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Scooter Braun recently unpacked his public feud with Taylor Swift that sparked after he brought the singer’s catalog from Scott Borchetta in 2019. During his appearance on the episode of “The Diary of a CEO” podcast, the record executive shared his side of the fallout, opening up about Swift’s Tumblr post accusing him of “bullying.” Braun recalled how the incident changed his life, including his personal dynamics. This interview comes weeks after Swift announced that she had brought back the rights to her masters. Scooter Braun was shocked when Taylor Swift made the Tumblr post Scooter Braun’s public fallout with Taylor Swift recently gained attention after the latter brought back her music catalog. Now, speaking on “The Diary of a CEO” podcast, the record executive shared how he felt after Swift made the Tumblr post. This comes soon after he brought her catalog from Scott Borchetta seven years ago. The “Cruel Summer” singer alleged that she learned about the sale after it was made public. Braun recalled how he hoped to establish a strong relationship with Swift after buying Big Machine Label Group from Borchett for reportedly $300 million. He noted having great interactions with the pop star in the

Music mogul Scooter Braun has said he was "shocked" by Taylor Swift's "deeply unfair" reaction when he acquired the rights to her first six studio albums. Braun said he thought buying Swift's former label Big Machine in 2019 would be an "exciting thing". But in a Tumblr post published soon after the sale, the singer said she was "sad and grossed out" by her master recordings being controlled by Braun, who she accused of "incessant, manipulative bullying". Last month, the US star announced that she had bought back the rights to her music in a deal with the private equity firm that had acquired them from Braun in 2020. Scooter Braun said he "can't worry about everyone's niece being mad at me" On Monday, Braun told the Diary of a CEO podcast: "When I bought Big Machine, I thought I was going to work with all the artists on Big Machine. I thought it was going to be an exciting thing." He had previously met Swift three or four times, including one occasion when she "invited me to a private party and we respected each other", he said. "In between that time, since I'd seen her last, I

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A peek inside the exclusive SXSW London affair. Rob Jonas, Tim Ingham and James Blake Photographer London As the SXSW festival made its London debut this week, a group of top music industry leaders convened for an intimate dinner hosted by Luminate — the data and insights company that powers the Billboard charts — and Music Business Worldwide. The mix of music company CEOs and entrepreneurs — many of whom had just been named to Billboard‘s 2025 UK Power Players list — mingled over drinks at the Little House Mayfair social club before sitting down to a seated dinner in cozy booths, discussing new ventures, challenges and opportunities ahead. The evening was hosted by Luminate’s CEO Rob Jonas and Music Business Worldwide‘s founder and publisher Tim Ingham. Luminate is an independently operated company and a subsidiary of PME TopCo., a joint venture between Eldridge and Penske Media Corporation, the parent company to Billboard and MBW.  Trending on Billboard “It was a room you had to be in,” said Jonas. “With growth and disruption happening in equal measure in the music industry right now, discussions and collaboration is more important than ever.” The Music Leaders Dinner included a number of guests who

Miley Cyrus premiered her Something Beautiful visual album for a packed audience at New York’s Beacon Theatre as part of the 2025 Tribeca Festival. But Cyrus, who just released her Something Beautiful audio recording last week, with the visual album set to come out next week, is already looking to the future. At an album release party last week at the Chateau Marmont, Cyrus teased that Something Beautiful is merely “the appetizer” for a “an extremely experimental” upcoming album. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter before the Something Beautiful visual album premiere, Cyrus shared a little more about what to expect from this future release, which she said would likely be 12 tracks. “And I think I know what those at least feel like and that’s what I started out with this album too where it wasn’t necessarily about the sound first or even the look or the vision — it’s what it makes you feel like,” Cyrus told THR of those dozen songs. “So I feel that I somewhat know what that is.” And she teased that this future album would hopefully come with less “pressure” and be more “about the music.” “For me, personally, it would just be the

The debut project from Team Clout and Mundfish Powerhouse was debuted at the Summer Game Fest, a body horror narrative created by artists with experience in the horror film industry.  ILL  is not only the flagship project for Team Clout, but promises to be the most realistic looking survival horror, but will feature a detailed dismemberment system, shocking creature designs, and an oppressive & chilling atmosphere. Something sinister has awakened within a vast research fort. This mysterious source of evil and the horrific Aberrations it spawned stand in the protagonist’s way to save what matters most to him. Unleash your survival instincts, as ILL will make you feel every second of the struggle for survival. The key features for  ILL : A Realistic & Terrifying Experience The game plunges you into a grim world with an eerie and atmospheric narrative, where every minute keeps you on the edge of your nerves. ILL challenges even the most seasoned fans of the genre with its disturbingly realistic horrors. Intense Body Horror & Blood-Chilling Audio ILL pushes the boundaries of the genre with its gory realism: grotesque monsters can be mutilated and mercilessly torn apart. Ripped flesh, exposed bone, disemboweled bodies – all this

