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Express Tribune
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Taylor Swift music surges on streaming charts after reclaiming master rights
Taylor Swift has successfully repurchased her entire music catalog from Shamrock Capital, ending a years-long battle over ownership. The pop star revealed the news Friday in a message to fans, describing it as reclaiming her 'life's work.' This move triggered a massive resurgence in streaming numbers. The original versions of Reputation and Taylor Swift—often referred to by fans as the "stolen versions"—have returned to the top of Apple Music's Top 100 Albums chart, according to data from Forbes, Pop Vortex, and Pop Base. At one point, all 15 of Swift's studio albums reportedly charted within the platform's top 100. The catalog's performance was so strong that it knocked Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem from the top spot. Miley Cyrus also entered the conversation, landing in the top five with her latest album Something Beautiful. For years, Swift re-recorded her early albums to reclaim ownership after her master recordings were sold to Scooter Braun and later to Shamrock Capital. She has already released Fearless (Taylor's Version), Speak Now, Red, and 1989, leaving only Reputation and her 2006 self-titled debut without re-recorded versions. Despite fan speculation, Swift revealed she has no immediate plans to release Reputation (Taylor's Version). In a statement, she explained the album was deeply personal and creatively difficult to revisit: 'To be perfectly honest, it's the one album in those first six that I thought couldn't be improved upon.' However, Swift hinted that vault tracks from Reputation may eventually be released. She also noted that the debut album has already been re-recorded and could be shared when the time feels right, not out of longing, but as a celebration.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift finally owns it all: Every album, every song, every era
Swifties have plenty to celebrate on Friday as Taylor Swift announced that she now owns the master recordings of her first six albums after years of trying and failing to buy them. Sellers or buyers housing market? Zillow's analysis for 250 metros Walgreens buyout could change the future of pharmacy care How to watch the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 live online or on a TV, including free options Swift posted the news to her website, explaining that she was able to purchase the original versions of the albums from Shamrock Capital, the private equity firm that bought the recordings from music manager Scooter Braun in 2020 for at least $300 million. In an emotional letter, Swift called securing her masters a dream come true, describing herself as 'endlessly thankful' to Shamrock Capital for handling the deal fairly and offering her the first chance she's ever been given to buy back her own music. 'This was a business deal to them, but I really felt like they saw it for what it was to me: My memories and my sweat and my handwriting and my decades of dreams,' Swift wrote. After two decades 'of having the carrot dangled and then yanked away,' Swift admitted that she almost stopped believing that she would ever own the original recordings. 'But that's all in the past now,' Swift wrote. 'I've been bursting into tears of joy at random intervals ever since I found out that this is really happening. I really get to say these words: All of the music I've ever made . . . now belongs . . . to me.' In 2019, Braun acquired Nashville indie record label Big Machine, along with the rights to the albums Swift had recorded there. After Braun's purchase, Swift stated that she was in no way consulted on the deal and had suffered from 'incessant, manipulative bullying' by the industry executive. 'It's a shame to know that I will now be unable to help grow the future of these past works and it pains me very deeply to be separated from the music I spent over a decade creating,' Swift said after the deal went public. In light of her struggle to regain control of her own music, Swift set out to rerecord the albums she didn't own. She began issuing Taylor's Version updates to her missing catalog albums in 2021, putting out rerecordings of Fearless, Red, Speak Now, and 1989 accompanied by previously unreleased songs. Fans eager for news that Swift had finished rerecording her sixth studio album, Reputation, have plenty to cheer but are still in for a wait. In her announcement, Swift divulged that, 'full transparency,' she's less than a quarter of the way through the process. 'To be perfectly honest, it's the one album in the first 6 that I thought couldn't be improved upon by redoing it. Not the music, or photos, or videos. So I kept putting it off,' Swift wrote, adding that she's happy with a now-finished rerecording of her self-titled debut album. 'Those 2 albums can still have their moments to re-emerge when the time is right . . . But if it happens, it won't be from a place of sadness and longing for what I wish I could have,' Swift wrote. 'It will just be a celebration now.' This post originally appeared at to get the Fast Company newsletter:
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Scooter Braun's $300M Taylor Swift gamble sparked years of controversy: Full timeline
