Over two decades after first joining the world of entertainment management — at the surprisingly young age of 19 — the infamous entrepreneur is finally hanging it up. In a lengthy Instagram post on Monday, captioned “23 years”, the 42-year-old went down memory lane through his entire career before announcing he’d made the decision to retire. He wrote in a carousel of images:

“23 years. That’s how long I have been a music manager. 23 years ago a 19 year old kid started managing an artist named Cato in Atlanta, GA and my journey began. Along the way I have had so many experiences I could never have dreamt of. I have been blessed to have had a ‘Forrest Gump’-like life while witnessing and taking part in the journeys of some of the most extraordinarily talented people the world has ever seen. I’m constantly pinching myself and asking ‘how did I get here?’ And after 23 years this chapter as a music manager has come to an end.”

He went on to explain how music management consumed his life 24/7 — and for a while he “loved it” — but now he’s ready to focus more on his kids after his “personal life took some hits”. But just because he’s disappearing from the management scene doesn’t mean he’s gone for good. He explained he’ll be continuing his role as the CEO of his company HYBE America:

“In this next chapter I have been honored to join as a board member of Hybe and serve as the CEO of Hybe America. My brilliant partner these past 3 years, Chairman Bang, has a vision I truly believe in. But even beyond that he has become a true friend who understands where I must be in my life these days. And that is a father first, a CEO second, and a manager no more.”

Scooter added how he felt he’d been heading toward retirement for a couple years now, saying it was God’s plan for him. Innerestingly he says doesn’t regret any of the time he spent as a manager. In particular, he said he still supports ALL his past clients and is cheering on “every single one of them”:

“I have nothing but love for those I have worked with over the years, and as we develop a different working relationship, I will always be in their corner to consult and support them whether it be directly or from afar. Every client I have had the privilege of working with has changed my life, and I know many of them are just beginning to see the success they deserve. I will cheer for every single one of them.”

No regrets, huh? Of course, the record exec has been mired in controversy ever since he bought Taylor Swift‘s discography masters — allegedly right out from under her. And when he name dropped all his current and past clients with to thank them for all their work and time over the years, every big name he collaborated, he notably left her name off the list.

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He reflected on his work with artists like Andrew Watt, Lil Dicky, Tori Kelly, J Balvin, Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Steve Angello, Carly Rae Jepsen, PSY, Quavo, Kanye West, YG, The Kid LAROI, Dan+Shay, Asher Roth, and Usher. He also threw out the names of Demi Lovato and the Zac Brown Band, but it wasn’t until he started in on the successes of Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber did he really show his pride. The music pro said it had been an honor watching them grow up into the “legends they are today”:

“There will never be a day where I don’t take great pride and honor in what we accomplished together. The same can be said for so many I have had the pleasure of once being called “manager”.”

Scooter didn’t forget to address the elephant in the room, though! At least indirectly. He took a moment to reflect on how he says he’s always taken “the high road” when “attacked.” He wrote:

“There has been a lot said about what is happening in our company… and in my career. When we had success I smiled, and when we were attacked I always tried to take the high road. But for the last 3 years I have begin to feel that taking the high road has created confusion and ambiguity as to who we are.”

So Taylor “attacked” him, is what he’s saying? And he’s the better person for taking the high road, but also he now thinks taking the high road was a mistake? Hmm…

The record executive said his colleagues will now be the ones taking over the management positions while he oversees this new era diving into primarily K-Pop, new artists, new investments, and his family. Wrapping up his statement, he said:

“So yes, it’s been 23 your ears. And yes, this chapter has come to an end. But the great Berry Gordy once told me ‘young man, it never ends the way you wanted, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.’ That wisdom has proven to be correct. I never saw how this chapter would end, hell, I never even saw it happening. But it did. And I will cherish every moment of it. I made my plan… but it turns out I like God’s plan better. Cheers!”

See Scooter’s full post (below):

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Last week, the female rapper teased her new single Masc on Instagram. A short few days later, she followed up with another post revealing she’s actually dropping a whole new album on Friday titled Scarlet 2 Claude, which is a sequel to her September album Scarlet.

Exciting!! But a few songs have since leaked early online, and fans are already in a frenzy over the lyrical content! Specifically, they are all up in arms over who they think Doja is calling out.

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While playfully posting about her “big three” in the rap game on X (Twitter) on Wednesday, a fan brought up how Doja needs to “do something” about her album leak. The 28-year-old then nonchalantly responded, “Idk why you guys care so much about leaks.” She had a few back and forths with fans about why she doesn’t care that some of her new songs arrived online before her full project dropped — until one fan asked her, “which one did you whack Cardi B on?”

Doja denied doing anything of the sort, frustratedly responding:

“none of them get a f**kin life”

none of them get a fuckin life

— DOJA CAT (@DojaCat) April 3, 2024

There’s the Doja we all know!

