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The Universal Music Group's revenues passed $7.7 billion (7.16 billion euros) in 2019, up 14 percent at constant currency thanks to another strong surge in streaming revenue, which was up 21.5 percent year over year.Recorded music revenues were up 11.6 percent year over year, while the publishing division's revenues increased 9.2 percent, both at constant currency.That represents another strong year for the world's biggest record company, which finished 2019 by completing the sale of 10

The Universal Music Group's revenues passed $7.7 billion (€7.16 billion euros) in 2019, up 14% at constant currency and perimeter thanks to another strong surge in streaming revenue, which was up over 20% year over year.Recorded music revenues accounted for $6.11 billion (€5.6 billion) of UMG's total take, up 11.6% year over year, while the publishing division's revenues topped a billion -- $1.14 billion (€1.052 billion) -- an increase of 9.2%, both at constant currency and perimeter.That

Buried in Vivendi’s earnings report released today is the blockbuster news that its subsidiary Universal Music Group is planning an IPO within the next three years. Vivendi recently sold 10% of UMG to a consortium led by Tencent Holdings Ltd for $3.3  billion, a sum that values the company at a whopping $33 billion.

Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen made their names on Love Island, but even they are wondering if the producers have become too involved in the love lives of the islanders.The couple, who got married in 2018, said that while they appreciate the success they've had from appearing on the reality series Alex confessed he couldn't see themselves on the show as it is now.

After 37 years in leadership positions at the Capitol Christian Music Group and its predecessor companies, chairman/CEO Peter York has set a retirement date of March 31.

The company last went public in 2011

Warner Music Group on Thursday announced that it has submitted paperwork to begin an initial public offering of its common stock.The number of shares of common stock to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs & Co.

Warner Music Group announced on Thursday (Feb. 6) that it has submitted paperwork to begin an initial public offering of its common stock.

Warner Music Group today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.  According to the announcement, the shares of common stock to be sold in this offering are proposed to be sold by certain of Warner Music Group’s stockholders.  The number of shares of common stock to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined.

After 50 years in the music industry, Capitol Christian Music Group chairman & CEO Peter York will retire in 2020. The longtime music executive will retire from his current role at CCMG on March 31, the label announced on Thursday.

On Wednesday (Feb. 5), Techstars Music announced the 10 music tech startups that will be joining the organization’s mentorship-driven accelerator program in 2020, its fourth overall.

AEG Presents has promoted Fredrick “Cody” Lauzier to senior vp, global touring and talent, the company’s president of global touring and talent Gary Gersh announced Wednesday (Jan. 29).

Warner Music Group just keeps chugging along, generating revenue of $1.256 billion during its first fiscal quarter, a 4% improvement on the corresponding period in the previous year. WMG also saw its net income jump 40%, from $86 million a year ago to $122 million in the quarter ending Dec.

With a flagship management client in Dashboard Confessional and a five-strong U.S. team, Australian independent UNIFIED Music Group has successfully navigated the route from Melbourne into the world’s biggest market.

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes Misha Nonoo with a baby carriage! The designer is pregnant with her and her husband Mike Hess‘ first child four months after their wedding.

The arrival of five-time Grammy winner Billie Eilish -- who took home the night’s sought-after best album, record, song, and best new artist accolades of the night -- set flash bulbs ablaze in the VIP section of Universal Music Group’s post-event party. 

Universal Music Group’s annual Grammy week brunch and showcase (Saturday, Jan. 25) felt like a family gathering of sorts -- with executives and artists joining together to celebrate one another’s biggest accomplishments of the past year.