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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Scooter Braun sparks ridicule as he claims feud with Taylor Swift boosted her career
Music mogul Scooter Braun has provoked a bitter backlash from Taylor Swift's fans by suggesting his highly publicised feud with her helped to boost her astronomical career Scooter Braun has raised eyebrows with a claim that his infamous feud with Taylor Swift helped improve her career. The 44-year-old music producer and the 35-year-old Wildest Dreams singer clashed in 2019 when he bought her old record label, Big Machine Label Group. The deal included the master recordings of Taylor's first six records, leading her to bitterly lash out at the businessman. She then went on to re-record her albums and re-release them to huge financial reward. This year, Taylor successfully bought back the rights to her own music after re-releasing four of the six albums in question, leading her to hint she may no longer re-record her debut and Reputation albums. Having enjoyed renewed success for the four albums she re-recorded, Scooter is now hinting that the feud that provoked the re-release of the records helped Taylor achieve a degree of success she would not otherwise have reached. Fans of the star, however, have made it clear they do not agree with Scooter's theory - and they have ruthlessly mocked him for his comment. While Taylor's fans have bitterly reacted to Scooter's comments, he has praised the Lavender Haze singer while sharing his opinions. Scooter appeared on Danielle Robay's Question Everything podcast, where they discussed his history with the chart-topping star. Discussing her re-recorded albums, he said: "She did incredibly well and basically had the biggest moment of her career, reinvigorating her career with each one. It was previously reported that Scooter bought the Big Machine Records and Taylor's masters in 2019 for $300 million (£220 million). He later sold the records to an investment firm called Shamrock Holdings for $405 million (£300 million) - and then Swift herself reacquired the music in May for a reported $360 million (£268 million). Scooter gushed: "It was brilliant on her part. But also, each time she released one, you saw a spike in the original catalog." He continued: "Funny enough, everyone involved in the saga, from a business standpoint, won. "She's the biggest she's ever been, biggest artist of all time. We did really well with the asset. The people who bought the asset did really well because of those spikes. "I wish kids and people out there understood that, like, there are scenarios in life where there doesn't need to be an oppressor and oppressed, there are scenarios in life where it's a misunderstanding, yet everyone can succeed." His comments sparked a backlash among Taylor's fans, however, who took to social media to pan the businessman. One wrote on X: "She lives rent free in his little head." And another typed: "Man takes credit for woman's success a tale as old as time." And a third wrote: "Is he obsessed or is he obsessed?" Scooter is famous for helping discover Canadian pop star Justin Bieber - and the two famously parted ways, on a business level, in 2023. Earlier this month, Justin released his seventh studio album - which was his first since he ended his partnership with Scooter. The businessman took to social media to praise the 31-year-old singer, however, writing ia Instagram Stories: 'Been having a beautiful start to the weekend and been getting a lot of texts about how I feel about Justin's new album. "So I will just leave this here. This is without a doubt, the most authentically Justin Bieber album to date. It's beautiful, raw, and truly him. And that matters.' He continued: 'I've had the privilege of witnessing his growth for almost two decades. Along every journey, there comes a time when an artist fully steps into their own — and that's what he's done here. He's poured his soul into this project, and you can feel it in every single run. 'The way he chose to release it is just as intentional as the music itself — and I'm happy to see him do it this way. I have played no roll in this one, but as someone who's always believed in him, I'm incredibly proud and impressed and genuinely enjoying the music."
