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09.04.2024 / 19:35

‘The Beach Boys’ Documentary Trailer Brings Never-Before-Seen Footage to Disney+

Selena Kuznikov Get ready for some fun, fun, fun! Disney+ has released the trailer for its “The Beach Boys” documentary, which is set to stream on the platform May 24. The trailer features clips from interviews with original band members, rock and roll historian Josh Kun, music star Janelle Monáe and more. The film is a celebration of the band that encapsulated the California dream in their revolutionary pop music.

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23.03.2024 / 03:39

Prince Jukebox Musical Feature From Ryan Coogler Set At Universal

Ryan Coogler‘s Proximity Media has boarded an untitled Prince music inspired film at Universal Pictures, Deadline has confirmed.

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20.02.2024 / 23:25

Music Industry Moves: Universal Music Acquires $240 Million Stake in Chord Music; Atlantic Records Ups Erica Bellarosa

Thania Garcia Universal Music Group has acquired a 25.8% interest in Chord Music Partners — whose portfolio includes music from the Weeknd, Ellie Goulding, John Legend, Kid Cudi and more — for $240 million. Chord, which was formed in 2021 by KKR and Dundee Partners, will work with UMG and Dundee as part of a long-term partnership where UMG will handle distribution and publishing administration for Chord’s existing catalog through Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) and UMG’s Virgin Music Group (VMG).

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14.10.2023 / 17:45

Sabrina Carpenter Plans Exciting Next Steps For Her Career, Signing a Huge Publishing Deal

Sabrina Carpenter is making a big career move!

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11.10.2023 / 23:31

Music Industry Moves: Fred Again Joins Universal Music Publishing UK

Thania Garcia Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed Fred Again (real name Fred Gibson) to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement. Now widely recognized for his DJ chops, Fred Again began his career as a pop songwriter but found his niche in producing and DJ-ing thanks to his “Actual Life” trilogy of albums. The South London native is the Brit Awards’ youngest-ever producer of the year winner thanks to his work with Ed Sheeran, Brian Eno, Travis Scott, Skrillex, Young Thug, J Balvin and Burna Boy, among others.

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01.09.2023 / 23:17

Clarence Avant Remembered as an ‘Incredible Force of Nature’ By UMPG President Evan Lamberg at City of Hope’s Closing the Care Gap Event

BreAnna Bell Held at the Los Angeles home of real estate agent and TV personality Josh Flagg, the Bel-Air backyard garden full of doctors and music executives gathered together for City of Hope’s Closing the Care Gap fireside chat where attention was focused on the lack of access within the Black community to quality health care, preventive mobile screening, early disease detection, and personalized or precision medicine. But the loss of Clarence Avant hung heavy on several attendees as they recognized his work to uplift the Black community.

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21.06.2023 / 10:55

Universal Music Publishing signs Niall Horan

Universal Music Publishing has only gone and signed itself Niall Horan to one of those big fuck off global publishing deals that all the cool kids keep talking about. Endlessly talking about them they are. TikTok is full of cool kids talking about global publishing deals.

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20.06.2023 / 18:37

Music Industry Moves: Niall Horan Inks Exclusive Worldwide Publishing Deal With Universal Music

Thania Garcia Niall Horan has signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG). This follows the release of Horan’s third album “The Show,” which earned the former One Direction member his second UK No. 1 single as a solo artist. “It’s my absolute pleasure to sign with UMPG,” shared Horan in a statement. “I have known Mike [McCormack, UMPG UK managing director] personally for many years and I’m so happy that I get to work with a man who firstly genuinely cares about artistry and the art of writing a song, and secondly knows the world of publishing like no other. To have met the great Jody Gerson who I’ve known of throughout my career as being a badass publisher and when I felt the love from her and Mike, I wasn’t going anywhere else, to be honest.”

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09.06.2023 / 15:01

Alicia Keys And Ann Mincieli Discuss Documentary ‘Uncharted’ That Explores Creativity And The Lack Of Gender Inclusion In the Music Industry – Tribeca 2023

In the realm of popular music, statistics can reveal the truth behind the glitz and glamour. USC Annenberg’s Inclusion in the Recording Studio study, provides an insightful examination into the lack of women present in the music industry across various sections including engineering, songwriting, producers, spanning from 2012 to 2019. Across 800 popular songs, the study shines a spotlight on an industry that has been predominantly white and male.