About The Girls Are Fighting is a catchphrase used to joke about people falling out with each other publicly. The phrase was popularized by a 2019 video of American singer Azealia Banks commenting on the feud between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B in which she says, "Whaaat? What is the tea, the girls are fighting! Nooo… the girls are fighting, why?!" The Instagram Live became a notable reaction video in subsequent years, while the phrase "the girls are fighting" came to be used to joke about former friends having public disagreements. In early June 2025, AOC notably quoted the phrase to joke about Elon Musk and Donald Trump having a public falling out, causing a resurgence in the meme. Origin On September 8th, 2018, Azealia Banks hosted an Instagram Live reacting to Nicki Minaj and Cardi B engaging in a public altercation at New York Fashion Week, using a bunny filter to record herself saying, "Whaaat? What is the tea, the girls are fighting! Nooo… the girls are fighting, why?!" YouTuber SATIRICATIVE reposted the clip on September 8th, 2018, gathering over 6,000 likes in seven years. Spread On February 16th, 2019, Tumblr user @gluten-free-p*ssy posted a Presidential Alert

Also: REZZ honors an artist who "essentially birthed me as a producer." Cristobal Tapia de Veer, winner of the Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score) award for 'The White Lotus' attends the 2022 Creative Arts Emmys at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 4, 2022 in Los Angeles. Amy Sussman/Getty Images The Billboard Canada Screen Composers of the Year Award has its inaugural shortlist. The award, presented by SOCAN, is shining a light on five talented composers who have made a global impact, scoring some of the most powerful moments in film and television. Together, these musicians are responsible for the sounds behind some of the most talked about television and cinema of the past year, from The White Lotus to Palm Royale, massive IMAX documentaries to video games to major broadcasts of one of Canada’s national pastimes: hockey. The winner will be announced at Billboard Canada Power Players on June 11, giving these pivotal artists – often positioned behind the scenes – a position onstage alongside the most powerful executives in Canadian music. The shortlisters include: Trending on Billboard Cristobal Tapia de Veer – A three-time Emmy and BAFTA-winning composer who’s known

No billionaires bickering here — just your regularly scheduled edition of Executive Turntable, Billboard‘s weekly roundup of promotions, hires, exits and everything in between across the music industry. Let’s get to it… Veteran touring executive Leslie Cohea will join WME’s Nashville office in mid-July as a partner and music touring executive. She comes to the agency after 10 years at Sandbox Entertainment, where she served as global head of touring and played a key role in guiding the careers of artists including Kacey Musgraves, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Midland and Little Big Town. Before playing in the Sandbox, Cohea spent nearly a decade at AEG Live/The Messina Group, focusing on touring and concert promo and producing national tours for biggies like Ed Sheeran, Dave Matthews and Eagles. Named a Billboard executive of the week in 2023, Cohea will report to WME co-heads Becky Gardenhire, Joey Lee and Jay Williams. Trending on Billboard iHeartMedia announced that Scott Hamilton shifted from his role as principal accounting officer to a consulting position, effective June 2. Subsequently, Michael McGuinness, the deputy CFO since 2019, was appointed as the new accounting chief. Hamilton has served in senior accounting roles at iHeartMedia since 2010 and

BY: Sierra Kennedy Published 2 hours ago Credit: RDNE Stock project/Pexels If you’ve spent any time online in LGBTQIA+ spaces — especially on TikTok, Tumblr, or queer Twitter — you’ve likely come across the term “tenderqueer.” It’s one of those words that seems to mean everything and nothing at the same time, depending on who’s using it. For some, it’s a loving self-identifier. For others, it’s… well, let’s just say it’s not exactly a compliment. So what does “tenderqueer” actually mean? And why is this term sparking so much social media conversation within the LGBTQIA+ community? Defining “Tenderqueer” At its core, “tenderqueer” started as a term to describe LGBTQIA+ folks who embrace softness, emotional vulnerability, and radical care — especially in response to a world that often demands toughness. It’s a vibe, a mood, and in some ways, a quiet form of protest. Think pastel aesthetics, emotional intelligence, therapy-speak, zines about boundaries, and friend groups built around care circles and community healing. It’s the kind of queer identity that’s just as much about how you show up emotionally as how you identify sexually or romantically. Tenderqueers often prioritize mental health, safe spaces, intersectionality, and intentionally deconstructing toxic behaviors. It’s rooted