YouTube and Universal Music Group are remastering old music videosPromos from Lady Gaga, Beastie Boys and more are getting an HD upgrade.By K. Holt, 06.19.2019
Taylor Swift ensures UMG artists will profit from Spotify sharesHer new record deal comes with some big stipulations. By R. England, 11.20.2018
Drake's latest streaming record: first artist to 50 billion streamsHis 'Scorpion' album has been on top of the Billboard charts for five weeks.By R. Lawler, 08.09.2018
Facebook deal lets you use Universal's music catalog in your videosYou might slip some Kanye into your Instagram posts.By J. Fingas, 12.21.2017
YouTube deals with Sony and Universal pave the way for music serviceThe music labels signed long-term contracts after extensive negotiations.By M. Locklear, 12.19.2017
Universal debuts a vinyl buying service based on SMS recommendationsThe Sound of Vinyl sends daily text messages to get a feel for your tastes.By T. Seppala, 10.12.2017
Mixcloud plans subscription service with Warner Music dealThe SoundCloud rival is also working on licensing deals with Sony and Universal.By M. Locklear, 10.09.2017
Prince's music videos hit YouTube following 'Purple Rain' reissueThe artist’s music has been making its way online since his death.By M. Locklear, 07.07.2017
Dailymotion is trying to clean up its act with major redesignThe new version will focus on higher quality video content.By M. Locklear, 06.21.2017
Spotify is limiting free streaming for its own goodLicensing deals are up, and the company caved to a label demanding better terms.By B. Steele, 04.06.2017
Spotify agrees to let artists keep new albums off its free tierFree Spotify users will have to wait two weeks for some new music. By N. Ingraham, 04.04.2017
Universal Music Group is reportedly done with streaming exclusivesBillboard reports CEO Lucian Grainge told his label heads that platform exclusives are a thing of the past. By B. Steele, 08.25.2016
SoundCloud and Universal finally agree on licensing dealA subscription plan is still in the works thanks to deals with "the majority of the music industry." By B. Steele, 01.13.2016
iHeart and Universal are partnering for VR concertsSadly, this sounds like little more than a high-tech advertising opportunity.By T. Seppala, 01.07.2016