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Natasha Baldwin to oversee Universal Music Publishing's new Classics & Screen division

Universal Music Publishing has launched UMPG Classics & Screen, overseen by Natasha Baldwin as EVP, combining its classical and screen composer businesses.…

Andy Malt • 24 Sep 2021

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Universal disputes Hipgnosis's Christine McVie deal statements

Universal Music Publishing has disputed the wording of Hipgnosis's statement on its deal for Christine McVie's catalogue, noting Universal already owns elements of it.…

Chris Cooke • 13 Aug 2021

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Universal Music Publishing launches new office in Israel

Universal Music Publishing Group has launched UMPG Israel, headed by Itamar Shafrir, making it the only major publisher with an office in the country.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Jul 2021

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British songwriters who accuse The Weeknd of song-theft take dispute to the Ninth Circuit appeals court

British songwriters Brian Clover and Scott McCulloch have asked the Ninth Circuit to revive their song-theft lawsuit against The Weeknd over 'A Lonely Night'.…

Chris Cooke • 29 Jan 2021

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Estate for Bob Dylan collaborator sues for cut of $300 million Universal catalogue grab

The estate of Jacques Levy is suing Bob Dylan and Universal Music Publishing, claiming a 35% share of the reported $300 million sale of Dylan's catalogue.…

Chris Cooke • 21 Jan 2021

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Universal acquires Bob Dylan's entire songs catalogue

Universal Music Publishing Group has acquired Bob Dylan's entire songs catalogue of more than 600 copyrights, a deal reported to be worth around $300 million.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Dec 2020

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Kendrick Lamar signs to Universal Publishing

Kendrick Lamar has moved his worldwide publishing from Warner Chappell to Universal Music Publishing after ten years, with TDE boss Anthony Tiffith confirming the deal.…

Andy Malt • 28 Oct 2020

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Universal Music Publishing signs Afros Bros

Universal Music Publishing has signed production trio Afro Bros to a new worldwide publishing deal.…

Andy Malt • 27 Oct 2020

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Court dismisses plagiarism claims made against The Weeknd

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by three British songwriters claiming The Weeknd's 'A Lonely Night' copied their song 'I Need To Love'.…

Chris Cooke • 24 Jul 2020

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Saban Music partners with Universal Music Publishing

The Saban Music Group has signed a global administration agreement with Universal Music Publishing to manage the song rights of its artists.…

Andy Malt • 24 Jun 2020

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Universal Music Publishing launches new online hub for film, TV and ad clients

Universal Music Publishing has launched UMPG Music Solutions, an online hub giving film, TV and advertising clients a single point of access to its sync, production music and composition services.…

Chris Cooke • 29 Apr 2020

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Universal Music Publishing unveils new royalty reporting portal

Universal Music Publishing has launched UMPG Window, a royalty reporting portal and app giving songwriters real-time access to earnings data.…

Chris Cooke • 19 Feb 2020