Sir Lucian Grainge In The News

‘Fake streams are nothing new, but the recordings business is only just waking up to the scale of the practice.’

The following op-ed comes from Pascal Bittard, founder of France-based independent distributor IDOL

Universal confirms partnership with Deezer to explore new streaming model

Partnership follows UMG alliance with TIDAL announced in Janauary

Universal’s music catalog spending has shrunk dramatically over the past two years. Why?

A dive into the reasons why Universal's spending on catalog rights has reduced by 61 percent since its 2020 billion-dollar splurge

TikTok’s bust-up with the major music companies is starting to simmer.

Following big news about Snoop Dogg and ARIA's condemnation, will TikTok be able to dodge the crosshairs of Ron DeSantis?

DJ Khaled inks exclusive deal with Def Jam; joins Universal Music as Global Creative Consultant

Artist partners with Def Jam for his We The Best label venture, as well as his future releases as a recording artist

Sir Lucian Grainge: ‘Everyone that works for me has to be able to count, and they have to be able to say no.’

Universal boss sits down for a discussion with Bill Ackman at Pershing Square's investor day

Is TikTok about to pull off a heist on the music industry?

Could indie tracks and AI music successfully replace major label music on the platform?

Concord has a new CEO, as Bob Valentine succeeds Scott Pascucci in management transition

News follows a similar shake-up at BMG