Ariana Grande is ending her business relationship with manager Scooter Braun and his company, HYBE.
“Scooter’s team is spinning the story. There is absolutely no truth to her staying,” a source told Entertainment Tonight.
Fans spotted that the singer unfollowed Braun weeks back. The news comes after HYBE denied early reports that Ariana was walking away.
“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,” the source said at the time per Variety. “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.”
“They have felt undervalued and underappreciated and like Scooter hasn’t been present since the HYBE deal,” the source added. “Scooter is focusing on his role at HYBE and doesn’t want to deal with day-to-day manager responsibilities.”
Idina Menzel and Demi Lovato both left Braun this year. He is reportedly still managing Justin Bieber.
“Justin is not taking meetings to look for new management,” the source said. “The two recently worked on something together.”
