Music Mega-Manager And Taylor Swift Foe, Scooter Braun, Announces Retirement
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Music Mega-Manager And Taylor Swift Foe, Scooter Braun, Announces Retirement

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Music industry power-player Scooter Braun has announced his retirement from managing artists, years after reportedly stepping back from his role shaping the careers of artists like Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato. “I’m constantly pinching myself and asking ‘how did I get here?’ And after 23 years this chapter as a music manager has come to an end.” Best known for elevating “Baby” singer Bieber from a YouTube talent to a multi-platinum, global superstar, Braun also worked with pop darling Carly Rae Jepsen, country duo Dan + Shay, reggaeton sensation J Balvin, rapper Quavo of Migos, country giant Zac Brown, singer-songwriter Tori Kelly and DJ David Guetta, among others. The “Love Story” singer characterized Braun’s business move as a personal attack, calling herself the victim of the industry bigwig’s “incessant, manipulative bullying” in a statement on Tumblr. Rumors that Braun’s longtime clients like Bieber, Grande and Lovato were looking to part ways with their manager began gaining traction last summer.

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What Taylor Swift really thinks of Scooter Braun's olive branch
2 months, 4 weeks ago

What Taylor Swift really thinks of Scooter Braun's olive branch

Daily Mail  

Taylor Swift feels Scooter Braun's high praise five years after their infamous feud is too late, insiders claim. Taylor Swift feels Scooter Braun 's high praise five years after their infamous feud is too late, insiders claim Scooter, 43, described Taylor, 34, as the one artist you can 'always bet on' in a recent conversation 'Taylor's influence in the music …

Scooter Braun Snarks About Taylor Swift Feud On Instagram
4 months, 1 week ago

Scooter Braun Snarks About Taylor Swift Feud On Instagram

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Music mogul Scooter Braun took to Instagram late Tuesday to snark about Taylor Swift. ?” alongside the hashtag “#laughalittle.” Braun and Swift’s dispute dates back to 2019, when Braun’s Ithaca Holdings acquired the label Big Machine Records, giving him the rights to Swift’s first six studio records. “All I could think about was the incessant, manipulative bullying …

Taylor Swift fans say ‘good riddance’ as Scooter Braun announces retirement from music management
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Taylor Swift fans say ‘good riddance’ as Scooter Braun announces retirement from music management

Hindustan Times  

Scooter Braun, the owner of music talent management agency SB Records, has officially announced his retirement from music management. The long-running dispute between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun made headlines a couple of years ago, over the ownership of the masters of her first six albums. Scooter Braun had a famous public tiff with Taylor Swift over the ownership of …

Scooter Braun says he’s no longer a music manager, will focus on Hybe duties and his children
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Scooter Braun says he’s no longer a music manager, will focus on Hybe duties and his children

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Scooter Braun, one of the most recognizable names in the music business known for representing artists like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, will no longer work as a music manager. “I will cheer for every single one of them.” In his statement, Braun mentioned a number of his clients from over the years: Grande, Bieber, Andrew Watt, …

Scooter Braun, controversial record executive, retires from management, but he's not yet done with BTS agency HYBE
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Scooter Braun, controversial record executive, retires from management, but he's not yet done with BTS agency HYBE

Hindustan Times  

On Monday, June 17, Scooter Braun officially cut his ties with the management aspect of his job as a record executive. And that is a father first, a CEO second, and a manager no more.” He explained that with the “addition of QC to Hybe America and existing business at Big Machine,” his ties with the South Korean giant will …

Scooter Braun is retiring from music management after 23 years. What’s next for him?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Scooter Braun is retiring from music management after 23 years. What’s next for him?

LA Times  

Scooter Braun revealed Monday that he seeks to be a “a father first, a CEO second, and a manager no more.” Scooter Braun, who helped propel singers Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande to global stardom and famously feuded with Taylor Swift over the rights to her master recordings, is done being a music manager. “After 23 years this chapter as …

Scooter Braun ‘refused to cut vacation short’ for Ariana Grande relationship drama
1 year, 4 months ago

Scooter Braun ‘refused to cut vacation short’ for Ariana Grande relationship drama

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ariana Grande’s team were reportedly …

Scooter Braun controversy: Why are major clients including Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato parting ways?
1 year, 4 months ago

Scooter Braun controversy: Why are major clients including Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato parting ways?

