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Dolly Parton’s $450 Million Estate: Who Inherits Dollywood and Her Catalog
entertainment1 month ago

Dolly Parton’s $450 Million Estate: Who Inherits Dollywood and Her Catalog

Parton reportedly battled cancer before her death, leaving a $450 million empire—including a 3,000-song catalog (~$120M), a $165M Dollywood stake, a ~$10M Tennessee property, and personal memorabilia—to be divided by a private estate plan. Because she owned her publishing, the catalog can pass through the estate with minimal disruption, but the lack of children makes predicting heirs difficult. Speculation points to charitable giving via the Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library, though exact distributions remain private.

via Page Six|
#dolly-parton#dollywood#entertainment
Taylor Swift Reaches $2 Billion Net Worth, Tops History’s Richest Female Musicians
business4 months ago

Taylor Swift Reaches $2 Billion Net Worth, Tops History’s Richest Female Musicians

Taylor Swift has hit a $2 billion net worth as of March 2026, reportedly making her the wealthiest female musician in history per Forbes’ 2026 Iconoclast 50. The milestone is driven by the Eras Tour’s roughly $2.2 billion in gross revenue, plus earnings from her extensive catalog and royalties from re-recorded albums, including ownership of her masters secured in 2025. Swift had already been named the richest female artist since 2024, and this new total cements her position at the top of the industry’s wealth chart.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|
#business#eras-tour#forbes
Sony Music Publishing to Acquire Recognition Catalog in $2B+ Deal, Adding Fleetwood Mac and Beyoncé Classics
business5 months ago

Sony Music Publishing to Acquire Recognition Catalog in $2B+ Deal, Adding Fleetwood Mac and Beyoncé Classics

Sony Music Publishing announced it will acquire Recognition Music Group's complete catalog from Blackstone in a deal valued around $2 billion, expanding its holdings with thousands of songs including Fleetwood Mac's Go Your Own Way, Beyoncé's Single Ladies and other major hits; the acquisition follows Sony's Hipgnosis Songs Group purchase and is part of a broader collaboration with GIC.

via variety.com|
#2-billion-dollar-deal#beyonce#business
Neil Young Shuns Amazon, Gifts His Catalog to Greenland for Free
music8 months ago

Neil Young Shuns Amazon, Gifts His Catalog to Greenland for Free

Neil Young pledged to remove his music from Amazon and has now donated his complete catalog (and a vast archive of live material) to Greenland for free, inviting residents to sign up at NeilYoungArchives.com/Greenland. He frames the move as a peace gesture amid political tensions and urges support for independent, local music and journalism over mainstream outlets.

via Rolling Stone|
#amazon#greenland#jeff-bezos
YouTube Music Celebrates 10 Years with New Features and Engagement Initiatives
technology1 year ago

YouTube Music Celebrates 10 Years with New Features and Engagement Initiatives

YouTube Music celebrates its 10th anniversary by launching new features like Taste Match playlists, concert notifications, and social commenting, aiming to compete more effectively with Spotify. The service now boasts over 300 million tracks and 125 million subscribers, with enhancements designed to boost social engagement and user experience.

via TechCrunch|
#music-catalog#new-features#spotify-competition
music1 year ago

Taylor Swift's Catalog Gains Boost Amid Streaming and Business Success

Streaming of Taylor Swift's original Big Machine albums surged between 110% and 430% per title after she regained ownership of her early catalog, allowing fans to stream the original versions again following her purchase from Shamrock Holdings. Overall, her catalog saw a 55.1% increase in streams on a single day, with the biggest gains for 'Speak Now' and her debut album, reflecting renewed interest in her early work.

via Variety|
#big-machine-albums#music#music-catalog
Taylor Swift Reclaims Ownership of Her First Six Albums
entertainment1 year ago

Taylor Swift Reclaims Ownership of Her First Six Albums

Taylor Swift has bought back the master recordings of her first six albums from Shamrock Capital, gaining full control over her music catalog after losing the rights in 2019 when her previous label sold them. She expressed joy and gratitude towards her fans for their support, which helped her re-record some albums as 'Taylor’s Version' to regain control. Swift has now completed recording her debut album and is working on re-recording 'Reputation,' with plans for future releases.

via NBC News|
#entertainment#master-recordings#music-catalog
KISS Sells Music Catalog to Pophouse for $300 Million
music2 years ago

KISS Sells Music Catalog to Pophouse for $300 Million

Gene Simmons stated that the sale of Kiss' rights and music catalog to Pophouse Entertainment for a reported $300 million wasn't about money but rather a natural agreement, as the Swedish corporation had been working with the band on an avatar concept. He emphasized the importance of enjoying life and predicted a reinvention for Kiss after their final show in December 2023. Simmons also expressed excitement for touring with the Gene Simmons Band and further developing the restaurant chain he co-founded with Paul Stanley.

via Ultimate Classic Rock|
#avatar-show#gene-simmons#kiss
KISS Sells Music Catalog and Brand to Pophouse for $300 Million
music2 years ago

KISS Sells Music Catalog and Brand to Pophouse for $300 Million

Kiss has sold the rights to their music catalog, including their iconic personas and makeup, to Pophouse, the Swedish company behind the ABBA Voyage hologram show, for a reported sum of over $300 million. As part of the deal, Pophouse will create digital avatars of the band, allowing them to live on as holograms starting in 2027. The partnership aims to bring the full Kiss experience to both existing and new fans for years to come, with plans for avatar shows, a biopic, and a Kiss-themed experience. Pophouse is still exploring how to best utilize the avatars, which are larger-than-life versions of the band members in full regalia, and has also acquired the rights to Cyndi Lauper's music catalog.

via Rolling Stone|
#digital-avatars#kiss#music
KISS Sells Music Catalog and Rights for $300 Million
music2 years ago

KISS Sells Music Catalog and Rights for $300 Million

Rock band Kiss has sold their music catalog, name, image, and likeness to Pophouse Entertainment for over $300 million, with plans to promote the group's music and imagery for future generations. Pophouse, known for ABBA's hologram show, aims to create a digital concert experience similar to ABBA's with Kiss. The deal reflects Pophouse's strategy of acquiring iconic music catalogs and leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance the visual world of Kiss.

via Variety|
#avatar-concert#iconic-imagery#kiss
music2 years ago

KISS Sells Catalog and Brand Name for $300m, Plans Movie and ABBA-Style Avatar

Kiss has sold their catalog, brand name, and IP to Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment Group for over $300 million, with plans for a biopic, documentary, and digital avatar experiences. Pophouse aims to expose Kiss to new generations and emphasizes collaboration rather than acquisition, with Gene Simmons assuring fans that the band will stay committed to their creation. This marks Pophouse's second major music investment outside of Sweden, following a partnership with Cyndi Lauper to develop new ways to bring her music to fans and younger audiences.

via ABC News|
#collaboration#gene-simmons#kiss
"KISS Sells Catalog and Brand Name for Over $300 Million in Collaboration with Pophouse"
music2 years ago

"KISS Sells Catalog and Brand Name for Over $300 Million in Collaboration with Pophouse"

Kiss has sold their catalog, brand name, and IP to Pophouse Entertainment Group for over $300 million, with plans for a biopic, documentary, and digital avatar experiences. Pophouse aims to introduce Kiss to new generations and collaborate closely with the band, as Gene Simmons emphasizes that it's not just an acquisition but a collaboration. The deal also marks the end of live touring for Kiss, with Pophouse's previous investment in Cyndi Lauper signaling a focus on developing new ways to bring music to fans and younger audiences.

via The Associated Press|
#collaboration#gene-simmons#kiss