Universal Music Group In The News
News Manager known for his work with Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj becomes the startup's first US-based music industry investor. News Hagens Berman has joined forces with Delgado Entertainment Law to represent indie artists whose recordings were allegedly copied without permission. Analysis For about 50 years, the industry believed termination only affected US rights. This ruling would make those rights worldwide for the first time. News Jamendo is seeking an injunction, plus actual damages and Nvidia's profits of "no less than" EUR €17.8 million (approx. USD $20.3 million). News In November 2025, rapper RBX claimed Spotify failed to curb "mass-scale fraudulent streaming," stripping royalties from other rights holders. News Co-Founder Steve Long will remain as Managing Director, the company announced on Tuesday (June 23). News Rob Stringer, Patti Smith, Alicia Keys, the Lipmans, Merck Mercuriadis, and more pay tribute to legendary record exec News The rightsholders said the decision will cause "chaos" across the music business if it is allowed to stand.