Entertainment ❯ Music Industry ❯ Record Labels

Universal Music Group

Artist Relations Spotify Artist Rights Legal Issues Legal Disputes Republic Records Flawless Records Marketing Practices Streaming Services Marketing Strategies Petitions Legal Actions Drake's Legal Actions BMG Operations in Russia Contract Disputes Lucian Grainge Lawsuits Mary J. Blige Streaming Platforms Litigation Universal Music Australia Artist Collaborations Contracts Def Jam Recordings Artist Contracts Salt-N-Pepa Bill Ackman Apple Corps Ltd Royalty Accounting

Universal Music Group Wins Exclusive Global Beatles Merch and Licensing Deal

The pact gives UMG control of The Beatles’ worldwide merchandise, licensing, e-commerce to help roll out planned fan and film projects.

Lorde Leaves Universal, Goes Independent After 17 Years

Def Jam Recordings Debuts China Division in Chengdu

Judge Dismisses Salt‑N‑Pepa’s Suit Over Masters, Leaving UMG in Control

Salt-N-Pepa Escalate Masters Dispute by Accusing UMG of Blocking Streaming Access

Salt-N-Pepa Sue Universal Music Group Over Master Recording Rights