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UMG has struck a new YouTube deal that includes ‘guardrails’ around AI… and 3 other things Sir Lucian Grainge said on UMG’s Q3 earnings call
Deal covers both recorded music and music publishing Source...

The settlement between Universal and Udio is a win for musicians everywhere
The following MBW Views op-ed comes from Ed Newton-Rex. Source...

Universal Music Group generated $3.53bn in Q3, up 10.2% YoY – driven by the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter
UMG's fresh set of quarterly results were published today (October 30) Source...

Kobalt and indie music company umn team up to acquire catalog of superstar songwriters Peter Plate and Ulf Leo Sommer, in what they claim to be ‘Germany’s largest music rights acquisition yet’
Berlin-based entertainment company umn (pronounced ˈhjuːmən) was founded in 2024 by ex-BMG senior execs, Dominique Casimir, Maximilian Kolb and Justus Haerder Source...

YouTube ad revenues reached $10.3B in Q3 2025, up 15% YoY, as Shorts ‘now earn more revenue per watch hour’ than long-form content in the US
YouTube Shorts 'now earn more revenue per watch hour' than traditional YouTube videos, the company says Source...

Too Lost partners with Xposure Music to co-fund catalog acquisitions, with plans to deploy ‘tens of millions of dollars’ in upcoming deals
Xposure Music will handle deal sourcing and financial underwriting, while Too Lost will handle distribution, rights administration and royalty processing Source...

VENU inks partnership with Primary Wave to develop ‘artist-inspired’ live music experiences
Deal brings Primary Wave’s iconic catalog into VENU’s expanding slate of live music initiatives. Source...

UMG strikes strategic alliance with Stability AI to develop ‘next-generation’ AI music-making tools
UMG artists will be involved in the development process, gathering feedback on what creators need from AI-powered recording and composition tools. Source...

Sony Music Publishing acquires ‘significant’ stake in Finland’s Elements Music
The transaction includes a long-term creative partnership that will connect Elements' roster with Sony Music Publishing's global operations. Source...

Universal Music settles Udio lawsuit, strikes deal for licensed AI music platform
Both parties agreed to jointly develop a licensed AI music creation service set to launch in 2026. Source...

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