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TikTok reveals THIS interactive, custom-made feature ahead of Taylor Swift Eras Tour's next shows
Taylor Swift is a massive household name when it comes to not only playback music, but also for live concerts, one of which is the Eras Tour. Swifties are now gearing up for Taylor Swift's London show and TikTok has risen to the occasion to introduce a new interactive feature around the popular music star.
Universal Music Group plans to expand India play
Apart from India, the music company sees China as another other important market. "There are two markets we talk about most often, and that would be China and India. But India is one of our key markets and one of our key vocal points for growth," the CEO said.
AI music era is here. Not everyone is a fan
"Simplicity's Delight" is a song created using software from Suno Inc., a Massachusetts-based artificial intelligence startup. The song, which can generate human-sounding music in seconds, is part of a growing trend of AI startups automating the music-making process. The software can generate songs ranging from electro-pop to acoustic tunes. The AI-generated songs are now available on platforms like Spotify. However, concerns have been raised about the livelihoods of artists and the potential for the internet to be filled with half-baked, computerized songs.
Universal Music beats earnings forecasts after blockbuster Taylor Swift tour
UMG, the world's biggest music label, posted adjusted core earnings (EBITDA) of 591 million euros ($632.6 million), up 15.9% year-on-year and above the 567 million euros expected by analysts in a Visible Alpha consensus shared by the company.
‘Never Lose Me’ achieves longest streak at No. 1 on TikTok Billboard chart
Songs from Universal Music Group's catalog are currently unavailable on TikTok, resulting in their exclusion from this week's TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart.
Universal Music warns it will pull songs from TikTok
Universal Music Group has been pressing TikTok for appropriate artist and songwriter compensations in their contract renewal discussions, among other things, it said in a letter addressed to its artist and songwriter community.
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Taylor Swift boosts Universal Music Group's third-quarter revenue
Taylor Swift's release of "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" has not only shattered chart records but also propelled Universal Music Group's third-quarter revenue to new heights. Taylor Swift's remarkable reimagining of her musical catalog is rewriting the record books while ushering in a new era of collaboration between artists, technology, and the music industry.
Universal Music representing Taylor Swift team up with BandLab Technologies to protect artist rights amid rising AI use
Universal Music Group has partnered with BandLab Technologies to protect the rights of artists and songwriters in the face of increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in music creation. The deal comes as the music industry grapples with songs created by generative AI that mimic artists' voices without their consent. Universal Music has previously collaborated with YouTube to explore the use of AI in music and bid successfully in April to remove a song that used AI-made voices resembling Drake and The Weeknd.
IndiGo's crew's special welcome for Param Vir Chakra awardee is winning over the internet
After welcoming Param Vir Chakra awardee Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar on board, the captain of the Pune-bound IndiGo flight shared how the war hero despite gave physical injuries from the bullets of the enemy helped Indian Army capture Flat Top of Point 4875 in Mushkoh Valley during the Kargil war.
AI-generated song imitating Drake & The Weeknd removed from streaming services
A new AI-generated song amassed millions of listeners shortly after its release. The Universal Music Group, which represents both artists, argued that the move was a copyright violation.
Universal Music India acquires majority stake in talent management firm TM Ventures
Founded in 2020 by the Indian entrepreneur Tarsame Mittal, TM Ventures represents a roster across music, comedy, TV and film that includes some of the country’s biggest talents, including Arijit Singh, Nucleya, Badshah, Sunidhi Chauhan, Asees Kaur, Sunny MR, Renuka Parwar, Kapil Sharma, Amit Trivedi, Ajay Atul, Vishal Bhardwaj, Rekha Bhardwaj, Amitabh Bhattacharya, and Zubeen Garg, among others.
'Sweet Caroline' hitmaker Neil Diamond sells entire music catalog including master recordings to Universal
Universal did not disclose the terms of the deal.
Hours after 'Donda' dropped, Kanye West says UMG released it without his approval
The 27 track-long album released on Sunday morning after weeks of delay.
Ackman seeks SPAC relaunch to fix lawsuit's 'harm'
The lawsuit, filed by former US Securities and Exchange Commissioner Robert Jackson and others on behalf of a Tontine shareholder, argues that Ackman's special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) - the largest ever formed - broke the law by investing in securities while not properly registered with regulators.
'New episode in life.' Rapper Badshah inks exclusive global deal with Universal Music Group
This includes future recordings, brand licensing, partnerships and more.
Billboard names Universal Music Group’s Devraj Sanyal in its International Power Players List 2021
This recognition in Billboard’s International Power Players list is testament to the “path-breaking industry-leading moves” that the company has been making over the last three years, Universal Music India said.
Universal Music signs multi-year partnership with Desi Melodies
Founded in Mohali, Punjab, by lyricist and singer Jaani and filmmaker Arvindr Khaira, Desi Melodies has led the contemporary wave of global Punjabi music success in recent years. With the deal in place, UMI will exclusively distribute all audio recordings from the Desi Melodies label catalogue, including past releases.
Universal Music Group makes senior level appointments to drive expansion
The company has promoted Vinit Thakkar from SVP to the newly created position of COO, India and South Asia, effective immediately. In his new role, Thakkar will work closely with Devraj Sanyal, MD & CEO Universal Music India and South Asia. He will be responsible for driving India’s overall content strategy and operational efficiency.
China data deals another blow to European shares
Europe's STOXX 600 managed, barely, to hover flat as gains in telecoms and industrials helped offset the China strain.
China data deals another blow to European shares
Europe's STOXX 600 managed to hover flat as gains in telecoms and industrials helped offset the China strain.
European shares bounce back from Brexit bruising
The STOXX 600 was up 0.7 per cent by 0830 GMT, with Germany's DAX up 0.6 percent.
Over 8,000 AK series rifles recovered in last 14 yrs: J&K government
During the same period, 9.938 lakh AK-series rounds and 24,372 AK-series magazines have also been recovered, Chief Minister Mehbooba Muftisaid.
Universal Music launches official merchandise for more revenues
The product range launched includes apparel, home accessories (coasters, cushion covers, mugs and magnets), tech accessoriesand posters and canvas prints.
Universal enters India live music festival scene, buys 50 per cent in Enchanted Valley Carnival
Universal Music Group, (UMG) has bought 50 per cent stake in Enchanted Valley Carnival or EVC for an undisclosed sum.
Indian-origin man awarded for excellence in offshore services
Unique Maritime Group (UMG) CEO Himanshu (Harry) Gandhi won the award in the catregory of "IMC Golden Helm Awards for Excellence in Offshore services".
Arms seized from ultras in J&K enough to raise a large army
The quantity of arms & ammunition recovered by security forces from militants in J&K over the past 22 yrs is enough to raise a large army.
United People's Democratic Solidarity cadres bid farewell to arms
UPDS cadres bid farewell to arms today with 568 of them, including 22 women, surrendering with a huge amount of arms and ammunition here.
Universal Music, Desi Hits sign worldwide music recording agreement with Priyanka Chopra
As part of this global deal, Priyanka Chopra, will release her debut music album in North America with Desi Hits through Interscope Records.
Universal, YouTube to launch music video site
Universal Music Group and YouTube announced plans to launch a music video website featuring artists from world's largest music company.
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