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Time of India
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taylor Swift reportedly paid a jaw-dropping sum to reclaim her music masters in a move that stuns the industry
Taylor Swift has finally regained ownership of her original masters, marking a watershed moment in her ongoing battle for creative control. After years of public battles and re-recordings, Swift quietly closed a colossal deal to reclaim her catalog and it's now officially hers. The move concludes a long, emotional battle that began in 2019 when Scooter Braun purchased her catalog. Swift now owns the music she previously thought she had lost. According to reports, Taylor Swift paid an astounding sum to repurchase her master recordings. How much did Taylor Swift pay to reclaim her music masters? She reportedly paid more than $1 billion to regain control of her songs, but according to a source who spoke to People Magazine, "the rumored price range that was reported is highly inaccurate." Live Events Taylor Swift paid an estimated $360 million to acquire the rights from Shamrock Capital, the private equity group that had previously acquired her portfolio from music manager Scooter Braun in 2020, according to a report by Billboard. Swift's catalog was sold to her by Shamrock Capital for about $360 million, according to sources who spoke to Billboard on Friday. This price is comparable to what the private equity firm paid for it in 2020. The rights to Swift's first six albums- "Taylor Swift," "Fearless," "Speak Now," "Red," "1989," and "Reputation", were purchased by retired music manager Scooter Braun in 2019 when his business, Ithica Holdings, purchased her previous label, Big Machine Records, as per a report by Page Six. What led to Taylor Swift losing her masters in the first place? Braun's business, Ithaca Holdings, purchased Swift's previous label, Big Machine Records, in 2019 along with her whole discography up till "Reputation." Taylor Swift called Braun a "bully" and was sad over fact that she was never given a fair opportunity to recoup her life's work, expressing her heartbreak and frustration at the time. Her decision to start re-recording and releasing her earlier albums under the moniker "Taylor's Versions" in 2021 was hailed by fans as both brilliant and empowering. Neither Swift nor Shamrock Capital have revealed the sale's actual price as of yet. How did the repurchase finally happen? She declared on her website earlier Friday that she could repurchase all of her original compositions. After 20 years of having the carrot dangled and then yanked away, Swift acknowledged that she nearly lost faith in its possibility, but that is all in the past now. As Taylor Swift has been candid about throughout the years, the emotional milestone signifies the conclusion of a protracted and highly visible struggle over ownership of her early work. Swift announced on her website on Friday that the music she had been working on for decades is now hers. She declared that all of the music she has ever created now belongs to her, celebrating yet another milestone in her career, as per a report by The Blast. FAQs How much did Taylor Swift reportedly pay to repurchase her master's degree? According to Billboard, the amount is around $360 million, though some sources claim the figures are exaggerated. Which albums are included in the deal? The masters of Taylor Swift's Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, and Reputation are included.
News18
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Taylor Swift Celebrates With BFF Selena Gomez After Buying Back Music Rights
Last Updated: In a statement, Taylor Swift announced regaining the ownership of her master recordings, ending a long battle with Scooter Braun. Taylor Swift is finally the rightful owner of her first six albums, bringing an end to a long-running battle over the custody of her music. The pop icon announced the news on her official website, expressing her happiness at the turn of events. 'All of the music I've ever made now belongs to me. I've been bursting into tears of joy… ever since I found out this is really happening," she wrote on the website. After the news, Taylor Swift was spotted celebrating her win with a lavish dinner outing in New York alongside best friend Selena Gomez. Several pictures of the duo show them engrossed in a deep conversation at the restaurant. Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez spotted at dinner in NYC. — Pop Base (@PopBase) June 1, 2025 The longtime best friends were later spotted exiting the eatery, hopping into a black SUV. While Swift looked stunning in a black mini dress, which she paired with silver heels, Selena Gomez chose camel-colour trousers with a halter top and matching blazer. TAYLOR SWIFT AND SELENA GOMEZ LOOK SO GOOD😩 — DenouementLawyer (@Itsthatlawyer_) June 1, 2025 It is worth mentioning that Selena Gomez was also among the many cheerleaders who gave a shoutout to Swift. Taking to Instagram stories, the singer wrote, 'Yes, you did that, Tay. So proud!" 'Taylor fights. She will never stop fighting." – Selena Gomez, 2019. — Selena Gomez News (@SELENAT0RSARMY) May 30, 2025 Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez have been friends for several years now. They first crossed paths in 2008. The two singers even celebrate each other on social media, marking birthdays and album drops. Taylor Swift Masters Dispute The dispute dates back to 2019, when celebrity music manager Scooter Braun bought Swift's former record label, Big Machine, and all her songs, including Speak Now, Fearless, Red, 1989, and Reputation. Since then, Swift had been raising personal objections to the deal, even blaming Braun for launching 'incessant, manipulative bullying" against her via his client, Kanye West. During this time, the singer even resorted to re-recording her first six albums as a way to regain ownership. Throughout the feud, many celebrities took sides, with Gomez, Halsey, Ed Sheeran and Camilla Cabello siding with Swift. Scooter Braun received support from the likes of Demi Lovato and Justin Bieber. After Taylor Swift regained her master recordings, Braun said that he was 'happy" for her, as per reports. First Published:
