'American Idol' Music Rights Move From Sony To Universal

'Idol' artists' albums will now come out on Interscope Geffen A&M.By Kelley L. Carter "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller Photo: Lester Cohen/ WireImage Sony, you're out. 19 Entertainment and Simon Fuller, the creator behind "American Idol," have lined up a multiyear deal with Universal Music Group for its Interscope Geffen A&M division to market, promote and distribute "Idol" artists' albums. The deal with Sony produced hits for Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson, but Billboard.com...

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