native music discovery. Beat Galaxy brings some of the world’s most popular artists, labels and music to the platform for Roblox users to experience in game. Click HERE for media assetsClick HERE to visit Beat Galaxy on Roblox SANTA MONICA, … Read more
