TikTok’s old licensing agreement with UMG expired on January 31, and the feud between them erupted after they failed to find a common ground. UMG accused TikTok of “trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music”, refusing to sign a new deal before getting fair compensation for their artists and protection from the harmful effects of AI.

Two months later, UMG and TikTok finally patched things up, and songs by the likes of Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, and Lana Del Rey will soon be available on TikTok again. According to UMG’s CEO Lucian Grainge, their new deal with TikTok “focuses on the value of music, the primacy of human artistry, and the welfare of the creative community.”

Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok, described music as an integral part of this social media platform and said they’re pleased to have found a path forward with Universal Music Group.

“We are committed to working together to drive value, discovery, and promotion for all of UMG’s amazing artists and songwriters, and deepen their ability to grow, connect, and engage with the TikTok community,” said Chew in a statement.

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The licensing agreement between UMG and TikTok expired on January 31, and their attempts to renew it didn’t pan out. UMG-owned music featured in TikTok videos will be muted from this point on, including songs from some of the world’s leading artists, ranging from Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Ariana Grande to Drake, The Weeknd, and Lana Del Rey.

Universal Music Group released a lengthy statement explaining their decision to cut ties with TikTok. They accused the social media platform of bullying them into accepting a bad deal and “trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music.”

They listed several demands that TikTok failed to meet, including fair compensation for artists and songwriters, protecting human artists from the harmful effects of AI, and online safety for TikTok’s users.

TikTok’s representatives described UMG’s decision as sad and disappointing, adding that “they have chosen to walk away from the powerful support of a platform with well over a billion users that serves as a free promotional and discovery vehicle for their talent.”

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The music platform revealed Wednesday that it has remastered over 100 iconic music videos in the highest available video and audio quality.

“Great music videos are works of art that continue to drive cultural influence across generations,” reads an announcement on YouTube’s blog. “And just like priceless paintings or sculptures in museums, from time to time they need some TLC.”

“It’s really an honor to partner with Universal Music Group and change the way fans around the globe will experience viewing some of the most classic and iconic videos. The quality is truly stunning,” added Stephen Bryan, global head of label relations at YouTube. “It’s our goal to ensure that today’s music videos — true works of art — meet the high-quality standards that artists’ works deserve and today’s music fans expect.”

The100 remastered music videos include Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl,” Katy Perry‘s “I Kissed a Girl,” and the 1996 Spice Girls hit “Wannabe,” among many others. 

The music platform hopes to offer 1,000 remastered videos by 2020. 

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TikTok’s old licensing agreement with UMG expired on January 31, and the feud between them erupted after they failed to find a common ground. UMG accused TikTok of “trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music”, refusing to sign a new deal before getting fair compensation for their artists and protection from the harmful effects of AI.

Two months later, UMG and TikTok finally patched things up, and songs by the likes of Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, and Lana Del Rey will soon be available on TikTok again. According to UMG’s CEO Lucian Grainge, their new deal with TikTok “focuses on the value of music, the primacy of human artistry, and the welfare of the creative community.”

Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok, described music as an integral part of this social media platform and said they’re pleased to have found a path forward with Universal Music Group.

“We are committed to working together to drive value, discovery, and promotion for all of UMG’s amazing artists and songwriters, and deepen their ability to grow, connect, and engage with the TikTok community,” said Chew in a statement.

The post UMG Bringing Their Music Back to TikTok After Reaching a New Deal appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

The licensing agreement between UMG and TikTok expired on January 31, and their attempts to renew it didn’t pan out. UMG-owned music featured in TikTok videos will be muted from this point on, including songs from some of the world’s leading artists, ranging from Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Ariana Grande to Drake, The Weeknd, and Lana Del Rey.

Universal Music Group released a lengthy statement explaining their decision to cut ties with TikTok. They accused the social media platform of bullying them into accepting a bad deal and “trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music.”

They listed several demands that TikTok failed to meet, including fair compensation for artists and songwriters, protecting human artists from the harmful effects of AI, and online safety for TikTok’s users.

TikTok’s representatives described UMG’s decision as sad and disappointing, adding that “they have chosen to walk away from the powerful support of a platform with well over a billion users that serves as a free promotional and discovery vehicle for their talent.”

The post Universal Music Pulls Songs From the World’s Leading Artists From TikTok appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

The music platform revealed Wednesday that it has remastered over 100 iconic music videos in the highest available video and audio quality.

“Great music videos are works of art that continue to drive cultural influence across generations,” reads an announcement on YouTube’s blog. “And just like priceless paintings or sculptures in museums, from time to time they need some TLC.”

“It’s really an honor to partner with Universal Music Group and change the way fans around the globe will experience viewing some of the most classic and iconic videos. The quality is truly stunning,” added Stephen Bryan, global head of label relations at YouTube. “It’s our goal to ensure that today’s music videos — true works of art — meet the high-quality standards that artists’ works deserve and today’s music fans expect.”

The100 remastered music videos include Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl,” Katy Perry‘s “I Kissed a Girl,” and the 1996 Spice Girls hit “Wannabe,” among many others. 

The music platform hopes to offer 1,000 remastered videos by 2020. 

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