Selena Gomez expresses delight over Taylor Swift's victory against the music company giants.
Selena Gomez publicly expresses her pride and support for Taylor Swift following the latter's confirmation of acquiring her master recordings. On May 30, Gomez shared her excitement on Instagram, writing "YES YOU DID THAT TAY, So proud!" in response to Swift's announcement.
Swift, 35, celebrated the news by posting a series of photographs on her Instagram, featuring her surrounded by vinyls of her six albums, previously embroiled in a multi-year ownership dispute. The dispute began in 2019 when record executive Scooter Braun acquired the rights to Swift's masters after purchasing Big Machine Records for $330 million. Swift, who had tried to purchase her masters earlier but alleged unfavorable terms, described Braun's acquisition as bullying and manipulative.
In response to the controversy, Swift re-recorded her early albums, releasing them under the title Taylor's Version, granting her artistic and commercial control over her work. On May 30, Swift confirmed that she had acquired her original masters back from Shamrock Holdings, which had purchased the rights from Braun.
Gomez, who go back to their friendship to 2008, when they were introduced through the Jonas Brothers, has remained a steadfast supporter of Swift throughout the dispute. In a 2017 interview, Gomez fondly recalled their early bond, expressing that they had "clicked" instantly. With Swift's reclaimed ownership of her music, Gomez's support for her friend remains evident.
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- During a recent interview, who was asked about their relationship with Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez remarked that they have remained friends since 2008, and she is proud of Swift's recent achievements in regaining ownership of her master recordings.
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