The only star missing from the confirmed cast attending the upcoming red carpet premiere of MY POLICEMAN in London is HARRY STYLES. A coincidence he has a gig that wasn’t originally planned so he can't promote the film?
One Direction played 329 live shows in just under four years and their apperance fee rose from £20,000 to 100k for a private gig (The boys were paid nowhere near this). I remember this one clearly as management were furious I posted it online.
Louis Tomlinson’s All Of Those Voices will give audiences an intimate and unvarnished view of Louis' life and career sharing his musical journey. Feature length documentary in cinemas 22nd March for a limited time. Tickets on sale 22nd Feb
#LouisTomlinson
What amazed me recently was that Louis Tomlinson posed the question "Will radio stations play my songs again? I have no idea". So many creative artists are still being told what to do, but in the words of
@Louis_Tomlinson
Let's have "Faith in the future"
Why are so many gigs / tours getting cancelled? Is there a record label conspiracy or artist pact we don't know about? Or just chance none of these artists are performing their shows.
Harry Styles
Demi Lovato
The Weeknd
Justin Bieber
Paramore
Sam Fender
Coldplay
#music
MY POLICEMAN is out in cinemas / theatres tomorrow! (THERE IS NOT ENOUGH PROMO FOR THIS FILM). Plot Tom, a policeman in 1950s Britain, falls in love with a schoolteacher on Brighton coast. Lead cast: Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, Gina McKee, Linus Roache, David Dawson, Rupert Everet
A nice little tribute to
@zaynmalik
who has got me into several VIP showbiz events over the years and truly apperciate his kind words and ways every time I meet him. A huge talent, and I can't wait for what he has to come later this year.
Last tweet on this thing. I used to chat with Louis's late mum on twitter and read one DM which said "You may come in useful as to my sons whereabouts - Louis from One Direction. I get most of my info from twitter :) "
Today myself and 5 colleagues emailed over 1000 press contacts from online media outlets to TV channels across the UK and US to see if anyone wanted to cover the exploitation in the music industry story, guess how many have replied? NONE
Watching the official Video for "Music For A Sushi Restaurant" by Harry Styles and it's brilliant. Who could ever have come up with the idea for the video? It's so 'creative' and nothing like the music industry 😉
#HarryStyles
A handsome
#PeterBeale
Incredible response to this tweet hitting 1 million impressions! Thanks to the fandom and Anne for your support YOU ARE AMAZING. Whether you booked tickets to Harry Styles in
#MyPoliceman
or Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam or enjoying
#MidnightsTaylorSwift
- Have a great weekend😀
M*dest Management 'Controlled' One Direction and X factor stars for years, I remember them pocketing £5000 for a gig and giving the star about £1000. (Which is alot of money still, but they expoited) and over-worked everyone.
Harry Styles on his role in ‘My Policeman’ “It was a really special thing for me,” he added. “This film is about love and wasted time, and how hard it can be to be in love.” Read more:
I have been chasing for the latest chart record sales today but congrats to Louis Tomlinson for his no.1 album with
#FaithInTheFuture
Still keep streaming, downloading, buying & supporting his music even if BBC 1 won't add his songs to their playlist.
Just 1200 record sales seperate Louis Tomlinson vs Bruce Springsteen for the UK’s Number 1 album, as Louis leads the midweek UK music chart with heartfelt LP 'Faith In The Future'.
#MotivationMonday
#MusicNews
Really appreciate all the replies and follows today. I've always been someone who just loves showbiz and celebrities and have been so lucky to have met and interviewed hundreds of stars, becoming friends with many, but will not tolerate them being exploited. Change is needed NOW.
Lots of former X factor stars still remaining silent. I'm not here 'to out' anyone, but simply to reveal the truth and ensure creatives are better protected. To get big pay you must release 4 albums. Fun fact - Jedward were accidentally emailed the last One Direction contract 😬
More on the x factor agreement. I've now seen 3 copies (from different years). All horrific contract terms for anyone to commit themselves too. Total loss of creativity. Chance of earning a low percentage of an appearance fee is guaranteed. You are silenced & OWNED by management!
Looking back at some of the tweets I posted from
@MarkMeets
Twitter account in 2011 where I revealed the X Factor personal appearance fees (the long list was removed at requests of the management).. but still a few are live - to follow.
Final one in thread.
2011 apperance fees (They did change during the year)
Wagner £3750 (At highest was £7500) Management used to book £65 a night hotel room.
Jedward £10k
Olly Murs £15,000
Pixie Lott from £25k
Compare that to Beyonce who got £120,000 a day and kept 80%.
Good to see
@RebeccaFMusic
speaking out against the rogues in the music and entertainment industry. I remember meeting Rebecca Ferguson and attending red carpet events and it's all fun, but behind the scene agents taking fees when stars donate their time for free is a disgrace xx
Few busy days at the London film festival, but further investigation tells me that most of the former BGT contestants I spoke too had a good experience on the show. However the singers on The X Factor were hard done by with unfair contract terms :Bad pay, nda, sold their soul etc
@Iadorelouis3
They signed these awful contracts but so much was not written! They would all get expenses taken from their earnings inc Addison Lee cars etc but management took £££. Working every possible hour from appearances, press to gigs, signings & social media in any spare time they had.
Just 1200 record sales seperate Louis Tomlinson vs Bruce Springsteen for the UK’s Number 1 album, as Louis leads the midweek UK music chart with heartfelt LP 'Faith In The Future'.
