Scooter Braun – live: Confusion as more artists reportedly join Ariana Grande in leaving music mogul

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Scooter Braun, one of the world’s biggest music managers, appeared unbothered at reports this week that two of his star clients have parted ways with him.

This week, it was claimed that pop star Demi Lovato and singer, actor and West End star Idina Menzel had exited Braun’s SB projects. Sources close to both artists confirmed this to The Independent.

The Independent has contacted Braun’s representatives for comment.

Rumours have been circulating that pop singer Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, both of whom have been with Braun since they launched their debut albums, are also set to split from the 42-year-old’s management services.

However, Bieber and Braun’s representatives denied the pair were severing professional ties.

On Twitter/X on Tuesday (22 August), Braun broke his silence by poking fun at the speculation, writing: “Breaking news… I’m no longer managing myself.”

Key Points

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Scooter Braun has famously been embroiled in a feud with Taylor Swift since 2019, when he purchased her longtime label, Big Machine Records and become the owner of the master recordings of her first six studio albums.

In November 2020, Braun sold the masters to an investment fund in a deal believed to be more than $300m (£234m).

At the time of the sale, Swift – who had wished to buy the masters herself – condemned Braun and called him a “bully” and the “definition of a toxic male privilege in our industry”.

The singer, 33, was inspired to re-record her earlier music, resulting in her ongoing Taylor’s Version series.

So far she has recorded: Fearless (Taylor’s Version), Red (Taylor’s Version) and Speak Now (Taylor’s Version).

The latest instalment 1989 (Taylor’s Version) is scheduled to arrive on 27 October.

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(Getty Images)

Idina Menzel is the latest to split from Scooter Braun, following Demi Lovato

14:30 , Peony Hirwani

In the last few days, Scooter Braun has faced what appears to be an extreme exodus of clients reportedly cutting ties with him professionally, with Idina Menzel being the latest to part ways with him.

Braun is responsible for launching the careers of some of the biggest names in pop, including Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande.

Read more:

Idina Menzel becomes latest star to ‘part ways’ with Scooter Braun’s management

What’s going on with Scooter Braun’s artist roster? Here’s what we know and what’s still speculation

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What’s going on with Scooter Braun’s artist roster? Here’s what we know and what’s still speculation

Who is Scooter Braun?

12:30 , Peony Hirwani

In 2006, two years before he signed Justin Bieber and 12 years before Georgia implemented hands-free phone laws for motorists, Scooter Braun was juggling multiple cellular devices from behind the wheel of a purple Mercedes in Atlanta. The 23-year-old was fielding calls from venues and celebrity publicists, having forged a reputation for himself as a well-connected party promoter – an image he was trying to shed in front of the local reporter who was in the car profiling him. Then Braun was pulled over and ticketed for not wearing his seatbelt.

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Inside Scooter Braun’s life – from Taylor Swift feud to star clients leaving

Scooter Braun is said to be ‘getting out of management’, source claims

12:00 , Peony Hirwani

While the rumour mill has begun churning with all sorts of reports citing unnamed sources offering explanations as to what’s happening with Scooter Braun’s music managing empire, one source has claimed Braun is simply “getting out of management”.

“He has been for years. That’s the real story,” a source told Variety in a new report.

Meanwhile, another conflicting source told the outlet: “He’s imploding.

“It’s a different world since the pandemic. You just can’t be an asshole like that anymore.”

List of major artists still managed by Scooter Braun

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A number of clients have reportedly parted ways with Scooter Braun’s management company, SB Projects.

Below is a list of the manager’s clients, including when they signed with him.

Justin Bieber

Quavo

The Kid LAROI

Lil Dicky

Dan + Shay

Black Eyed Peas

Ava Max

Ozuna

Tori Kelly

YG

Zack Brown Band

Andrew Watt

Kaliii

Justin Bieber is no longer working with Scooter Braun, sources claim

11:00 , Peony Hirwani

A new report by US Weekly claims that Justin Bieber is no longer working with Scooter Braun.

According to a source, “Justin has officially let Scooter go as his manager,” adding that the singer’s wife, Hailey Bieber, “led the charge that led Justin to leave him for another manager.”

The source also claimed that Bieber “has been taking meetings with other managers for three years.”

This update comes after Puck reported on Friday (18 August) that Bieber and Braun haven’t “spoken for months,” and their reps said that wasn’t “true.”