Scoop
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Melbourne Country Artist Ben Mastwyk Releases His New Album Let Me At The Night
Let Me At The Night is a bit of a fantasy record for Ben Mastwyk – the Australian cosmic cowboy and interstellar troubadour. He really discovered the DNA of his band The Millions over the last few records, and this time, they all wanted to push the boundaries. Mastwyk was lucky enough to receive funding through a Creative Victoria Creative Works grant, which allowed him to really lean in and record the album he wanted to make, without cutting corners. Working with producer Michael Hubbard at The Shrimp Shack studio in Melbourne, Mastwyk initially set out to make a '90s country-inspired record—and in a way, he did. But instead of sticking strictly to that particular sonic palette, he found himself leaning back into the genre-bending, experimental approach he first explored with his original band in the actual '90s. " It's still a country record in my eyes: narrative-based songs that explore the themes I've been circling in my writing for years," he says. " But we've really dialled up the experimentalism—pushed our sonic palette further than we ever have before!" The songs are more anthemic—designed to kick the party off right from the get-go and sustain that energy till the end (and beyond). Mastwyk recently got the chance to test this new material live at the Tamworth Country Music Festival across three huge nights. And it worked. Big party energy. A crowd ready to rumble! Advertisement - scroll to continue reading " Each time I've made a record, I've had a space and an audience in mind. My first album Mornin' Evenin' was written for small rooms, intimate spaces, and quiet Sunday mornings. The next couple were made for Melbourne barrooms—the venues I was in love with at the time. This album, though, was written with festivals and bigger crowds in mind." With a thematic arc that runs across the album, it picks up where the last few records left off, in the barroom, then blasts off further and further into space. " I've always visualised this album as a spaceship—with the whole point being to see if I can get it to lift off and hit warp speed." The most recent single from the album was ' Reputation ', a song that takes a loving swing at the haters and gossipmongers. " 'Reputation' was born from whispers of talk on the town, about myself and my crew. It's funny when these things get back to the source. My take is that if people are talking about you it then you're attracting attention!" It's a honky-tonk dance floor gem of the highest order, pedal steel and electric guitar vying for space under the mirror ball. Previous singles included ' All The Songs I Wrote ', ' Actually ', and the album title-track ' Let Me At The Night ' - a heartfelt country power ballad that captures the restless spirit of someone yearning to break free from isolation and return to the vibrant nightlife they once knew. From hot-wired boogie to rhinestone pop, honky-tonk electronic disco to country space-ballads, Shania to Yoakam, George Jones to Orville Peck – the new album serves as a kaleidoscopic ode to the possibilities of country music. Filtered through both heartache and the dance floor, it's a truly mind-expanding and irresistible collection of songs, from an artist firing on all creative cylinders.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Is Taylor Swift releasing a new album? Deleted ‘Seismic Rumblings' note sparks TS12 hype
Taylor Swift is up to something, or maybe it was just a glitch. On Tuesday, Swifties went into a frenzy when HITS Daily Double, a well-known music tracker website, hinted that the Cruel Summer singer might be dropping a brand-new album soon. But just as the buzz picked up, the line was edited within minutes. Swift, for her part, hasn't announced anything new. Her last album was The Tortured Poets Department, and her Reputation re-recording is still on hold. She recently said she needs more time to prepare after reclaiming her masters. So, is TS12 on the horizon? The original report on the site read, 'Seismic rumblings of a new Taylor set keep the Republic [Records] team as aggressive as ever.' That one line was enough to convince fans that Swift's 12th studio album is locked and loaded, with the Republic crew ready to hit the ground running. What's got everyone buzzing even more is Swift's usual pattern, she's dropped lead singles in August before a Q4 album launch more than once. 'TS12 we are ready,' one fan posted. Another wrote, 'THE WORLD ISN'T READY FOR HER.' A third said, 'Taylor Nation (Swift's biggest fan page) made some calls. The album is coming.' Also read: Taylor Swift drops 7 major updates on Reputation and music masters; paid jaw-dropping amount But within hours, that one promising sentence was edited out of the article. It was replaced with a far vaguer line: 'And there's always Taylor,' without any context. That tiny edit was enough to deflate the buzz and confuse fans. But the sudden change made many of them even more convinced that something was going on behind the scenes. Some speculated that Taylor's PR team or Republic Records may have reached out for damage control, especially since she's been known to keep her drops ultra-secretive. One fan even wrote, 'That must mean it's really coming and Tree told them to get rid of it!' referring to Taylor's longtime publicist, Tree Paine. Also read: Taylor Swift finally owns all her master recordings: the story, and why this is significant Back in May, Taylor Swift bought back the masters to her debut catalogue, something she's been fighting for for years. To mark the win, she posted a long, emotional note to fans. And in classic Taylor fashion, she didn't miss the chance to sneak in a clue: she spelled the word 'this' with exactly 12 i's. 'A flashback sequence of all the times I daydreamed about, wished for, and pined away for the chance to get to tell you this news. All the times I was thiiiiiiiiiiiis close, reaching out for it, only for it to fall through,' she wrote. Swifties immediately clocked that as a breadcrumb, TS12 was in the works. She doubled down at the Grammys, rocking earrings with exactly 12 pearls. Then came the surprise performance at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, where she brought back her country twang singing Shake It Off, hinting at a possible return to her roots. Most of her tracks have been breakup-heavy, but fans are betting this one will be different, maybe even dedicated to NFL boyfriend Travis Kelce, after the two were spotted spending July 4th tucked away in Montana. For Swift, downtime usually means she's plotting something big. And in the end, all it took was one line in a music blog to spark a global guessing game.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Taylor Swift releasing new music in 2025? Fans grow restless while romance with Travis Kelce fuels different kind of speculation
