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Indian singer makes history singing Punjabi in animated film 'Smurfs'
Indian-origin singer-songwriter Subhi has created history by becoming the first South Asian artist to sing a Punjabi song for an animated Hollywood film.
Drake drops Spotify-UMG lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar streams
Canadian rapper Drake has withdrawn his legal petition against music streaming giant Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG).
Super Bowl 2025: Kendrick to headline; Jon Batiste, others join
The National Football League (NFL) and Roc Nation have announced the pregame performers for Super Bowl LIX, which is set to take place on February 9 in New Orleans.
Drake sues Spotify-UMG for artificially boosting Lamar's diss track
In a shocking turn of events, Canadian rapper Drake has sued Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify.
Model sues rapper Ye for sexual assault, strangulation in 2010
Hollywood rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is being sued for sexual assault during a 2010 music video shoot.
Universal's music arrives on WhatsApp thanks to new Meta deal
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music label, has broadened its licensing agreement with Meta.
AI startup says scraping songs on internet is 'fair use'
Music-focused artificial intelligence (AI) startups, Udio and Suno, are currently embroiled in legal battles with prominent music labels including Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Group.
Justin Bieber replaces manager with Johnny Depp's financial advisor
Pop sensation Justin Bieber has recently ended his professional association with business manager Lou Taylor.
UMG takes a backseat in Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud
Amid the escalating tension between rap titans Drake and Kendrick Lamar, their shared music label Universal Music Group (UMG) has chosen not to intervene.
HYBE launches audit of ADOR Management, CEO Min under scrutiny
South Korean entertainment giant, HYBE, has commenced an investigation into its subsidiary music label, ADOR.