Little Richard was remembered not just as a rock ‘n’ roll pioneer but a man of generosity and faith at a memorial service at his alma mater where he was laid to rest Wednesday.
01.05.2020 - 17:31 / variety.com
By Chris Willman
Music Writer
Eight albums and EPs from singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson’s catalog of independent album releases have been acquired for distribution by Universal Music Group in a deal with Spirit Music Group, which picked up most of her publishing and master recordings last year. Universal’s catalog division, UMe, will handle the re-release of the albums, with the digital distribution changing over as of today and new CD editions being released May 29 followed by vinyl on
Little Richard was remembered not just as a rock ‘n’ roll pioneer but a man of generosity and faith at a memorial service at his alma mater where he was laid to rest Wednesday.
Lorde has been hard at work on her new album, and on Tuesday the “Royals” singer offered an update to fans via a lengthy newsletter.
By Chris Willman
Another member of Bachelor Nation is speaking out following Hannah Brown‘s recent controversy and as we’ve been reporting, the reactions haven’t been pretty.
Country music superstar Kenny Chesney has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the publishing giant announced today (May 19). Over his nearly 30-year career, Chesney has sold more than 30 million
By Variety Staff
Little Richard will be laid to rest at Oakwood University.
Little Richard will be laid to rest at Oakwood University.
Rihanna's fans definitely have a new album on the brain. It's been more than four years since the nine-time Grammy winner dropped her last album, Anti. Since then, she's built a fashion and beauty empire, but to the dismay of fans, the flow of new tunes dried up.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has named Joe Fang -- a longtime media executive with a focus on global markets -- its first-ever managing director, China.Based in UMPG China's new Beijing headquarters, Fang reports to Andrew Jenkins, UMPG president, Australia and Asia Pacific Region.
Adele, 32, has always spoke her truth through music — and her marriage to ex Simon Konecki, 46, won’t be off limits on her next album! “Adele’s fans are used to her singing these heavy love ballads about her past relationships. That’s part of who she is and it’s what she’s known for so of course she’ll address her marriage on her next album,” a source spilled to HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY.
By Variety Staff
Last year, DaBaby was arguably one of music's biggest Cinderella stories. The Charlotte upstart blossomed into a superstar, courtesy of his undeniable wit and explosive features.
Universal Music Group and the Lego Group have signed an exclusive global partnership, the companies said Sunday.
By Jem Aswad
By Dino-Ray Ramos
Universal Music Group and The LEGO Group have signed an exclusive global partnership, the companies announced Sunday (April 26).Though details are scarce, the partnership will leverage UMG’s immense catalog for a new suite of LEGO products slated for release in 2021, with a goal to “celebrate and expand children’s creativity and passion for music.”“Music plays an integral part in every child’s life from the moment they are born and throughout their development,” said Olivier Robert-Murphy,