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Artificial Intelligence · United States

Warner Music Group, Udio Settle Copyright Case, Plan New AI Song Creation Platform

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Warner Music Group has settled a copyright infringement case with artificial intelligence company Udio and will jointly launch a new platform for song creation in 2026, the companies said on Wednesday.The new subscription service, which will be powered by AI models trained on licensed and authorized songs, en See the Story

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EU Commission Objects to Universal Music's Downtown Deal

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The European Commission said today it had objected to Universal Music Group's $775m takeover of Downtown Music, out of competition concerns.See the Story

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Judge Dismisses Kevin Liles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Brought by Former Def Jam Assistant

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Kevin Liles is no longer facing a sexual assault lawsuit from an ex-Def Jam assistant after a judge dismissed it due to a prior settlement with UMG.See the Story

German courts turn to EU judges to clarify key questions in UMG’s piracy battle with Cloudflare

Germany’s top court is reviewing a long running legal battle between Universal Music and Cloudflare, the technology company that is an increasingly important part of how the internet functions - and which sprang to popular attention recently as the result of a major outage that took down a huge number of high profile websites and services. As part of the ongoing faceoff between the two companies, German judges have now asked the European Union c…European Union · Germany Read Article

POWER 50 2025: Sean Warner (Universal)

BACKGROUND CHECK:With a diverse background in the world of media and entertainment, Sean Warner has spent close to 20 years now in the employ of Universal Music Australia and New Zealand. Joining the company as national sales manager in 2007, he's held a number of roles with the major label, including vice president of commercial and – since 2023 – president of the company.A self-described music tragic with an appetite for local talent and devel…Universal Music Group · Australia Read Article

Judge Dismisses Kevin Liles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Brought by Former Def Jam Assistant

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Kevin Liles is no longer facing a sexual assault lawsuit from an ex-Def Jam assistant after a judge dismissed it due to a prior settlement with UMG.Music · New York See the Story

Primary Wave Gets Puzzly with Game My Fan Mobile Games

While UMG’s Pause studio is turning music videos into art prints, Primary Wave’s latest partnership is about turning albums into mobile games. It is working with a company called Game My Fan on the series, starting with a game called ‘Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company’. It’s a Candy Crush Saga-style swap-puzzle game released for Android and iPhone. The title […] The post is from Music Ally.Music See the Story

IMPALA WELCOMES THE EC’S FINDINGS SO FAR THAT UMG’S PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF DOWNTOWN HAS RISKS FOR EUROPE’S DIGITAL MARKET - ISSUES REMINDER THAT CONCERNS GO BEYOND DATA

Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Spotify Phone Levelling the playing field for independent music companies and their artists across Europe Home About What we do Our Board Our Team Members Associations Companies Friends News Awards Stats Resources Contact Home About What …Universal Music Group Read Article

Music Industry - Eu Commission Stops Fusion of Universal and Downtown for the Time Being

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The European Commission has for the time being forbidden the music group "Universal Music Group" based in the Netherlands to buy the US service provider Downtown.Universal Music Group · Germany Read Article

EU Commission Objects to Universal Music's Downtown Deal

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The European Commission said today it had objected to Universal Music Group's $775m takeover of Downtown Music, out of competition concerns.European Commission See the Story

Brussels Sees Objections to the Purchase of Downtown by Universal Music Due to Competition Problems

The European Commission has reported this Monday that it sees objections to the purchase of Downtown by the Universal Music group (UMG), on the understanding that the transaction could restrict competition in the recorded wholesale music distribution market while allowing UMG to access "sensitive" commercial data from other rival labels. [...] The Brussels ticket sees objections to the purchase of Downtown by Universal Music due to competition i…Universal Music Group · Belgium Read Article

Kenyan Gospel Sensation Eunice Lema Shares Long-Awaited Sixteenth Studio Album 'Wambumya Vaasa'

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Fresh from performing at the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Ukambani , Eunice Lema has inked a deal with Universal Music Group East Africa and shared her first project under the illustrious music imprint.Africa · Kenya See the Story

Must-see TV: 'Stranger Things 5' and 'Beatles Anthology' tops this week's watch list

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In the fifth and final season of 'Stranger Things,' our teenage heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill the otherworldly Vecna.Real Estate See the Story

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Warner Music Group, Udio Settle Copyright Case, Plan New AI Song Creation Platform