Perth Now
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Carole King praises inspirational Taylor Swift
Carole King has praised Taylor Swift as an inspiration. The 'Cruel Summer' hitmaker revealed on Friday (30.05.25) that she had regained control of the rights to all the songs from her early albums, 'Taylor Swift', 'Fearless', 'Speak Now', 'Red', '1989' and 'Reputation', and the 83-year-old singer-songwriter has joined Taylor in celebrating the milestone. Carole shared the announcement on her Instagram Story and over a photo of Taylor raising her hands in celebration, she wrote: 'You continue to inspire! [heart, heart hands and music notes emojis] (sic)" Taylor was furious in 2019 when music manager Scooter Braun bought her former label, Big Machine Records, and her master recordings, which he then sold on to Shamrock Capital in 2020, prompting her to re-record and release 'Taylor's Versions' of 'Fearless', 'Speak Now', 'Red', and '1999'. But on Friday, the 35-year-old pop star shared with fans the news she had reaquired the rights to her records. She shared in an emotional post on her website 'I'm trying to gather my thoughts into something coherent, but right now my mind is just a slideshow. 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 thiiiiiiiiiiiiis 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 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 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." Taylor went on to add that buying back the rights was her 'greatest dream come true' and she praised those at investment firm Shamrock Capital for offering her the opportunity. The 'Bad Blood' singer has been a fan of Carole for many years, and in 2021, she introduced the 'Where You Lead' musician for her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She said: "I cannot remember a time when I didn't know Carole King's music. 'I was raised by two of her biggest fans, who taught me the basic truths of life as they saw it: That you should treat people the way you want to be treated, that you must believe you can achieve whatever you want to in life and that Carole King is the greatest songwriter of all time... 'Carole taught artists like me that telling your own story is worth the work and struggle it takes to earn the opportunity for your story to be heard."
Express Tribune
a day 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.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Swiftie independence day': New video of Taylor Swift singing ‘Getaway Car' melts fans as she reclaims control of her music legacy
After months of keeping a low profile, Taylor Swift returned to the spotlight on May 30 with major news that sent her fanbase into a frenzy. The global pop icon, who had been relatively quiet following the Super Bowl and the grueling 149-show 'Eras Tour,' broke her silence on social media to announce a career-defining achievement: she now owns all of her music. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Taylor Swift regains control of her entire music catalog, celebrates with emotional post and rare video In an emotional message posted to her platforms, Taylor Swift revealed that she has officially regained ownership of her master recordings for the albums she released between 2006 and 2017. This includes hits from albums like Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, and Reputation. The move marks the end of a long legal and public battle that began when music manager Scooter Braun's company acquired the rights to her early music in 2019. 'I've been bursting into tears of joy at random intervals ever since I found out that this is really happening,' Swift wrote. 'I really get to say these words: All of the music I've ever made... now belongs... to me.' She continued: '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 reportedly bought back the rights from Shamrock Capital—the investment firm that had acquired the masters from Braun's Ithaca Holdings—for approximately $360 million, according to Billboard. Jack Antonoff shares rare video of Taylor Swift singing to mark the milestone To celebrate the moment, longtime collaborator and friend Jack Antonoff posted a short but heartwarming video on X (formerly Twitter). The clip featured Swift singing 'Getaway Car' from her 2017 Reputation album, joined by her famously elusive cat, Meredith. Antonoff captioned it: "rep forever guilt free listening!" This moment was particularly poignant for fans who had previously hesitated to stream the original Reputation due to Swift's lack of ownership. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With the album now in her hands, 'Reputation' quickly surged to No. 1 on the iTunes charts. Swifties reacted with overwhelming joy online, flooding the comments with love. One fan wrote, 'NEW TAYLOR FOOTAGE, JACK WE LOVE YOU,' while another added, 'the concept of Meredith witnessing Swiftie independence day.' Also Read: With her entire catalog now under her control, Taylor Swift's legacy not only feels complete—it feels entirely her own.
