Taylor Swift slams Scooter Braun, ‘toxic male privilege’ in Billboard speech
Scooter Braun, one of the biggest music managers in the world, appeared unfazed by reports this week that two of his star clients had parted ways.
This week, pop star Demi Lovato and singer, actress and West End star Idina Menzel have allegedly walked out of Braun’s projects at SB. Sources close to the artists confirmed this to The Independent.
The Independent Brown’s representatives have been contacted for comment.
Rumors have swirled that pop singer Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, both of whom have been working with Brown since the release of their debut album, are also set to part ways with the 42-year-old’s management services.
However, Bieber and Brown’s representatives denied that the pair had severed professional ties.
On Twitter/X on Tuesday (August 22), Brown broke his silence by mocking the speculation, writing: “Breaking news… I’m not managing myself anymore.”
Video of Taylor Swift ‘finishing’ Scooter Braun resurfaces amid talent exodus
Inga BarkelleAugust 24, 2023 at 22:30
In 2020, Scooter Braun spoke of his “regret” over the way his acquisition of longtime Taylor Swift’s label in 2019 led to a falling out between the two.
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Swift has previously called Brown “the definition of toxic male privilege in our industry.”
Inga BarkelleAugust 24, 2023 at 21:30
Scooter Braun has been known to be embroiled in a dispute with Taylor Swift since 2019, when he bought her old label Big Machine Records and became the master recording owner of her first six studio albums.
In November 2020, Brown sold the Masters to an investment fund in a deal believed to be in excess of $300m (£234m).
At the time of the sale, Swift, who had wanted to buy the professors herself, condemned Brown as a “bully” and “the definition of toxic male privilege in our industry”.
The 33-year-old singer was inspired to re-record her earlier music, which led to Taylor’s ongoing series of releases.
It has registered so far: Fearless (Taylor version), Red (Taylor version) and sPeak Now (Taylor Version).
latest batch 1989 (Taylor version) It is due to arrive on October 27.
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Inga BarkelleAugust 24, 2023 at 20:36
Idina Menzel is the latest to split from Scooter Braun, after Demi Lovato
In the past few days, Scooter Braun has faced what appears to be a massive exodus of clients who have cut ties with him on a professional level, with Idina Menzel being the latest to break up with him.
Peony heroineAugust 24, 2023 at 14:30
What’s going on with Scooter Braun’s artist roster? Here’s what we know and what’s still just speculation
Peony heroineAugust 24, 2023 at 13:30
Who is Scooter Braun?
In 2006, two years before he signed with Justin Bieber and 12 years before Georgia implemented hands-free phone laws for motorists, Scooter Braun was juggling multiple cellular devices behind the wheel of a purple Mercedes in Atlanta. The 23-year-old was getting phone calls from famous venues and publicists, having built up a reputation as a well-connected party promoter – an image he was trying to shed to the local reporter who was in the car filming him. Brown was then suspended and charged for not wearing a seat belt.
Peony heroineAug 24, 2023 at 12:30
Scooter Braun is said to be “coming out of management,” the source claims
While the rumors began to ripple with all sorts of reports citing unnamed sources offering explanations of what’s going on with Scooter Braun’s music management empire, one source claimed that Braun is simply “getting out of management.”
“It has been for years. This is the true story,” said a source. diverse in a new report.
Meanwhile, another conflicted source told the outlet: “It is imploding from within.
“It’s a different world since the pandemic. You can’t be such a fool anymore.”
Peony heroineAugust 24, 2023 at 12:00
List of great artists still managed by Scooter Braun
A number of customers have reportedly parted ways with Scooter Braun’s management company, SB Projects.
Below is a list of the principal’s clients, including when they signed with him.
Peony heroineAug 24, 2023 at 11:30 a.m
Sources claim that Justin Bieber is no longer engaged to Scooter Braun
New report by us weekly Claims that Justin Bieber is no longer working with Scooter Braun.
According to a source, “Justin has officially let Scooter go as his manager,” adding that the singer’s wife, Hailey Bieber, “led the charge that prompted Justin to leave him for another manager.”
The source also claimed that Bieber “has been meeting with other managers for three years.”
The update comes after Puck reported on Friday (August 18) that Bieber and Brown haven’t “spoken in months,” and their reps said it wasn’t “true.”
Peony heroineAugust 24, 2023 at 11:00
Pharrell Williams has responded to the “unfortunate” feud between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun
Amid past drama between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun, Pharrell Williams has commented on their “unfortunate” feud.
“It’s really unfortunate, you know. There was room for him to make the acquisition because that’s the way the business goes, and I felt it and I couldn’t control it.”happythe singer/producer said in a 2020 interview with diverse.
“There is a system in place and it’s completely wrong. He’s a businessman and he represents artists too, so from his point of view he’s just acquiring something that he felt would be a good investment. But the artist should have the opportunity. [to retain ownership]I don’t know if I did that or not.
Peony heroineAug 24, 2023 at 10:30
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