Pharrell Williams responded to ‘unfortunate’ feud between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun

10:30 , Peony Hirwani

Amid the former drama between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun, Pharrell Williams had commented on their “unfortunate” feud.

“It’s really unfortunate, you know. There was room for him to make his acquisition because that’s just the way the business is, and I felt for her and not being able to be in control of it,” the “Happy“ singer/producer said in a 2020 interview with Variety.

“There’s a system in place that’s just all wrong. He’s a businessman and he also represents artists, so from his point of view he’s just making an acquisition of something that he felt would be a good investment. But the artist should have the opportunity [to retain ownership], and I don’t know whether she did or she didn’t.

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Pharrell calls Taylor Swift’s Scooter Braun feud ‘unfortunate’

10:00 , Peony Hirwani

In April 2021, BTS’s record label HYBE merged with Ithaca Holdings, Scooter Braun’s company that managed former clients, including Ariana Grande.

As reported by Variety, HYBE (formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment) bought a 100 per cent stake in Ithaca Holdings through its subsidiary HYBE America.

The sale included SB Projects and its clients such as Bieber, Grande and Demi Lovato, as well as Taylor Swift’s former record label Big Machine Label Group (BMLG).

Read more:

BTS record label HYBE merges with Scooter Braun’s company in ‘revolutionary’ deal

Scooter Braun posts photographs with his mates amid Idina Menzel and Demi Lovato departures

09:30 , Peony Hirwani

Despite recent confirmation that Braun has split from several of his famous A-list clients, including Demi Lovato and Idina Menzel, the music manager mogul has been going about his business as usual.

In several Instagram posts shared over the course of the last few days, Braun has uploaded photos and videos of him enjoying with his mates.

Demi Lovato splits from manager Scooter Braun

09:00 , Peony Hirwani

Demi Lovato is parting ways with mega-manager Scooter Braun, The Independent understands.

On Monday (21 August), Billboard was the first to report that Lovato was seeking new management after splitting with Braun’s SB Projects last month.

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Demi Lovato splits from manager Scooter Braun

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In 2020, Scooter Braun spoke about his “regrets” over the way his acquisition of Taylor Swift’s longtime label in 2019 led to a feud between the two.

Read more:

Scooter Braun says conflict with Taylor Swift was a ‘learning lesson’

08:00 , Peony Hirwani

Scooter Braun has famously been embroiled in a feud with Taylor Swift since 2019, when he purchased her longtime label, Big Machine Records and become the owner of the master recordings of her first six studio albums.

In November 2020, Braun sold the masters to an investment fund in a deal believed to be more than $300m (£234m).

At the time of the sale, Swift – who had wished to buy the masters herself – condemned Braun and called him a “bully” and the “definition of a toxic male privilege in our industry”.

The singer, 33, was inspired to re-record her earlier music, resulting in her ongoing Taylor’s Version series.

So far she has recorded: Fearless (Taylor’s Version), Red (Taylor’s Version) and Speak Now (Taylor’s Version).

The latest instalment 1989 (Taylor’s Version) is scheduled to arrive on 27 October.

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(Getty Images)

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In 2013, Scooter Braun was named one of Time Magazine’s “100 most influential people in the world.”

Fellow entertainment mogul and DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg called him a “very savvy businessman and a creative visionary”.

07:00 , Peony Hirwani

Another source told Us Weekly on Tuesday (22 August) that “all of Scooter Braun’s clients are under contract and negotiations have been going on for several months as Scooter steps into his larger role as Hybe America CEO.”

The source added: “People are spreading rumors based on what they know, but they are off. Scooter’s team at SB Projects are still handling both Justin and Ariana as they work through what this new structure looks like.”

Justin Bieber is no longer working with Scooter Braun, sources claim

06:45 , Peony Hirwani

A new report by US Weekly claims that Justin Bieber is no longer working with Scooter Braun.

According to a source, “Justin has officially let Scooter go as his manager,” adding that the singer’s wife, Hailey Bieber, “led the charge that led Justin to leave him for another manager.”

The source also claimed that Bieber “has been taking meetings with other managers for three years.”

This update comes after Puck reported on Friday (18 August) that Bieber and Braun haven’t “spoken for months,” and their reps said that wasn’t “true.”

List of major artists still managed by Scooter Braun

06:30 , Peony Hirwani

A number of clients have reportedly parted ways with Scooter Braun’s management company, SB Projects.

Below is a list of the manager’s clients, including when they signed with him.

