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Metro Boomin executive produces new Spider-Verse movie soundtrack

Metro Boomin has been announced as executive producer of the soundtrack album for 'Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse', due for release on 2 June through Republic Records.…

Andy Malt • 18 May 2023

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Nicki Minaj to launch record label

Nicki Minaj has revealed she has launched a record label, which will operate as an imprint of Republic Records, with Patty Duke handling A&R.…

Andy Malt • 06 Mar 2023

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One Liners: Central Cee, French The Kid, Republic Records, more

Roundup of appointments and releases including Republic Records' Beau Benton promotion, UROK and Kobalt hires, and new singles from Central Cee and Måneskin.…

Andy Malt • 16 Dec 2022

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Judge declines to ban Republic investment site from offering music NFTs

A New York judge has declined to grant Universal Music an injunction against investment site Republic's music NFT offering, suggesting the major's wider trademark case may also struggle.…

Chris Cooke • 07 Jul 2022

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Ciara signs to Republic

Ciara has signed a new deal with Universal's Republic and Uptown Records through her Beauty Marks Entertainment imprint, with first single Jump due 8 July.…

Andy Malt • 30 Jun 2022

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One Liners: Cat Burns & Sam Smith, George Ezra, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, more

A round-up of appointments at Universal Music Greater China, Republic Records and Warner Music Nashville, plus new releases from Cat Burns and Sam Smith, George Ezra and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.…

Andy Malt • 06 Jun 2022

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The Weeknd extends and expands Universal deal

The Weeknd has signed a wide-ranging deal with Universal Music covering recordings, publishing, brand management and merchandise, with Universal Music Publishing set to administer his songwriting catalogue.…

Andy Malt • 29 Apr 2022

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Universal launches another Mercury Records, this time as part of Republic

Universal has launched a new Mercury Records imprint within Republic Records in the US, led by A&Rs Tyler Arnold and Ben Adelson.…

Chris Cooke • 12 Apr 2022

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Universal Music seeks preliminary injunction against Republic investments site in trademark battle

Universal Music has requested a preliminary injunction against investment platform Republic in their trademark dispute over the Republic name.…

Chris Cooke • 26 Jan 2022

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New York court dismisses former Universal exec's lawsuit against his ex-lawyer

A New York court has dismissed former Republic Records boss Charlie Walk's lawsuit against Marc Kasowitz, the lawyer who advised him on his 2018 exit from Universal.…

Chris Cooke • 19 Jan 2022

Deals

Tori Amos signs to Republic

Universal's Republic Records has signed Tori Amos to a deal under which every track on her next album, due in spring, will come with a visualette.…

CMU Editorial • 04 Dec 2008

Deals

Ronson to produce Elton

Mark Ronson is reportedly set to produce Elton John's next album for Universal imprint Republic Records, and has also been linked to Slash and a Quincy Jones tribute track.…

CMU Editorial • 02 Dec 2008