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15.09.2022 / 13:47

One Liners: Björk, Fred Again, Loyle Carner, more

DEALSRound Hill has acquired the recording rights of late record producer Bruce Fairbairn, who died in 1999. “This sale of royalties cements Bruce’s legacy as a famed rock and roll producer in the 80s and 90s”, says his widow Julie Fairbairn. “It’s a tribute to the longevity of classic rock, including iconic albums from Aerosmith, Van Halen, Kiss and The Cranberries, among others”.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSScott Cohen has announced that he is stepping down as Warner Music’s Chief Innovation Officer, after three and a half years in the role.

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14.09.2022 / 22:07

Universal Music Publishing Names Jennifer Knoepfle Executive VP and Co-Head of U.S. A&R

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Universal Music Publishing Group has named Jennifer Knoepfle executive vice president and co-head of US A&R, effective immediately, the company announced on Wednesday. Based in Los Angeles, Knoepfle will report to UMPG chairman-CEO Jody Gerson. According to the announcement, Knoepfle — who joins after 13 years at Sony Music Publishing, where she worked with Gerson — will work closely with David Gray, her fellow co-head of U.S. A&R, and the company’s team. Knoepfle was most recently senior VP of creative at Sony Music Publishing, where she had worked since 2009. During her tenure, she signed and/or developed such major writers as Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, Dan Nigro, Ariel Rechtshaid, Bloodpop, Joel Little and artists including Willow, Tate McRae, King Princess, Remi Wolf, Maggie Rogers, Leon Bridges, Wallows, Salem Ilese, Noah Kahan and Lord Huron. She also has worked extensively with

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15.07.2022 / 12:07

Israel’s Mergui Spills His Guts — and the Tea on Ex Noa Kirel — in English-Language Debut, ‘Sucks to Know You (FU)’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicWhen Israeli singer Mergui took the stage at the Sun Rose in Los Angeles on Thursday night, it was clear the 22-year-old has some big-time backers in his corner. Chief among them: Haim Saban, the veteran businessman, philanthropist, owner of the Power Rangers IP and label head, who launched Saban Music Group in 2019, and was seated front and center (doubly-masked and wearing surgical gloves) to cheer on his latest signing.

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17.06.2022 / 00:03

Top Female Songwriter Autumn Rowe, Execs Speak of ‘Unsafe Situations’ and Other Challenges Facing Women in Music Business

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThere’s no question: As challenging as the music industry can be for men, it’s twice as tough for women.That was one of the many takeaways from a panel discussion involving Grammy-winning songwriter Autumn Rowe (Jon Batiste’s “We Are,” Dua Lipa, Ava Max) and top music publishers Jody Gerson (chairman/CEO of Universal Music Publishing), Golnar Khosrowshahi (founder/president of Reservoir) and Carianne Marshall (co-chair/COO of Warner Chappell Music) at a panel discussion during the National Music Publishers Association’s annual meeting on Wednesday.While the four all had different paths to the roles they’re in today, they all faced similar challenges and obstacles, namely sexism, a lack of allies, achieving a work-life balance, and most ominously of all, dangerous situations. Rowe (pictured above, second from left), who said that she worked as a songwriter for 12 years before she got a significant paycheck — a sadly common situation — also said that she has encountered multiple writing sessions that were “unsafe.” When moderator, Danielle Aguirre, NMPA EVP and general counsel, asked if she would feel safer with even just one more woman in the room, Rowe said she would.

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11.05.2022 / 14:35

One Liners: Ed Sheeran, Universal, Flying Lotus, more

APPOINTMENTSUniversal Music Publishing has hired Cristina Chavez as VP A&R. “I am THRILLED to be joining UMPG and its exceptional A&R team”, she says. “[CEO] Jody Gerson and [Head Of US A&R] David Gray are such respected publishing leaders, and I knew from our early conversations that this is where I am supposed to be.

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03.05.2022 / 22:05

‘Stax’ Docuseries About Legendary Memphis Record Label in Works at HBO

The series, which documents the meteoric rise and fall of the label, is directed by “Ailey” filmmaker Jamila Wignot, and executive produced by Ezra Edelman and Caroline Waterlow (“OJ: Made In America”) of Laylow Pictures and Nigel Sinclair and Nicholas Ferrall of White Horse Pictures. It’s presented in association with Concord Originals, Polygram Entertainment and Warner Music Entertainment.

