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Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Inside billionaire Taylor Swift's surprisingly lowkey celebration after buying back her music empire
Taylor Swift sent fans into a frenzy with a major announcement on Friday as she proudly revealed that she officially bought back her entire music empire. The Grammy winner, 35, penned a lengthy letter on her website to share the big news - after purchasing her music catalog from Shamrock Capital, which had acquired the rights from Scooter Braun one year earlier. The songstress had the chance to celebrate with longtime pal and music collaborator, Jack Antonoff. However, the pair surprisingly stayed lowkey and enjoyed a night in - which was shown in a reel that the record producer uploaded to X. In the 14-second clip, both Swift and Antonoff could be seen inside what appeared to be a spacious kitchen as they sang lyrics to the track Getaway Car from her 2017 Reputation album. Taylor Swift, 35, sent fans into a frenzy with a major announcement on Friday as she proudly revealed that she officially bought back her entire music empire; seen in 2024 in Vancouver The pair seemingly recreated a past viral BTS moment when they recorded the process of them working together on the song. Taylor was filmed opting for little to no makeup in the latest video while her blonde locks were easily swept up into a simple ponytail. She dressed down in a long-sleeved, gray sweatshirt as well as a pair of comfy shorts. At the beginning, Swift was also seen sweetly holding her cat Meredith as they sang, 'I'm in a getaway car...' The songstress then gently set her pet onto the floor to jump up and down as they both belted out, 'I left you in a motel bar/Put the money in a bag and I stole the keys/That was the last time you ever saw me.' Jack shared the singer's happy energy and sported a black jacket that had the name of his rock band Bleachers embroidered on the front. In the caption of the clip, Jack wrote to his followers on X, 'rep forever guilt free listening!' Swift and Antonoff began working together over a decade earlier when they collaborated on the song Sweeter Than Fiction in 2013 for the movie One Chance. In the 14-second clip, both Swift and Antonoff could be seen inside what appeared to be a spacious kitchen as they sang lyrics to the track Getaway Car from her 2017 Reputation album The pair seemingly recreated a past viral BTS moment when they recorded the process of them working together on the song Jack then helped with Taylor's 2014 album 1989 and co-wrote and produced three songs, such as Out Of The Woods. Aside from Getaway Car, other tracks from her Reputation album that he also co-wrote and produced included New Year's Day and Call It What You Want. Antonoff was involved with Taylor's other albums over the years such as Lover, Folklore and Evermore. He also worked with the award-winning music artist on her re-recorded albums and co-produced a majority of her From the Vault tracks. Jack earned two Grammys for Taylor's 2022 LP Midnights - which won Best Pop Vocal Album and Album of the Year. Swift shared a letter to her fans on her official website - which was also teased on her main Instagram page on Friday as she posed with her first six studio albums. She acquired those six albums and associated visuals from their most recent owner, Shamrock Capital, for an undisclosed nine-figure sum. However, sources close to the contract negotiations claim the recent figure touted for the buy-back deal of 'between $600million-$1billion' is 'highly inaccurate.' Scooter Braun told 'I am happy for her.' 'To say this is my greatest dream come true is actually being pretty reserved about it,' the star began. She said the fact she now owns the rights to all the music she has ever made has brought so much joy to her life she's been bursting into tears. Taylor wrote in her letter: 'I'm trying to gather my thoughts into something coherent, but right now my mind is just a flashback sequence of all the times I daydreamed about, wished for, and pined away for a chance to get to tell you this news. 'All the times I was thiiiiis close, reaching out for it, only for it to fall through. I almost stopped thinking it could ever happen, after 20 years of having the carrot dangled and then yanked away. 'But that's all in the past now. I've been bursting into tears of joy at random intervals ever since I found out that this is really happening. I really get say to say these words: 'All of the music I've ever made… now belongs… to me.' 'And all my music videos. All the concert films. The album art and photography. The unreleased. songs. The memories. The magic. The madness. Every single era. My entire life's work.' Swift also added: 'I know, I know. What about Rep TV? Full transparency. I haven't even re-recorded a quarter of it. 'The Reputation album was so specific to that time in my life, and I kept hitting a stopping point when I tried to remake it. 'All that defiance, that longing to be understood while Feeling purposely misunderstood, that desperate hope, that shame-born snarl and mischief. To be perfectly honest, it's the one album in those 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. There will be a time (if you're into the idea) for the unreleased Vault tracks from that album to hatch. I've already completely re-recorded my album, and I really love how it sounds now. 'Those two albums can still have their moments to re-emerge when the time is right, if that would be something you guys would be excited about. 