UMG CEO Lucian Grainge discussed the proliferation of AI music during the company's earnings call, calling for DSPs to pay out less for AI slop tracks than to genuine artists.

The suit was filed Friday and claims the company infringed 274 songs of Presley's, including “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “A Little Less Conversation” and “Don’t Be Cruel," per Billboard.

Mayer is working with UMG's Mercury Records on his new label venture, saying the label "has already proven to be a great partnership."

"Eric Baker appears to be using his positions at Andro Capital and StubHub to profit, potentially at the expense of customers, fans, and artists," said Robert Garcia, ranking member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Michelle An has been named IGA's president and chief creative officer, while Laura Carter and Ramon Alvarez-Smikle have been named co-presidents of Urban.