Entries by

Udio CEO Talks UMG Deal: ‘We’re Making a New Market Here’

On Wednesday (Oct. 29), Universal Music Group came to a landmark agreement with AI music company Udio. The deal ends UMG’s involvement in the lawsuit against Udio, which it filed last summer with the two other major music companies — Sony Music and Warner Music Group. In the lawsuit, the labels accused Udio of infringing […]

UMG and Udio Reach Agreement for ‘New Licensed AI Music Creation Platform’

Universal Music Group (UMG) and Udio, one of the top AI music models on the market, have announced a strategic agreement, thereby settling the companies’ copyright infringement litigation. Now, a press release from UMG states that the two companies will “collaborate on an innovative, new commercial music creation, consumption and streaming experience.” This deal includes […]

What’s This?! Billboard’s Top Holiday Albums Chart Returns for 2025, Led by ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’

Billboard’s Top Holiday Albums chart returns for the 2025 season, with familiar favorites among the top 10 of the Nov. 1-dated list, including Vince Guaraldi Trio’s A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack, Michael Bublé’s Christmas and Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas (at Nos. 2, 3 and 5, respectively). Leading the tally is the Christmas-meets-Halloween soundtrack to Tim […]

Say Ciao to Warner Records Italy and Atlantic Records Italy

Warner Music Italy is celebrating its 50th anniversary by launching two new frontline labels: say ciao to Warner Records Italy and Atlantic Records Italy. In its announcement, the company described the expansion as a strategic evolution designed to build more agile, focused teams that better support both established and emerging artists. Related Executive Turntable: Avatar […]