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AI song generator Udio offers brief window for downloads after Universal settlement upsets users

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OutKast’s Hall of Fame Honor Cements Atlanta’s Music Legacy

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OutKast’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction cements Atlanta’s role as a driving force in global music culture.See the Story

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Salt-N-Pepa’s Spinderella Is Now the First Female DJ Ever Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: ‘I Never Missed a Beat’

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With Salt-N-Pepa induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the group's DJ Spinderella is now the Hall of Fame's first female DJ.See the Story

Taylor Swift’s Style, on Demand? Udio and UMG’s AI Music Deal Raises Big Questions

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Will Taylor Swift and more artists' musical styles be on demand when UMG and Udio launch their AI platform? Artists managers weigh in on the subject.Taylor Swift Read Article

Universal Music Group’s Global Impact Team expands ‘Sounds of the Future’ program to the UK

The move marks the first expansion of UMG’s initiative supporting Black creativity overseas.Universal Music Group · United Kingdom See the Story

OutKast’s Hall of Fame Honor Cements Atlanta’s Music Legacy

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OutKast’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction cements Atlanta’s role as a driving force in global music culture.Donald Glover · Cleveland See the Story

Salt-N-Pepa’s Spinderella Is Now the First Female DJ Ever Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: ‘I Never Missed a Beat’

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With Salt-N-Pepa induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the group's DJ Spinderella is now the Hall of Fame's first female DJ.Hall of Fame · United States See the Story

Aussie Star Pulled From ARIA Awards After ‘Sext’ Scandal

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Singer Dean Lewis has been stripped of his TikTok and ARIA award nominations following accusations of inappropriate behaviour made by multiple women on social media.Celebrity · Australia See the Story

Dior fails to protect perfume bottle; Meta scam concern; PepsiCo rebrand – news digest

Five bite-sized updates to keep you in the loop on the week’s news, featuring brands including Uber and Universal Music.Meta · United States See the Story

Lydia Harris Moves to Revive Dismissed Death Row Lawsuit

Photo Credit: Wesley Tingey Lydia Harris is attempting to revive her Death Row Records lawsuit against Snoop Dogg, Suge Knight, Universal Music head Lucian Grainge, and others. But as things stand, the presiding judge is refusing to reconsider the $107 million case’s dismissal. We covered that dismissal earlier this week, shortly after Judge David Hittner tossed the action on procedural grounds. Specifically, Harris is said to have personally se…Snoop Dogg · Los Angeles Read Article

Virgin Music renews multi-year deal with Brazilian label GR6

The agreement continues a relationship that began in 2020 between the Universal Music Group-owned music distributor and the São Paolo-based label. SourceUniversal Music Group · São Paulo Read Article

Universal Music Went From Suing an AI Company to Partnering with It. What Will It Mean for Artists?

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Last week, artificial intelligence (AI) music company Udio announced an out-of-court settlement with Universal Music Group (UMG) over a lawsuit that accused Udio (as well as another AI music company called Suno) of copyright infringement.Universal Music Group · Los Angeles See the Story

The Universal-Udio Agreement: a Contractual Revolution in the Ecosystem of Author's Rights and Musical Ia

By Mr Raphael NKOLWOUDOU AFANE, Doctor of Law, Legal Ops Officer and Amateur Musician (Les RELAXES du Barreau de Paris) The agreement concluded in October 2025 between Universal Music Group (UMG), the largest major in music, and UDIO, a generative D-IA platform specializing in musical creation, is much more than just a technological partnership. It represents a paradigmatic break with the conflicting model that existed until then between rightho…Universal Music Group · Paris Read Article

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AI song generator Udio offers brief window for downloads after Universal settlement upsets users

OutKast’s Hall of Fame Honor Cements Atlanta’s Music Legacy

Salt-N-Pepa’s Spinderella Is Now the First Female DJ Ever Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: ‘I Never Missed a Beat’

Taylor Swift’s Style, on Demand? Udio and UMG’s AI Music Deal Raises Big Questions

