US indie labels group A2IM has filed comments before the Copyright Royalty Judges in Washington, DC in support of the proposed mechanical rates filing previously submitted by copyright owners and ...
The Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) has issued a statement in support of Universal’s reported ban on exclusives, despite the fact that Universal has yet to comment on the speculation
Earlier ...
Blurred Lines trio begin appeal against copyright infringement verdict
Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke and T.I. have begun their appeal against the Blurred Lines copyright infringement ruling. The estate of Marvin Gaye ...
Frank Ocean’s new album Blonde appears to have sent shockwaves through the industry in more ways than one, with the release allegedly responsible for Universal’s reported blanket ban on artist ...
Universal Music Group has appointed Samantha Fink Ph.D. as its new SVP of human resources.
In her new role, Fink will oversee business partnering and employee relations, working directly with ...
Universal Music Group and Petrol Records have teamed up for a number of upcoming INXS-related releases as part of a new joint venture.
The partnership builds on UMG’s announcement regarding ...
Universal Music Group has appointed Oana Ruxandra to the newly created position of senior vice president of digital strategy and partnerships.
Ruxandra most recently served as vice president of digital ...
Fulwell 73 Productions signs development deal with CBS
Independent UK-based production firm Fulwell 73 Productions has signed a development deal with CBS Television Studios, with Apple Music’s upcoming Carpool Karaoke ...
US music publishers and songwriters are mounting pressure on Sony Music Entertainment, asking the company to withdraw from the forthcoming rate setting proceedings set up by the Copyright Royalty Board ...
Universal Music UK’s UMTV division has re-launched as Universal Music On Demand (UMOD), as it continues to transition away from physical and download albums to focus on streaming and playlists. ...
