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Bikiya Graham-Douglas-led Beeta Universal Arts Foundation announces 6th edition of Playwright Competition

Bikiya Graham-Douglas-led Beeta Universal Arts Foundation announces 6th edition of Playwright Competition

The Bikiya Graham-Douglas-led organisation has since inception remained focused on the development of talents and the entire performing arts ecosystem in Nigeria, strategically placing the country on the global creative map. This year, The Beeta Playwright competition calls for talented playwrights between the ages of 18 and 40 …

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R. Kelly and Universal Music to pay over $500,000 in music royalties for victim’s restitution and criminal fines

R. Kelly and Universal Music to pay over $500,000 in music royalties for victim's restitution and criminal fines

Previously, Judge Donnelly had ordered R. Kelly to pay nearly $28,000 from his prison inmate account to address outstanding fines. The embattled R&B singer is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for his 2021 convictions on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking in New York. As part of …

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NBC Universal CEO Jeff Shell steps down over ?inappropriate relationship? with female staff

NBC Universal CEO Jeff Shell steps down over ?inappropriate relationship? with female staff

NBC Universal CEO, Jeff Shell is leaving the company after an outside investigation “into a complaint of inappropriate conduct,” its parent company Comcast announced Sunday, April 23..   The company said Shell will depart effective immediately in the wake of an investigation led by an outside counsel.   “Today is …

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Roundup: Ana de Armas Fans Sue Universal; Volodymyr Zelenskyy Addresses Congress; Pro Bowl Selections Announced

Roundup: Ana de Armas Fans Sue Universal; Volodymyr Zelenskyy Addresses Congress; Pro Bowl Selections Announced

Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a historic address to Congress … Winter storm warning issued for millions across U.S. … Senate struggles to pass $1.7 trillion spending bill … Stock futures up heading into Thursday trading … Home sales fell 7.7 percent in November … Ana de Armas’ fans are suing Universal …

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Audiomack signs Licensing Agreement with Universal Music Group to expand global footprint in Africa

Audiomack signs Licensing Agreement with Universal Music Group to expand global footprint in Africa

With this new expansive agreement, a curated selection of UMG content is now available for Audiomack users in 16 African countries (Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe), as well as the U.K. and Canada. UMG will also …

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Drake strikes a layered deal with Universal Music Group

Drake strikes a layered deal with Universal Music Group

The deal includes recordings, publishing, merchandise, and visual media projects. In some sections of the media, this resembles a 360 deal. According to Grainge’s remarks during today’s Universal Music Group Q1 earnings call, the “expanded portfolios” span multiple creative lanes and revenue streams. Variety reports that the deal is worth …

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