Justin Bieber

Quavo

The Kid LAROI

Lil Dicky

Dan + Shay

Black Eyed Peas

Ava Max

Ozuna

Tori Kelly

YG

Zack Brown Band

Andrew Watt

Kaliii

What is Scooter Braun’s net worth?

06:00 , Peony Hirwani

The now 42-year-old Braun, who successfully forged a reputation for himself as a well-connected party promoter, has gained widespread notoriety for not only launching Justin Bieber to stardom but also for managing other A-listers like Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande.

In building his self-made empire over the years, Braun has made himself a cushy net worth of $500m (£392.6m), according to celebritynetworth.com.

Braun continues posting care-free ‘grateful’ Instagram posts amid rumours

05:00 , Peony Hirwani

Despite recent confirmation that Braun has split from several of his famous A-list clients, including Demi Lovato and Idina Menzel, the music manager mogul has been going about his business as usual.

In several Instagram posts shared over the course of the last few days, Braun has uploaded photos and videos of him enjoying sunsets and nature.

“Another one in the books :) Grateful,” he captioned his latest post on Tuesday (22 August), alongside a photo of him floating in the middle of a body of water on a jet ski.

What’s going on with Scooter Braun’s artist roster? Here’s what we know and what’s still speculation

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What’s going on with Scooter Braun’s artist roster? Here’s what we know and what’s still speculation

Video of Taylor Swift ‘ending’ Scooter Braun resurfaces amid talent exodus

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What has Scooter Braun said about reported talent exodus?

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Just yesterday (Tuesday, 22 August), Scooter Braun reacted to Idina Menzel and Demi Lovato’s consecutive departures.

In a tongue-in-cheek tweet, the media manager posted: “Breaking news… I’m no longer managing myself.”

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Scooter Braun (left) and Demi Lovato (Getty Images)
Scooter Braun (left) and Demi Lovato (Getty Images)

Scooter Braun reacts to Idina Menzel and Demi Lovato departures

Music mogul has reacted to multiple reports of stars leaving his music management firm this week

Who does Scooter Braun manage?

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Aside from all of the rumoured artists, including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Idina Menzel and Demi Lovato, who have reportedly severed ties with Scooter Braun, he has maintained a long list of A-list clients over the years.

Carly Rae Jepsen, the Black Eyed Peas, Ashley Graham, Usher, Hilary Duff, David Guetta, Dan + Shay, Psy, Tori Kelly, Lil Dicky, The Wanted, Swedish House Mafia’s Steve Angello, Quavo and The Kid Laroi are just among some of Braun’s best-known talent.

Scooter Braun is said to be ‘getting out of management’, source claims

Thursday 24 August 2023 00:00 , Inga Parkel

While the rumour mill has begun churning with all sorts of reports citing unnamed sources offering explanations as to what’s happening with Scooter Braun’s music managing empire, one source has claimed Braun is simply “getting out of management”.

“He has been for years. That’s the real story,” a source told Variety in a new report.

Meanwhile, another conflicting source told the outlet: “He’s imploding.

“It’s a different world since the pandemic. You just can’t be an asshole like that anymore.”

Idina Menzel is the latest to split from Scooter Braun, following Demi Lovato

Wednesday 23 August 2023 23:00 , Inga Parkel

In the last few days, Scooter Braun has faced what appears to be an extreme exodus of clients reportedly cutting ties with him professionally, with Idina Menzel being the latest to part ways with him.

Braun is responsible for launching the careers of some of the biggest names in pop, including Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande.

Read more:

Idina Menzel (left) and Scooter Braun (Getty Images)
Idina Menzel (left) and Scooter Braun (Getty Images)

Idina Menzel becomes latest star to ‘part ways’ with Scooter Braun’s management

‘Frozen’ star joins Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande in leaving Braun’s management

Wednesday 23 August 2023 22:00 , Inga Parkel

In April 2021, BTS’s record label HYBE merged with Ithaca Holdings, Scooter Braun’s company that managed former clients, including Ariana Grande.

As reported by Variety, HYBE (formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment) bought a 100 per cent stake in Ithaca Holdings through its subsidiary HYBE America.

The sale included SB Projects and its clients such as Bieber, Grande and Demi Lovato, as well as Taylor Swift’s former record label Big Machine Label Group (BMLG).

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Jung Kook of BTS performing (Getty)
Jung Kook of BTS performing (Getty)

BTS record label HYBE merges with Scooter Braun’s company in ‘revolutionary’ deal

Deal will bring together K-pop acts with artists such as Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande

Wednesday 23 August 2023 21:00 , Inga Parkel

Some sources have told Variety that Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande aren’t leaving Scooter Braun’s company, but rather the manager is continuing to step back from day-to-day management to focus on his role as CEO of HYBE America.

