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Future and Drake have shared the medieval-inspired new video for their collaboration ‘Wait For U’ – you can watch the clip below.The track, which also samples Tems, is taken from Future’s new album ‘I Never Liked You’, which was released last week (April 29).The video for ‘Wait For U’, which has been directed by Director X and produced by Taj Critchlow, was released last night (May 5) and stars Future, Drake, singer-songwriter Moxie Raia, model Cece Rose, producer ATL Jacob, rapper Strick and the comedian Trey Richards.Set in the medieval period, the clip tells “The Tale of the Toxic King” and follows Future as he goes through relationship issues with his queen. Drake, meanwhile, is seen at one point in the video riding a horse and saving a woman’s life.You can watch the video for Future and Drake’s ‘Wait For U’ above, and see behind-the-scenes shots from the video shoot on Drake’s Instagram below.A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi)Future’s ‘I Never Liked You’ also features guest appearances from Gunna, Young Thug, Kodak Black and Kanye West.

Drake re-signed with Universal Music Group in a deal said to be worth a whopping $400 million.UMG's chairman Sir Lucian Grainge has confirmed the God's Plan rapper inked an 'expansive, multi-faceted deal' covering 'recordings, publishing, merchandise and visual media projects' during the firm's latest earnings call.Variety reported that the deal was signed off in 2021, and a source told the publication it's 'Lebron-sized.' Money man:Drake re-signed with Universal Music Group in a deal said to be worth a whopping $400 million. Seen in 2015The 35-year-old hip-hop star - who has sold more than 37 million albums worldwide - had previously hinted at his riches from his deal in his lyrics.

Drake has reportedly signed a huge new deal with Universal Music Group.According to Variety, UMG chairman Sir Lucian Grainge confirmed the deal in a Q1 earnings call yesterday (May 3). The outlet has described the deal with Drake as an “expansive, multi-faceted deal with the company that encompasses recordings, publishing, merchandise and visual media projects”.One insider described the Drake deal to Variety as “Lebron-sized,” in reference to LeBron James’ $154million (£123million) NBA deal to join the LA Lakers in 2018, without putting a number on it.The agreement is believed to be similar to The Weeknd‘s recent long-term deal with Universal.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicYou wouldn’t know it from Sir Lucian Grainge’s tone in today’s Universal Music Group Q1 earnings call, but the chairman of the world’s biggest music company confirmed what had long been expected, but never to be announced: that Drake has entered into an expansive, multi-faceted deal with the company that encompasses recordings, publishing, merchandise and visual media projects.Such “expanded portfolios,” as Grainge noted in the call, spanning multiple creative lanes and revenue streams, also include the recently-announced extension and expansion of the Weeknd’s deal with UMG, which aligns him — like Drake — with Republic Records.Of course, the nagging question is: how big is Drake’s bag? One insider describes the arrangement as “Lebron-sized,” without putting a number on it. Drake himself has seemingly referenced such a deal in the lyrics to “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” (off of his “Scary Hours 2” EP), which includes the lyric, “Three-sixty upfront, it all comes full circle” — or $360 million.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorUniversal Music Group has announced a long-term partnership with the Weeknd encompassing recorded music, publishing, merchandise and video, the company has announced.The deal further builds upon the artist’s relationship with UMG’s Republic Records, which has been his label home and partner since 2012 and “will remain his label partner for future recorded music releases,” according to the announcement. It also will see Universal Music Publishing administer all of the Weeknd’s future works and songwriting catalog in a new long-term deal, upon expiration of his existing commitment with Kobalt. Bravado, UMG’s brand-management and merchandise company, will continue to work closely with the Weeknd and XO to expand and develop global merchandising, branding, ecommerce and retail licensing opportunities around future projects and releases.

Lionel Richie has spoken! And the American Idol judge is markedly less judgmental when it comes to his baby girl’s new man!

Sofia Richie, the model and social media influencer daughter of beloved singer and American Idol host Lionel Richie, is set to become someone’s wife. The 23-year-old and youngest child of the “All Night Long” crooner shared the news this week of the sweet proposal put on by her beau, music executive Elliot Grainge. She captioned the photo of Grainge down one knee at sunset in Hawaii, “Forever isn’t long enough.” A post shared by Sofia Richie (@sofiarichie)The couple have reportedly been dating for a year and went Instagram official last March.

Keeping Up With the Kardashians spin-off Flip It Like Disick, has watched not one, but two, of his exes get engaged in the past six months. To people who are not him. After an on-again, off-again relationship that spanned nearly 11 years, Kourtney moved on for good.

OMG! Huge congrats are in order as Sofia Richie just dropped the news that she is ENGAGED!

Sofia Richie has announced her engagement to boyfriend Elliot Grainge and showed off her huge engagement ring.The model, 23 - who previously dated Scott Disick - announced her engagement to entrepreneur boyfriend Elliot, 27, after one year together with the couple sharing sweet photos of the moment to social media. Sofia shared a snap of her husband-to-be getting down on one knee with the caption “forever isn’t long enough”, as the couple were surrounded by a picturesque sunset.The star also shared a photo of the couple kissing as she showed off her giant engagement ring, as friends and followers flooded the post with comments.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMushroom, Australia’s largest independent label group, and Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, a division of Universal Music Group, have announced a multi-layered global partnership to support and distribute Mushroom artists’ releases worldwide, outside of Australia and New Zealand.Under the terms of the agreement, VLMAS will provide promotion, marketing and audience label services to Mushroom’s existing US and UK infrastructure. In addition, selected Mushroom artists’ releases will be issued through UMG’s major label network, when agreed by both parties.Mushroom’s Chief Executive, Matt Gudinski said “Mushroom has been a market leader for decades in Australia and today we take another huge step in building Mushroom into a truly global brand.