EU Commission Objects to Universal Music's Downtown Deal

Judge Dismisses Kevin Liles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Brought by Former Def Jam Assistant

German courts turn to EU judges to clarify key questions in UMG’s piracy battle with Cloudflare

POWER 50 2025: Sean Warner (Universal)

Judge Dismisses Kevin Liles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Brought by Former Def Jam Assistant

Primary Wave Gets Puzzly with Game My Fan Mobile Games

IMPALA WELCOMES THE EC’S FINDINGS SO FAR THAT UMG’S PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF DOWNTOWN HAS RISKS FOR EUROPE’S DIGITAL MARKET - ISSUES REMINDER THAT CONCERNS GO BEYOND DATA

Music Industry - Eu Commission Stops Fusion of Universal and Downtown for the Time Being

EU Commission Objects to Universal Music's Downtown Deal

Brussels Sees Objections to the Purchase of Downtown by Universal Music Due to Competition Problems

Kenyan Gospel Sensation Eunice Lema Shares Long-Awaited Sixteenth Studio Album 'Wambumya Vaasa'

Must-see TV: 'Stranger Things 5' and 'Beatles Anthology' tops this week's watch list

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German courts turn to EU judges to clarify key questions in UMG’s piracy battle with Cloudflare

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Judge Dismisses Kevin Liles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Brought by Former Def Jam Assistant

Primary Wave Gets Puzzly with Game My Fan Mobile Games

IMPALA WELCOMES THE EC’S FINDINGS SO FAR THAT UMG’S PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF DOWNTOWN HAS RISKS FOR EUROPE’S DIGITAL MARKET - ISSUES REMINDER THAT CONCERNS GO BEYOND DATA

Music Industry - Eu Commission Stops Fusion of Universal and Downtown for the Time Being

EU Commission Objects to Universal Music's Downtown Deal

Brussels Sees Objections to the Purchase of Downtown by Universal Music Due to Competition Problems

Kenyan Gospel Sensation Eunice Lema Shares Long-Awaited Sixteenth Studio Album 'Wambumya Vaasa'

Must-see TV: 'Stranger Things 5' and 'Beatles Anthology' tops this week's watch list

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Warner Music Group, Udio Settle Copyright Case, Plan New AI Song Creation Platform

EU Commission Objects to Universal Music's Downtown Deal

Judge Dismisses Kevin Liles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Brought by Former Def Jam Assistant

German courts turn to EU judges to clarify key questions in UMG’s piracy battle with Cloudflare

POWER 50 2025: Sean Warner (Universal)

Judge Dismisses Kevin Liles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Brought by Former Def Jam Assistant

Primary Wave Gets Puzzly with Game My Fan Mobile Games

IMPALA WELCOMES THE EC’S FINDINGS SO FAR THAT UMG’S PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF DOWNTOWN HAS RISKS FOR EUROPE’S DIGITAL MARKET - ISSUES REMINDER THAT CONCERNS GO BEYOND DATA

Music Industry - Eu Commission Stops Fusion of Universal and Downtown for the Time Being

EU Commission Objects to Universal Music's Downtown Deal

Brussels Sees Objections to the Purchase of Downtown by Universal Music Due to Competition Problems

Kenyan Gospel Sensation Eunice Lema Shares Long-Awaited Sixteenth Studio Album 'Wambumya Vaasa'

Must-see TV: 'Stranger Things 5' and 'Beatles Anthology' tops this week's watch list

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German courts turn to EU judges to clarify key questions in UMG’s piracy battle with Cloudflare

POWER 50 2025: Sean Warner (Universal)

Judge Dismisses Kevin Liles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Brought by Former Def Jam Assistant

Primary Wave Gets Puzzly with Game My Fan Mobile Games

IMPALA WELCOMES THE EC’S FINDINGS SO FAR THAT UMG’S PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF DOWNTOWN HAS RISKS FOR EUROPE’S DIGITAL MARKET - ISSUES REMINDER THAT CONCERNS GO BEYOND DATA

Music Industry - Eu Commission Stops Fusion of Universal and Downtown for the Time Being

EU Commission Objects to Universal Music's Downtown Deal

Brussels Sees Objections to the Purchase of Downtown by Universal Music Due to Competition Problems

Kenyan Gospel Sensation Eunice Lema Shares Long-Awaited Sixteenth Studio Album 'Wambumya Vaasa'

Must-see TV: 'Stranger Things 5' and 'Beatles Anthology' tops this week's watch list

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