The Hollywood Reporter

Virgin Music Group to Acquire Downtown Music Group in $775M Deal

Downtown Music Group includes FUGA, Downtown Artist & Label Services, Curve Royalties and more. By Caitlin Huston Business Writer Virgin Music Group, which is owned by Universal Music Group, has ...
Variety

Universal Music Group Warns It Will Pull Songs From TikTok After Deal Expiration

Universal Music Group, one of the largest music companies in the world, said it failed to reach new deal terms with TikTok over issues including artist compensation and AI — and that TikTok tried to ...
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Everything You Need to Know About ‘Building the Band’ Group SZN 4 — From Their Musical Inspirations to Their Secret Admirers

Building the Band is Netflix's newest competition series — hosted by Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean — and based on the first few episodes alone, it is safe to say that SZN 4 is a shoo in for the ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Universal Music Group to Pull Songs From TikTok Imminently, Sends Blistering Open Letter

The company says concerns over AI and compensation have prevented a deal: Ultimately, "TikTok is trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music." By Alex Weprin Senior ...
Reuters

Universal Music Group artists to return to TikTok after new licensing pact

May 2 (Reuters) - Universal Music Group (UMG.AS), opens new tab and TikTok said on Thursday they had reached a new licensing agreement that will restore the label's songs and artists to the social ...