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3 days ago
- Business
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Justin Bieber Sells Entire Music Catalog for $200 Million as Financial Woes Push Him to the Brink
Justin Bieber sold his treasured 300-song catalog in a desperate bid to line his empty pockets. Sources say the former teen idol shopped his life's work to Hipgnosis Songs Capital for a reported $200 million in 2022 to keep his head above water. A new documentary charges Justin, 31, was near 'financial collapse,' with one industry insider claiming that despite rolling up between $500 million and a billion dollars during his career, he 'was broke.' 'Selling this catalog was like selling a part of himself,' a source says. 'But given the choices he's made, he had no options.' As the National ENQUIRER has reported, the onetime chart-topping pop icon has reportedly lived like a king, splurging on high-end real estate, elaborate parties and private jets — despite not working in years. His last studio album was 2021's Justice and, before joining SZA for her Grand National Tour concert at SoFi Stadium on May 23, the last time he performed live was in February 2024. Despite that, 'he's blowing through cash like there's no tomorrow,' says an insider. That includes dropping a small fortune on six lavish homes and reportedly splashing out $300,000 at the upscale restaurant Nobu during this year's Coachella music fest. Just as troubling, sources say Justin has alienated himself from his former inner circle — unfollowing his former manager Scooter Braun and his assistant Allison Kaye, who juggled nearly every aspect of his life before quitting in January. The 'Sorry' singer also cut ties with his head of security and road manager, Kenny Hamilton, and longtime pal and head of his fashion brand, Ryan Good, who was the best man at his 2018 wedding to model Hailey Baldwin. 'Justin is managing himself through his own family office now, and there's skepticism on if he can do it alone,' veteran music executive Chris Anokute said. The What Happened to Justin Bieber? documentary claims the star's massive debt hit def-con proportions when he chose to walk away from a reported $90 million payday after abandoning his Justice world tour in 2022. Sources say he canceled the tour to prioritize his health after being diagnosed with type 2 Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a virus that inflames the nerves and causes shingles and chickenpox. In a statement shared on social media at the time, Justin said, 'After getting off stage, the exhaustion overtook me, and I realized that I need to make my health the priority.' 'Justin gave up his songs to save his life,' a source says. 'Now he's working without a net.'
Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Justin Bieber's ex-pals claim he's in a cult and being 'isolated' from friends
Former pals of Justin Bieber have spoken out to claim he is in a 'cult' run by his church pastor Judah Smith, who has laughed at the accusations Former pals of Justin Bieber have reportedly claimed he is in a 'cult' - and that his church pastor is behind the singer cutting certain friends out of his life. The 31-year-old is said to have been shrinking his circle over the past few years and become increasingly 'isolated.' Concern has been growing for the former child star - who shot to fame at the age of just 15 with hits like One Time and Baby - who has been looking dishevelled and withdrawn from public life recently. He hasn't released any music for four years and there have been worries about his mental health and possible drug use, according to reports. In his latest social media post, he also admitted 'hurting others' in a candid confession. Taking to Instagram, he said: "I'm just an averaged flawed guy, I've done things that have hurt others, I continue to do and say things that hurt others unintentionally. Yet I woke up this morning with another opportunity to grow and not be so selfish today. Love draws us in. Love doesn't condemn. Love believes the best. Love hopes all things and endures all things. It doesn't keep record of wrong. Love helps u to forgive and love even your enemies." Now there are fears the star - who became a dad for the first time in August last year when wife of almost seven years Hailey, 28, gave birth to their son Jack Blues - is being influenced by his pastor, Judah Smith. In a clip from TMZ documentary 'What Happened to Justin Bieber', sources close to the singer said: "Let's be honest, the people who get cut out of Justin's life are pointing the finger at Judah, and saying that there's something that he's saying or doing with Justin that makes Justin not trust all these people that have been around him and helped him in his career, and personally, up to this point." But Judah has shut down any cult rumours. In another clip shown in the programme, he hits back: "OK, if we're in a cult, we're the worst cult in the histories of all cults. What kind of cult only meets once a month, guys?" TMZ claim to have been told that Judah and Justin ambushed his former manager Scooter Braun - who is Jewish and discovered Justin - asking him 'Why don't you love Jesus?' The pair are also said to have grilled Ryan Good, who was best man at Justin's 2018 wedding, about his dating and sex life. Both men are no longer thought to be friends with Justin and TMZ says their sources say Ryan has now left Justin and Judah's church, Churchome, because he thought it was a cult. One source in the documentary said: "Ryan really thought [what happened] was invasive and it really turned him off from the church." Another source added: "We're told that this is when Ryan started to feel that Churchome was a cult. That's when he started using the cult word." The Mirror has reached out to Justin's reps for further comment on this story.
