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US prosecutors go after R Kelly's label and publishing royalties to pay off fines and restitution

Federal prosecutors have asked a New York court to let them claim R Kelly's royalties from Sony Music and Universal Music Publishing to pay fines and restitution.…

Chris Cooke • 02 Jun 2023

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Taylor Swift says Shake It Off song-theft accusers don't even have the right to sue

Taylor Swift's legal team argues that songwriters Sean Hall and Nathan Butler lack the right to sue over Shake It Off, as their publishers control the rights to Playas Gon Play.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Oct 2022

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One Liners: Ed Sheeran, Universal, Flying Lotus, more

Universal Music Publishing hires Cristina Chavez as VP A&R, Ed Sheeran releases a 2Step remix with Budjerah, and Flying Lotus and Black Midi share new music.…

Andy Malt • 11 May 2022

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Glass Animals’ Dave Bayley signs to Universal Music Publishing

Glass Animals' Dave Bayley has signed a global publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing, which will cover his work as a writer and producer for the band and others.…

Andy Malt • 03 May 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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Appeals court upholds decision in dispute over Bob Dylan's mega-bucks song catalogue sale

A New York appeals court has upheld a ruling that the estate of Jacques Levy is not entitled to proceeds from Bob Dylan's sale of his songs catalogue to Universal Music Publishing.…

Chris Cooke • 06 Apr 2022

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Brian Wilson sued by ex-wife over $50 million song rights deal with Universal

Brian Wilson's ex-wife Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford is suing over her share of a $50 million Universal Music Publishing deal, disputing entitlement to the termination right payment.…

Chris Cooke • 31 Mar 2022

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Universal acquires Neil Diamond catalogue

Universal Music has acquired the full recordings and publishing catalogue of Neil Diamond, including 110 unreleased songs and an unreleased album.…

Andy Malt • 01 Mar 2022

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Sting sells publishing catalogue to Universal

Sting has sold his entire songwriting catalogue, covering Police and solo work, to Universal Music Publishing in a reported $250 million deal.…

Andy Malt • 11 Feb 2022

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Four Tet signs to Universal Music Publishing, Domino albums streaming again

Four Tet has signed a global publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing while his legal dispute with Domino over streaming royalties continues, and his albums are back on streaming services.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Feb 2022

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Universal Music Publishing signs Lionel Richie

Universal Music Publishing Group has signed Lionel Richie to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal, following his long recording partnership with Universal Music.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Nov 2021

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US appeals court backs The Weeknd in song-theft dispute with British songwriters

The Ninth Circuit has upheld the dismissal of a song-theft claim against The Weeknd brought by British songwriters over 'I Need To Love' and 'A Lonely Night'.…

Chris Cooke • 11 Oct 2021