Universal Music Group’s Global Impact Team expands ‘Sounds of the Future’ program to the UK

OutKast’s Hall of Fame Honor Cements Atlanta’s Music Legacy

Salt-N-Pepa’s Spinderella Is Now the First Female DJ Ever Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: ‘I Never Missed a Beat’

Aussie Star Pulled From ARIA Awards After ‘Sext’ Scandal

Dior fails to protect perfume bottle; Meta scam concern; PepsiCo rebrand – news digest

Lydia Harris Moves to Revive Dismissed Death Row Lawsuit

Virgin Music renews multi-year deal with Brazilian label GR6

Universal Music Went From Suing an AI Company to Partnering with It. What Will It Mean for Artists?

The Universal-Udio Agreement: a Contractual Revolution in the Ecosystem of Author's Rights and Musical Ia

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Taylor Swift’s Style, on Demand? Udio and UMG’s AI Music Deal Raises Big Questions

Universal Music Group’s Global Impact Team expands ‘Sounds of the Future’ program to the UK

OutKast’s Hall of Fame Honor Cements Atlanta’s Music Legacy

Salt-N-Pepa’s Spinderella Is Now the First Female DJ Ever Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: ‘I Never Missed a Beat’

Aussie Star Pulled From ARIA Awards After ‘Sext’ Scandal

Dior fails to protect perfume bottle; Meta scam concern; PepsiCo rebrand – news digest

Lydia Harris Moves to Revive Dismissed Death Row Lawsuit

Virgin Music renews multi-year deal with Brazilian label GR6

Universal Music Went From Suing an AI Company to Partnering with It. What Will It Mean for Artists?

The Universal-Udio Agreement: a Contractual Revolution in the Ecosystem of Author's Rights and Musical Ia

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AI song generator Udio offers brief window for downloads after Universal settlement upsets users

OutKast’s Hall of Fame Honor Cements Atlanta’s Music Legacy

Salt-N-Pepa’s Spinderella Is Now the First Female DJ Ever Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: ‘I Never Missed a Beat’

Taylor Swift’s Style, on Demand? Udio and UMG’s AI Music Deal Raises Big Questions

Universal Music Group’s Global Impact Team expands ‘Sounds of the Future’ program to the UK

OutKast’s Hall of Fame Honor Cements Atlanta’s Music Legacy

Salt-N-Pepa’s Spinderella Is Now the First Female DJ Ever Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: ‘I Never Missed a Beat’

Aussie Star Pulled From ARIA Awards After ‘Sext’ Scandal

Dior fails to protect perfume bottle; Meta scam concern; PepsiCo rebrand – news digest

Lydia Harris Moves to Revive Dismissed Death Row Lawsuit

Virgin Music renews multi-year deal with Brazilian label GR6

Universal Music Went From Suing an AI Company to Partnering with It. What Will It Mean for Artists?

The Universal-Udio Agreement: a Contractual Revolution in the Ecosystem of Author's Rights and Musical Ia

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Breaking News Topics Related to Universal Music Group

Taylor Swift’s Style, on Demand? Udio and UMG’s AI Music Deal Raises Big Questions

Universal Music Group’s Global Impact Team expands ‘Sounds of the Future’ program to the UK

OutKast’s Hall of Fame Honor Cements Atlanta’s Music Legacy

Salt-N-Pepa’s Spinderella Is Now the First Female DJ Ever Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: ‘I Never Missed a Beat’

Aussie Star Pulled From ARIA Awards After ‘Sext’ Scandal

Dior fails to protect perfume bottle; Meta scam concern; PepsiCo rebrand – news digest

Lydia Harris Moves to Revive Dismissed Death Row Lawsuit

Virgin Music renews multi-year deal with Brazilian label GR6

Universal Music Went From Suing an AI Company to Partnering with It. What Will It Mean for Artists?

The Universal-Udio Agreement: a Contractual Revolution in the Ecosystem of Author's Rights and Musical Ia

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