Kanye West has called for a change in the way the music industry and record labels function. Days after a video of him urinating on his Grammy Award went viral, the rapper opened up in an interview with Billboard and demanded artists to 'own rights' to their music and songs.

Kanye said he was 'Team Free Artists'and called out record label Universal Music Group from whom he has been demanding his master recordings.

The rapper compared today's contracts to those made in earlier days and pointed at how the process of making music has changed over the years and moved to a digital platform now.

"The balance of power is too off, the gap between major label profit and artist profit too wide, and I will work to re-think the design of the entire way we move in this space,” the rapper said. Kanye also stated that he would want to help other artists get ownership of their own music.

In 2019, Taylor Swift had a massive feud with Scooter Braun over the ownership of her music. Commenting on that, Kanye stated that Swift too deserved to have the rights to her music.

"All artists need to be free and own their rights. Taylor Swift deserves that, just like everyone else. As I mentioned before, Scooter Braun is a friend and we’ll be having that discussion," Kanye said.

Kanye West has called for a change in the way the music industry and record labels function. Days after a video of him urinating on his Grammy Award went viral, the rapper opened up in an interview with Billboard and demanded artists to 'own rights' to their music and songs.

Kanye West has called for a change in the way the music industry and record labels function. Days after a video of him urinating on his Grammy Award went viral, the rapper opened up in an interview with Billboard and demanded artists to 'own rights' to their music and songs. Kanye said he was 'Team Free Artists'and called out record label Universal Music Group from whom he has been demanding his master recordings. The rapper compared today's contracts to those made in earlier days and pointed at how the process of making music has changed over the years and moved to a digital platform now. "The balance of power is too off, the gap between major label profit and artist profit too wide, and I will work to re-think the design of the entire way we move in this space,” the rapper said. Kanye also stated that he would want to help other artists get ownership of their own music. In 2019, Taylor Swift had a massive feud with Scooter Braun over the ownership of her music. Commenting on that, Kanye stated that Swift too deserved to have the rights to her music. "All artists need to be free and own their rights. Taylor Swift deserves that, just like everyone else. As I mentioned before, Scooter Braun is a friend and we’ll be having that discussion," Kanye said.

Kanye West supports Taylor Swift, says artists deserve to own their music

Taylor Swift's former label said Monday that it will allow the global pop superstar to perform some of her early hits at an award show this month -- the latest twist in a months-long public feud over the rights to her first six albums.

But even the seeming resolution of the spat did not come without some confusion.

The Big Machine Label Group released what it called a joint statement with Dick Clark Productions -- which puts on the American Music Awards -- saying they had "reached a licensing agreement" that would allow Swift to sing what she wants at the November 24 ceremony.

But shortly thereafter, the producers distanced themselves from the situation, saying it was between Swift and her ex-label.&nbsp;

Big Machine, which is based in Nashville, then clarified that it had "informed" the production company of its licensing approval.

Swift's publicist did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment, and the pop star has yet to react publicly.

Last week, Swift -- known for her calculating social media strategy -- said on Tumblr that Big Machine heads were <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-says-heads-of-former-label-exercising-tyrannical-control-over-her-262210">"exercising tyrannical control" </a>over her.

She claimed they had told her she was "not allowed to perform my old songs on television because they claim that would be re-recording my music before I'm allowed to next year."

The pop superstar -- famous for megahits like "Shake It Off" and "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" -- also said Big Machine was preventing her from using "older music or performance footage" for a Netflix project.

The company, which did not refer to the Netflix issue in its latest statements, denied the allegations last week.

"It should be noted that recording artists do not need label approval for live performances on television or any other live media," Big Machine said Monday.

"Record label approval is only needed for contracted artists' audio and visual recordings and in determining how those works are distributed."

Swift began publicly sparring with industry mogul Scooter Braun this summer over his purchase of her former label of more than a decade, which gave him a majority stake in the master recordings of her first six albums.

The 29-year-old then vowed to re-record her early albums to create copies she owns herself, saying her contract allows her to begin redoing albums one through five in November 2020 -- when she plans to be back in the studio doing just that.

