Royalties
Merck Mercuriadis thinks songwriters deserve more credit — starting with blockbuster paydays for their catalogs. But not all artists want to sell out. Source
The Carlyle Group, an investor in her catalog, has stepped in to encourage talks between Ms. Swift and Scooter Braun, who now controls her old label. Source
Prince, Janet Jackson and Jay-Z all fought to control their master recordings. In a blog post about the sale of her former record label, Swift put her personal spin on the issue. Source
Mr. Begle’s efforts on behalf of performers like Ruth Brown led to royalty reform and the creation of the charitable Rhythm and Blues Foundation. Source
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