Universal Music Publishing Group  announced today the signing of multi-GRAMMY award winner, Academy Award winner, multi-platinum artist/songwriter/producer, Eminem, to an exclusive, worldwide administration agreement.

The deal encompasses tracks on Eminem's multi-platinum greatest hits collection Curtain Call; the latest Shady Records offering, Eminem Presents: The Re-Up; songs co-written on 50 Cent's -- The Massacre; as well as the huge hit "Smack That" produced by Akon featuring Eminem; and new songs to be written by Eminem. The deal also includes a joint venture with Eminem's publishing company, Shady Music Publishing, allowing Eminem and manager Paul Rosenberg to sign other writers and artists.

David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Publishing Group states, "Eminem is an icon for millions of music fans around the globe. His success as a writer and producer for both his own records as well as other artists continues to grow. We are honored that Eminem and his representatives have chosen Universal Music Publishing Group as their new home."

As an artist, Eminem has received nine GRAMMY awards, including three for Best Rap Album (The Slim Shady LP, The Marshall Mathers LP, The Eminem Show); three for Best Rap Solo Performance ("My Name Is," "The Real Slim Shady," and "Lose Yourself"); one for Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group ("Forgot About Dre"); one for Best Rap Song ("Lose Yourself"); and one for Best Short Form Music Video ("Without Me"), which also earned him an Oscar. Eminem has released seven multi-platinum albums -- six of which have reigned as the Billboard No. 1 Album, including 1999's The Slim Shady LP, 2000's Marshall Mathers LP, 2002's The Eminem Show, 2004's Encore, and 2005's Curtain Call -- The Hits. He has also has had a total of sixteen different songs in the Top 10 of various Billboard Charts, bringing him fifty-three Top 10 chart positions.