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The music giant claimed fans would think the service was affiliated with Republic Records, but a judge had ruled previously that UMG's case would be hard to prove.
Responding to the band's bombshell lawsuit for the first time, UMG says it didn't hide anything and that Durst's case is "based on a fallacy."
Universal Music Greater China announces distribution deals with indie label Modern Sky and the hit reality show The Rap of China.
After UMG's $500 million copyright infringement lawsuit against Believe, Billboard explores what serious distributor reform would look like — and if it is a good idea.
Also this week: New West Records goes on a promotion spree, Sony Music Publishing hires a new vp of creative and Armada Music appoints a head of catalog.
As part of restructure, UMG is breaking out the Latin artist services agency as a standalone global division, managed independently from local labels.
The world's largest music company launched a "Streaming 2.0" strategy and is talking to Spotify about its premium subscription offering.
The duo, with Beard on the West Coast and Wolter on the East Coast, report in to label president and chief creative officer Wendy Goldstein.
The formation of Island EMI Label Group and Polydor Label Group follows a similar reorganization of operations in the U.S.
