FRI. BRIEF: UMG Reports Strong Q1 • Epic Bids L.A. Reid Farewell • Prince vs UMG Updates • More Posted by May 12, 2017May 12, 2017 Leave a comment on FRI. BRIEF: UMG Reports Strong Q1 • Epic Bids L.A. Reid Farewell • Prince vs UMG Updates • More Friday 5.12.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Rob Stringer’s replacement for L.A. Reid at Epic Records will signal his plans for Sony. Updated continuously under our More News tab