Universal Music Publishing Group In The News

The Weeknd signs publishing pact with Universal – and he’s thrown new recordings and merch into the package too

The Weeknd has sold more than 75 million albums.

Universal Music Publishing Group inks global admin deal with Spanish-language TV network Univision

Univision is the largest provider of Spanish-language TV content in the US

Jane Carter named President of Universal Production Music

Carter will oversee the entirety of Universal Production Music and its entities worldwide

From Sony’s $1bn Epic Games deal to Deezer’s IPO talks: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The biggest stories from the past week – and why they matter

Universal to represent Elvis Presley publishing catalog, via global deal with Authentic Brands Group

Deal builds on Universal Music’s existing relationship with Elvis Presley Enterprises owner, Authentic Brands Group, owner of

Estate of Mexican superstar Juan Gabriel inks global deal with Virgin Music US Latin, extends worldwide publishing deal with UMPG

The estates has also extended its agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG)

Bob Dylan wins lawsuit seeking cut of multi-million dollar catalog sale to Universal

"Nothing submitted by plaintiffs concerning music industry custom and practice supports a reading otherwise, or even suggests an ambiguity in the relevant contractual language."

Electric Feel Entertainment inks publishing JV with Grammy-nominated producer Louis Bell

Electric Bell's first signing is Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter Linden Jay