Swift signed a new deal with Universal Music Group in 2018 that gave her ownership of her masters going forward, including for her recently released seventh album 'Lover.'&nbsp;

Swift has been getting support from her industry peers including <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/selena-gomez-sides-with-taylor-swift-in-battle-with-big-machine-records-262555">Selena Gomez who came out to defend the singer.&nbsp;</a>

Taylor Swift's former label said Monday that it will allow the global pop superstar to perform some of her early hits at an award show this month -- the latest twist in a months-long public feud over the rights to her first six albums.

Taylor Swift's former label said Monday that it will allow the global pop superstar to perform some of her early hits at an award show this month -- the latest twist in a months-long public feud over the rights to her first six albums. But even the seeming resolution of the spat did not come without some confusion. The Big Machine Label Group released what it called a joint statement with Dick Clark Productions -- which puts on the American Music Awards -- saying they had "reached a licensing agreement" that would allow Swift to sing what she wants at the November 24 ceremony. But shortly thereafter, the producers distanced themselves from the situation, saying it was between Swift and her ex-label. Big Machine, which is based in Nashville, then clarified that it had "informed" the production company of its licensing approval. Swift's publicist did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment, and the pop star has yet to react publicly. Last week, Swift -- known for her calculating social media strategy -- said on Tumblr that Big Machine heads were "exercising tyrannical control" over her. She claimed they had told her she was "not allowed to perform my old songs on television because they claim that would be re-recording my music before I'm allowed to next year." The pop superstar -- famous for megahits like "Shake It Off" and "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" -- also said Big Machine was preventing her from using "older music or performance footage" for a Netflix project. The company, which did not refer to the Netflix issue in its latest statements, denied the allegations last week. "It should be noted that recording artists do not need label approval for live performances on television or any other live media," Big Machine said Monday. "Record label approval is only needed for contracted artists' audio and visual recordings and in determining how those works are distributed." Swift began publicly sparring with industry mogul Scooter Braun this summer over his purchase of her former label of more than a decade, which gave him a majority stake in the master recordings of her first six albums. The 29-year-old then vowed to re-record her early albums to create copies she owns herself, saying her contract allows her to begin redoing albums one through five in November 2020 -- when she plans to be back in the studio doing just that. Swift signed a new deal with Universal Music Group in 2018 that gave her ownership of her masters going forward, including for her recently released seventh album 'Lover.' Swift has been getting support from her industry peers including Selena Gomez who came out to defend the singer.

Ex-label says Taylor Swift can sing her old hits at awards show

Singer Kelly Clarkson posted a wise piece of advice for Taylor Swift amid her<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-criticises-scooter-braun-for-worst-case-sale-of-back-catalogue-celebs-divided-in-support-231911"> ongoing controversy with music manager Scooter Braun</a>. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/taylor-swifts-lawyer-claims-she-wasnt-given-a-chance-to-buy-her-songs-232981">Swift accused Braun</a> of purchasing her entire music catalogue after the latter acquired Big Machine Records which holds the rights to the singer's&nbsp;first six albums. 
 
Clarkson suggested Swift re-record the songs with some new kind of art in it.&nbsp;She added that fans will then no longer buy the old songs and even she would be one of her buyers! 
 
"Taylor Swift just a thought, U should go in &amp; re-record all the songs that U don't own the masters on exactly how U did them but put brand new art &amp; some kind of incentive so fans will no longer buy the old versions. I'd buy all of the new versions just to prove a point," she tweeted.

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The ongoing battle between the two has divided the industry with some supporting Swift while the others going for Braun. 
 
Singer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/justin-bieber-slams-taylor-swift-for-crossing-a-line-with-manager-scooter-braun-231900">Justin Bieber slammed the 'ME!'&nbsp;singer</a> in a statement issued in wake of the controversy.&nbsp; 
 
However, Swift gained support from Brendon Urie, who collaborated with her in 'ME!'&nbsp;and singer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ed-sheeran-breaks-silence-over-taylor-swift-after-facing-backlash-from-fans-232660">Ed Sheeran</a>, among others.&nbsp;

Singer Kelly Clarkson posted a wise piece of advice for Taylor Swift amid her ongoing controversy with music manager Scooter Braun. Swift accused Braun of purchasing her entire music catalogue after the latter acquired Big Machine Records which holds the rights to the singer's first six albums.

