Universal Music Group to Launch IPO in 2022
UMG to follow Warner Music Group in going public
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Judge Dismisses Class Action Lawsuit Over 2008 Universal Music Fire
Only Tom Petty’s widow had remained as a plaintiff in suit that previously included Soundgarden, Tupac and Hole
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Steve Earle Withdraws From Class Action Lawsuit Over 2008 Universal Music Fire
Only Jane Petty representing the late Tom Petty’s estate remains
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Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge Hospitalized After Testing Positive for Coronavirus
Recording exec is being treated at UCLA Medical Center
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Universal Confirms Nirvana, Elton John and Sonic Youth Masters Lost or Damaged in 2008 Vault Fire
Other affected artists include Michael McDonald and White Zombie
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Tencent to Buy 10% Stake in Universal Music Group
Deal values music company at roughly $33.7 billion
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Cox Communications Rocked by $1 Billion Verdict Following Music Piracy Suit
Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and EMI sued Cox in June 2018 over more than 10,000 pirated songs
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Universal Music Group Maintains ‘Many’ of Artist Plaintiffs’ Masters Were Not Lost in 2008 Fire
Soundgarden, Steve Earle and the estates of Tom Petty and Tupac filed a $100M+ lawsuit against Universal Music in June.
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New York Times Names ‘Hundreds More Artists’ Affected by 2008 UMG Fire, Including Martin Luther King
Recordings by Peggy Lee, Bell Biv Devoe and Blackstreet also among master tapes lost in fire, report says