The confusion was over a track titled Acknowledge Me. In it, she ultimately clarified it’s Carly Rae Jepsen who she named, and not Cardi B. But the way she raps it, we guess it can kinda sound like either! Man, that could have been the beginning of a whole new rap war!! About the leaks, Doja did eventually reveal her true feelings. She posted:

“No its definitely messed up cuz i wanted to put it out myself but theres nothing i can do about it!! thats just how its gonna be but at least i can just keep being creative and look forward to the awesome things i have coming up!!”

No its definitely messed up cuz i wanted to put it out myself but theres nothing i can do about it!! thats just how its gonna be but at least i can just keep being creative and look forward to the awesome things i have coming up!!

— DOJA CAT (@DojaCat) April 3, 2024

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Lately, there have been a ton of rumors of several high-profile celebrities – including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Idina Menzel, and Carly Rae Jepsen – jumping ship from the 42-year-old’s management company SB Projects and seeking new representation. Sources for Scooter have made it seem like what’s happening is no big deal. One even claimed to Us Weekly that “all of Scooter Braun’s clients are under contract and negotiations have been going on for several months as Scooter steps into his larger role as Hybe America CEO,” adding:

“People are spreading rumors based on what they know, but they are off. Scooter’s team at SB Projects are still handling both Justin and Ariana as they work through what this new structure looks like.”

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Even Scooter has brushed off the accusation, making it seem like all is fine! However, the rumors circulating right now may have some truth to them. As we previously reported, the Biebz reportedly hired a new attorney, David Lande at Ziffren Brittenham, to assist in getting him out of his contract with the music executive early amid their rumored rift. We’re talking roughly four years early! Oof…

Since the news of the mass exodus of clients broke, people have taken to the internet to react, sharing everything from a hot take, joke, or meme. And now, Jack Antonoff has entered the chat! The 39-year-old musician took to Instagram Stories on Sunday to post a meme of a Sims character looking at their computer while a baby was engulfed in flames on the floor. Along with the pic, a quote read:

“Not now sweetie, mommy is trying to figure out why Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato and Idina Menzel just fired Scooter Braun as their manager.”

Jack also included a little self-promo by posting a link to his band Bleachers’ Live at Radio City Music Hall LP. You can see the post (below):

Damn!

Obviously, Jack does not have a working or personal relationship with Scooter. However, he has been a long-time collaborator and good friend with Taylor! And we all know about the beef she has with Scooter ever since he purchased Big Machine Records in 2019 and then sold the masters for her first six albums to the private equity fund Shamrock Capital. We bet these two have been loving the karma that seems to be coming his way right now!

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Carly Rae Jepsen has reinvented herself and we are so here for this new era!

Shy Boy is still pop – but it feels unlike anything she’s ever done before.

This is very old school R&B and it sounds so good!

Check it out above!

Then CLICK HERE to listen to more music from Carly Rae Jepsen!

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This is gonna be a great week!!!!

Willing it into existence!

Manifesting!

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Sorry to be blunt, but seriously, we’ve compiled a mind-blowing list (below) of celeb pairs who are actually the same age, even though you’d never think of it if you didn’t know!

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We suppose this just goes to show it takes all types in Hollywood — and all ages, too!

Some people seem old for their age, and some younger… Some come into showbiz early and stay forever, while others are late bloomers… some are way older (or younger?!) than their appearance lets on… and some are remembered for popular characters that are WAY far apart from their real age! (Tip of the cap here to Alan Ruck, who was 30 YEARS OLD when he played infamous high schooler Cameron Frye in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off!!!)

Anyways, ch-ch-check out these unlikely pairs of celebs (below) who are surprisingly the same age!

Kim Kardashian West and Corey Gamble

It’s true… Kris Jenner is dating a man who is the same age as her daughter! In fact, Kim Kardashian West is actually three weeks older than Corey Gamble; she was born October 21, 1980, and he entered the world on November 10 of that year. Heck, Kris has another daughter — first born Kourtney Kardashian — who is several years older than her BF. Not that we’re hating on it! If men can date younger women, then women can certainly date younger men! We’re just surprised Kim and Corey were born less than a month apart!

JAY-Z and Matthew Perry

It’s hard to believe that both JAY-Z and Matthew Perry turned 51 years old in 2020 — and just three months apart from each other, no less. The rapper and business mogul will forever be a young music legend to us, so it’s hard to imagine he’s getting older in some ways. And Perry? Hello?! Chandler Bing can’t be north of 50, can he?! What would Janice say?? Such an unlikely duo to be peers, and yet here we are!

Gwen Stefani and Cate Blanchett

While we will forever see Gwen Stefani as that spunky, young No Doubt front woman, she was actually born in 1969 — and turned 51 years old in 2020! Boy, she sure doesn’t look it! Cate Blanchett doesn’t look her age (the same age, also born in 1969) either, but her powerful on-camera career playing roles with no shortage of gravitas certainly gives us the vibe that she’s Stefani’s elder… maybe by a lot. Not exactly!

