Universal Music Group (UMG), a Vivendi subsidiary with approximately 11,960 employees and headquarters in the U.S., is a global music entertainment company. Its operations span over 60 countries and encompass recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. UMG's extensive catalog includes recordings and songs across various genres. The company identifies, develops, and promotes artists, and distributes music. Its numerous record labels include A&M Records, Capitol Records, Def Jam Recordings, Interscope Records, Island Records, Motown Records, and many others. UMG also operates Universal Music Publishing Group and Bravado, a merchandising and branding services provider.
Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Concord reached a settlement in a lawsuit concerning the digitization of vinyl records by the Internet Archive. This settlement was announced in a California federal court on September 15. Separately, Universal Music Group's Republic Records announced a strategic partnership with Nothing Projects Interactive to develop OnlyHands, a mobile fighting game using Republic Records artists and music, scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Internet Archive also reached a confidential settlement with Universal Music Group and other major labels regarding the digitization and streaming of historic recordings.
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