Is Taylor Swift releasing new music in 2025? (Getty Images) Taylor Swift 's silence has never been louder. After the monumental success of The Tortured Poets Department and her historic Eras Tour, fans around the world are anxiously waiting for any hint of what might come next. But in classic Swift fashion, the pop queen has gone completely dark in 2025—no teaser, no breadcrumb trail, and certainly no midnight TikTok hints. Fans cling to hope for TS12, but Swift keeps them guessing with zero updates Following the April 2024 release of The Tortured Poets Department, Swift took her final bow on the Eras Tour stage in December. That moment marked not just the end of an era, but the beginning of widespread speculation. Swifties expected cryptic clues or surprise album drops by now. Instead, Swift has remained uncharacteristically quiet—leaving fans to do what they do best: theorize. Unfortunately, reality isn't matching fan enthusiasm. No official update has come from Taylor or her team, and halfway through 2025, there's still no confirmation of TS12 or Reputation (Taylor's Version). The latter, long anticipated in the re-recording journey, may not even happen after Swift reportedly regained control over her masters through a massive multi-million-dollar deal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Still, fans cling to every sighting and social post, hoping for a change. But what's been filling the void of new music is a different headline: Taylor and Travis. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift take the spotlight with off-field, off-stage romance With no looming album deadline or tour stops, Swift has embraced personal time with boyfriend Travis Kelce. The pair have become inseparable since the end of 2024, spotted on stylish date nights, intimate getaways, and even appearing at each other's events. Swift even surprised fans by singing Shake It Off at Kelce's Tight End University gathering—blurring the lines between pop stardom and football culture. At the American Century Championship, Kelce was approached by a fan who told him, 'You have the best girlfriend in the world.' Kelce's cool response? 'Good point.' The interaction went viral—fueling even more chatter that Swift might be more focused on life milestones than Billboard hits this year. Also Read: While Travis Kelce supports from the sidelines, Taylor Swift makes one of the biggest deal of her career So, will 2025 see a new Taylor Swift album? The answer remains unclear. But while fans may not have fresh lyrics to decode, they're witnessing a different kind of story unfold—one that's as intimate, unpredictable, and compelling as a surprise track five. And if Swift is writing her next era in private? It's safe to say, the world will be listening the moment she's ready to share. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
While Travis Kelce supports from the sidelines, Taylor Swift makes one of the biggest deal of her career
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dominate headlines in a quieter 2025 (Image via Backgrid) Taylor Swift may not have dropped a new single in 2025, but she just made the biggest power play of her career—and she did it all while enjoying some well-earned downtime with boyfriend and NFL superstar Travis Kelce . In a year absent of chart releases, Swift has quietly reshaped music industry norms, all while keeping the spotlight burning through her personal life. A love story offstage: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dominate headlines in a quieter 2025 After the explosive success of 2024's Eras Tour and the emotionally charged The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift shifted gears this year—stepping back from stages and cameras to prioritize her private life. Much of that time has been spent alongside Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, with whom she's shared travel getaways, family moments, and an unfiltered romance that fans can't stop following. Though she's remained out of the recording booth, Swift and her official fan platform, Taylor Nation, surprised fans with a nostalgic limited-edition Speak Now (Taylor's Version) merch drop that reignited emotional connections. One fan gushed, 'So many memories attached to one jacket. So, so special!' But the headline that truly sent shockwaves through the industry came in May—when Swift announced she had fully reclaimed the master recordings for her first six albums: Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, and Reputation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Concentrated Siberian Ginseng Extract 2oz Superior Ginseng Undo $360 million later, Taylor Swift makes music history—and a bold statement on artist rights After years of legal battles, re-recordings, and public disputes with Scooter Braun and Shamrock Capital, Swift sealed the deal reportedly worth $360 million—buying back her legacy without creative or financial restrictions. She called it 'the most rewarding moment of my career,' and even joked about getting a shamrock tattoo to honor the professional integrity of Shamrock Capital. Her journey toward ownership began in 2019 and has inspired a generation of artists to rethink contract terms and demand control over their art. While she still has Reputation (Taylor's Version) in progress and her debut album left to re-record, the symbolic and financial win is undeniable. Also Read: 'The friendship is done': Taylor Swift unlikely to forgive Blake Lively after betrayal, Travis Kelce now her source of loyalty Taylor Swift's success in 2025 proves that not every hit needs a hook. With Travis Kelce by her side, a fiercely loyal fanbase, and now full control over her music catalog, Swift is scripting a different kind of love story—one where the final chorus is ownership, not obligation. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
