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Bill Ackman-Backed Universal Music Group Files For US Listing

In a strategic move, Universal Music Group N.V. (OTC:UMGNF), the world’s largest music label, has confidentially filed for a U.S. listing.

Benzinga

Universal Music Group confidentially files for US stock market listing

The Dutch-American firm, which represents the likes of Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, is already listed in the Netherlands.

Euronews

‘We are sharing our grief with the world’: Brian Wilson’s family announces Beach Boys legend’s death at 82

California dreaming ends.

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How Much Does It Pay to Win The Voice? We Looked at 6 Past Winners

Winning The Voice is a dream come true for many aspiring artists. The grand prize includes a $100,000 cash award and a recording contract with Universal Music Group. But beyond the immediate rewards, the long-term success of winners varies. Some have leveraged the platform to build thriving music careers, while…

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Lawyer admits to ‘embarrassing’ mistake after Anthropic's Claude made up a source in a legal filing—and no one caught it

The attorney said it was “an honest” mistake even after a manual review beforehand.

Fortune

Drake expands lawsuit against Universal Music Group, alleging defamation at Super Bowl

Lawsuit argues Kendrick Lamar’s half-time performance ‘further solidified’ public belief in allegations made in diss track Not Like Us, but UMG calls amendment ‘absurd’

The Guardian - UK

Desperate Drake claims he was defamed at Super Bowl show and Grammys

The Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud, among the biggest in hip-hop, continues... Drake now claims he was defamed at the Super Bowl halftime show and the Grammys. Universal Music has warned Drake “be careful what you wish for” with this recent complaint update.

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“This is great. I knew I was getting to them! I’m so happy. It’s such a good feeling”: Spotify bites back at Kate Nash

They’re pointing the finger at her record label

MusicRadar

‘Drake lost a rap battle’: Universal files motion to dismiss rapper’s ‘misguided’ lawsuit

Drake’s attorneys accuse Universal of being ‘a greedy company’ that is ‘finally being held responsible for profiting from dangerous misinformation’.

The Guardian - AU

Iggy Azalea Claims That UMG ‘Stole’ From Her: ‘Pay Me What’s Owed’

Iggy Azalea has claimed that Universal Music Group (UMG) owes her money in the "eight figure range" from unpaid royalties.

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Fire relief, Quincy Jones tributes and new talent energize the 50th annual pre-Grammy benefit gala

Music mogul Clive Davis has held his annual, star-studded pre-Grammys gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California

The Independent UK

Universal, Spotify Ink Multi-year Deal

Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company, and streaming behemoth Spotify on Sunday announced a multi-year direct deal that will affect both recording and publishing royalty rates.

International Business Times

TikTok ban: A game-changer for music?

Salon spoke with a music expert about the TikTok ban and how artists old and new could suffer from it

Salon

Drake sues Universal Music Group for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track; claims song promoted despite 'false paedophilia allegations'

The long-standing feud between long-time rivals Drake and Kendrick Lamar has only intensified!

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Drake Files Defamation Suit Against Universal Over Kendrick Lamar Track

Rapper Drake on Wednesday filed suit against his own label, saying Universal Music Group's release and promotion of a Kendrick Lamar track dissing him amounted to defamation and harassment.

The Independent UK

Drake sues his own label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track

Drake is accusing Universal Music Group of spreading the ‘false and malicious narrative’ that he is a pedophile

The Independent UK

Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'

The leading hip-hop superstar beef has been cranked up another notch, with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”

The Guardian - US

Drake files defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar diss track

Drake is bringing legal action against Universal Music Group as a result of Lamar’s track Not Like Us, a decision the company calls ‘illogical’

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LiAngelo Ball somehow turned 10 seconds of his song Tweaker into an $8 million record deal

Gelo just got PAID.

The Independent UK

Drake mocked over UMG legal filing for Kendrick Lamar track ‘Not Like Us’

Canadian star accused UMG of falsely inflating streams of Lamar’s 2024 diss track, which he also complained attacked his character

The Independent UK

Drake makes another legal move against Universal over Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'

Drake has taken legal action against Universal Music Group for the second straight day in his feud with fellow hip-hop superstar Kendrick Lamar

The Independent UK

Drake claims label should have refused to release ‘Not Like Us’ instead of letting Kendrick attack his ‘character’

The Canadian rapper is doubling down on his claims over the smash hit diss track calling him a pedophile

The Independent UK

Drake alleges Universal and Spotify falsely inflated Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'

Drake has begun legal action against Universal Music Group and Spotify, alleging they conspired to falsely pump up the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”

The Guardian - US

Drake claims UMG and Spotify ‘artificially inflated’ Kendrick Lamar’s diss track Not Like Us

Feud escalates as rapper’s lawyers file two petitions alleging Universal Music Group and streaming giant conspired while also accusing them of defamation

The Independent UK

Drake escalates Kendrick beef and accuses record label of firing allies while boosting his rival

Exclusive: Drake is upset with Universal Music Group’s alleged business practices, not Lamar’s lyrics, a source told The Independent.

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