The Independent  

✕ Close Taylor Swift slams Scooter Braun, ‘poisonous male privilege’ in Billboard speech Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and …

What’s going on with Scooter Braun’s artist roster? What we know and what’s still speculation
1 year, 4 months ago

What’s going on with Scooter Braun’s artist roster? What we know and what’s still speculation

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Scooter Braun is one of the most recognizable names in the music business for his singular work as an executive and entrepreneur. Later, in 2007, Braun started his own talent management company, SB Projects, where in 2008, he’d discover Justin Bieber on YouTube, growing the teen heartthrob’s profile by utilizing social media. SB Projects encompasses a few …

Who is Scooter Braun – His Taylor Swift feud, Justin Bieber friendship, net worth and star clients
1 year, 4 months ago

Who is Scooter Braun – His Taylor Swift feud, Justin Bieber friendship, net worth and star clients

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Scott “Scooter” Braun poses with …

Scooter Braun exodus: All the stars who have reportedly parted ways with the manager
1 year, 4 months ago

Scooter Braun exodus: All the stars who have reportedly parted ways with the manager

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Demi Lovato The 31-year-old “Heart …

Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun’s relationship probably has run its course. Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun’s relationship probably has run its course. Report

Hindustan Times  

Justin Bieber is making new music without his longtime manager Scooter Braun, according to a PEOPLE report. “The relationship with Scooter has run its course.” On Tuesday a Billboard report confirmed that Ariana Grande had parted ways with Braun after 10 years of working together. A music industry insider with knowledge of the situation said that “all of Scooter Braun’s …

Why is everyone leaving this celebrity manager? Here’s who ditched him, and here’s who’s left
1 year, 4 months ago

Why is everyone leaving this celebrity manager? Here’s who ditched him, and here’s who’s left

Salon  

Big changes are happening in the music industry, all thanks to one celebrity manager who may have some beef with a few of his high-profile clients. "All of Scooter Braun's clients are under contract, and negotiations have been going on for several months as Scooter steps into his larger role as Hybe America CEO," the source shared. As part of …

Ariana Grande ‘parts ways with longtime manager Scooter Braun’
1 year, 4 months ago

Ariana Grande ‘parts ways with longtime manager Scooter Braun’

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ariana Grande has reportedly parted …

Who is Scooter Braun? Music mogul that Taylor Swift has Bad Blood with
1 year, 4 months ago

Who is Scooter Braun? Music mogul that Taylor Swift has Bad Blood with

Hindustan Times  

If you have come across reports of singers Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande parting ways with their manager Scooter Braun, and are wondering why his name sounds familiar, we have the answer. The owner of music talent management agency SB Records had a famous public tiff with singer Taylor Swift over the ownership of the masters of her first six …

Demi Lovato splits from manager Scooter Braun
1 year, 4 months ago

Demi Lovato splits from manager Scooter Braun

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Thank you for believing in me and for being …

Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande break up with Scooter Braun, seek new management. Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande break up with Scooter Braun, seek new management. Report

Hindustan Times  

Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande are looking for new management after parting ways with Scooter Braun last month, according to Billboard. Following the fellow pop star Demi Lovato's lead Grande has also left her longtime manager Scooter Braun Lovato joined Braun and his SB Projects company in 2019. Welcome to the family Demi.” Following the fellow pop star's lead Grande …

Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande break up with Scooter Braun, seek new management. Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande break up with Scooter Braun, seek new management. Report

Hindustan Times  

Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande are looking for new management after parting ways with Scooter Braun last month, according to Billboard. Following the fellow pop star Demi Lovato's lead Grande has also left her longtime manager Scooter Braun Lovato joined Braun and his SB Projects company in 2019. Welcome to the family Demi.” Following the fellow pop star's lead Grande …

A cruel summer for Scooter Braun? Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande reportedly drop longtime manager
1 year, 4 months ago

A cruel summer for Scooter Braun? Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande reportedly drop longtime manager

LA Times  

Is Scooter Braun having a cruel summer? Demi Lovato has parted ways with their longtime manager, Scooter Braun, and his company SB Projects, according to Billboard. “All of Scooter Braun’s clients are under contract and negotiations have been going on for several months as Scooter steps into his larger role as Hybe America CEO,” the source told The Times on …

Taylor Swift's victim narrative that she was duped out of owning her music catalog is cast in doubt
1 year, 6 months ago

Taylor Swift's victim narrative that she was duped out of owning her music catalog is cast in doubt

Daily Mail  

Emails also show her team did enter negotiations to buy Taylor's masters when Braun came to sell it, despite her publicly claiming she wasn't given the chance Industry sources claim her father Scott Swift, a stakeholder in her former record label, Big Machine Label Group, and management team were told in advance Taylor said she only learned her masters had …

Taylor Swift's father Scott Swift made $15.1M from 2019 sale of her catalog to Scooter Braun
1 year, 6 months ago

Taylor Swift's father Scott Swift made $15.1M from 2019 sale of her catalog to Scooter Braun

Daily Mail  

Taylor Swift signed to Big Machine Records in 2006, which has released all but one of her albums. Timeline of a feud: Taylor Swift, seen here this summer, is in dispute with Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta over her back catalogue Here's how the public feud began: June 30, 2019: Braun's $300million deal is announced The Wall Street Journal reported …

