TikTok refuses to recognise the fair value of your songs, Universal tells songwriters
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has claimed TikTok is refusing to respond to concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) in an ongoing dispute, indicating "they simply do not value your music",
Fri Mar 01 2024
Twitter hit with US$250 million copyright lawsuit from music publishers
Seventeen music publishers, who hold the rights to music from artists including Drake, Taylor Swift and Adele, filed the joint lawsuit.
Thu Jun 15 2023
High Court's dismissal of suit against Fazura, Universal Music upheld
The Court of Appeal today upheld the High Court's decision in dismissing a lawsuit against celebrity Nur Fazura and Universal Music Sdn Bhd over alleged breach of contract.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Man photographed as naked baby on Nirvana album cover sues for 'sexual exploitation'
Spencer Elden alleged he has suffered lifelong damages from the image used on the album's cover.
Thu Aug 26 2021
Hip-hop dream thrives in India's largest slum
After India's largest slum defeated the pandemic, some of its young residents write, shoot and release a triumphant rap video.
Sun Aug 08 2021
Rap superstar Snoop Dogg takes executive role at Def Jam
As an award-winning artist, Snoop Dogg has released 19 studio albums and sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
Tue Jun 08 2021
Graphic novel to tell Freddie Mercury's life story
Z2 Comics says the story is told in his own words, with each chapter giving a glimpse into the many facets of his life.
Mon May 24 2021
Taylor Swift releases re-recording of hit 2008 "Fearless" album
"Fearless (Taylor's Version)" features 26 tracks, including six previously unreleased songs from the vault.
Sat Apr 10 2021
Wanted: New K-Pop band, American style
The new K-Pop group will record on a new Los Angeles-based record label within the Universal Music Group.
Thu Feb 18 2021
Million-dollar bash for Bob Dylan as Universal buys up his back pages
Dylan was playing about 100 dates a year on his "Never Ending Tour" until the coronavirus pandemic forced him to cancel his schedule.
Tue Dec 08 2020
Taylor Swift says her master tapes sold off for second time
Swift said in a Twitter posting that this was the second time her music had been sold without her knowledge.
Tue Nov 17 2020
Court dismisses suit against celebrity Nur Fazura, Universal Music
The owner of Maydan Trading has failed in his suit against celebrity Nur Fazura, or her real name, Nur Faizura Shariffudin, and Universal Music Sdn Bhd.
Thu Jun 18 2020
YouTube to launch music subscription service next year - Bloomberg
Alphabet Inc's YouTube plans to introduce a paid music streaming service in March, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Fri Dec 08 2017
With no will, Prince loses the control he zealously guarded
During a career spanning almost four decades, Prince broke with his record label, changed his name and yanked his songs off popular streaming services to prove a point.
Wed Jan 18 2017
Swedish pop group ABBA to reunite for 'new digital experience'
Band members Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad will team up with "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller and Universal Music Group for the collaboration.
Thu Oct 27 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024