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Date: 11/28/2024   Section: Rumor Mill
With Thanksgiving here, all we can think about is turkey and gravy and stuffing and yams and buttered crescent rolls and bottomless tumblers of Beaujolais Nouveau. But we are contractually obligated to feign interest in work, so here's our weekly gallery and its aptly carb-heavy captions for your weekend-adjacent delectation. 
Date: 11/20/2024   Section: Rumor Mill
UMG Greater China has reached a global agreement with Chinese indie Modern Sky, affording the label's roster access to UMG’s distribution network and bringing its catalog under the UMGC umbrella.
UMG Greater ChinaModern SkyTimothy XuShen LihuiAdam Granite
Date: 10/25/2024   Section: Rumor Mill
Universal Music Korea has signed Korea-born, Los Angeles-based pop star HEYOON.
Universal Music KoreaUniversal Music GroupHeyoonNow UnitedAdam GraniteCalvin Wong
Date: 10/18/2024   Section: Rumor Mill
Universal Music Greater China just made a high-profile move into reality TV by signing an exclusive deal with IQIYI to distribute new releases by contestants of The Rap of China 2024. Yes, it's a thing.
Universal Music Greater China!QIYIThe Rap of ChinaTimothy XuAdam GraniteZuo JinLu Ming
Date: 06/12/2024   Section: Rumor Mill
Sanujeet Bhujabal has been promoted to MD of Universal Music India and South Asia, while Viral Jani has been named chief revenue officer.
Sanujeet BhujabalDevraj SanyalUniversal Music India and South AsiaViral Jani
Date: 04/10/2024   Section: Rumor Mill
UMGC and TF Entertainment have struck an agreement that includes global digital distribution for the latter’s growing roster. 
UMGCUniversal Music Greater ChinaTimothy XuTF Entertainment
Date: 02/12/2024   Section: Rumor Mill
Universal Music Group and Dubai Global Music City are partnering to develop a music ecosystem in the United Arab Emirates.
Date: 01/03/2024   Section: Rumor Mill
Tencent Music Entertainment Group and Universal Music Group have renewed their licensing agreement.
TencentUniversal Music Group
Date: 09/05/2023   Section: Rumor Mill
Universal Music Greater China has appointed Timothy Xu chairman/CEO.
Timothy XuUniversal Music GroupUniversal Music Greater ChinaSir Lucian GraingeAdam Granite
Date: 08/30/2023   Section: Rumor Mill
Universal Music Group has entered into an agreement to acquire UAE-based music company Chabaka, which provides digital distribution, marketing, publishing and label and artist services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Following the acquisition, Chabaka will become part of UMG’s Virgin Music Group.
JT MyersAla'a MakkiTarek MakkiAdam GranitePatrick Boulos
Date: 09/28/2022   Section: Rumor Mill
Universal Music India has acquired a majority stake in India’s TM Ventures, a full-service music company with units dedicated to talent management, entertainment consulting and live events.
Universal Music IndiaTM VenturesAdam GraniteTarsame Mittal
Date: 08/04/2022   Section: Rumor Mill
Frédéric Voillemot, who has overseen Universal Music Group’s corporate development and strategy team for the past five years, has been promoted to CFO and EVP of business development for Africa, the Middle East & Asia.
Frédéric VoillemotUniversal Music GroupAdam GraniteBoyd MuirPhilippe Flageul
Date: 07/11/2022   Section: Rumor Mill
Universal Music Thailand has expanded its partnership with the Hype Train Group label, providing global reach to help introduce Hype Train artists and music to audiences worldwide.
Universal Music ThailandHype Train GroupSeedaa The VillainSpriteKrerg Chankwang
Date: 07/29/2021   Section: Rumor Mill
Sir Lucian Grainge has welcomed Indian superstar Badshah to Universal Music Group with a global multiyear deal.
BadshahSir Lucian GraingeUniversal Music Group
Date: 01/04/2021   Section: Rumor Mill
Universal Music Group has expanded its Sub-Saharan Africa leadership team, promoting Sipho Dlamini to CEO, Universal Music South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Sipho DlaminiElouise KellyChinedu OkekeUniversal Music Group
Date: 01/24/2020   Section: Rumor Mill
UMG’s Jeff Harleston was the honoree at the Recording Academy's Entertainment Law Initiative Lunch in Santa Monica on 1/24. Sir Lucian Grainge hailed him as...
Date: 05/02/2019   Section: Rumor Mill
UMG topper Sir Lucian Grainge and associates celebrate the inking of Nigerian superstar singer/songwriter Tiwa Savage...
Date: 04/02/2019   Section: Rumor Mill
The global music industry grew to $19.1b in 2018, a 9.7% spike, according to the IFPI’s annual State of the Industry Report. The growth owed in part to a 34% rise in streaming, which now accounts for 47% of global revenues.
Date: 11/05/2018   Section: Rumor Mill
Universal Music Group has become the first major music company to license its catalog to Africa’s leading music streaming and download service Boomplay.
Date: 04/24/2018   Section: Rumor Mill
The global recorded-music industry grew for the third year in a row in 2017, reaching revenues of $17.3bn—an 8.1% increase—thanks to streaming, which has now become the single largest revenue source, representing 38.4% of the market.
Date: 03/07/2018   Section: Rumor Mill
UMG topper Sir Lucian Grainge issued the following edict, um, internal note on 3/7 regarding a new reporting structure in Asia and elsewhere. After the message was delivered, there were whitefish sandwiches for all.
Date: 07/18/2017   Section: Rumor Mill
Universal Music Group has brought in Adam Granite to lead the charge to maximize commercial opportunities for artists and labels across Europe and emerging markets. He starts 9/1 and reports to Sir Lucian Grainge.
Date: 07/27/2016   Section: Rumor Mill
A Martin Garrix and Bebe Rexha track is set to drop on 7/29 via Sony as the Dutch DJ leaves behind his indie deal with Spinnin’ Records to sign to RCA in the U.S. and Columbia in the U.K. “In the Name of Love” will be Garrix’s major label debut with rising Warner star Rexha.
Date: 01/25/2016   Section: Rumor Mill
To celebrate his plaque certifying his being the fastest artist to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify, Ultra/RCA artist Kygo attempts to set a record for the most execs in a single trade shot backstage at Barclays Center (where he performed a sold-out show). Messrs. Edge, Corson, Fleckenstein, Riccitelli, Moxey, et al. later grew lustrous hipster beards.
Date: 09/19/2011   Section: Rumor Mill
SMEI TAPS THREE: Adam Granite, Bert Schorer and Stu Bondell have been named to key posts at Sony Music Entertainment International by head Edgar Berger. Former Epic GM Granite has been named EVP International, overseeing Scandinavia, Benelux, Eastern Europe, Greece, Turkey and South Africa, as well...
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