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'Tha Carter III' is the Biggest Release of 2008

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, Wednesday, June 18, 2008 — Cash Money/Universal Motown Records multi-platinum recording artist Lil Wayne expands his dynasty with Tha Carter III. The new CD is the biggest release by far for 2008, selling over 1 Million copies in it’s first week, reigning #1 on Nielsen SoundScan, besting Mariah Carey’s record-breaking release earlier this year. Not since 50 Cent’s The Massacre in 2005 has an artist sold over 1 Million albums their first week.    » read more »

Last.fm to Feature Thousands of Videos Free-On-Demand from UMG Chart-topping Artists Including Jay-Z, Nirvana and Amy Winehouse, Among Many Others

June 20, 2008 -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world\'s leading music company, and Last.fm, the fast-growing free global music Web site, today announced a new partnership that will make UMG's music video catalogue available for free-on-demand streaming to users of Last.fm. The deal, which marks Last.fm\'s first major video partnership, will bring thousands of high-quality music videos to the Last.fm community. As part of this agreement, Universal Music and its artists will receive revenue for every UMG video streamed.    » read more »

Deal to Include Split Enz, Crowded House, Finn Brothers and solo works

London, May, 19, 2008 – Paul Connolly, President of Europe & UK, Universal Music Publishing Group, today announced the signing of Neil Finn to an exclusive, long-term, publishing administration deal for the World (excluding North America, Australia/New Zealand).    » read more »

Los Angeles, California, February 11, 2008 -- Doug Morris, chairman and chief executive officer of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world\'s leading music company, has been named the 2008 recipient of the Spirit of Life® Award by City of Hope’s Music and Entertainment Industry Group. The Spirit of Life Award is City of Hope’s most prestigious philanthropic honor and recognizes individuals who have committed their time and resources to helping those in need. Spirit of Life Award honorees are selected for their notable contributions to their community and profession.    » read more »

Nashville, Tennessee, February 4, 2008 - Universal Records South has appointed Arthur Buenahora, Jr. to Vice President of A&R it was announced today by Mark Wright, President for the label. Buenahora will report directly to Mark Wright effective immediately.    » read more »

Washington, 26 January 2008 (By Mary Morningstar) -- 24-year-old British singer Amy Winehouse entered a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility on January 24.

A spokesperson from her record label, Universal Music Group, said, "Amy decided to enter the facility after talks with her record label, management, family and doctors. She has come to understand that she requires specialist treatment to continue her ongoing recovery from drug addition."    » read more »

London, Jan. 17, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rolling Stones and Universal Music Group (UMG) are delighted to announce they have signed an exclusive worldwide recording agreement for the group's next album due for release in March 2008.    » read more »

Gains Key Resources in Music Category And Boosts Ovation TV Distribution to 25 Million Homes; Continues Network’s Successful Transformation Into Premiere Destination for Art and Personal Creativity

New York, NY and San Francisco, CA, January 8, 2008 – Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, and SendMe, Inc., the premier mobile media company, today announced a licensing agreement whereby UMG’s extensive catalog of chart-topping hit songs would be made available to members of SendMeMobile.com. For the first time, SendMe members would have access to music from such superstars as 50 Cent, Daddy Yankee, Fall Out Boy, Fergie, Gwen Stefani, Kanye West, Rihanna and U2, among thousands of others.    » read more »

New Agreement Settles Dispute and Covers All Receivers in the XM Product Line with Recording Functionality

New York, New York, Monday, December 17, 2007 - Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, and XM Satellite Radio, the nation’s leading satellite radio company, today announced that they have resolved the lawsuit brought by UMG against XM over its Pioneer Inno, a portable satellite receiver with advanced recording functionality. The companies did not disclose terms of the deal.    » read more »

New York and San Francisco, December 10, 2007 – Universal Music Group (UMG) and imeem today announced an agreement that will provide the imeem community with on-demand, interactive streaming of Universal’s extensive digital music and video catalog. With this announcement, imeem is the first social networking company to offer full-length, streaming access to the entire music and video catalogs of all four major music companies on an advertising-supported basis.    » read more »

Toronto, Ontario, Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - Universal Music Canada (UMC), the country\'s leading music company today announced that they have extended their exclusive distribution deal with Chicago based Victory Records, the top independent rock label in the United States (according to SoundScan market share). The extension was announced today by Randy Lennox, President & CEO of Universal Music Canada and Victory Records Founder, Tony Brummel.    » read more »

New York, New York, November 13, 2007 - Elise Wright has been appointed Senior Vice President of Urban Music for Universal Republic Records, it was announced today by Monte Lipman, President & CEO of the label.

“Elise and I have shared a great working relationship in the past,” stated Mr. Lipman. “She possesses a rare combination of talents, from her unique strategic insight into urban music’s changing landscape to a wealth of marketing experience. The entire Universal Republic family is delighted to welcome her onboard.”    » read more »

Los Angeles, CA, October 10, 2007 – David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Publishing Group, today announced the successful renewal of an exclusive, world-wide publishing agreement with multi-platinum, 4X Grammy award-winning, Foo Fighters frontman, Dave Grohl.    » read more »

New York, New York, October 9, 2007 - Cameo Carlson has been appointed Senior Vice President of Digital Business Development for the Universal Motown Records Group, it was announced today by Mel Lewinter, Chairman and CEO of Universal Motown Records Group.    » read more »