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Frank Briegmann has been promoted to Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and...

Frank Briegmann promoted to lead Universal Music Europe

Frank Briegmann has been promoted to Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Deutsche Grammophon, a role he...

2026-10-01
Suno has stated its V6 AI music model was trained partly on 'creations' from its users, a detail revealed in response to...

Suno confirms V6 AI trained on user

Suno has stated its V6 AI music model was trained partly on 'creations' from its users, a detail revealed in response to a new lawsuit from Universal...

2026-09-23
Universal Music Group and Sony Music have filed a second lawsuit against AI music platform Suno, alleging massive...

Universal and Sony Sue Suno AI Again in $9 Billion Case

Universal Music Group and Sony Music have filed a second lawsuit against AI music platform Suno, alleging massive copyright infringement.

2026-09-18
Universal Music Group has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with AI audio firm ElevenLabs to co-develop new fan and...

Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs Strike Global AI Music

Universal Music Group has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with AI audio firm ElevenLabs to co-develop new fan and artist platforms.

2026-09-14
Universal Music Group signs a multi-year licensing deal with AI firm ElevenLabs, while Suno launches new models with...

ElevenLabs Strikes First Major Music Deal with Universal

Universal Music Group signs a multi-year licensing deal with AI firm ElevenLabs, while Suno launches new models with Warner, BMG, and Believe.

2026-09-12
The American Federation of Musicians has filed a legal opposition to motions by Universal Music Group and Warner Records...

Musicians' Union Opposes Labels' Bid to Dismiss AI Lawsuit

The American Federation of Musicians has filed a legal opposition to motions by Universal Music Group and Warner Records to dismiss its lawsuit.

2026-09-11
Universal Music Group's hospitality arm will open a hotel on London's historic Denmark Street in Q4 2026, operating a...

Universal Music to open first UK hotel on London's Denmark

Universal Music Group's hospitality arm will open a hotel on London's historic Denmark Street in Q4 2026, operating a venue and programming within

2026-09-05
Entertainment: Universal, Sony, and Warner Music have taken equity in Stability AI through a $76 million funding round

Major Labels Invest $76M in Stability AI

Universal, Sony, and Warner Music have taken equity in Stability AI through a $76 million funding round. Other news includes Beggars Group's 20%...

2026-08-28
Universal Music Poland has acquired the catalog business of Kayax Records, a Warsaw-based label founded in 2001

Universal Music Poland Acquires Kayax Records Catalog

Universal Music Poland has acquired the catalog business of Kayax Records, a Warsaw-based label founded in 2001. The deal includes global recording...

2026-08-25