Sofia Richie was spotted cutting a casually fashionable figure while out and about in sunny Los Angeles this week.The 23-year-old daughter of Lionel Richie was accompanied by her dashing boyfriend Elliot Grainge for a spot of retail therapy.They were spotted enjoying a bit of chitchat on a sidewalk outside of a local Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills on Tuesday. Looking fab:Sofia Richie was spotted cutting a casually fashionable figure while out and about in sunny Los Angeles this weekSofia slid herself into a billowing, loose-fitted pair of black trousers that were nevertheless cinched in at the waist to emphasize her petite frame.She warded off the continuing wintertime chill with a cozy-looking charcoal sweater for her latest outing in Beverly Hills.

Sofia Richie unveiled her new hair transformation as she took to Instagram Stories on Thursday to reveal that she dyed her brunette tresses blonde.The 23-year-old influencer showed off her brand new golden locks - which were parted in the middle and curled into loose waves - in a mirror selfie snapped on her iPhone.'Brunette no more,' she wrote on the photo, which appeared to be taken in a bathroom. Blondie:Sofia Richie, 23, unveiled her new hair transformation as she took to Instagram Stories on Thursday to reveal that she dyed her brunette tresses blondeThe youngest daughter of singer Lionel Richie andDiane Alexander - and the sister of television personality Nicole Richie - sported a fresh face in the snap, showing off her flawless skin.

Things are still going strong between Sofia Richie and her British beau Elliot Grainge, who were pictured running errands together in Los Angeles on Tuesday.The 23-year-old influencer pulled her wet hair back into a messy updo and she wore blue shades and toted a white handbag with her all-black attire.Sofia has been dating the 28-year-old 10K Projects founder - whose father is Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge - as far back as January 2021 after meeting through mutual friends. Black-clad couple: Things are still going strong between Sofia Richie (R) and her British beau Elliot Grainge (L), who were pictured running errands together in Los Angeles on Tuesday Fuss free: The 23-year-old influencer pulled her wet hair back into a messy updo and she wore blue shades and toted a white handbag with her all-black attireFor Elliot's birthday on November 6, Richie publicly posted: 'You are everything to me.

Artist: Miley Cyrus Accolades: A feature on 2021’s “Without You,” a duet with the Kid Laroi, was Cyrus’ first No. 1 song since 2013Out: Adam Leber, who represented the artist for a decade, during which she had a No. 1 album, “Bangerz,” which yielded two massive singles (“We Can’t Stop” and “Wrecking Ball”); major hosting gigs (VMAs, “SNL”) followed.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe world’s largest music company, Universal Music Group, posted a record $9.4 billion in revenue for 2021, the company announced in its earnings report on Thursday. That marks a 14.4% increase over 2020, although comparisons with the pandemic year are obviously skewed.Recorded music revenues were up 14.3% to around $7.52 billion, while streaming soared nearly 17% to just under $5 billion.

Neil Diamond has sold his entire songwriting and recording catalogue to Universal Music Publishing Group for an undisclosed amount.In addition to his publishing and masters, the deal includes 110 unreleased tracks, an unreleased album, and archival video footage.According to Rolling Stone, UMG will also handle any future Neil Diamond music if the musician decides to record any new music.“After nearly a decade in business with UMG, I am thankful for the trust and respect that we have built together and I feel confident in the knowledge that Lucian, Jody, Bruce, Michelle, and the global team at UMG, will continue to represent my catalog and future releases with the same passion and integrity that have always fueled my career,” Diamond said in a statement about the sale.Lucian Grainge, UMG’s chairman and CEO, added: “Neil Diamond is by definition, a truly universal songwriter. His immense songbook and recordings encompass some of the most cherished and enduring songs in music history.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorCity of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., will honor Republic Records founders Monte and Avery Lipman (pictured above, R-L) at its 2022 Spirit of Life Gala in the fall. The prestigious award will be presented to them at a gala dinner — the first Spirit of Life Gala since 2019.According to the announcement, the Spirit of Life Award is City of Hope’s most prestigious honor and is presented to an esteemed community of industry leaders around the world who have made a significant commitment to improving the lives of others through the advancement of research and clinical innovation and the delivery of personalized, compassionate care.

Universal Music has acquired the full recordings and publishing catalogue of Neil Diamond, expanding on their existing relationship with the musician.“After nearly a decade in business with UMG, I am thankful for the trust and respect that we have built together and I feel confident in the knowledge that the global team at UMG will continue to represent my catalogue, and future releases, with the same passion and integrity that have always fuelled my career”, he says.Universal CEO Lucian Grainge adds: “Neil Diamond is, by definition, a truly universal songwriter. His immense songbook and recordings encompass some of the most cherished and enduring songs in music history.

Neil Diamond, whose decades-long career has spawned hits like “Sweet Caroline,” has sold his song catalog to Universal Music Publishing Group.

K.J. Yossman Universal Music Publishing Group  has acquired Neil Diamond’s entire song catalog, as well as the rights to all recordings from his career, the company announced Monday.The deal covers songs, masters and videos and includes 110 unreleased tracks and an unreleased album.