Universal Music Group News

The Best Buy Theater has just announced rockers Twisted Sister with Adrenaline Mob and Don Jameson on Friday, September 5, Japanese girl group Morning Musume 14 on Sunday, October 5, Danish heavy metal band King Diamond on Tuesday, October 14 as well as The Australian Pink Floyd returning to Best Buy Theater on Sunday, October 26.

TouchTunes and Photo Finish Records are joining forces in search of America's next big talent.

In a move that reflects the company's continued expansion into the fashion apparel space, Bravado, Universal Music Group's global music merchandising company, has launched Marley Apparel, a new and exciting men's clothing line, drawing inspiration and paying tribute to the late and legendary Bob Marley and his signature style during the 60's and 70's.

VH1 and Universal Music Group's Republic Records are partnering in a search to 'Make A Band Famous' via an unprecedented 24-hour livestream event from Brooklyn, New York starting today, June 11th at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT on VH1.com and the VH1 App. The entire 24-hour livestream will be hosted by All-American Rejects frontman Tyson Ritter.

After nearly half a million votes, VH1 and Republic Records are proud to announce the 24 finalists for the 24-hour livestream competition 'Make A Band Famous.'

Verve Records will release Moving On, the full-length debut from KAN WAKAN, today, June 3. The Los Angeles-based band recorded the collection with engineers Darrell Thorp (Radiohead, Gnarls Barkley, Atoms for Peace) and Tom Elmhirst (Arcade Fire, Beck, The Black Keys). It was mastered by Bob Ludwig (Radiohead, The Rolling Stones, Daft Punk). Moving On will be released in the U.K. on May 5 by Virgin EMI. See below for track listing.

The first three volumes of NOW That's What I Call Music!'s wildly popular NOW That's What I Call A Workout series all debuted at No. 1 in the iTunes Fitness store

NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 50, the latest numbered volume from the world's best-selling, multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music!, debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart

AwesomenessTV today announced the launch of its first mobile app for iOS. The AwesomenessTV app will provide new ways for fans to engage with their favorite shows and channels.

VH1 and Universal Music Group's Republic Records are partnering in a search to 'Make A Band Famous' via an unprecedented 24-hour livestream event from Brooklyn

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is pleased to announce exclusive releases for Record Store Day from Nirvana, Soundgarden, Blue Note Records, Frank Zappa, Rick James and Public Enemy.

Brian Robillard has been named vice president, content business operations for Cartoon Network Studios

Matt Robinson is a songwriter and singer whose recording sessions feature Grammy winners producing and playing his original compositions.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, the seminal, 1973 breakthrough album, has been remastered and will be issued on CD, vinyl, limited-edition yellow vinyl, and in a box set featuring recordings of “Live at Hammersmith 1973” on CD

Electronica/Dance recording artist Cheryl Reid announces her new EDM single 'Move Your Sexy Body,' slated for release today, March 11, 2014.

CeeLo Green told Ellen DeGeneres on Tuesday that he will not return to “The Voice.”

Electronica/Dance recording artist Cheryl Reid announces her new EDM single 'Move Your Sexy Body,' slated for release on March 11, 2014.

NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 49, the latest numbered volume from the world's best-selling, multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music!, debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart today

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, the seminal, 1973 breakthrough album, has been remastered and will be issued on CD, vinyl, limited-edition yellow vinyl, and in a box set featuring recordings of “Live at Hammersmith 1973” on CD

Neil Diamond, one of the world's premier recording artists, internationally renowned and record-breaking concert performer and revered songwriter - has signed a long-term recording agreement with Capitol Records, it was announced today by Capitol Music Group (CMG) Chairman & CEO Steve Barnett.