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03.05.2022 / 13:49

Glass Animals’ Dave Bayley signs to Universal Music Publishing

Universal Music Publishing has signed Dave Bayley of Glass Animals to a global publishing deal.“There’s so much I want to learn and so much music I want to make in so many different areas – from Glass Animals records, to pop songwriting, to experimental sound design, to scoring”, says Bayley.“When it came time to re-sign my publishing, there were so many wonderful people, ideas and opportunities around that I began to feel a bit lost”, he adds, “but Universal Music Publishing and the incredible team of people there had drawn a long and clear path for me through those ideas… it just felt like a journey I wanted to take. I can’t wait to see what the future holds!”Universal Music Publishing CEO Jody Gerson says: “I am a Glass Animals fan and I am especially delighted to work closely with UMPG’s global creative teams to amplify Dave Bayley’s talents as a writer and producer, not only for his band but also for other artists who inspire and excite him”.Meanwhile, Mike McCormack, Managing Director of UMPG UK, also comments: “Best part of this job is when you get the opportunity to work with a world-class original talent like Dave Bayley.

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02.05.2022 / 21:17

Music Industry Moves: Dave Bayley of Glass Animals Signs With Universal Publishing, Def Jam Ups Lynn Gonzalez to EVP

Thania Garcia Universal Music Publishing Group has signed Dave Bayley of Glass Animals to an exclusive, global publishing agreement. Glass Animals, who are signed to UMG’s Republic label in the U.S., were named Group of the Year for Variety’s Hitmakers.Jody Gerson, chairman and CEO of UMPG, said: “I am a Glass Animals fan and I am especially delighted to work closely with UMPG’s global creative teams to amplify Dave Bayley’s talents as a writer and producer, not only for his band but also for other artists who inspire and excite him.”Glass Animals manager, Amy Morgan of September Management, added, “After the success of ‘Heat Waves’ and ‘Dreamland,’ the next chapter for Dave is going to be a really important one.

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13.04.2022 / 13:50

Universal announces deal to represent Elvis songs catalogue

Universal Music Publishing has announced a new deal to represent the songs catalogue of Elvis Presley via an extension of the wider Universal Music Group’s partnership with the Authentic Brands Group, which in turn acquired a bunch of Presley-related image and intellectual property rights back in 2013.UMG and ABG have been working together since late 2020 to, and I quote, “acquire and actively manage artist brands” in order to “expand the legacies and cultural impact of artists worldwide across a wide range of consumer touch-points” and “to drive opportunities in merchandise, memorabilia, endorsements, brand experiences and content, among many others”. Lovely stuff.Through its ownership of Elvis Presley Enterprises, ABG manages the Presley estate’s songs catalogue, which includes many of the songs he made famous, even if he didn’t actually co-write them, because he often was co-publisher of those works.ABG previously appointed Kobalt to administer that catalogue, but is now working with its new best buds Universal on managing and exploiting those songs.Says Universal Music Publishing COO Marc Cimino: “Elvis Presley has had an unprecedented and lasting global impact on music and pop culture.

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12.04.2022 / 19:19

Global publishing deal struck over Elvis Presley’s back catalogue

Elvis Presley‘s back catalogue.Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand owner, marketing and entertainment company and owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises, have today (April 12) announced a deal over the late icon’s worldwide hits.Excluding the UK, it will cover the likes of classic hits such as ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’, ‘It’s Now Or Never’, ‘Memories’, ‘A Little Less Conversation’, ‘Don’t Be Cruel’, ‘Jailhouse Rock’, ‘Love Me Tender’, ‘Viva Las Vegas’, ‘Teddy Bar’, ‘Amazing Grace’, ‘All Shook Up’ and ‘Tears On My Pillow’.Marc Cimino, Chief Operating Officer at UMPG, said: “Elvis Presley has had an unprecedented and lasting global impact on music and pop culture. Jody Gerson and I, along with UMPG’s teams around the world, couldn’t be more excited and honoured to work with ABG in making sure that Elvis’ iconic legacy endures for generations to come.”“2022 is shaping up to be a banner year for Elvis, highlighted by the highly-anticipated theatrical release this June of Elvis directed by Baz Luhrmann, as well as the debut of Netflix’s upcoming animated action series Agent King,” said Marc Rosen, President, Entertainment at ABG.

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09.03.2022 / 02:25

Songwriters Hall of Fame Confirms 2022 Date: Mariah Carey, Pharrell, Eurythmics Among Honorees

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIt’s been a long time coming — two years, in fact — but the Songwriters Hall of Fame has confirmed that its twice-pandemic delayed 51 Annual Induction & Awards Gala will take place on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at its longtime location, the Marriott Marquis New York’s Times Square.The 2022 date, originally set for June 10, 2020, will induct previously announced songwriters, Mariah Carey, Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Ernie Isley / Marvin Isley / O’Kelly Isley / Ronald Isley / Rudolph Isley / Chris Jasper (the Isley Brothers), Steve Miller, Pharrell Williams / Chad Hugo (the Neptunes), Rick Nowels and William “Mickey” Stevenson. Master songwriter Paul Williams will be receiving the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award and Universal Music Publishing Chairman-CEO Jody Gerson will receive the Abe Olman Publisher Award.

