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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HarbourView Buys Royalty Rights From 'Say My Name,' 'Stay With Me' Producer Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins (Exclusive)
HarbourView Equity Partners has acquired the rights to the producer royalty income streams of Grammy-winning producer-songwriter Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins, the company confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. The acquisition marks another notable deal around Jerkins' catalog, following the producer selling his publishing catalog to Recognition Music Group (formerly Hipgnosis Songs Fund) back in 2020. HarbourView declined to share financial details of the acquisition. Chapter Two, a Swedish music company specializing in music rights transactions, helped facilitate the deal, HarbourView said. More from The Hollywood Reporter Trump Pardons Rapper NBA Youngboy, Who Was Sentenced for Gun-Related Charges Fifth Harmony, Minus Camila Cabello, in Talks to Reunite (Exclusive) Smokey Robinson Files $500M Countersuit After Being Accused of Sexual Assault With the purchase, HarbourView is getting Jerkins' recorded royalties on iconic hits like Brandy and Monica's 'The Boy Is Mine,' Whitney Houston's 'It's Not Right but It's Okay,' Destiny Child's 'Say My Name,' Lady Gaga's 'Telephone' featuring Beyoncé, Justin Bieber's 'As Long As You Love Me,' and Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me.' Jerkins is set to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame next month. 'At HarbourView, our mission is to curate a canon of work that represents the very best of global culture which is why it is essential that the contributions of legendary creators like Rodney Jerkins continue to be recognized, preserved, and celebrated,' Sherrese Clarke, HarbourView's founder and CEO, said in a statement. 'We are honored to welcome him to the HarbourView family and humbled by his decision to join us.' Prior to the Darkchild deal, HarbourView had acquired rights from major artists, writers and producers, including T-Pain, Pat Benatar, Kane Brown, Luis Fonsi, James Fauntleroy, Wiz Khalifa and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac, among others. Fox Rothschild was HarbourView's legal counsel in the acquisition, while Pamela L. Klein of Rossi Baldivia Klein Fine & Spector, P.C. represented Jerkins. 'HarbourView truly understands the value of music and the people who create it,' Jerkins said. 'Music creators deserve respect and clarity when it comes to selling their life's work, and working with both HarbourView and Chapter Two has made that process feel seamless.' Michael Traore, Chapter Two's CEO, called the deal 'a clear sign that creators are realizing the true value of their work faster and more transparently than ever before.' Traore said, 'Rodney is setting a new benchmark in the industry, and we thank HarbourView for their vision in working with us.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire
Express Tribune
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ariana Grande announces release date for Eternal Sunshine deluxe album with new tracks
Ariana Grande has announced the deluxe version of her seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine. The expanded edition, titled Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead, will feature a few new tracks, which Grande described as 'very special' and impactful. In an Instagram post on Monday, the singer expressed her excitement for the upcoming release and emphasized that she didn't add songs just for the sake of it. Each new track will be meaningful to her fans. Grande had previously mentioned in a January interview with Variety that the deluxe album was 'in the can,' meaning it was completed and ready for release. The singer also noted that she wanted to take some time away from the spotlight, allowing her audience to 'miss her for two seconds' before dropping the new content. Although she hesitated to confirm the exact release date, Grande teased that it was coming soon. The deluxe edition follows the original Eternal Sunshine album, which debuted over a year ago. Grande received three Grammy nominations for the album, including Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for 'The Boy Is Mine' remix featuring Brandy and Monica. Fans can look forward to the release of Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead on March 28.
Los Angeles Times
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Billie Eilish interviews Ariana Grande at ‘Wicked' screening as duo teases potential collaboration
Pop music superstars Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande came together to talk all things 'Wicked' — and in the midst of gushing over each other's work, they hinted at making music together. Eilish interviewed Grande on Tuesday night after a screening of 'Wicked' for an audience of directors and members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the DGA Theater. Eilish, who admitted she's been a big fan of Grande's for years, raved about both Grande's body of work and the film during the half-hour Q&A. A portion of the conversation was recorded and first published by Variety. 'I've always thought of you as — and I'm sure everyone agrees — one of the greatest singers of our generation,' Eilish said. When Grande tried to return the compliment, Eilish quipped back, 'This is not about me, ma'am.' After discussing the film and Grande's Oscar-nominated role of Glinda, Eilish slipped out of moderator mode and back into her musician habits, saying they only had time for a few more 'songs.' She quickly realized she mistakenly said 'songs' instead of 'questions,' and the pair laughed as the audience erupted into raucous cheers. 'I'm on tour, you guys, I'm used to saying that. Sorry,' Eilish said. As Eilish checked her notes, Grande suggested, 'We do need to do that, at some point, though,' referring to the two singing together. Eilish quickly agreed. 'Do it now!' one audience member shouted. The duo continued laughing before politely declining the crowd's clamors for an extemporaneous duet. 'We're vocal resting for now,' Grande said. Eilish and Grande were both recently nominated for Grammy Awards for musical partnerships — Eilish for her work on Charli XCX's remix of 'Guess' and Grande for her version of 'The Boy Is Mine' featuring Brandy and Monica. The rest of the evening was marked by mutual love and compliments. 'My mom is laughing at me because I'm such a fan,' Eilish said. 'I remember finding out that you got the job on the internet and being like 'F— yeah, that's so sick! She's wanted that for so long.' And I didn't even know you then at all. I was so excited.' She also added that she was thrilled to see paparazzi photos of Grande in costume from the set of the film. When Grande said she was touched to hear her excitement, Eilish added, 'I've been rooting for you, b—.'
