Lucian Grainge Lays Out Future AI Strategy In New Year’s Memo to Staff: ‘Trying to Smother Emerging Technology Is Futile’

Universal Music chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge said that he will continue to focus on responsible AI initiatives in the face of evolving tech landscape.
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Eminem Drops New Sneak Peek Clip of 'STANS' Documentary

A new documentary produced by Eminem, STANS, explores the rapper’s legacy through his fans’ eyes Directed by Steven Leckart, the film will be in cinemas globally for one weekend on August 7 An ...
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Mariah Carey Gave a Hilariously Shady Answer When Asked to Name 3 Good Things About Eminem

Mariah Carey and Eminem have been feuding for years. The pair’s relationship soured after Eminem claimed they dated, which Carey firmly denied. They’ve written songs about each other over the years ...
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Tyler, the Creator Wants To Personally Apologize To Eminem For His Initial Criticisms of 'Recovery'

Tyler, the Creator wants to right his past wrongs and personally apologize to Eminem over his public criticism of the latter’s 2010 album, Recovery. He added, “He probably felt like I was attacking ...
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UMG boss slams ‘exponential growth of AI slop’ on streaming services

It’s time for Universal Music Group boss Sir Lucian Grainge’s annual scene-setting message to staff. The key phrase this year ...
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Sir Lucian Grainge talks AI music, superfans in 2026 memo, taking swipe at firms ‘validating business models that fail to respect artists’ work’

Universal Music Group Chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge has issued a stark warning about “irresponsible business models” in AI music, declaring that UMG will not tolerate deals that “devalue artists ...