Universal Music Group In The News

Ethiopia Habtemariam appointed President of Music at HYBE America

The UMG veteran will spearhead A&R and artist development across HYBE America's label ecosystem

Sir Lucian Grainge talks AI music, superfans in 2026 memo, taking swipe at firms ‘validating business models that fail to respect artists’ work’

Read Sir Lucian Grainge's 2026 memo to UMG staff

‘I’ve worked at all the majors, I’ve seen how they operate, and I genuinely don’t know what they could do that we can’t do.’

Nick Burgess looks back at his career so far – and to the future of his new venture, Artist Theory

UMG’s latest major AI partnership arrives via tech giant NVIDIA, with promise of ‘antidote to generic AI slop’

Collaboration aims 'to pioneer responsible AI for music discovery, creation, and engagement'

Confirmed: Universal poaches Warner’s communications chief, James Steven

Steven joins UMG from Warner Music Group, where he served as Chief Communications Officer for the past 10 years

Triller booted from Nasdaq after missing financial filing deadlines

Triller was delisted/suspended from Nasdaq trading effective December 30

Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Key Production’s Karen Emanuel and more amongst those recognized in UK New Year’s Honours list

Max Richter and Ellie Goulding also awarded in latest New Year's Honours list

On… Parrots and predictions.

Three predictions for 2026 from MBW founder, Tim Ingham