The acquisition of Taylor Swift's early albums by Scooter Braun ignited a highly publicized feud over ownership and artistic control (Getty Images) What began as a record deal gone wrong has since evolved into one of the most public and emotionally charged disputes in the music industry. Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun 's feud is no longer just about ownership of masters — it's about power, creative control, and how artists are treated in an industry dominated by billion-dollar players. The deal that changed everything: Scooter Braun's acquisition of Taylor Swift's catalog I n 2019, the music world was stunned when Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings acquired Big Machine Label Group — and with it, Taylor Swift's first six albums. The $300 million deal meant Braun controlled the master recordings of Fearless, Red, 1989, and more. Swift didn't hold back in her response, calling it her 'worst case scenario' and alleging she had been subjected to 'incessant, manipulative bullying' by Braun. Despite Swift's desire to purchase her own catalog, she said she wasn't even given a quote. 'These master recordings were not for sale to me,' she declared, making clear that the decision was not only a business betrayal but a deeply personal blow. Taylor Swift's powerful response: Reclaiming her art Refusing to be silenced, Swift launched her re-recording campaign, starting with Fearless (Taylor's Version) in 2021. 'Artists should own their own work,' she wrote, setting a precedent for other musicians and sending a strong message about artistic independence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Frankenthal: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo Each re-release became a cultural moment, powered by loyal fans and her refusal to back down. The singer's actions weren't just about reclaiming music — they were about regaining dignity and control over her legacy. As she later told TIME, 'There is one thing I've learned: My response to anything that happens, good or bad, is to keep making things.' Scooter Braun's defense and eventual retreat Braun, for his part, expressed regret. 'I regret and it makes me sad that Taylor had that reaction,' he told Variety. While he denied bullying and said he tried to speak with her, the damage was done — and the court of public opinion had largely sided with Swift. By 2024, Braun lost major clients like Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, and in 2025, he announced his retirement from artist management. Though he insisted, 'It's time to move on,' fans weren't so quick to forget. Also Read: 'Swiftie independence day': New video of Taylor Swift singing 'Getaway Car' melts fans as she reclaims control of her music legacy With a docuseries, public statements, and a relentless pursuit of creative control, Swift's battle with Braun has become a landmark case in entertainment history. As her team stated, 'None of these men will ever be able to take anything away from Taylor's legacy.'
Pink Villa
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Scooter Braun Breaks Silence as Taylor Swift Buys Back Song Masters: Know Full Timeline of Their Feud
Scooter Braun has responded to Taylor Swift's recent announcement that she now owns the master recordings of all her music. 'I am happy for her,' Braun said after Swift shared the news in a heartfelt letter to fans on her website on May 30. Speaking to TODAY, Braun made the comment shortly after Swift revealed, 'All of the music I've ever me.' She added, 'To say this is my greatest dream come true is actually being pretty reserved about it. To my fans, you know how important this has been to me, so much so that I meticulously re-recorded and released 4 of my albums, calling them Taylor's Version.' How did Taylor Swift get control of her masters? Here's a timeline The dispute began in 2019 when Scooter Braun bought Big Machine Records, Swift's former label. That deal gave him ownership of the master recordings for her first six albums. The following year, Braun sold the masters to Shamrock Capital, a private equity firm. In 2020, Taylor Swift stated that she attempted to negotiate with Braun but was instructed to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), which she claimed would silence her. Braun later told Variety in 2021 that he offered to sell the masters back, but her team declined. Swift, who signed with Big Machine Records at age 15, began re-recording her albums in November 2020. She released four re-recorded albums: Fearless (Taylor's Version) - 2021 Red (Taylor's Version) - 2021 Speak Now (Taylor's Version) - 2023 1989 (Taylor's Version) - 2023 Before her May 30 announcement, Swift still had two albums left: her 2006 self-titled debut and 2017's Reputation. In her letter, she revealed she has completed rerecording her debut but is only a quarter through Reputation. 'To be perfectly honest, it's the one album in those first six that I thought couldn't be improved upon by redoing it,' Swift wrote, adding that it includes unreleased tracks from original sessions. Swift credited her fans for their support in helping her buy back her music. 'I can't thank you enough for helping to reunite me with this art that I have dedicated my life to, but have never owned until now,' she said. She also hinted that rereleases of her remaining Taylor's Versions could still happen as a celebration. On Instagram, Swift marked the moment by posting four photos surrounded by vinyl editions of her first six albums with the caption, 'You belong with me.'
