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Drake accuses UMG, Spotify of using bots, pay-to-play to boost Kendrick's Not Like Us | CBC News

Drake alleges UMG and Spotify colluded to inflate Kendrick Lamar's song popularity, impacting his own brand amid an ongoing feud.

In court filing, Drake alleges UMG and Spotify artificially inflated popularity of diss track 'Not Like Us' | TechCrunch

Drake has filed a lawsuit against UMG for allegedly inflating Kendrick Lamar's song popularity through unethical practices.

Drake says UMG and Spotify used bots and payola to make 'Not Like Us' seem popular

Drake accuses Universal Music Group and Spotify of manipulating streams to promote Kendrick Lamar's hit song 'Not Like Us' during a public feud.

Spotify Rejects Drake's Accusations of Illegal "Not Like Us" Streaming Bumps in New Filing

Spotify has denied Drake's allegations of stream manipulation related to Kendrick Lamar's diss track, calling the claims unfounded.

Drake Accuses Universal Music Group and Spotify of "Illegally" Boosting Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Streams in New Legal Filing

Drake's Frozen Moments LLC accuses UMG and Spotify of illegal practices to inflate Kendrick Lamar's song streams.

Drake says UMG defamed him by releasing Kendrick's "Not Like Us" in new legal claim

Drake accuses UMG of defamation and manipulation in promoting Kendrick Lamar's track that he claims contains false allegations.

Drake accuses UMG, Spotify of using bots, pay-to-play to boost Kendrick's Not Like Us | CBC News

Drake alleges UMG and Spotify colluded to inflate Kendrick Lamar's song popularity, impacting his own brand amid an ongoing feud.

In court filing, Drake alleges UMG and Spotify artificially inflated popularity of diss track 'Not Like Us' | TechCrunch

Drake has filed a lawsuit against UMG for allegedly inflating Kendrick Lamar's song popularity through unethical practices.

Drake says UMG and Spotify used bots and payola to make 'Not Like Us' seem popular

Drake accuses Universal Music Group and Spotify of manipulating streams to promote Kendrick Lamar's hit song 'Not Like Us' during a public feud.

Spotify Rejects Drake's Accusations of Illegal "Not Like Us" Streaming Bumps in New Filing

Spotify has denied Drake's allegations of stream manipulation related to Kendrick Lamar's diss track, calling the claims unfounded.

Drake Accuses Universal Music Group and Spotify of "Illegally" Boosting Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Streams in New Legal Filing

Drake's Frozen Moments LLC accuses UMG and Spotify of illegal practices to inflate Kendrick Lamar's song streams.

Drake says UMG defamed him by releasing Kendrick's "Not Like Us" in new legal claim

Drake accuses UMG of defamation and manipulation in promoting Kendrick Lamar's track that he claims contains false allegations.
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Taylor Swift Songs Return to TikTok Despite Label's Feud With Platform

Taylor Swift regains music on TikTok despite UMG's ban
Swift owns her masters allowing her to strike individual deals despite UMG's ban on other artists

Universal Music Group strikes Meta deal to license Taylor Swift, more artists on WhatsApp

Universal Music Group reached a new licensing agreement with Meta Platforms to have music from top artists like Taylor Swift and Adele featured on WhatsApp.

Meta, Universal Music Group addresses AI music in new licensing agreement | TechCrunch

The partnership between Meta and UMG includes addressing unauthorized AI-generated content to protect artists' rights.

Universal Music Group removing music from TikTok | Flipboard

Universal Music Group ends licensing with TikTok

TikTok users lose access to Taylor Swift, Universal catalogue after talks collapse

TikTok has lost access to songs from Universal Music Group artists due to failed contract negotiations.
Universal Music is asking TikTok to compensate artists at a higher rate and address concerns about AI-generated content and online safety.

Universal Music Will Pull Its Tracks From TikTok

Universal and TikTok have failed to reach a new agreement, leading Universal to cease licensing content to TikTok and TikTok Music services.
Universal accuses TikTok of offering a deal that undervalues music and hurts vulnerable artists.

Taylor Swift Songs Return to TikTok Despite Label's Feud With Platform

Taylor Swift regains music on TikTok despite UMG's ban
Swift owns her masters allowing her to strike individual deals despite UMG's ban on other artists

Universal Music Group strikes Meta deal to license Taylor Swift, more artists on WhatsApp

Universal Music Group reached a new licensing agreement with Meta Platforms to have music from top artists like Taylor Swift and Adele featured on WhatsApp.

Meta, Universal Music Group addresses AI music in new licensing agreement | TechCrunch

The partnership between Meta and UMG includes addressing unauthorized AI-generated content to protect artists' rights.

Universal Music Group removing music from TikTok | Flipboard

Universal Music Group ends licensing with TikTok

TikTok users lose access to Taylor Swift, Universal catalogue after talks collapse

TikTok has lost access to songs from Universal Music Group artists due to failed contract negotiations.
Universal Music is asking TikTok to compensate artists at a higher rate and address concerns about AI-generated content and online safety.