Scooter Braun has regrets: He sees his feud with Taylor Swift as a ‘learning lesson’
2 years, 3 months ago

Scooter Braun has regrets: He sees his feud with Taylor Swift as a ‘learning lesson’

LA Times  

Three years after he purchased the master rights to Taylor Swift’s early music, Scooter Braun said he wishes that transaction could have gone down differently. The same day Braun’s Big Machine acquisition was official, Swift called the transaction “my worst case scenario.” In a Tumblr post, Swift put Braun on blast for “the incessant, manipulative bullying I’ve received at his …

Scooter Braun claims Taylor Swift feud is ‘confusing’ and ‘not based on anything factual’
3 years, 6 months ago

Scooter Braun claims Taylor Swift feud is ‘confusing’ and ‘not based on anything factual’

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Braun purchased Swift’s longtime label, Big Machine Records, in …

Taylor Swift Says Scooter Braun Tried To 'Silence' Her Before $300 Million Music Sale
4 years, 1 month ago

Taylor Swift Says Scooter Braun Tried To 'Silence' Her Before $300 Million Music Sale

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Prepare yourself for a Scooter Braun-themed version of “Mean” when Taylor Swift rerecords her old music, because the battle over the ownership of her masters rages on. pic.twitter.com/sscKXp2ibD — Taylor Swift November 16, 2020 “Scooter’s team wanted me to sign an ironclad NDA stating I would never say another word about Scooter Braun unless it was positive, …

Taylor Swift's masters SOLD by Scooter Braun for over $300 MILLION
4 years, 1 month ago

Taylor Swift's masters SOLD by Scooter Braun for over $300 MILLION

Daily Mail  

Scooter Braun has sold Taylor Swift's highly-coveted masters from the Big Machine Label Group for over $300 million according to a new report. The Man: Scooter Braun has sold Taylor Swift's highly-coveted masters from the Big Machine Label Group for over $300 million according to a new report from Variety Braun's company Ithaca Holdings LLC purchased Nashville-based independent record label …

Taylor Swift’s catalog has been sold, again. And Taylor Swift is not happy about it. Again
4 years, 1 month ago

Taylor Swift’s catalog has been sold, again. And Taylor Swift is not happy about it. Again

LA Times  

A year-and-a-half after a very public art-versus-commerce fight between multiplatinum artist Taylor Swift and music mogul Scooter Braun made headlines, Braun’s Ithaca Holdings has sold the master rights to Swift’s first six studio albums. The dealbreaker, says Swift, was that “Scooter’s team wanted me to sign an ironclad NDA saying that I would never say another word about Scooter Braun.” …

Scooter Braun breaks his silence on his Taylor Swift battle
5 years, 1 month ago

Scooter Braun breaks his silence on his Taylor Swift battle

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Music manager Scooter Braun has broken his silence regarding his public beef with Taylor Swift, who has called Braun out since she discovered he owned her master recordings. Braun wrote a lengthy post on Instagram Friday, saying his family has received “numerous death threats” since Swift called on her legion of fans last week to put pressure …

Scooter Braun says Taylor Swift fans have threatened his family amid their feud
5 years, 1 month ago

Scooter Braun says Taylor Swift fans have threatened his family amid their feud

LA Times  

Amid threats from Taylor Swift’s fans, Scooter Braun wants the pop star to talk to him and resolve their label dispute. In a letter to her fans posted Nov. 14 on social media, Swift called out Braun and Big Machine Label Group founder Scott Borchetta as having said that she can’t perform a medley of her hits at the American …

#IStandWithTaylor trends after Taylor Swift says she could skip performances including AMAs over music rights feud
5 years, 1 month ago

#IStandWithTaylor trends after Taylor Swift says she could skip performances including AMAs over music rights feud

ABC  

American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has said she might not perform at the upcoming American Music Awards as a dispute over her past songs flares again. The 29-year-old has loudly spoken out against her old master recordings falling into the hands of the music manager Mr Braun who bought them by acquiring Mr Borchetta's Big Machine Label Group in June. Swift …

Taylor Swift blasts 'bully' Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta
5 years, 4 months ago

Taylor Swift blasts 'bully' Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta

Daily Mail  

Just weeks before the release of her seventh studio album, Lover, she was thrown into the deep end when she learnt that 'bully' Scooter Braun had bought her six former records from Scott Borchetta, the founder of her previous label, Big Machine Records. Blindsided: Taylor Swift was quick to blast 'bully' Scooter Braun and her former record label founder, Scott …

