Universal Music Group In The News

Beatdapp joins forces with Tuned Global to tackle streaming fraud in music apps

The partnership aims to protect Tuned Global clients from fraud, while giving Beatdapp access to new data

Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst sues Universal for $200m over alleged unpaid royalties (report)

Durst's complaint alleges he was never paid royalties, despite the major commercial success of Limp Bizkit's early albums

Interviews

Jason Iley on Sony Music, breaking artists, and life lessons

Having recently marked his 10th year as boss of Sony Music UK, Jason Iley will be honoured with the Music Industry Trusts (MITs) Award in November in London. Here, Iley glances back over his career and life to date – while looking forward to a new chapter for the global music business…

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The Kid LAROI is the latest superstar artist to join HYBE’s Weverse fan platform

The HYBE-owned fan platform continues to expand its roster of non-K-pop acts

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Eric Wong upped to Head of Global A&R, Recorded Music at Warner; Jessica Keeley-Carter promoted to Chief Marketing Officer

Both execs report directly to WMG CEO, Robert Kyncl

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Universal Music Group In The News

Beatdapp joins forces with Tuned Global to tackle streaming fraud in music apps

Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst sues Universal for $200m over alleged unpaid royalties (report)

Jason Iley on Sony Music, breaking artists, and life lessons

The Kid LAROI is the latest superstar artist to join HYBE’s Weverse fan platform

Eric Wong upped to Head of Global A&R, Recorded Music at Warner; Jessica Keeley-Carter promoted to Chief Marketing Officer

Warner and Meta strike multi-year licensing deal covering Instagram, Facebook and for the first time… WhatsApp

‘Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, it’s all part of the journey.’

Chris Moncada promoted to Chief Operating Officer of MNRK Music Group