Universal Music Publishing Group
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2026
Songwriter files copyright lawsuit over “Janice STFU” chorus
Songwriter Aviel Calev Hirschfield sued OVO Sound, UMG Recordings, and Universal Music Publishing, alleging that the chorus of Drake’s “Janice STFU” came from a demo he wrote. The article reports that the defendants are named in the complaint; the allegation is not a determination of infringement.
2021
Universal Music Publishing Group and Champagne Therapy jointly sign Melanie Fontana
Universal Music Publishing Group and Tommy Brown’s Champagne Therapy announced the joint signing of songwriter-artist Melanie Fontana.
2020
Universal Music Publishing Group to acquire Bob Dylan song catalog
Bob Dylan's catalog of songs spanning 60 years, covering copyrights to 600 songs, was reported as being acquired by Universal Music Publishing Group; financial terms were not disclosed.