Paul Giamatti and Vin Diesel

Believe it or not, Paul Giamatti and Vin Diesel were both born in 1967! Seems hard to reconcile, doesn’t it?! After all, Giamatti has had an incredible character actor career playing middle-aged men — businessmen, accountants, etc. — for decades, it seems. Diesel, on the other hand, has been racing cars and fighting bad guys decades younger than him for years. And yet, they’re peers! Who knew?!

Brad Pitt and Lisa Rinna

Just like his character in the memorable movie The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Brad Pitt seems to age backwards, if anything. It’s hard to believe he was born in 1963 — and thus turned 57 in December 2020. WTF?! Meanwhile, Lisa Rinna was also born in 1963, and while she looks as good as can be for her age, she’s got a much more motherly brand, between her run on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and the fact that her daughter is already starting to soak up the gossip spotlight…

Ryan Gosling and Macaulay Culkin

A tale of two actors (born in 1980)! It’s easy to forget that Ryan Gosling was working already as a child himself, considering some of the major motion pictures he’s been a part of as a young man and on into adulthood. Macaulay Culkin, on the other hand, was THE biggest child star for about a decade there thanks to his notoriety from the Home Alone franchise! Glad to see they’ve both settled nicely into adulthood now, though!

Adele and Vanessa Hudgens

That’s right, the High School Musical star and the soulful, thoughtful lyricist are both the same age — born in 1988! It’s funny, you wouldn’t expect it considering how early Vanessa Hudgens rose to fame in her life doing the major musical thing. By comparison, Adele’s mature, deep lyrics suggest a woman far beyond her years. And yet, they’re peers! Who knew?! Now, we just need Adele to lend her voice to any one of the million Christmas movies Hudgens does… LOLz!

Keith Urban and Will Ferrell

These two couldn’t be any more different in style and delivery… Keith Urban, the smooth country crooner with Australian roots, the superstar who lays low and looks way young for his age (he and Ferrell were both born in 1967). Meanwhile, Will Ferrell hit his comedy stride more than a decade ago and has been coasting after an amazing earlier resume that includes SNL and pretty much every single funny movie from the early 2000s. But here they are, both the exact same age! Funny, that Father Time!

Michael J. Fox and George Clooney

It’s tough to imagine Michael J. Fox and George Clooney as the same age, isn’t it?! After all, Fox rose to fame as a fresh-faced, wide-eyed young optimist, an anything-is-possible young star in iconic roles like the Back To The Future trilogy and the unforgettable sitcom Family Ties. Clooney, on the other hand, took his sweet time to rise to fame relatively later in his career, but when he got there… oh, boy, did he get there. Hunk, hunk, hunk. Ha! But yeah, they’re both 1961 babies, born just a month apart. Amazing!

Paul Rudd and Jennifer Lopez

OK, so, admittedly we put Paul Rudd and Jennifer Lopez on this list not just because you’d be shocked that they are the same age (though they are) but also because you’ll be shocked at how old they are! Take a good look at these two. What do you think? Maybe 35 years old? Maybe a young 40?! They look so good, right?? But think again… they were both born in 1969, and they both turned 51 years old in 2020. Isn’t that unreal?!?!

There you have it!

Some of these are pretty crazy, aren’t they?!

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“You’re all so nice. I wish every show this nice.”

That’s when someone in the audience shouted something unintelligible. When the 21-year-old asked the complainant to repeat what he said, he shouted once more:

“In Israel it’s nice.”

Lorde recoiled at the shade, but Jack made sure to defend his frequent collaborator. He clapped back with:

“Woah, hang on. We’re here raising a shit ton of money. Fuck the negativity.”

Fair point. After explaining that the evening wasn’t about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, he added:

“You know who’s nice? [This person] right here.”

While trying to regain composure, the two artists bantered. While Jack stated that the “motherfucker better donate $10,000,” Lorde noted:

“I’m sure the Israeli people are very nice and I can’t wait to meet them one day.”

Lorde estava fazendo um de seus habituais discursos, quando algum ser inconveniente questionou sobre o show em Israel. Nessa hora Jack nos mata de tanta fora ao defender a amiga. Quero guardar num potinho pic.twitter.com/ZGNQqTf2nE
— Lorde Brazil (@aLordestruidora) January 25, 2018

Awkward. Still, most of the evening was pretty lovely, as Lorde even covered one of The Cranberries‘ songs in honor of late singer Dolores O’ Riordan. Be sure to ch-ch-check out some of the musical highlights (below).

An emotional tribute to Dolores O’ Riordan tonight from @jackantonoff. #Dreams #RIPDolores #TheCranberries #TACTalent pic.twitter.com/ci9BcBcJWZ
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) January 25, 2018

Lorde just covered Carly Rae Jepsen├óΓé¼Γäós “Run Away With Me” at the #TACTalent show. pic.twitter.com/Tvln8dDQ2K
— Lorde Daily (@LordeDaily) January 25, 2018

Another brilliant cover from @jackantonoff and @lorde. This time it’s Roy Orbison’s “You Got It.” These two are amazing ├ó┬¥┬ñ├»┬╕┬Å #TACTalent pic.twitter.com/0nne10bg5L
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) January 25, 2018

Bravo!!
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