Santa Monica, CA (October 13, 2014) - Neil Diamond, one of the world’s premiere recording artists, internationally renowned and record-breaking concert performer and revered songwriter, has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing administration agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), it was announced today by Universal Music Group (UMG) Chairman & CEO Lucian Grainge, and Evan Lamberg, UMPG President, North America.
Miami Beach, FL - Juan Luis Guerra has signed an exclusive publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), it was announced today by John Echevarría, Executive Vice President of UMPG Latin America. The deal marks the first time the Dominican superstar assigns his catalog to a major music publisher for worldwide representation.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - Motown Founder Berry Gordy and legendary producer, music publisher and record executive Clarence Avant, paid tribute to Ethiopia Habtemariam, President of Motown Records and Universal Music Publishing Group President of Urban Music/Co-Head of Creative, at the 25th Anniversary Heroes and Legends (HAL) Awards held Sunday in Hollywood, California.
Santa Monica, CA (September 19, 2014) - Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with the Grateful Dead’s company, Ice Nine, it was announced today by Evan Lamberg, President, North America. The new agreement with UMPG marks the first time in history the Grateful Dead have chosen to work with a music publisher in the US.
SANTA MONICA, CA (August 28, 2014) - Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed an exclusive worldwide music publishing agreement with Mark “Pelli” Pellizzer, songwriter and guitarist of the band Magic!, it was announced today by Evan Lamberg, President, North America, UMPG and Donna Caseine, Senior Vice President U.S. and International Creative Affairs, UMPG.
New York, NY – August 21, 2014 - Three new Celebrity Judges have signed on to choose the finalists for the inaugural Songwriters Hall of Fame Song Competition. The lineup includes esteemed SHOF inductees Mac Davis ("A Little Less Conversation," "Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me," "In the Ghetto"), Charles Fox ("Killing Me Softly With His Song," "Ready To Take A Chance Again," "Happy Days") and Lamont Dozier ("Baby Love," "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)," "Heat Wave").
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.