Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Idina Menzel, and J Balvin all cut ties with Scooter Braun. Now, Braun has a split to announce — with his management career. The mogul shared on June 17 that he is retiring from management while continuing in his role as CEO of HYBE America.
(He said he wanted to spend more time with his kids, noting that his “personal life took some hits.”) In a long statement, Braun said that after one of his “biggest clients and friends” ([ cough ] Ariana [ cough ]) decided to stop working with him, he “saw it as a sign” to leave management. Many of his former clients have since signed with new managers, though some, like Grande, will continue to work with Braun and HYBE through existing business deals.
Below, a rundown of what’s going on with the biggest names in music — Braun included. A day before Braun revealed his retirement, a rep for Braun’s most prominent client told People that Bieber was no longer working with Braun or his company SB Projects. “Justin is excited about the projects he is currently working on and is focused on what’s in front of him,” the rep said.
That news came as Bieber also split with his business manager, Lou Taylor, the controversial former manager of Britney Spears, whom he’s worked with since 2022. Bieber’s business will now be handled by Edward White, best known as Johnny Depp’s financial advisor. He sure knows how to pick ’em! Reports of a rift between Braun and Bieber — the cl.
