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Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reached
Read full article: Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reachedArtists from Universal Music Group, which include Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, will be returning to TikTok as the two parties have struck a new licensing agreement following an approximately three-month long dispute.
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and others may vanish from TikTok as licensing dispute boils over
Read full article: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and others may vanish from TikTok as licensing dispute boils overUniversal Music Group, which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, says that it will no longer allow its music on TikTok now that a licensing deal between the two parties has expired.
Pershing Square SPAC exits Universal Music deal
Read full article: Pershing Square SPAC exits Universal Music dealA special-purpose acquisition company run by billionaire Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square is stepping away from a deal to buy a 10% stake in Universal Music Group, citing questions from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Universal Music Group to build new destination hotel in Orlando
Read full article: Universal Music Group to build new destination hotel in OrlandoORLANDO, Fla – Universal Music Group, one of the world’s biggest music leaders, has partnered with Dakia U-Ventures to announce the launch of UMUSIC Hotels. Universal Music Group and Dakia U-Ventures plan music-themed hotel in Orlando (Universal Music Group)Officials said the hotels will embody each city’s rich local culture, musical heritage and create jobs for the economy. Rendering of new UMUSIC Broadwater Hotel in Biloxi, MS (Universal Music Group)UMUSIC hotels said each of the three destinations will bring immersive experiences for fans, guests, and artists. In a press release, leaders said with help of Pyramid Hotel Group, every hotel will be skillfully designed to complement the city landscape and authentically incorporate elements of the local music scene. Officials said UMUSIC Broadwater hotel in Biloxi will offer a stunning performance venue and a luxury hotel with an immersive architecture style.
Taraji P. Henson to host ‘New Jack Swing’ podcast series
Read full article: Taraji P. Henson to host ‘New Jack Swing’ podcast seriesLOS ANGELES – Taraji P. Henson will host a new podcast series focused on the story behind the New Jack Swing music era. Wondery and Universal Music Group announced Thursday that Henson will host “Jacked: The Rise of New Jack Swing.” The six-part series will premiere Nov. 17 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and the Wondery App. The Oscar-nominated actor will also serve as a producer of the series, which is being dubbed as the “rise and eventual fall” of the New Jack Swing movement. The story will involve “dashed hopes, jealousy, betrayal, drugs, hip-hop and rivalries.”Megaproducer Teddy Riley is known as the leader of the New Jack Swing era, which made its mark in the ’80s and ’90s. The podcast series is the first project between Wondery and Universal Music Group since both announced their partnership last year.