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Universal Music Ends Licensing Deal with TikTok

Universal Music Ends Licensing Deal with TikTok

UMG ends TikTok licensing on January 31. UMG accuses TikTok of inadequate artist compensation. UMG songs may be removed if no agreement is reached. In a significant development within the music and social media industry, Universal Music Group (UMG) has officially announced the cessation of its licensing agreement with TikTok and TikTok Music services. The … Read more

Frank Zappa estate is latest to be acquired by Universal Music Group

Frank Zappa

The latest acquisition of Universal Music Group (UMG) is the estate of American musician Frank Zappa, which includes the singer-records, songwriter’s song library, and film archive. Zappa was a great experimental musician who enjoyed a nearly four-decade-long career before passing away at the age of 52 from prostate cancer in 1993. With the approval of … Read more