Universal Music Group Makes Election Day 2020 a Company Holiday

Cauty has signed a deal with Universal Music Latin Entertainment, Billboard can exclusively reveal today (Aug. 6).

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterWarner Music Group’s third-quarter earnings were revealed today (Aug. 4).

grew subscription revenue 2% and advertising revenue dropped 11.5% from Q1 to Q2, Pandora’s advertising revenue fell 17% from Q1 to Q2, and YouTube’s Q2 revenue -- on all videos, including music -- dropped about 6% from Q1.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterWarner Music Group (WMG) has named Dr. Maurice Stinnett head of global equity, diversity and inclusion.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterUniversal Music Vietnam (UMV), in partnership with Vietnamese independent label Times Records (Hãng Đĩa Thời Đại), has signed Vietnamese pop sensation Phùng Khánh Linh. The announcement comes on the heels of Universal Music Group opening UMV’s offices in Ho Chi Minh City last month.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentUniversal Music Group and Canal Plus Group’s international operations helped Vivendi stay afloat during the first half of 2020 which saw the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.The European media giant posted a 3% year-on-year increase in revenues to €7.5 billion ($8.87 billion) during the first half of 2020, which ended on June 30.

Kristin Chenoweth promised to help make Joe Biden “popular” during a star-studded, socially distant campaign fundraiser on Sunday. The 52-year-old singer and actress joined the myriad of celebrities and Democratic political figures who appeared at Biden’s “Celebration for Change” event to raise money for the presumptive 2020 Democratic candidate’s campaign.

Karen shot to infamy when she posted a video of her confronting Bunnings staff over wearing a face mask. Following the video, she posted on Facebook that she had been denied service because she was not wearing a mask.

Spotify and Universal Music Group have finalized a new and expanded multi-year global licensing agreement. As part of the arrangement, announced Wednesday, the label group deepens its role as an early adopter of Spotify's marketing tools and other tech features that both parties hope will foster more impactful connections between fans and artists in innovative ways.

Spotify and Universal Music Group have finalized a new and expanded multi-year global licensing agreement.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterGrammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer Brandi Carlile and her musical collaborators, twin brothers Tim and Phil Hanseroth, have signed a worldwide administration agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG).Carlile has won five Grammys since releasing her critically acclaimed 2018 album “By The Way, I Forgive You,” which was written by Carlile and the Hanseroths and included the song “The Joke.” Carlile also won best country album at the the

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSpotify and Universal Music Group, one of the industry’s three biggest music companies, announced a multiyear global music licensing pact.Under the deal, UMG will “deepen its leading role as an early adopter of future products” on Spotify’s platform and “provide valuable feedback to Spotify’s development team,” the companies said.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSpotify and Universal Music Group, one of the industry’s three biggest music companies, announced a multiyear global music licensing pact.Under the deal, UMG will “deepen its leading role as an early adopter of future products” on Spotify’s platform and “provide valuable feedback to Spotify’s development team,” the companies said.

Todd Tucker shared a video featuring his and Kandi Burruss’ daughter, baby Blaze Tucker. The cutie pie could not be sweeter, and each time they get to see her, fans are in awe and they simply cannot get enough of the baby girl.

Trina McGee and Danielle Fishel, co-stars on the sitcom "Boy Meets World," have taken positive steps forward in their relationship after McGee recently called their former work environment hostile.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterSony Music Group, which includes of Sony Music Entertainment and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, announced it has named non-profit leader Towalame Austin executive vice president, philanthropy and social impact.

Luke Combs. UMPG said the pact covers all of the singer's songs going forward, but declined to give any other specifics about the deal.Combs – who was named Billboard’s Top Country Artist of 2019 – has enjoyed a steep ascent since the release of his 2017 album This One’s For You, which spawned such hit singles as “When It Rains It Pours” and “Hurricane,” both co-written by Combs.

Universal Music Group is partnering with India’s Desi Melodies, a leader in the recent wave of Punjabi music, in a global distribution deal that underscores the rapid growth in consumption of regional-language content in the emerging market. The deal announced Tuesday (July 7) will solidify both Universal and Desi Melodies’ position at the forefront of India

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorESPN said it would cancel its flagship morning radio program, “Golic & WIngo,” while bringing Mike Greenberg, half of the team that helped the Disney sports-media giant carve a bigger business in the audio world, back to the medium as part of a reworking of its national lineup.Greenberg, who spent 17 years with co-host Mike Golic on the morning radio program “Mike & Mike,” will keep his duties on the ESPN mid-morning TV program, “Get Up,” which he has helped

Brazilian star Marisa Monte, the elegant singer, songwriter, producer and instrumentalist known for her distinctive vocals and ability to span multiple genres of Brazilian music, has signed a global administration agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group.