'But if it happens, it won't be from a place of sadness and longing for what I wish I could have. It will just be a celebration now.' Justin Bieber's old manager Scooter Braun's company Ithaca Holdings bought the catalog in 2019 before Shamrock acquired it from him a year later. Braun does not profit from the sale. And he was not involved in Shamrock's decision to sell the music. Taylor will be reissuing her old Big Machine albums. Those albums were first sold by Big Machine in 2019, something she was not happy with. There will be two fully authorized versions of each of those albums in the marketplace, since she's saying the re-recorded Taylor's Versions will continue to be available alongside the originals. Two of those bonus-filled editions have yet to come out, including the long-awaited Reputation (Taylor's Version). Her letter explained that this new arrangement will not prevent the remaining pair of redo albums from being released. Sources close to the contract negotiations claimed to MailOnline that the recent figure touted for the buy-back deal 'between $600million-$1billion' is 'highly inaccurate'. A different source told Billboard that Shamrock sold Swift's catalog back to her for a figure reportedly close to what they paid - around $360 million. Selena Gomez congratulated Swift by reposting the singer's post to her own Instagram stories. The Only Murders In The Building actress then added the sweet message: 'YES YOU DID THAT YAY!!! SO proud!' The singer's boyfriend Travis Kelce also showed his subtle support for her milestone and liked the Instagram post she uploaded on Friday. Just one day earlier on Thursday, the songstress stepped out for a night out with a her A-list buddy Dakota Johnson. The pair were joined by Swift's brother Austin and also Johnson's sibling Jesse as they grabbed a bite to eat at the Italian restaurant Via Carota. Taylor has been mainly staying out of the spotlight in recent months, but was spotted on a romantic date night with Kelce last week in Florida.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Margaret Qualley sends fans wild as she grabs Aubrey Plaza's bottom in viral video from Cannes
Fans are going wild over a viral clip of Aubrey Plaza and Margaret Qualley at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Last Friday, Plaza, 40, and Qualley, 30, attended the world premiere of their new film Honey Don't! during the French festival. It marked Plaza's first red carpet appearance since her husband Jeff Baena tragically died by suicide in January at the age of 47. And Qualley did her best to quell Plaza's nerves as they braved photographers together at the glitzy event in France. She even got a laugh out of Plaza as a now-viral clip from the premiere shows her playfully grabbing the star's rear end on the red carpet. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Fans are going wild over a viral clip of Aubrey Plaza and Margaret Qualley at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival In the footage, the co-stars are seen posing side by side with their arms wrapped around one another for photos. Next, Qualley begins to slowly move her hand down Plaza's back until she reaches her bedazzled bottom. Once the photo op is over, both Qualley and Plaza burst into laughter before moving down the red carpet with the rest of the cast and crew of Honey Don't!. The hilarious moment quickly gained traction online, with fans jokingly calling Plaza and Qualley a 'superb couple.' While Plaza is believed to be single, Qualley is married to Taylor Swift's longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, 41. Many celebrated Plaza and Qualley's close friendship, with one fan writing: 'I love the vibe with them' However, some viewers were left outraged by the clip as they argued that the celebratory response to Qualley's butt grab poses a 'double standard.' 'Imagine it was a man !!!! But a woman can !!!' penned one angry Instagram user. At the same Cannes premiere, Qualley was also seen 'comforting' Plaza as she was captured rushing to her co-star's side in a touching clip shared by Variety. For her red carpet return, Plaza looked like the epitome of glamour in a see-through floor-length gown that featured a white strapless bodysuit underneath. The dress shimmered with a number of beaded embellishments. She accessorized with statement earrings and gold peep-toe heels. The star's brunette tresses were styled in loose curls. Meanwhile Margaret wowed in an off-the shoulder cream gown with a black bow in the middle. In Honey Don't!, Qualley stars as Honey O'Donahue, a small-town private investigator who finds herself entangled in a web of strange deaths. Plaza stars as a police officer working with O'Donahue. The dark comedy film directed by Fargo's Ethan Coen is set to hit theaters on August 22. This is the first time fans will see Plaza back to work on the big screen, months after her husband's shock suicide. In March it was revealed that Aubrey had secretly split from Baena just four months before his shock suicide at 47. An LA County Medical Examiner's autopsy report obtained by revealed that the filmmaker and actress had separated back in September of last year, and she had been living in New York at the time his body was discovered on January 3. The report detailed how the Life After Beth director had been 'experiencing marital difficulties' in his final months, and how he had been in therapy. An investigator noted in the documents that Plaza, whose name was redacted in the final report, said she had spoken with Baena the night before his death. The report also tragically revealed that Plaza had been concerned for her estranged husband's wellbeing. 'In October 2024, Baena made concerning remarks to [Plaza] which prompted her to call a friend to perform a welfare check on her husband.' 