UMG's Downtown deal has hit another snag, as the European Commission announced it would launch a bigger investigation into the attempted acquisition.

J ust two weeks after Universal Music Group’s chief digital officer said that, when it comes to AI, corporations without a seat at the table may “wind up on the menu,” UMG has launched a strategic ...

UMG said it's filed for 15 patents through the partnership already, including one related to AI threat protection.

Universal Music Group unit Virgin Music Group's $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music may hinder competition and remove ...

Universal Music Group (UMG) has officially moved forward with plans to launch a secondary listing in the States – albeit ...

UMG has filed 15 patents in the fields of musical collaboration, multi-media content and campaign creation, music and health, ...

Universal Music Group has formed a strategic partnership with IP asset management, investment and advisory firm Liquidax ...

As previously reported by MBW, the UMG-Downtown deal did not meet the EU’s standard turnover thresholds that would typically ...

BRUSSELS ― The European Commission announced it will launch a full-scale antitrust probe into Universal Music Group (UMG)’s ...

The European Commission has confirmed it will now carry out an in-depth investigation into Universal Music Group’s proposed Downtown acquisition.

Drake initially filed his lawsuit against UMG in January 2025, accusing the music giant of knowingly defaming him. His ...

Two cases around consolidation and market control may drastically alter the music landscape, and the indies are making their thoughts known ...