Universal Music Group is a global music company founded in 1934. It is headquartered in Santa Monica, California and has Lucian Grainge as Chairman and CEO. Universal Music Group owns numerous record labels such as Capitol Records, Motown Records, and Def Jam. It has over 38 sub-labels outside the US and 10 within. Universal Music Group also owns Universal Music Publishing Group, the second largest music publisher. Some popular artists on Universal Music Group labels include Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, and Rihanna.