Universal Music Group (UMG) has initiated legal proceedings against the French record label Believe and its U.S. subsidiary TuneCore, alleging that they profited from the distribution of copyrighted recordings without authorization. The lawsuit seeks damages of at least $500 million, claiming that Believe has built its business through what UMG describes as 'industrial-scale copyright infringement.' The legal action specifically mentions the infringement of recordings by prominent artists including Rihanna and Ariana Grande. This lawsuit is part of a broader trend of copyright disputes within the music industry, as companies seek to protect their intellectual property rights.