August 20, 2014 (New York) - Paula Wagner has acquired the film rights to the life story of legendary Sylvia Robinson - singer, songwriter, record producer, publisher, and record company head—who triumphed in the cutthroat music business, overcame a turbulent love life, and forever changed popular culture with her music. The film will feature the historic music that defined the times, owned by Sylvia Robinson’s family and administered by Universal Music Publishing Group. Rights to Sylvia's life story were acquired directly from the family. Sylvia’s son, Joey Robinson, will Executive Produce and consult on the project. Veteran music executive Robert Kraft will Co-Produce. Grandmaster Melle Mel, lead rapper of the group Grandmaster Flash and the Furious 5 will serve as a consultant to Joey Robinson.

SYDNEY, AU - Universal Music Publishing Australia is pleased to announce the signing of rising Sydney pop/rock band Little Sea to a global music publishing deal.

SANTA MONICA, CA, August 11, 2014 - Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the world’s leading music publishing company, announced today the appointment of Rebekah Alperin to Senior Vice President Marketing and Communications.

SANTA MONICA - Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, announced today that it has appointed Jody Gerson as Chairman and CEO of the company’s music publishing division, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), effective January 1, 2015. Gerson, who currently serves as Co-President of Sony/ATV Publishing, will be based at UMPG’s headquarters in Santa Monica, CA and will report to UMG Chairman and CEO, Lucian Grainge. She will succeed Zach Horowitz who, after leading UMPG to achieve strong creative and commercial results, has decided to step down effective immediately to explore other opportunities.

HOLLYWOOD, CA - MRM is proud to welcome its first global signing, Hollywood film composer and songwriter Bryce Jacobs, one of the best-kept secrets in the entertainment business!

LONDON, UK (July 10, 2014) - Universal Music Publishing (UMP) has announced the promotion of one its key European executives to a new role overseeing Sweden and the Nordic region.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK (July 7, 2014) - When working toward the placement of music in advertising, films, TV and games (aka synchronization), being able to find the right songs for customer needs is a key business strength. Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a global leader in music publishing, has taken the next step to index their large music catalog with precise, coherent and automated tagging delivered by the Danish company Moodagent.

Santa Monica, CA - In light of anticipated changes in the music licensing landscape, today Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) announced plans to create an openly accessible and searchable song data repository hosted on the company’s website in order to offer information about the millions of songs controlled by UMPG.

Los Angeles, CA (June 9, 2014) - Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has entered into an exclusive worldwide publishing administration agreement with entertainment visionary CM Murphy and his Murphy Rights Management (MRM) business, as announced today by Zach Horowitz, Chairman/CEO of UMPG. The deal provides global support for CM Murphy and his team. MRM is headquartered in Sydney Australia and will build a roster of the best new talent from across the globe. The first signing is the hot new Australian rock band, Lepers and Crooks.

SANTA MONICA, CA (May 6, 2014) - Ethiopia Habtemariam has been promoted to President of Urban Music/Co-Head of Creative, UMPG US, as announced today by Evan Lamberg, President, North America, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG). Ms. Habtemariam will continue to co-head UMPG’s overall creative operations in the U.S. with Monti Olson, while further developing one of the top urban music divisions in the industry with her promotion to president of that division. She will be based out of UMPG’s worldwide headquarters in Santa Monica, California and will report directly to Mr. Lamberg.