Taylor Swift confirms her plan to re-record her songbook
5 years, 4 months ago

Taylor Swift confirms her plan to re-record her songbook

Daily Mail  

Taylor Swift revealed on June 30 that Scooter Braun has purchased Big Machine Records and also her entire catalog of music for $300 million in lengthy post to Tumblr. The 'bully': She revealed on June 30 that Scooter Braun has purchased Big Machine Records and also her entire catalog of music for $300 million in lengthy post to Tumblr Wow: …

Taylor Swift drags Scooter Braun, says she will ‘definitely’ rerecord her old songs
5 years, 4 months ago

Taylor Swift drags Scooter Braun, says she will ‘definitely’ rerecord her old songs

LA Times  

Taylor Swift tells “CBS Sunday Morning” she’ll create updated recordings of her old songs in the wake of talent manager Scooter Braun’s recent purchase of her catalog. The 29-year-old singer-songwriter has told “CBS Sunday Morning” reporter Tracy Smith that she will rerecord her catalog in the wake of Big Machine Label Group chief Scott Borchetta’s recent sale of the company …

Has Karlie Kloss dumped former bestie Taylor Swift for Scooter Braun?
5 years, 5 months ago

Has Karlie Kloss dumped former bestie Taylor Swift for Scooter Braun?

Daily Mail  

Taylor Swift fans were sent into a fresh frenzy on social media this week over her original best friend Karlie Kloss' allegiance to Scooter Braun. Karlie Kloss' allegiance is being questioned after Scooter Braun - her manager and a longtime Taylor Swift antagonist - shared an Instagram praising the model on Wednesday Scooter and Taylor's feud came to a head …

Taylor Swift's statement about Scooter Braun
5 years, 5 months ago

Taylor Swift's statement about Scooter Braun

Daily Mail  

For years I asked, pleaded for a chance to own my work. Instead I was given an opportunity to sign back up to Big Machine Records and 'earn' one album back at a time, one for every new one I turned in. I walked away because I knew once I signed that contract, Scott Borchetta would sell the label, thereby …

Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun and Big Machine: Who's the victim?
5 years, 6 months ago

Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun and Big Machine: Who's the victim?

Salon  

Being cast as the wounded party has been an undercurrent throughout much of Taylor Swift’s career. The 2010 song “Dear John,” based on her relationship with fellow singer John Mayer, contains the lyrics, “Don’t you think 19’s too young to be played by your dark, twisted games?” There’s, “Mean,” a song from the same album: “Someday I'll be living in …

Ariana Grande quickly posts then deletes Instagram Story congratulating Scooter Braun
5 years, 6 months ago

Ariana Grande quickly posts then deletes Instagram Story congratulating Scooter Braun

Daily Mail  

Ariana Grande has deleted an Instagram Story post congratulating Scooter Braun on his Big Machine Records acquisition. Fans are left wondering which side Ariana Grande is taking after she deleted an Instagram post congratulating Scooter Braun on his Big Machine Records acquisition Moreover, Swift claimed she never got a chance to buy them herself. Partnership: Braun is Grande's manager, and …

Taylor Swift ‘grossed out’ after Scooter Braun acquires her entire back catalogue: ‘This is my worst case scenario’
5 years, 6 months ago

Taylor Swift ‘grossed out’ after Scooter Braun acquires her entire back catalogue: ‘This is my worst case scenario’

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taylor Swift has said she …

Taylor Swift pens scathing post about Scooter Braun who now owns the rights to all her music so far
5 years, 6 months ago

Taylor Swift pens scathing post about Scooter Braun who now owns the rights to all her music so far

Hindustan Times  

Taylor Swift is not staying silent over the sale of her masters to Scooter Braun. Braun’s Ithaca Holdings announced Sunday that it is acquiring Big Machine Label Group, which released all of Swift’s studio albums and owns her masters. In a statement posted Sunday night on the Big Machine Label Group’s website, Borchetta said he told Swift’s father, Scott, and …

Taylor Swift pens scathing post about Scooter Braun
5 years, 6 months ago

Taylor Swift pens scathing post about Scooter Braun

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift is not staying silent over the sale of her masters to Scooter Braun. Braun’s Ithaca Holdings announced Sunday that it is acquiring Big Machine Label Group, which released all of Swift’s studio albums and owns her masters. In a statement posted Sunday night on the Big Machine Label Group’s website, Borchetta said he told Swift’s …

Taylor Swift calls sale of her music catalog her ‘worst case scenario’
5 years, 6 months ago

Taylor Swift calls sale of her music catalog her ‘worst case scenario’

CNN  

CNN — Taylor Swift called it her “worst case scenario,” learning that her music catalog has been sold to a company owned by music manager Scooter Braun. Swift had been signed to the label from her 2006 self-titled debut album through 2017’s “Reputation,” before moving to Universal Music Group. Instead I was given an opportunity to sign back up to …

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