Music Industry Shifts: Xavi Joins UMPG, Ellie Goulding Returns

WHO:

Variety - Música mexicana star Xavi has signed with Universal Music Publishing Group.

Billboard - Xavi is the artist involved in the signing.

Billboard - Ellie Goulding has returned to WME (William Morris Endeavor).

Variety - UTA (United Talent Agency) has signed the top Filipino group SB19.

WHAT:

Variety - Xavi has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group.

Billboard - Xavi's single "La Diabla" has surpassed 1 billion streams worldwide.

Billboard - Xavi expressed readiness to take Música Mexicana to a global level.

WHERE:

Variety - The signing took place with Universal Music Publishing Group, a major music publishing company.

WHEN:

Billboard - Xavi's album "Dosis" was released on May 21.

Variety - The signing announcement was made on a Thursday.

WHY:

Billboard - The signing follows the release of Xavi's sophomore album, indicating a strategic move to enhance his global presence.

HOW:

Variety - The deal is described as an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 19:43 UTC)

Música Mexicana star Xavi has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group, following the success of his album "Dosis," which was released on May 21. His single "La Diabla" has surpassed 1 billion streams worldwide, and Xavi is eager to elevate Música Mexicana on a global scale. In other news, Ellie Goulding has returned to WME, while the top Filipino group SB19 has signed with UTA.