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Universal Music Group Strikes First Major Licensing Deal With Facebook
Facebook and Universal Music Group have entered into an unprecedented and global licensing partnership that will shake up how people listen to and share music on the social media platform.

Casablanca Records Co-Founder Larry Harris Dies
Seventies-era music executive Larry Harris, who along with his flamboyant cousin Neil Bogart co-founded the legendary disco and rock label Casablanca Records, died on Monday at age 70.

Billboard Chart & Magazine Dates Now to Align Closer to Release Week
Chart and issue dates will now be dated to the Saturday after charts post online and the magazine is published.

Court of Appeals Sides With Songwriters, Publishers on Fractionalized Licensing: 'This Is a Massive Victory'
As the music industry heads into the holiday season, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals just gave songwriters and music publishers a gift with its decision that the consent decree allows fractionalized licensing.

Blake Shelton Re-Ups With Warner Music Nashville: Exclusive
Blake Shelton has signed a new, long-term deal with Warner Bros./Warner Music Nashville.

Universal, Sony Renew Licensing Deals With YouTube
Universal Music Group has reached a global, multi-year agreement with YouTube, the companies announced on Tuesday.

No Album, No Problem: How Rihanna and Justin Bieber Stayed on Top In 2017
Neither Justin Bieber nor Rihanna released an album (or even a solo single) in 2017, but both continued to lord over the pop world -- and manage to stay on the charts.

Ed Sheeran's 'Divide' Surpasses 1 Million Sold in U.S.
Ed Sheeran’s "÷" (Divide) album has surpassed 1 million copies sold in the U.S., according to Nielsen Music, marking the singer-songwriter’s third million-seller. ÷ is just the second album to sell a million copies in 2017.

Blake Shelton Re-Ups With Warner Music Nashville: Exclusive
Blake Shelton has signed a new, long-term deal with Warner Bros./Warner Music Nashville.










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