'Baena had been attending therapy since that event,' the documents stated. The medical examiner's report also determined that Baena did not have drugs or alcohol in his system at the time of his death. It stated that Plaza 'knew her husband to be alive' as of January 3 because he had sent her a text message that morning. The report indicated that a dog walker discovered Baena's body after hearing loud music emanating from his house, which she said was 'unusual.' After she called the writer and director and didn't get an answer, she entered the home and discovered his body. In a statement obtained by a representative for the Plaza said: 'This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.' Baena, who graduated with a film degree from New York University, got a strong start and on-the-ground education with major filmmakers when he worked as a production assistant for Robert Zemeckis and as an assistant editor for David O. Russell. His big break came when he co-wrote Russell's cult classic existential comedy I Heart Huckabees (2004). A decade later, he graduated to directing with his debut, the 2014 romantic horror–comedy Life After Beth, which Plaza starred in. They reunited for 2016's Joshy and 2017's The Little Hours, which Plaza also produced. Baena also regularly collaborated with the actress Alison Brie, who appeared in The Little Hours and starred in and co-wrote his final two films, the psychological drama Horse Girl (2020) and the dark comedy thriller Spin Me Round (2022). Plaza and Baena began dating in 2011, and in 20187 she told Page Six that the fact that they were mutually 'obsessed' with movies helped the two bond and led to their subsequent creative and romantic partnerships. She confirmed in 2021 that they had quietly tied the knot a year earlier while promoting Spin Me Round, which she had a supporting role in, when she referred to Baena on Instagram as her 'darling husband.' Plaza has been making tentative steps to get back into the world after Baena's devastating death. The actress made her first public appearance since Baena's death in February when she introduced musical guests Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard on Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special. She made a subtle but moving tribute to her late husband by wearing a tie-dye shirt, a reference to one of his passions and their nuptials.
Vancouver Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
PNE 2025: Here are the Summer Night Concerts headliners and ticket info
The Summer Night Concerts series at the PNE has announced its lineup. The diverse musical offering is a highlight of the annual Pacific National Exhibition and admission to the fair is included with the purchase of a concert ticket. Concerts are set for Pacific Coliseum from Aug. 16-Sept. 1. The fair is closed Aug. 18 and 25. The full entertainment program will be announced in May and you can find more information on the events and exhibits at the PNE Fair, visit . Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Aug. 16: Counting Crows — The Complete Sweets! Tour: Playing the hits from August and Everything After and more. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 17: Lynyrd Skynyrd : Southern rock rulers will give the people what they want when they yell 'play Freebird.' Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 19: Bleachers : Grammy winning songwriter Jack Antonoff, who has worked with Taylor Swift, Lorde and Lana Del Rey, leads this band. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 20: Gypsy Kings feat. Nicolas Reyes : Flamenco pop stars bring the music of Spain to a Vancouver summer night. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 21: TBA Aug. 22: Flo Rida : Multi-platinum rapper plays hip-hop hits like Low and Right Round. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 23: Leon Bridges : Grammy winning Texas retro soul singer known for his sweet voice and smooth arrangements. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 24: Marianas Trench : Top-charting Fraser Valley pop act are known for hum-along songs and high-energy shows. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 26: Sean Paul : Dancehall star from Jamaica brings his brand of uptempo dance beats to get the crowd moving. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 27: Wilco : Classic rock act and winners of several Grammy Awards known for its alt-country sounds. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 28: Foreigner : The band behind such monster hits as I Want to Know What Love Is, Urgent and Dirty White Boy rocks out seventies style. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 29: Tom Cochrane : Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee sings about baseball and the road of life, as well as the Lunatic Fringe. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 30: Meghan Trainor : Fans will finally get to see whether it is All About That Bass or not. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 31: TBA Sept. 1: Rainbow Kitten Surprise : American alt-rock act form North Carolina released its latest single, titled Espionage, on Valentine's Day. Click HERE for tickets. Tickets for most Summer Night Concerts shows will go on public sale Friday, May 9, at 10 a.m. via , and will start at $59.25. Presale tickets for TicketLeaders go on sale Thursday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. If there's an artist that catches your eye, check their website or sign up for their mailing list as some will also have artist-specific presale codes available, too. The 2025 Summer Night Concerts take place at the PNE Coliseum (100 North Renfrew St., Vancouver) located on the PNE fairgrounds during the fair. Tickets to the Summer Night Concert ticket come with a free PNE Fair admission ticket if purchased online, according to the event website. Fair Gate Passes do not include access to the Summer Night Concerts and Summer Night Concert tickets purchased at the gate do not include free admission to the PNE Fair. Any other questions about the 2022 PNE or the Summer Night Concerts? Email us and we'll try to find an answer for you. -With files from Stephanie Ip sderdeyn@