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01.03.2022 / 14:50

Universal acquires Neil Diamond catalogue

Universal Music has acquired the full recordings and publishing catalogue of Neil Diamond, expanding on their existing relationship with the musician.“After nearly a decade in business with UMG, I am thankful for the trust and respect that we have built together and I feel confident in the knowledge that the global team at UMG will continue to represent my catalogue, and future releases, with the same passion and integrity that have always fuelled my career”, he says.Universal CEO Lucian Grainge adds: “Neil Diamond is, by definition, a truly universal songwriter. His immense songbook and recordings encompass some of the most cherished and enduring songs in music history.

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11.02.2022 / 07:37

Sting Sells Entire Songwriting Catalog To Universal Music

Sting has become the latest elder rocker to cash in his songwriting catalog, selling his back output to Universal Music for a reported $300 million.

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20.04.2021 / 01:15

Music Industry Moves: Universal Signs Ariana Grande Collaborator Tommy Brown; Beggars and Ninja Tune Aim to Go Carbon-Negative

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorUniversal Music Publishing Group has signed Ariana Grande/ Justin Bieber/ Blackpink collaborator Tommy Brown to an exclusive global publishing deal.Brown worked with Ariana Grande on all six of her studio albums, including executive producing the most recent album “Positions,” as well as co-producing “Holy” by Bieber, “Ice Cream” by Blackpink, “Make Believe” by Juice WLRD and more.Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of UMPG, said: “Tommy is the real deal. He is a top-notch songwriter and producer, and he is one of the best earlier identifiers of talent.”Brown said: “Thank you Jody Gerson, David Gray and UMPG.

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14.01.2021 / 12:34

One Liners: Corey Taylor, Billy Duffy, Travis, more

DEALSRound Hill Music has acquired the publishing catalogue of The Cult’s Billy Duffy. “We jumped at the chance to work with Billy Duffy when we heard he was looking for new home for his catalogue”, says Round Hill CEO Josh Gruss.

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07.12.2020 / 21:09

The rights they are a-changin': Universal buys Bob Dylan back catalogue

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01.11.2020 / 23:57

Kendrick Lamar signs to Universal Publishing

Kendrick Lamar has signed a new worldwide publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing. The rapper has spent the last ten years with Warner Chappell.Announcing the move, boss of the rapper’s label Top Dawg Entertainment, Anthony Tiffith, says: “Kendrick and I are excited for our new partnership with Jody Gerson and UMPG.

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24.09.2020 / 19:58

HBO Documentary Films Nabs ‘The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart’

Also Read: 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Writer Anthony McCarten in Talks to Write Bee Gees Biopic“How Can You Mend a Broken Hearts” is a Polygram Entertainment presentation and is produced by Kennedy/Marshall and White Horse Pictures production in association with Diamond Docs. Marshall also produces alongside Nigel Sinclair and Jeanne Elfant Festa, as well as Mark Monroe.The film is executive produced by David Blackman, Jody Gerson, Steve Barnett, Nicholas Ferrall, Cassidy Hartmann and Ryan Suffern.

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22.07.2020 / 13:55

One Liners: Universal, Kanye West, The Rolling Stones & Jimmy Page, more

DEALSUniversal Music Publishing in the US has signed an admin deal with Grammy winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile and the sibling duo she has long collaborated with, Tim and Phil Hanseroth. UMPG boss Jody Gerson says she’s a big fan of Carlile.

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16.07.2020 / 20:41

Industry Execs Talk About Making Showbiz More Equitable at Variety’s Power of Law Virtual Event

Ellise Shafer editorVariety‘s virtual Power of Law event presented by City National Bank brought in experts from across the industry on July 15 to discuss the importance of making entertainment more equitable for both those in the spotlight and behind-the-scenes.Music attorney Dina LaPolt; Jody Gerson, Universal Music Publishing Group chairman and CEO; Effie Brown, CEO of Gamechanger Films; Kelly Coffey, CEO of City National Bank; and DeVon Franklin, president and CEO of Franklin Entertainment all joined the virtual event to share how they are striving for change in Hollywood.LaPolt, this year’s Variety Power of Law honoree, has made it her mission to advocate for songwriters to receive the royalties they deserve.

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10.07.2020 / 22:57