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Sophie Turner had some harsh words for paparazzi who recently published a series of unauthorised photos of her baby daughter. The Game of Thrones actor shares 10-month-old daughter Willa with husband Joe Jonas.

“Game of Thrones” actress Sophie Turner is about to go Daenerys Targaryen on the paparazzi.

A sweet surprise! Meghan Markle has written her first children’s book, The Bench, which will hit shelves next month.

Surprise! Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has authored a children’s book, “The Bench,” and it will be released next month! Stay tuned for a pre-order link when it becomes available.

Alan Moore has signed a publishing agreement for Long London, a five-volume series of epic fantasy novels chronicling a fictionalized version of the titular city.

Amadeus Publishing and Bucks Music Group have jointly signed Maya Delilah to a publishing deal, ahead of the release of her second EP.“Maya is a truly unique and inspiring new artist”, says Amadeus co-founder Sacha Skarbek. “A cutting-edge musician, coupled with an ability to write thought provoking, exceptional songs.

Cooking Vinyl Publishing has signed songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Attwooll, in a deal that covers his output since leaving previous publisher BMG as well as future works.That includes his recent collaborations with Island Records signed Emily Burns, including singles ‘Hello’, ‘Press Pause’ and ‘Terrified’.

When Phoebe Robinson set up her own production company in 2019, she had a clear vision for its headquarters. "I saw Kylie Jenner's office tour on YouTube, and I thought, 'That's what I've got to do,' " says the 36-year-old comedian.

William Earl Sony Music Publishing has signed Supah Mario (real name: Jonathan DeMario Priester, pictured) to a worldwide deal. The songwriter, producer and beatmaker has credits on Drake’s “What’s Next,” “Ice Melts” and “Blue Tint” as well as “Wyclef Jean” by Young Thug; “That Way,” “Myron” and “Silly Watch” by Lil Uzi Vert; “Diamonds Talkin’ Back” by 2 Chainz; and Big K.R.I.T.’s “Mixed Messages.” The South Carolina native is currently working with Lil Uzi Vert, Swae Lee and Post Malone.

Sony Music Publishing has signed hip hop producer Supah Mario to a global deal, hot of the success of his work on Drake’s recent single, ‘What’s Next’.“Although my God-given talent is a huge part of my success, I could not be where I am today without the desire and passion that has and continues to drive me every day”, says the producer, real name Jonathan DeMario Priester.

Sony Music Publishing be the custodian of my songs for the coming decades.

EXCLUSIVE: Diversion Media, a publishing business that has worked with the authors behind the books that became Pitch Perfect, Ford V. Ferrari and The Mauritanian, is aggressively expanding its audio operation as it looks to build more IP that it can develop for film and TV.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSony Music Publishing announced it has acquired the song catalog of Paul Simon, one of the most successful and influential songwriters of the past 75 years. The milestone deal includes Paul Simon’s classic songs spanning more than six decades, from his time as a member of Simon & Garfunkel, through his extraordinary career as a solo artist – among them, “The Sound of Silence,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “The Boxer,” “Mrs.

S10 Entertainment has named Josh Hallbauer the company’s VP of business & operations as well as head of publishing, the company announced Wednesday, with Hallbauer (seen above, right) reporting to CEO Brandon Silverstein (above left) in the L.A. office.“We’re excited to welcome Josh to the team,” said Silverstein, who founded S10 as a multi-faceted management, publishing,  label and investment company.

Chris Willman Music WriterIsobel Waller-Bridge, whose film and TV work includes the scores for “Fleabag,” “Emma” and Netflix’s upcoming “Munich,” has signed a deal with Decca Publishing, the four-year-old publishing company that specializes in handling the catalogs of outside-the-box composers like Max Richter and Clint Mansell.Waller-Bridge also recently signed with the Mercury KX label with the intention of putting out an EP this year and a full album next year.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorDaddy Yankee was named Songwriter of the Year for the third time and Sony Music Publishing won top publisher honors at the ASCAP 2021 Latin Music Awards on Monday night. Daddy Yankee’s haul for the evening added to his record-setting total of 42 ASCAP Latin Music Awards.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorStrokes frontman Julian Casablancas has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Concord Music Publishing, covering his past and future solo works (including his 2013 song with Daft Punk, “Instand Crush”) and various projects including The Voidz. Casablancas won his first Grammy last weekend, for the Strokes’ album “The New Abnormal.”“We are beyond excited that Julian has joined Concord Music Publishing.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorFacebook says it wants to “empower” independent writers and journalists by letting them make money from their work.The social giant on Tuesday confirmed plans to launch a new platform for writers to self-publish their content, grow their audience and make money through monetization tools starting with subscriptions.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWhile it was announced during the Grammy Awards on Sunday, the formation of the Recording Academy’s Songwriters and Composers Wing was not done in secret, and the Songwriters of North America, the Black Music Action Coalition, the Music Artists Coalition and the 100 Percenters responded quickly with an open letter to the new organization calling on it to eliminate the Minimum Delivery and Release Commitment (MDRC) requirement in music-publishing deals.

tweeted. “I’m disgusted that @Variety printed my private text messages w/o my consent.

Bob Dylan’s catalog deal with Universal Music Publishing Group fetched between $300 million and $400 million, 33,000 songs from Kobalt Music to Hipgnosis Songs Fund got around $323 million and the masters from Taylor Swift’s first six albums cost Shamrock Capital around $300 million.

Sony Music Publishing has signed producer J White Did It to a worldwide deal. Yeah, you read that right, a worldwide deal! How exciting.“I’m very excited to work with the Sony Music Publishing team”, says White, confirming the excitement.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSony Music Publishing has signed Grammy-winning songwriter/ DJ/ producer J. White Did It, known for his collaborations with Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, among others, to a worldwide deal.

Laura Whitmore has said she is really upset and angry about a printing fault with her new book, and claims it is a massive f*** up by the printers. The Love Island presenter admitted she was 'gutted' about the mess up and was trying to get to the bottom of it after receiving complaints from people who purchased a copy of her book No One Can Change Your Life Except For You.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSony Music Publishing has partnered with Silence the Shame to launch “The Soundtrack of Mental Health,” a global multi-year program which will offer songwriters, employees, and the greater music community educational trainings and support around mental health.

Stephen Colbert thinks Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ decision to stop publishing six books because of racist and insensitive imagery was a “responsible move.”

Ahead of the release of her new album ‘Poster Girl’ this week, Sony Music Publishing has announced that it has signed Zara Larsson to a new global deal.“I’m so excited to start working with everyone at Sony Music Publishing”, she says. “They have such an incredible team and roster and I can’t wait to be a part of it”.Sony Music Publishing’s SVP A&R for Europe, Johnny Tennander, adds: “We’re incredibly proud to be working with Zara and to welcome her to Sony Music Publishing.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorUniversal Music Publishing has signed rising British singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone, whose debut EP received a rave review in Variety last fall, to an exclusive, global publishing agreement. The 21-year-old singer was voted No.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSwedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson has signed with Sony Music Publishing, the company announced Monday morning.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSydney’s The Kid LAROI has signed a worldwide deal with Sony Music Publishing. The artist, songwriter, and producer, whose real name is Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard, is currently riding the success of his song “Without You” and 2020 debut mixtape, “Fuck Love.”In his native Australia, The Kid LAROI, who is signed to Columbia Records, is the youngest solo artist to reach No.