Singer Kelly Clarkson posted a wise piece of advice for Taylor Swift amid her ongoing controversy with music manager Scooter Braun. Swift accused Braun of purchasing her entire music catalogue after the latter acquired Big Machine Records which holds the rights to the singer's first six albums. Clarkson suggested Swift re-record the songs with some new kind of art in it. She added that fans will then no longer buy the old songs and even she would be one of her buyers! "Taylor Swift just a thought, U should go in & re-record all the songs that U don't own the masters on exactly how U did them but put brand new art & some kind of incentive so fans will no longer buy the old versions. I'd buy all of the new versions just to prove a point," she tweeted. @taylorswift13 just a thought, U should go in & re-record all the songs that U don’t own the masters on exactly how U did them but put brand new art & some kind of incentive so fans will no longer buy the old versions. I’d buy all of the new versions just to prove a point 💁🏼‍♀️ — Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) July 13, 2019 × The ongoing battle between the two has divided the industry with some supporting Swift while the others going for Braun. Singer Justin Bieber slammed the 'ME!' singer in a statement issued in wake of the controversy. However, Swift gained support from Brendon Urie, who collaborated with her in 'ME!' and singer Ed Sheeran, among others.

Kelly Clarkson has a piece of advice for Taylor Swift amid Scooter Braun controversy

Drama between music manager <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-criticises-scooter-braun-for-worst-case-sale-of-back-catalogue-celebs-divided-in-support-231911">Scooter Braun and Taylor Swift </a>erupted on Sunday after the singer accused the manager of bullying her following his purchase of Swift`s former label Big Machine and acquiring her music catalogue.

Now, the singer is doubling down on the claims she made via a Tumblr post on Sunday that she "wasn`t given an opportunity to buy" her "life`s work." 
According to Swift`s lawyer Big Machine Label head Scott Borchetta, who first signed the superstar when she was a teen, never gave her the opportunity to buy her music, reported People. 
 
"Scott Borchetta never gave Taylor Swift an opportunity to purchase her masters, or the label, outright with a check in the way he is now apparently doing for others," her lawyer Donald Passman told People in a statement. 
 
On Wednesday, a source told Variety that Swift had to sign a deal that will bind her to Big Machine or its new owner for another 10 years in order to buy her music or the label.Hours after Swift said she was "grossed out" by Braun`s acquisition of Big Machine Label Group and her music catalogue, Borchetta, who worked with Swift from 2006 until she left Big Machine for another label called Universal Music Group late last year, responded with his own lengthy statement on the label`s website, accusing Swift.

In his statement, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-had-months-to-buy-her-music-but-decided-to-walk-away-232770">Borchetta claimed that the deal he offered Swift </a>gave her "100% of all Taylor Swift assets to be transferred to her immediately upon signing the new agreement." 
 
"We were working together on a new type of deal for our new streaming world that was not necessarily tied to `albums` but more of a length of time," he added. 
 
In her Tumblr post, the Grammy award-winning singer said that the deal she was offered involved earning one album back for each "new one I turned in." 
"I walked away because I knew once I signed that contract, Scott Borchetta would sell the label, thereby selling me and my future. I had to make the excruciating choice to leave behind my past," she added.

Swift, whose new album `Lover` is slated to release on August 23, said learning that it was Braun who had ultimately purchased her music from Borchetta was her "worst nightmare."

"Now Scooter has stripped me of my life`s work, that I wasn`t given an opportunity to buy. Essentially, my musical legacy is about to lie in the hands of someone who tried to dismantle it. This is my worst case scenario," she wrote in her Tumblr post on Sunday.

"This is what happens when you sign a deal at 15 to someone for whom the term `loyalty` is clearly just a contractual concept. And when that man says `Music has value,` he means its value is beholden to men who had no part in creating it," Swift added of Borchetta. 
 
In November, last year, the `Love Story` singer quit Big Machine Music and signed a new deal with Universal Music Group, which means Braun wouldn`t have any legal claim over the rights to her recently released singles `Me!` and `You Need to Calm Down` and her upcoming seventh album `Lover`.&nbsp; 
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Drama between music manager Scooter Braun and Taylor Swift erupted on Sunday after the singer accused the manager of bullying her following his purchase of Swift`s former label Big Machine and acquiring her music catalogue.

