The move comes weeks after Bill Ackman and Pershing Square had submitted an offer to acquire UMG, including in that proposal ...

Spotify said it will be partnering with Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin, and Believe to develop "responsible" artificial intelligence products. The company did not ...

"This initial $100 million represents the first phase of a broader, long-term commitment to building a scaled global catalog ...

UMG said it's filed for 15 patents through the partnership already, including one related to AI threat protection. By Ethan Millman Music Editor Universal Music Group has unveiled a partnership with ...

AI is a fast-growing phenomenon. It’s really important that companies like us stand up for artists and songwriters — do it early, and do it together with AI ...

Sony Music Group and Spotify have announced an extension and expansion of their global partnership that includes a new direct licensing arrangement for publishing in the U.S. This move is notably ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has launched a $65-billion bid to purchase Universal Music, or UMG, the label ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Create Music Group today announced the successful completion of its latest ...

Warner Music Group and Bain Capital are launching a joint venture to allow for the purchase of up to $1.2 billion in music catalogs across both recorded music and music publishing. The partnership was ...