Summary:
- Justin Bieber is reportedly working on a new album without his longtime manager Scooter Braun.
- Insiders reveal that Bieber and Braun have not communicated for months, signaling an apparent estrangement.
- Other artists like Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato have also moved on from Scooter Braun, though contract negotiations continue.
Moving on to a story you've been following closely on People.com. And you know that I know that I can live without you. Justin Bieber is living without Scooter Braun, as the singer is apparently estranged from his longtime manager.
Multiple insiders tell people the pair haven't spoken in months, and according to one source, who says that Scooter is technically still Justin's manager, the singer is working on music without Scooter by his side for the first time in 16 years. So what happened? As one source puts it, the relationship has simply run its course. This comes on the heels of other talent parting ways with the music executive.
After 10 years, Ariana Grande is choosing to move on from Scooter. A source says that while they're still friendly, she has outgrown him. And after just four years, Demi Lovato has also ended her working relationship with him. But it might not all be what it seems. A music industry source emphasizes that all of Scooter's clients are still under contract and negotiations are ongoing. They add that some of the rumors going around are off, and Scooter is also making jokes about the situation in himself.
This changing dynamic in the music industry showcases the shifting relationships between artists and their managers. As Justin Bieber works on his new album independently, the impact on his career remains to be seen.