“All of Scooter Braun’s clients are under contract and negotiations have been going on for several months as Scooter steps into his larger role as HYBE America CEO,” the source said. “People are spreading rumors based on what they know, but they are off. Scooter’s team at SB Projects are still handling both Justin and Ariana as they work through what this new structure looks like.”

However, other sources insist that Bieber, who recently “cleaned house” and brought in a new attorney, agency, and business manager, is set on leaving SB Projects.

All the stars who have reportedly parted ways with Scooter Braun

Wednesday 23 August 2023 20:00 , Inga Parkel

Music mega-manager Scooter Braun is facing an exodus of clients this week as multiple stars reportedly rescind his services.

Below are all the clients to have reportedly left Braun’s management.

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All the stars who have reportedly parted ways with Scooter Braun

Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato are among the stars reported to have cut ties professionally with Braun

Pharrell Williams responded to ‘unfortunate’ feud between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun

Wednesday 23 August 2023 19:00 , Inga Parkel

Amid the former drama between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun, Pharrell Williams had commented on their “unfortunate” feud.

“It’s really unfortunate, you know. There was room for him to make his acquisition because that’s just the way the business is, and I felt for her and not being able to be in control of it,” the “Happy“ singer/producer said in a 2020 interview with Variety.

“There’s a system in place that’s just all wrong. He’s a businessman and he also represents artists, so from his point of view he’s just making an acquisition of something that he felt would be a good investment. But the artist should have the opportunity [to retain ownership], and I don’t know whether she did or she didn’t.

Read more:

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(Getty Images)

Pharrell calls Taylor Swift’s Scooter Braun feud ‘unfortunate’

‘There’s a system in place that’s just all wrong,’ the ‘Happy’ singer/producer said

Scooter Braun previously claimed Taylor Swift feud was ‘confusing' and ‘not based on anything factual’

Wednesday 23 August 2023 18:00 , Inga Parkel

A few years after Taylor Swift blew the lid off Scooter Braun’s purchase of her longtime label, Big Machine Records, in 2019, the music manager claimed he found the feud “confusing” and “not based on anything factual”.

In a 2021 interview with Variety, Braun commented on the public fallout with Swift, who is currently re-recording the masters to her first albums with Universal Music Group.

“I regret and it makes me sad that Taylor had that reaction to the deal,” Braun said. “All of what happened has been very confusing and not based on anything factual. I don’t know what story she was told. I asked for her to sit down with me several times, but she refused. I offered to sell her the catalog back and went under NDA, but her team refused. It all seems very unfortunate. Open communication is important and can lead to understanding. She and I only met briefly three or four times in the past, and all our interactions were really friendly and kind. I find her to be an incredibly talented artist and wish her nothing but the best.”

In November 2020, Swift said, “[Braun] would never even quote my team a price” and that she was asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement that would “silence [her] forever.” Braun’s team disputes the claim.

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Scooter Braun claims Taylor Swift feud is ‘confusing’ and ‘not based on anything factual’

‘I regret and it makes me sad that Taylor had that reaction to the deal’

What is Scooter Braun’s net worth?

Wednesday 23 August 2023 17:30 , Inga Parkel

The now 42-year-old Braun, who successfully forged a reputation for himself as a well-connected party promoter, has gained widespread notoriety for not only launching Justin Bieber to stardom but also for managing other A-listers like Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande.

In building his self-made empire over the years, Braun has made himself a cushy net worth of $500m (£392.6m), according to celebritynetworth.com.

How many children does Scooter Braun have?

Wednesday 23 August 2023 17:00 , Inga Parkel

Scooter Braun and his ex-wife Yael Cohen, whom he was married to from 2014 to 2022, share three children.

They welcomed their eldest son, Jagger Joseph, in 2015, followed a year later by another son, Levi Magnus, in 2016; they had their third child, daughter Hart Violet, in 2018.

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(Getty Images)

Scooter Braun formerly apologised to Taylor Swift in an open letter

Wednesday 23 August 2023 16:30 , Inga Parkel

In November 2019, Scooter Braun wrote an open apology letter to Taylor Swift, pleading with her to resolve their conflict, after his family received “numerous death threats” in the wake of their fall-out.

