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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 »

New York, New York, March 17, 2007 – Mark Lehmann has been appointed Vice President, Web and Mobile Marketing, Island Def Jam Music Group, it was announced today by Christian Jorg, Senior Vice President, New Media & Commerce, Island Def Jam Music Group. In this newly created position, Mr. Lehmann will champion the customer experience on all Island Def Jam web properties, mobile sites and new media. His first task will be the launch of the new Island Def Jam website combining Defjam.com, Islandrecords.com, rocafella.com and others.    » read more »

LONDON, March 10, 2008 – David Joseph is appointed as the new Chairman/CEO of Universal Music U.K., reporting directly to Universal Music Group International Chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge.

Grainge makes the appointment, which is effective immediately, as Universal Music U.K. builds its 2008 hot streak with this week’s No. 1 album and single, both from A&M/Polydor breakthrough artist Duffy.

Joseph, who was previously co-President of Polydor Records and President of Universal Music Operations, has been with the company for 10 years.    » read more »

LONDON/LOS ANGELES, March 3, 2008 – Universal Music Group (UMG) has licensed the Jonas Brothers’ eponymous album from Disney Music Group’s Hollywood Records for distribution in Europe. The agreement was announced today by Max Hole, Executive Vice President, Universal Music Group International.    » 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 »