The Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers (SACEM) have become the first performance rights organization to join the Association for Electronic Music (AFEM). SACEM artists will be able to connect to AFEM members across 25 countries, with a…
Category archives: Artist Management
Jennifer Lopez Is Leaving the Major Label System — Inks With Empire-Distributed Hitco
Multiple sources are reporting that Jennifer Lopez has left Epic Records and signed with LA Reid’s indie label, Hitco. Jennifer Lopez was signed to Epic Records for years, including the period when Reid served as CEO and president of the Sony-owned lab…
Record Labels’ A&R and Marketing Investment Reaches $5.8 Billion in 2017
In a new report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), record labels reached a new investment milestone in A&R and marketing around the world. In 2017, labels invested $5.8 billion. Breaking that number down, A&…
Following Days of Speculation, Demi Lovato Confirms She Has a New Manager — Scooter Braun
Over the weekend, Demi Lovato made a surprising announcement. Posting a picture alongside Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande’s famed manager, the pop singer confirmed that she’s also joining forces with Scooter Braun. “GUYS!!!!!!! Dreams came true today …
Nashville-Based Music Management Firm Fitzgerald Hartley Is Closing After 42 Years
Fitzgerald Hartley is closing its doors after 42 years in the music management business. Both locations in Nashville and Ventura, CA are affected and will close by the end of the year. Co-founders Larry Fitzgerald and Mark Hartley made the announcement…
Nicki Minaj Reportedly in Talks with Irving Azoff’s Full Stop Management
Late last summer, in an attempt to spin her concert’s last-minute cancelation, Nicki Minaj went on the offensive. Following the news that she had indefinitely postponed the American leg of the NICKIHNDRXX tour, the hip-hop artist went to war an influen…
More Signs of Instability? Nicki Minaj Parts Ways with Longtime Managers
Is Nicki Minaj falling off the deep end? Late last summer, the female hip-hop artist accused Irving Azoff of sabotage. Following the news that Minaj had indefinitely postponed the American leg of the NICKIHNDRXX tour, she went to war with the influenti…
Paradigm Acquires Dale Morris & Associates, Creates Strategic Alliance with Morris Higham Management
Paradigm Talent Agency continues to make strategic alliances to grow its reach. Paradigm Talent Agency and Nashville powerhouse Morris Higham Management (MHM) have confirmed a new deal. Dale Morris and Associates, MHM’s touring division, now belongs t…
Iggy Azalea Signs a New Contract with Empire
Iggy Azalea has managed to score a major deal with Empire. Iggy Azalea has long ranted against her label, Island Records. The Australian hip-hop artist desperately wanted out of her contract. Then, two weeks ago, Azalea confirmed her contract had expi…
Taylor Swift Bids Farewell to Big Machine Label Group, Joining Universal Music Group
Despite leaving BMLG, Taylor Swift still doesn’t have ownership of her masters from her previous label. Taylor Swift has signed a major deal with Universal Music Group (UMG). The move comes less than a month after her contract with Big Machine Label Gr…