Universal Music Group: News

12 Aug 2024

WhatsApp

Universal's music arrives on WhatsApp thanks to new Meta deal

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music label, has broadened its licensing agreement with Meta.

AI startup says scraping songs on internet is 'fair use'

Music-focused artificial intelligence (AI) startups, Udio and Suno, are currently embroiled in legal battles with prominent music labels including Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Group.

16 Jun 2024

Johnny Depp

Justin Bieber replaces manager with Johnny Depp's financial advisor

Pop sensation Justin Bieber has recently ended his professional association with business manager Lou Taylor.

08 May 2024

Drake

UMG takes a backseat in Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud

Amid the escalating tension between rap titans Drake and Kendrick Lamar, their shared music label Universal Music Group (UMG) has chosen not to intervene.

22 Apr 2024

HYBE

HYBE launches audit of ADOR Management, CEO Min under scrutiny

South Korean entertainment giant, HYBE, has commenced an investigation into its subsidiary music label, ADOR.