Express Tribune
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Justin Bieber reportedly sold $200 million music catalogue due to 2022 financial collapse fears
Justin Bieber's $200 million sale of his music catalogue to Hipgnosis, now called Recognition Music Group, was reportedly driven by fears of a looming 'financial collapse,' according to a new TMZ report featured in the Hulu special What Happened to Justin Bieber?. TMZ's Harvey Levin revealed that during a call involving several individuals, Bieber's camp acknowledged serious financial concerns. 'Justin's side acknowledges that in 2022 he was on the verge of, and the words were, 'financial collapse,'' Levin stated. 'That's why he had to sell his catalog.' Despite initial resistance from manager Scooter Braun, the deal went ahead in January 2023. It included publishing and recorded catalogue rights covering Bieber's entire back catalogue up to the end of 2021. Universal Music Group maintained ownership of the master recordings. Braun, who no longer manages Bieber and has since retired from music management, expressed optimism at the time: 'For 15 years I have been grateful to witness this journey and today I am happy for all those involved. Justin's greatness is just beginning.' Selling catalogues has become a strategic move for many top artists amid industry shifts and financial uncertainties. Recognition Music Group has also acquired works from artists like Tom DeLonge, Mark Ronson and Justin Timberlake. Others making similar moves include Bruce Springsteen, Future, Bob Dylan, Iggy Azalea and Zach Bryan.
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
Twist in Holly Bobo case explored in new podcast
ABC News' Eva Pilgrim is host of 'What Happened to Holly Bobo,' a series that explores the disappearance of the young nursing student.
Business Mayor
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Mayor
Ticker: Spectrum Launches New National Spanish News Network
Top of the Ticker: Spectrum is taking on CNN en Español, Telemundo, and Noticias Univision with the launch of Spectrum Noticias, its new 24/7 national Spanish-language news network. Anchor Patsi Arias kicks off news coverage each morning, followed by Philip Klint in the afternoons. Maria Rozman will serve as the senior director, news, leading editorial content for the network, which has also established bureaus in Los Angeles, New York City, Florida, and Texas. Spectrum Noticias is available on Spectrum lineups in its 41-state service area. Nationwide Pitch: Fox News is expanding its 'For All America' slogan with a new promo campaign that puts its top personalities—including Sean Hannity, Harris Faulkner, and Bret Baier—in various parts of the country and in different settings, including football games and diners. Fox News— For All America— checkout the new ad and as always, thank YOU for watching @foxnews — Bret Baier (@BretBaier) April 28, 2025 Staying with FNC, Dana Perino was celebrated this week by Fox News Media's ad sales team for the launch of her new book, I Wish Someone Had Told Me. The event featured a Bill Hemmer-moderated discussion with The Five co-host as well as Fox & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhardt and Fox Business correspondent Madison Alworth. Program addition: Newsmax is beefing up the programming offerings on its N2 streaming channel with the launch of National Update. The new weekday news show is anchored by Tracy Sabol, formerly of EWTN. Time for true crime: GMA3 co-anchor Eva Pilgrim is hosting a new true crime podcast from ABC Audio and 20/20 titled What Happened to Holly Bobo. Debuting May 6, the six-episode series explores the case of Holly Bobo, a young nursing student who disappeared from her home in rural Tennessee in 2011.