Drama between music manager Scooter Braun and Taylor Swift erupted on Sunday after the singer accused the manager of bullying her following his purchase of Swift`s former label Big Machine and acquiring her music catalogue. Now, the singer is doubling down on the claims she made via a Tumblr post on Sunday that she "wasn`t given an opportunity to buy" her "life`s work." According to Swift`s lawyer Big Machine Label head Scott Borchetta, who first signed the superstar when she was a teen, never gave her the opportunity to buy her music, reported People. "Scott Borchetta never gave Taylor Swift an opportunity to purchase her masters, or the label, outright with a check in the way he is now apparently doing for others," her lawyer Donald Passman told People in a statement. On Wednesday, a source told Variety that Swift had to sign a deal that will bind her to Big Machine or its new owner for another 10 years in order to buy her music or the label.Hours after Swift said she was "grossed out" by Braun`s acquisition of Big Machine Label Group and her music catalogue, Borchetta, who worked with Swift from 2006 until she left Big Machine for another label called Universal Music Group late last year, responded with his own lengthy statement on the label`s website, accusing Swift. In his statement, Borchetta claimed that the deal he offered Swift gave her "100% of all Taylor Swift assets to be transferred to her immediately upon signing the new agreement." "We were working together on a new type of deal for our new streaming world that was not necessarily tied to `albums` but more of a length of time," he added. In her Tumblr post, the Grammy award-winning singer said that the deal she was offered involved earning one album back for each "new one I turned in." "I walked away because I knew once I signed that contract, Scott Borchetta would sell the label, thereby selling me and my future. I had to make the excruciating choice to leave behind my past," she added. Swift, whose new album `Lover` is slated to release on August 23, said learning that it was Braun who had ultimately purchased her music from Borchetta was her "worst nightmare." "Now Scooter has stripped me of my life`s work, that I wasn`t given an opportunity to buy. Essentially, my musical legacy is about to lie in the hands of someone who tried to dismantle it. This is my worst case scenario," she wrote in her Tumblr post on Sunday. "This is what happens when you sign a deal at 15 to someone for whom the term `loyalty` is clearly just a contractual concept. And when that man says `Music has value,` he means its value is beholden to men who had no part in creating it," Swift added of Borchetta. In November, last year, the `Love Story` singer quit Big Machine Music and signed a new deal with Universal Music Group, which means Braun wouldn`t have any legal claim over the rights to her recently released singles `Me!` and `You Need to Calm Down` and her upcoming seventh album `Lover`.

Taylor Swift's lawyer claims she wasn't given a chance to buy her songs

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift knew for months that the rights to her old tracks and her former record label Big Machine were up for sale but she didn`t do anything about it. 
 
A source told Page Six on Tuesday that<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ed-sheeran-breaks-silence-over-taylor-swift-after-facing-backlash-from-fans-232660"> Swift was offered the chance to buy her own music</a> but "walked away" from her tracks in October 2018, after a 10-month negotiation over the sale of Big Machine Records to mega manager Scooter Braun`s Ithaca Holdings. 
 
"In the entire time of negotiations, she never once reached out about wanting her masters," the source added. In a scathing Tumblr post that Swift shared on Sunday, she claimed she was blindsided by Braun`s acquisition and "grossed out." 
 
"For years I asked, pleaded for a chance to own my work. Instead, I was given an opportunity to sign back up to Big Machine Records and `earn` one album back at a time, one for every new one I turned in," Swift wrote. 
 
"I walked away because I knew once I signed that contract, [former Big Machine owner] Scott Borchetta would sell the label, thereby selling me and my future," she added in her post. 
 
The 29-year-old singer said Braun acquiring her music catalogue, from her 2006 self-titled debut album through 2017`s `Reputation` was a "worst-case scenario. 
 
"Following Swift`s post, former Big Machine owner Scott Borchetta published text messages online allegedly sent by Swift on November 19, 2018, in which she appeared to say that a new deal with a different label meant "more to me" than owning her songs. 
 
"Since communication ran dry on our negotiations, I`ve done what I told you I would do and gone out exploring other options. Owning my masters was very important to me, but I`ve since realized that there are things that mean even more to me in the bigger picture. I had a choice whether to bet on my past or to bet on the future and I think knowing me, you can guess which one I chose," Swift allegedly wrote to Borchetta about signing with Universal Music Group.

