London, UK. (Top40 Charts/ Universal
Music Publishing Group) - 19 Entertainment has announced a new long-term agreement with Universal
Music Publishing Group, which will see UMPG administer the company's music publishing interests on a worldwide basis.
19 Entertainment is recognised as a creator, provider and promoter of globally successful, contemporary entertainment brands with a portfolio of interests that include television, sports, film, touring, merchandising, music publishing, recording and artist management. 19 Entertainment founder & CEO Simon Fuller has developed and managed some of the biggest entertainment properties of our time, with credits that include the creation of TV phenomenon American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance and the HBO series Little Britain USA. 19 Entertainment's clients include legendary musical icon Annie Lennox, country music sensation Carrie Underwood, the pop group sensation Spice Girls, Idol alumni Chris Daughtry and David Cook, supermodel Claudia Schiffer and sport icons David Beckham and Andy Murray among others.
Simon Fuller, founder & CEO of 19 Entertainment said, "19 Entertainment is continuing to expand in music and across other areas of entertainment both here in the UK and in the States. We need to partner with the best commercial organisations, and Paul Connolly and his team here in London are second to none. We have ambitious plans for the next few years and I'm delighted to have concluded this deal with Universal Music".
Paul Connolly, President of Europe and UK, Universal Music Publishing Group said, "19 Entertainment have been one of the dominant music and entertainment powerhouses for years and Simon Fuller and his team have consistently delivered success at the very highest level. We intend to build a wonderful musical legacy together and we are delighted to be representing their music publishing interests throughout the world."
About Universal Music Publishing Group
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is the industry's leading global music publishing operation and is part of Universal Music Group. UMPG represents music in every genre from many of the world's top songwriters and catalogs including U2, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, R. Kelly, Coldplay, Nelly, Juan Gabriel, Ciara, Dave Grohl, Prince, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, Britney Spears, Beastie Boys, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Paul Simon, Henry Mancini, Christina Aguilera and Linkin Park, among many others. For more information, visit: www.umusicpub.com.