Universal Music Will Pull Its Tracks From TikTok

Universal and TikTok have failed to reach a new agreement, leading Universal to cease licensing content to TikTok and TikTok Music services.
Universal accuses TikTok of offering a deal that undervalues music and hurts vulnerable artists.
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Spotify "Super Premium" - hints become expectations for 2025

Spotify plans to introduce high-resolution audio options by 2025, responding to consumer demand and competition from rivals.
#pershing-square

Bill Ackman vows to leave Amsterdam stock exchange over 'failure to protect tourists'

Bill Ackman will move his fund's listing from Amsterdam to London due to antisemitic violence.

UMG says Pershing does not have right to require Amsterdam delisting

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square cannot force Universal Music Group to become a U.S.-domiciled company or delist from Euronext Amsterdam.

Bill Ackman vows to leave Amsterdam stock exchange over 'failure to protect tourists'

Bill Ackman will move his fund's listing from Amsterdam to London due to antisemitic violence.

UMG says Pershing does not have right to require Amsterdam delisting

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square cannot force Universal Music Group to become a U.S.-domiciled company or delist from Euronext Amsterdam.
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This AI version of a hit Christmas song marks a new era for music

AI technology transforms a classic Christmas song into a Spanish version, enhancing accessibility while honoring its original artist.

Limp Bizkit Sues Universal Music Group for $200 Million in Unpaid Royalties

Limp Bizkit and Fred Durst are suing Universal Music Group for over $200 million in unpaid royalties owed from music streaming.
The lawsuit alleges UMG designed systems to conceal artists' royalties, impacting many artists beyond Limp Bizkit.

Universal Music's Santa Monica headquarters sells for $185M

Drawbridge Realty purchases Universal Music Group's headquarters in Santa Monica for $185 million, its first investment on the Westside.

ABBA Also Want Trump to Stop Playing Their Music

ABBA demands Donald Trump stop using their music at events due to lack of permission from the band and their label.
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Meta and Universal Music Group sign deal on AI music

Meta and Universal Music Group expanded their partnership allowing Meta's users to share UMG songs without copyright issues.

Universal Music Group loses $16B in market value, plunging 24% after weak streaming reveal

Universal Music Group stock dropped 24% due to lower than expected revenue growth from streaming services, highlighting the impact of pandemic normalization and licensing issues.
#tiktok

TikTok is facing its own Napster moment

Universal Music Group (UMG) pulled their catalog from TikTok due to concerns about artificial intelligence.
This crackdown on TikTok will result in more piracy, a worse environment for fans, and more difficulties for smaller artists.

TikTok in Shambles Now That Videos Can't Use Popular Music

Universal Music Group (UMG) has pulled its artists' songs from TikTok, causing frustration for creators and users.
UMG and TikTok failed to reach a licensing agreement, leading to the removal of UMG's catalog from the platform.

Universal Music Group Pulls Songs From TikTok

TikTok videos went silent after licensing negotiations with Universal Music Group broke down.
Universal accused TikTok of offering unsatisfactory payment for music and allowing AI-generated recordings that diluted royalty pool for human musicians.

TikTok's Missing Music Is Making Users Very Upset

TikTok and Universal Music Group failed to reach an agreement on licensing music, resulting in music from UMG artists being muted on the app.
Creators on TikTok are now exploring alternative ways to use music or avoiding copyrighted music altogether.
The prohibition of UMG music on TikTok could have a significant impact on how artists promote their music and connect with fans through social media.

Universal Music Group to pull music from TikTok amid contract dispute

Universal Music Group is removing its audio catalogs from TikTok after disputes over AI-generated music and artist compensation
Streaming revenue per stream has fallen 20% despite a significant increase in music stream consumption

Viral Taylor Swift Music On TikTok Highlights Ongoing Social Media Tension With Record Labels

Universal Music Group threatens to remove its artists from TikTok if an agreement is not reached
Universal claims artists are not fairly compensated and criticizes TikTok's use of A.I. music creation

TikTok is facing its own Napster moment

Universal Music Group (UMG) pulled their catalog from TikTok due to concerns about artificial intelligence.
This crackdown on TikTok will result in more piracy, a worse environment for fans, and more difficulties for smaller artists.

TikTok in Shambles Now That Videos Can't Use Popular Music

Universal Music Group (UMG) has pulled its artists' songs from TikTok, causing frustration for creators and users.
UMG and TikTok failed to reach a licensing agreement, leading to the removal of UMG's catalog from the platform.

Universal Music Group Pulls Songs From TikTok

TikTok videos went silent after licensing negotiations with Universal Music Group broke down.
Universal accused TikTok of offering unsatisfactory payment for music and allowing AI-generated recordings that diluted royalty pool for human musicians.

TikTok's Missing Music Is Making Users Very Upset

TikTok and Universal Music Group failed to reach an agreement on licensing music, resulting in music from UMG artists being muted on the app.
Creators on TikTok are now exploring alternative ways to use music or avoiding copyrighted music altogether.
The prohibition of UMG music on TikTok could have a significant impact on how artists promote their music and connect with fans through social media.

Universal Music Group to pull music from TikTok amid contract dispute

Universal Music Group is removing its audio catalogs from TikTok after disputes over AI-generated music and artist compensation
Streaming revenue per stream has fallen 20% despite a significant increase in music stream consumption

Viral Taylor Swift Music On TikTok Highlights Ongoing Social Media Tension With Record Labels

Universal Music Group threatens to remove its artists from TikTok if an agreement is not reached
Universal claims artists are not fairly compensated and criticizes TikTok's use of A.I. music creation
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