Scotsman
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Code of Silence cast: who is the guest star in episode 5?
Code of Silence will feature a big guest star in the latest episode 🚨 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Code of Silence surprises fans with a big guest star. Rose Ayling-Ellis leads the cast of the acclaimed drama. But who are the actors in episode five? ITV is set to surprise fans with a big guest star appearance in Code of Silence's latest episode. The familiar face will delight viewers and catch audiences off guard. Rose Ayling-Ellis leads the cast of the acclaimed thriller - about a deaf woman brought into a police investigation because of her lip-reading skills. The stakes are rising as the show nears its conclusion. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But who else will appear in the latest episode of the ITV show? Here's all you need to know: Who is the guest star in Code of Silence this week? Rose Ayling-Ellis in Code of Silence episode five | Mammoth/ ITV Spoilers for Code of Silence episode five to follow. Don't read unless you want the surprise to be ruined. ITV is set to continue Code of Silence with episode five tonight (June 1). It will start at 9pm and will run for an hour, ending at 10pm. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad After lots of mentions of Alison's absent father so far in the series - we finally meet him in this episode. He is played by none other than John Bishop, yes that John Bishop. The stand-up comedian is no stranger to more dramatic roles having previously appeared in ITV's Fearless in 2017 - playing Steve Livesey. He also was Dan Lewis in series 13 of Doctor Who and in the 2022 specials as well. Rose Ayling-Ellis and John Bishop in Code of Silence | Mammoth/ ITV What to expect from Code of Silence tonight? The preview for episode five, via Radio Times , reads: 'Alison's feelings for Liam threaten to undermine the police's investigation, but after learning he has been using her to mislead the cops about the heist by hacking her hearing aids, she races to the gang's true target of the Hawthorne Estate Hotel. 'Meanwhile, the gang led by Braden executes their plan to steal the Joshi necklace using chaos and Liam's hacking to breach security, but a fatal shooting occurs.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Who is in the cast of Code of Silence? Beyond the surprise guest appearance in episode five, the show has had a fairly consistent cast throughout its early episodes. As previously mentioned, Rose Ayling-Ellis takes on the lead role in this ITV show - but she is also joined by plenty of recognisable faces. The main cast includes: Rose Ayling-Ellis as Alison Brooks Charlotte Ritchie as DS Ashleigh Francis Andrew Buchan as DI James Marsh Kieron Moore as Liam Barlow Other actors set to appear in the show include Nathan Armarkwei Laryea, Joe Absolom, Beth Goddard, Andrew Scarborough, Fifi Garfield and Rolf Choutan. Where do you know Code of Silence cast from? Rose Ayling-Ellis was recently a guest star in the latest season of Doctor Who. She appeared in The Well - a surprise sequel to beloved classic Midnight - playing lone survivor Aliss. It has been a busy 2025, with Rose having also appeared in the BBC drama Reunion. But you may recognise her from the 19th series of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2021 which she won - as well as her role as Frankie Lewis in EastEnders. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kieron Moore was part of the cast for Apple TV's Masters of the Air in 2024. He also had a lead role in the streaming series Vampire Academy and appeared in Netflix's The Sandman. Viewers may recognise Charlotte Ritchie from the hit comedy series Ghosts, in which she played the lead role of Alison throughout the full show. She was also in Call the Midwife from 2015 to 2018 as Barbara Gilbert and also had a lead role in the final two seasons of Netflix's You. Andrew Buchan might feel like one of those faces you can't quite place - but he has had many roles on TV over the years. He played Mark Latimer in Broadchurch and was Wallace Webb in Netflix's Black Doves late last year. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
