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Universal Music Group has already been issued with two patents related to AI technologies, but it has big ambitions to swell ...
Cent files a lawsuit against his ex, UMG hits back at Salt-N-Pepa, Sean Kingston's mom wants leniency and more in this music ...
The European Commission is launching an ‘in-depth investigation’ into Universal Music Group’s planned acquisition of Downtown ...
UMG said it's filed for 15 patents through the partnership already, including one related to AI threat protection.
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 ...
Two cases around consolidation and market control may drastically alter the music landscape, and the indies are making their ...
UMG’s $775 million offer for Downtown Music hits a snag as the EU investigates concerns the deal could stifle artists signed with independent labels. Universal Music Group (UMG) has offered $775 ...
Drake initially filed his lawsuit against UMG in January 2025, accusing the music giant of knowingly defaming him. His ...
Universal Music Group unit Virgin Music Group's $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music may hinder competition and remove ...
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 ...
Salt-N-Pepa are battling UMG for their master recordings, but the label claims the rap duo never actually held the copyrights ...