At the time, Swift publicly accused her former manager of “incessant bullying” and claimed he was stopping her from performing her old hits after his company bought her back catalogue in June.

Braun had remained silent on the issue until months later, claiming threats to his children had forced him to speak out.

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Scooter Braun writes open letter to Taylor Swift following death threats against his children

Singer’s former manager has pleaded with Swift for a resolution to their feud

Braun continues posting care-free ‘grateful’ Instagram posts amid rumours

Wednesday 23 August 2023 16:00 , Inga Parkel

Despite recent confirmation that Braun has split from several of his famous A-list clients, including Demi Lovato and Idina Menzel, the music manager mogul has been going about his business as usual.

In several Instagram posts shared over the course of the last few days, Braun has uploaded photos and videos of him enjoying sunsets and nature.

“Another one in the books :) Grateful,” he captioned his latest post on Tuesday (22 August), alongside a photo of him floating in the middle of a body of water on a jet ski.

Who is Scooter Braun?

Wednesday 23 August 2023 15:30 , Inga Parkel

In 2006, two years before he signed Justin Bieber and 12 years before Georgia implemented hands-free phone laws for motorists, Scooter Braun was juggling multiple cellular devices from behind the wheel of a purple Mercedes in Atlanta. The 23-year-old was fielding calls from venues and celebrity publicists, having forged a reputation for himself as a well-connected party promoter – an image he was trying to shed in front of the local reporter who was in the car profiling him. Then Braun was pulled over and ticketed for not wearing his seatbelt.

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Who is Scooter Braun and why are star clients leaving him?

Scooter Braun cut his teeth as a party promoter in Atlanta before signing rising star Justin Bieber and setting off a meteoric rise. Now as megastars like Ariana Grande appear to flee his roster, Sheila Flynn looks back at the media mogul’s journey from night clubs to boardrooms

Wednesday 23 August 2023 15:03 , Peony Hirwani

Justin Bieber was signed by Scooter Braun at 13 years old when the music manager discovered him on YouTube.

According to a 2010 New York Times article, Braun tracked down Bieber after reaching out to his school and calling board members so he could speak with his mother.

From Taylor Swift feud to Justin Bieber claims: Who is Scooter Braun and why are stars clients leaving him?

Wednesday 23 August 2023 14:43 , Peony Hirwani

Scooter Braun cut his teeth as a party promoter in Atlanta before signing rising star Justin Bieber and setting off a meteoric rise. Now as megastars like Ariana Grande appear to flee his roster, The Independent’s Sheila Flynn looks back at the media mogul’s journey from night clubs to boardrooms.

Inside Scooter Braun’s life – from Taylor Swift feud to star clients leaving

Wednesday 23 August 2023 14:23 , Peony Hirwani

Scooter Braun’s management’s latest signings are Puerto Rican superstar Ozuna and fast-rising rapper Kalii.

Both Ozuna and Kalii joined SB Projects in August of this year.

All the stars who have reportedly parted ways with Scooter Braun

Wednesday 23 August 2023 14:03 , Peony Hirwani

Music mega-manager Scooter Braun is facing an exodus of clients this week as multiple stars reportedly rescind his services.

Below are all the clients to have reportedly left Braun’s management.

All the stars who have reportedly parted ways with Scooter Braun

Wednesday 23 August 2023 13:43 , Peony Hirwani

Some sources have told Variety that Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande aren’t leaving Scooter Braun’s company, but rather the manager is continuing to step back from day-to-day management to focus on his role as CEO of HYBE America.

“All of Scooter Braun’s clients are under contract and negotiations have been going on for several months as Scooter steps into his larger role as HYBE America CEO,” the source said. “People are spreading rumors based on what they know, but they are off. Scooter’s team at SB Projects are still handling both Justin and Ariana as they work through what this new structure looks like.”

However, other sources insist that Bieber, who recently “cleaned house” and brought in a new attorney, agency, and business manager, is set on leaving SB Projects.

Wednesday 23 August 2023 13:23 , Peony Hirwani

In April 2021, BTS’s record label HYBE merged with Ithaca Holdings, Scooter Braun’s company that managed former clients including Ariana Grande.

As reported by Variety, HYBE (formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment) bought a 100 per cent stake in Ithaca Holdings through its subsidiary HYBE America.

The sale included SB Projects and its clients such as Bieber, Grande and Demi Lovato, as well as Taylor Swift’s former record label Big Machine Label Group (BMLG).