According to Page Six, Braun was under a non-disclosure agreement, which meant Swift wasn`t aware that Braun and his company were the ones lining up to buy the label."She decided to walk away. In the 10 months since she hasn`t reached out once, so how passionate could she have been about them?" the source said. 
 
The outlet confirmed that as soon as the report that Braun acquired the label was published, he reached out to Swift and her camp numerous times to privately discuss the deal. Swift hasn`t contacted Braun. 
 
"Braun has been nothing but supportive of her career and one of her biggest fans," the source said. 
 
"Scott Borchetta never gave Taylor Swift an opportunity to purchase her masters, or the label, outright with a check in the way he is now apparently doing for others," Swift`s attorney, Donald Passman told the outlet. 
 
In November, last year, the `Love Story` singer quit Big Machine Music and signed a new deal with Universal Music Group, which means Braun wouldn`t have any legal claim over the rights to her recently released singles `Me!` and `You Need to Calm Down` and her upcoming seventh album `Lover`.&nbsp;

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift knew for months that the rights to her old tracks and her former record label Big Machine were up for sale but she didn`t do anything about it.

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift knew for months that the rights to her old tracks and her former record label Big Machine were up for sale but she didn`t do anything about it. A source told Page Six on Tuesday that Swift was offered the chance to buy her own music but "walked away" from her tracks in October 2018, after a 10-month negotiation over the sale of Big Machine Records to mega manager Scooter Braun`s Ithaca Holdings. "In the entire time of negotiations, she never once reached out about wanting her masters," the source added. In a scathing Tumblr post that Swift shared on Sunday, she claimed she was blindsided by Braun`s acquisition and "grossed out." "For years I asked, pleaded for a chance to own my work. Instead, I was given an opportunity to sign back up to Big Machine Records and `earn` one album back at a time, one for every new one I turned in," Swift wrote. "I walked away because I knew once I signed that contract, [former Big Machine owner] Scott Borchetta would sell the label, thereby selling me and my future," she added in her post. The 29-year-old singer said Braun acquiring her music catalogue, from her 2006 self-titled debut album through 2017`s `Reputation` was a "worst-case scenario. "Following Swift`s post, former Big Machine owner Scott Borchetta published text messages online allegedly sent by Swift on November 19, 2018, in which she appeared to say that a new deal with a different label meant "more to me" than owning her songs. "Since communication ran dry on our negotiations, I`ve done what I told you I would do and gone out exploring other options. Owning my masters was very important to me, but I`ve since realized that there are things that mean even more to me in the bigger picture. I had a choice whether to bet on my past or to bet on the future and I think knowing me, you can guess which one I chose," Swift allegedly wrote to Borchetta about signing with Universal Music Group. According to Page Six, Braun was under a non-disclosure agreement, which meant Swift wasn`t aware that Braun and his company were the ones lining up to buy the label."She decided to walk away. In the 10 months since she hasn`t reached out once, so how passionate could she have been about them?" the source said. The outlet confirmed that as soon as the report that Braun acquired the label was published, he reached out to Swift and her camp numerous times to privately discuss the deal. Swift hasn`t contacted Braun. "Braun has been nothing but supportive of her career and one of her biggest fans," the source said. "Scott Borchetta never gave Taylor Swift an opportunity to purchase her masters, or the label, outright with a check in the way he is now apparently doing for others," Swift`s attorney, Donald Passman told the outlet. In November, last year, the `Love Story` singer quit Big Machine Music and signed a new deal with Universal Music Group, which means Braun wouldn`t have any legal claim over the rights to her recently released singles `Me!` and `You Need to Calm Down` and her upcoming seventh album `Lover`.

Taylor Swift had months to buy her music but 'decided to walk away'

While the entire Hollywood industry is shaken by the feud between pop singer Taylor Swift and music manager Scooter Braun, the A-listers are coming up in support of the singer. 
 
According to US Weekly, after singer Sia showed her support for Braun, Ed Sheeran who may not be publicly supporting the singer and friend Swift is doing everything to support her in the difficult times. 
 
This behaviour of Sheeran sparked several comments from the Swift fans who lashed him for not outwardly siding with Swift. 
 
