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UMG Pulls Taylor Swift, Drake, and Olivia Rodrigo Catalogs from TikTok After Failed Negotiations

Los Angeles, CA – Universal Music Group (UMG) has taken the drastic step of removing the music catalogs of top performers such as Taylor Swift, Drake, and Olivia Rodrigo from TikTok after failing to reach an agreement to renew their licensing agreements. The previous licensing deal between UMG and TikTok expired on January 31st, leading to the removal of UMG-owned music from the popular video-sharing platform. UMG accused TikTok of trying to force it into …

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UMG Strikes ‘Multi-Dimensional’ Deal with TikTok, Paving the Way for Return of Top Artists

Los Angeles, California – Universal Music Group and TikTok have recently reached a comprehensive agreement, allowing UMG’s lineup of artists like Taylor Swift, Drake, and Olivia Rodrigo to once again connect with over one billion TikTok users. The music giant had temporarily removed its catalog from the platform back in February due to contract-related issues. The new deal not only marks the artists’ return to TikTok but also addresses concerns regarding generative AI within the …

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