Read more:

BTS record label HYBE merges with Scooter Braun’s company in ‘revolutionary’ deal

Demi Lovato splits from manager Scooter Braun

Wednesday 23 August 2023 13:03 , Peony Hirwani

Demi Lovato is parting ways with mega-manager Scooter Braun, The Independent understands.

On Monday (21 August), Billboard was the first to report that Lovato was seeking new management after splitting with Braun’s SB Projects last month.

The 31-year-old “Heart Attack” singer signed with Braun in 2019, writing on Instagram at the time: “Dreams came true for me. I officially have a NEW MANAGER. And not just any manager but the one and only Scooter Braun.

“Couldn’t be happier, inspired and excited to begin this next chapter,” she continued. “Thank you for believing in me and for being a part of this new journey.”

Lovato joins popular Columbian singer J Balvin who also left Braun’s management in May this year.

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Demi Lovato splits from manager Scooter Braun

Idina Menzel becomes latest star to ‘part ways’ with Scooter Braun’s management

Wednesday 23 August 2023 12:43 , Peony Hirwani

Idina Menzel has become the latest star to exit Scooter Braun’s management amid an exodus of talent, The Independent understands.

On Tuesday (22 August), The Hollywood Reporter was the first to report that Menzel had cut ties with Braun, citing a source close to the Tony-winning star. Menzel’s representatives declined to comment further on the report.

Despite being an actor, Menzel, 52, is known for her musical success, going nine times platinum for “Let It Go”, Elsa’s anthem in Disney’s 2013 smash hit Frozen.

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Idina Menzel becomes latest star to ‘part ways’ with Scooter Braun’s management

Wednesday 23 August 2023 12:23 , Peony Hirwani

In 2020, Scooter Braun spoke about his “regrets” over the way his acquisition of Taylor Swift’s longtime label in 2019 led to a feud between the two.

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Scooter Braun says conflict with Taylor Swift was a ‘learning lesson’

Wednesday 23 August 2023 12:03 , Peony Hirwani

Braun has famously been embroiled in a feud with Taylor Swift since 2019, when he purchased her longtime label, Big Machine Records and become the owner of the master recordings of her first six studio albums.

In November 2020, Braun sold the masters to an investment fund in a deal believed to be more than $300m (£234m).

At the time of the sale, Swift – who had wished to buy the masters herself – condemned Braun and called him a “bully” and the “definition of a toxic male privilege in our industry”.

The singer, 33, was inspired to re-record her earlier music, resulting in her ongoing Taylor’s Version series.

So far she has recorded: Fearless (Taylor’s Version), Red (Taylor’s Version) and Speak Now (Taylor’s Version).

The latest instalment 1989 (Taylor’s Version) is scheduled to arrive on 27 October.

From Taylor Swift feud to Justin Bieber claims: Who is Scooter Braun and why are stars clients leaving him?

Wednesday 23 August 2023 11:43 , Peony Hirwani

Scooter Braun cut his teeth as a party promoter in Atlanta before signing rising star Justin Bieber and setting off a meteoric rise. Now as megastars like Ariana Grande appear to flee his roster, Sheila Flynn looks back at the media mogul’s journey from night clubs to boardrooms.

Inside Scooter Braun’s life – from Taylor Swift feud to star clients leaving

Scooter Braun reacts to Idina Menzel and Demi Lovato departures

Wednesday 23 August 2023 11:23 , Peony Hirwani

Scooter Braun has reacted to multiple reports of stars leaving his music management firm this week.

Justin Bieber was the first artist to reportedly part ways with the mogul last week; however, representatives for both Bieber and Braun have since denied the reports.

The Independent understands that Demi Lovato and Frozen star Idina Menzel have exited Braun’s SB Projects. Meanwhile, Ariana Grande has reportedly cut ties with Braun. Colombian superstar J Balvin also departed SB Projects in May this year.

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Scooter Braun reacts to Idina Menzel and Demi Lovato departures

All the stars who have reportedly parted ways with Scooter Braun: ‘Thank u, next’

Wednesday 23 August 2023 10:54 , Peony Hirwani

Music mega-manager Scooter Braun is facing an exodus of clients this week as multiple stars reportedly rescind his services.

It is thus far unclear why Braun’s clients are leaving him; though, sources have told Variety that he is stepping back from day-to-day management to focus on his role as CEO of HYBE America, the South Korean entertainment company behind K-pop giant BTS. None of the stars to have left his management have commented publicly on their decisions.

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All the stars who have reportedly parted ways with Scooter Braun