The 28-year-old singer broke his silence on the conflict after Instagram commenters called him for not standing with Swift after she slammed Braun for buying her master recordings as part of his purchase of her former record label. 
 
"Why aren`t you publicly showing your support of Taylor?" one asked. Wrote another: "So you, a songwriter and one of the most successful and influential musicians in the world, are just gonna stay silent on the fact that Taylor Swift, one of your friends or so we think, got robbed of 11 years of her own work."

Sheeran finally commented after one Instagram user defended him. "Just because he didn`t post anything it doesn`t mean he is not supporting her, maybe he`s talking with her right now, who knows," that user wrote. 
 
"I have been speaking directly to her like I always do," the four-time Grammy winner wrote in response. 
 
Swift opened up about the situation in a Tumblr post on Sunday, after Braun purchased Big Machine Label Group from Scott Borchetta, reportedly for more than $300 million.&nbsp;

The 'Me' singer had been signed to Big Machine from 2005 to 2018, and the sale means Braun owns her back catalog. In the post, Swift called the news her "worst case scenario," accusing Braun of being involved in his artists Kanye West and Justin Bieber "bullying" of her over West`s "Famous" song and music video in 2016. 
 
"When I left my masters in Scott`s hands, I made peace with the fact that eventually, he would sell them," she wrote on Tumblr.

"Never in my worst nightmares did I imagine the buyer would be Scooter. Any time Scott Borchetta has heard the words `Scooter Braun` escape my lips, it was when I was either crying or trying not to. He knew what he was doing; they both did. Controlling a woman who didn`t want to be associated with them. In perpetuity. That means forever," she concluded. 
 
Bieber and Demi Lovato, another of Braun`s clients, also took to social media to defend the 38-year-old music manager, while Halsey, Cara Delevingne and Camila Cabello posted messages in support of Swift.&nbsp;

While the entire Hollywood industry is shaken by the feud between pop singer Taylor Swift and music manager Scooter Braun, the A-listers are coming up in support of the singer.

While the entire Hollywood industry is shaken by the feud between pop singer Taylor Swift and music manager Scooter Braun, the A-listers are coming up in support of the singer. According to US Weekly, after singer Sia showed her support for Braun, Ed Sheeran who may not be publicly supporting the singer and friend Swift is doing everything to support her in the difficult times. This behaviour of Sheeran sparked several comments from the Swift fans who lashed him for not outwardly siding with Swift. The 28-year-old singer broke his silence on the conflict after Instagram commenters called him for not standing with Swift after she slammed Braun for buying her master recordings as part of his purchase of her former record label. "Why aren`t you publicly showing your support of Taylor?" one asked. Wrote another: "So you, a songwriter and one of the most successful and influential musicians in the world, are just gonna stay silent on the fact that Taylor Swift, one of your friends or so we think, got robbed of 11 years of her own work." Sheeran finally commented after one Instagram user defended him. "Just because he didn`t post anything it doesn`t mean he is not supporting her, maybe he`s talking with her right now, who knows," that user wrote. "I have been speaking directly to her like I always do," the four-time Grammy winner wrote in response. Swift opened up about the situation in a Tumblr post on Sunday, after Braun purchased Big Machine Label Group from Scott Borchetta, reportedly for more than $300 million. The 'Me' singer had been signed to Big Machine from 2005 to 2018, and the sale means Braun owns her back catalog. In the post, Swift called the news her "worst case scenario," accusing Braun of being involved in his artists Kanye West and Justin Bieber "bullying" of her over West`s "Famous" song and music video in 2016. "When I left my masters in Scott`s hands, I made peace with the fact that eventually, he would sell them," she wrote on Tumblr. "Never in my worst nightmares did I imagine the buyer would be Scooter. Any time Scott Borchetta has heard the words `Scooter Braun` escape my lips, it was when I was either crying or trying not to. He knew what he was doing; they both did. Controlling a woman who didn`t want to be associated with them. In perpetuity. That means forever," she concluded. Bieber and Demi Lovato, another of Braun`s clients, also took to social media to defend the 38-year-old music manager, while Halsey, Cara Delevingne and Camila Cabello posted messages in support of Swift.

Ed Sheeran breaks silence over Taylor Swift after facing backlash from fans