Drake’s deal is up for renegotiation in 2025, and other revelations from his lawsuit against Universal Music
MBW Explains is a series of analytical features in which we explore the context behind major music industry talking points ...
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From Drake suing Universal Music to TikTok facing a US ban… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our headlines ...
Universal Music Group to list on US exchange; Pershing Square to sell $500m stock to make it happen
Universal Music Group (UMG) announced Wednesday (January 15) that Pershing Square Holdings, led by billionaire investor Bill Ackman, has requested ...
Universal Music hits back at Drake, says he ‘seeks to weaponize the legal process to silence an artist’s creative expression’
Universal Music Group has responded to a defamation lawsuit filed by Drake earlier today (January 15).Within the lawsuit, the superstar ...
Universal cancels all Grammy-related events; major will redirect funds to those affected by Los Angeles wildfires
The Grammys might be going ahead on Sunday, February 2 – but Universal Music Group‘s array of traditional Grammy Week ...
Universal Music Group and Amazon Music ink new deal, including exclusive content… and with ‘Streaming 2.0’ at its heart
Universal Music Group (UMG) and Amazon Music have jointly announced a renewed worldwide licensing agreement today (December 23).According to a ...
Inside the portfolio of businesses owned by Downtown Music – the company Universal is buying for $775m
MBW Explains is a series of analytical features in which we explore the context behind major music industry talking points ...
Universal Music Group settles trademark dispute over use of ‘Republic’ name
After three years of litigation, Universal Music Group (UMG) has settled a trademark dispute with investing platform OpenDeal, which does ...
Universal Music Publishing boss Jody Gerson to receive GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Award
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson will be presented with the 2025 GRAMMY Salute to Industry ...
4 observations on… Downtown’s $775 million sale to Universal Music Group
“Last Christmas, I gave you my heart. But the very next…” *RECORD SUDDENLY SCRATCHES*We interrupt this cozy festive tableau to ...
