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It's currently unclear if the untitled film will have anything to do with the larger 'Nope' universe. Interestingly, it's been given a mid-holidays rollout.

It's currently unclear if the untitled film will have anything to do with the larger 'Nope' universe. Interestingly, it's been given a mid-holidays rollout.

BY TRACE COWEN

Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ Follow-Up Gets a 2024 Release Date From Universal

Khaled announced the big news during a Thursday press conference in Miami: "This new chapter marks a special time for me ... I feel blessed and so inspired."

Khaled announced the big news during a Thursday press conference in Miami: "This new chapter marks a special time for me ... I feel blessed and so inspired."

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

DJ Khaled Announces Exclusive Partnership With Def Jam, Named Global Creative Consultant for UMG

“They not only distribute music, but they also distribute culture. Their artists are the voices of their communities,” Scooter Braun said of the acquisition.

“They not only distribute music, but they also distribute culture. Their artists are the voices of their communities,” Scooter Braun said of the acquisition.

BY ZACH DIONNE

Quality Control Acquired by Scooter Braun-Led HYBE America in Deal Reportedly Worth $300 Million

The hip-hop mogul is reportedly about to close deals with Universal Music Group and Shamrock Holdings. The sellers were seeking $250 million.

The hip-hop mogul is reportedly about to close deals with Universal Music Group and Shamrock Holdings. The sellers were seeking $250 million.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Dr. Dre Reportedly Stands to Make Over $200 Million Selling Music Catalog Assets

Canadian rap legend Kardinal Offishall announced today on his Instagram page that he's joining Def Jam as their latest Global A&R: "I feel incredibly blessed."

Canadian rap legend Kardinal Offishall announced today on his Instagram page that he's joining Def Jam as their latest Global A&R: "I feel incredibly blessed."

BY LOUIS PAVLAKOS

Kardinal Offishall Joins Def Jam As Global A&R

The hip-hop duo claim they and thousands of other artists have been cheated out of Spotify stock royalties. UMG called the allegations "absurd."

The hip-hop duo claim they and thousands of other artists have been cheated out of Spotify stock royalties. UMG called the allegations "absurd."

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Black Sheep Suing UMG for $750 Million Over Unpaid Royalties

In short, the fans in question had alleged that they were deceived by the film's trailer, which featured an ultimately cut character played by Ana de Armas.

In short, the fans in question had alleged that they were deceived by the film's trailer, which featured an ultimately cut character played by Ana de Armas.

BY TRACE COWEN

Ana de Armas Fans Score Legal Victory After Suing Over Actress Being in ‘Yesterday’ Trailer But Not Movie

A Snoop Dogg biopic is in development at Universal Pictures, with the studio enlisting 'Menace II Society' director Allen Hughes to helm the project.

A Snoop Dogg biopic is in development at Universal Pictures, with the studio enlisting 'Menace II Society' director Allen Hughes to helm the project.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Snoop Dogg Biopic in the Works From Universal and Death Row Pictures, Allen Hughes to Direct

Fresh off releasing his fifth solo full-length project of 2022, YoungBoy Never Broke Again has signed a deal with the Universal Music Group-owned Motown.

Fresh off releasing his fifth solo full-length project of 2022, YoungBoy Never Broke Again has signed a deal with the Universal Music Group-owned Motown.

BY BRAD CALLAS

YoungBoy Never Broke Has Signed a Deal With Motown

NBCUniversal filed a lawsuit against a company for the alleged fraudulent trademark infringement of Dunder Mifflin, the fictional company from 'The Office.'

NBCUniversal filed a lawsuit against a company for the alleged fraudulent trademark infringement of Dunder Mifflin, the fictional company from 'The Office.'

BY JOE PRICE

Company Accused of Using ‘The Office' Fictional Company Dunder Mifflin to Sell Merch Sued by NBCUniversal