#MotivationMonday
#MusicNews
Top 5 celebrity millionares net worth (under 30 edition) using multiple sources.
5.Dua Lipa $35-$60m
4.Raheem Sterling $45-50m
3.Niall Horan $52-70m
2.Little Mix $60m combined 2015 they earnt £3m a year each
1.Harry Styles Estimated £63 million and £75 million
#PoundSterling
Nothing like being asked to post / retweet an article about Simon Cowell's stuggles with mental health when he took advantage of some many people on TV shows whilst claiming royalities for playing a traingle on songs- as the artists slog to make ends meet, he was holed up in a
I saw so many of you not only support your favourite music artists, but show the fandom that everyone should be treated fairly, with respect, and not silenced/exploited. Want to hear your artist on the radio then keep @ them to get them on the stations playlist
#FridayFeeling
Some NEVER SEEN BEFORE photos of the early X factor and BGT days including Harry Styles, Zayn Malilk Same Difference and J'Nay (John Adeleye).
#showbiz
#redcarpet
#media
More recently my favourite girlband Little Mix. Huge success. They did themselves proud by abruptly spliting from Simon Cowell's record label Syco and working creatively on 'their own terms'. All of them have traits I want my daughter to follow. So proud of them
#mixers
#justice
I'm refreshing my email inbox for any emails from his team (as currently top search result on Twitter for 'Simon Cowell'. I will update you of any take-down requests received :) I want better deals for all those in the industry, and full legal support when things go wrong.
I had an email last week from a FAMOUS ticket website asking if I would promote Harry Styles US tour tickets...when I saw how much they were charging fans for gig tickets $246-$668 I just said NO!!
Let's see if we can get
#justice
trending for all the artists who get screwed over and
#FanJustice
for everyone who gets ripped off for the price of gigs tickets and food prices at live events!
Brit award artist of the year 2023 shortlist has five nominees: George Ezra, Stormzy, Harry Styles, Central Cee and Fred Again. Winner chosen from artists, industry executives, journalists and retailers picked their top five in order of preference. I know who my money is on!!
Let's see if we can get
#justice
trending for all the artists who get screwed over and
#FanJustice
for everyone who gets ripped off for the price of gigs tickets and food prices at live events!
Here is new upcoming BBC Radio 1 music playlist. New single entry by Arctic Monkeys on the A-list. Yungblud and new new entries also, but no Louis Tomlinson :(
Important November dates:
* Black Panther Wakanda Forever London film premiere 3rd
*
#MyPoliceman
on Prime Video 4th.
* Drake & 21 Savage album ‘HER LOSS,’ 4th.
* I'm a celebrity
@ITVX
Nov 6th.
* The Crown season 5 is out 9th
* Louis Tomlinson album ‘Faith In The Future’ 11th
From my archive of 2011 appearance fee figures for bookings X Factor stars: This is how much it cost to book talent: Matt Cardle 50k, Rebecca Fergusson 10k, Cher Lloyd 7.5k, Katie Waissel 7.5k, Diva Fever 3k, John Adeleye 2k, Nicolo Festa 2k. Wonder what the stars received??
@ikpwecanfly
Not sure if I should post this, but here's proof. I may delete if I get a tonne of hate but I can assure you I love the boys and their families.
Eoghan Quigg's fee for a 30 minute show inc meet and greet was 5k plus vat and a rider. After the X Factor tour Aiden Grimshaw fee doubled to £15000, but Wagner's was halved!
More on music and young stars getting a raw deal. I recall an interview where 5ive who were the baddest boyband on the block back in the 90s used to get paid £100 a week when they started out, and Cowell bought a Bentley on the success of their 1st album!
Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles named the UK’s Most Played Artist for the sixth time in eight years as a record payout of £98 million is made last quarter to 121,000 performers and recording rightsholders via PPL.
#Royalties
#Music
🔥👏🏽📷💥❤️
Article Updated - Will be updated daily as more info is uncovered. I have personally just added a new section on Zayn Malik who had a tough time whilst in One Direction, but since went on to achieve great solo success.
#MondayMotivation
@CelticSky28
@sunflowrry28
They all signed contracts that gave them pretty much no creative freedom and protected Simon from any of the acts saying defamatory things about him. They were all overworked, mixed in with other factors led to mental health issues and alot of resentment.
Great to see the fandom supporting each other, and ensuring the artists we love get the recognition and respect they deserve and get paid fairly for their work, though fans who support the careers of singers, footballers etc must be respected too!
#justice
Over the past decade we've all watched reality shows but have you wondered why some stars / talent never made an album? or how they were not more successful?? (Many come to mind). It's often pr/managament who hold the budget/strings/ dedicing which one's will make them the most £
@Iadorelouis3
@CelticSky28
@sunflowrry28
The non-disclosure agreements they all signed meant many could not do any paid gigs for two years after they left the managment/label. Talent remained as they would have little or no income in otherwise landing normal jobs only for the likes of The Sun newspaper to humiliate them
Such a talent is Adam Lambert, one of many people in the music industry who is not only so lovely to meet but incredibly charismatic. I have so much time for the stars and fans who support his work, music and what he stands for. High Drama is available for pre-order on 13 Dec.
When will TV shows / networks / Radio stations take things like rip-off ticket prices, denying artists radio play and artist welfare / fans seriously and CHALLENGE the media bosses? I'm happy to lead the way. DM's open
#Justice
#FanJustice
#NoExcuses
@CelticSky28
@sunflowrry28
Their managementwere some of the same people that later led to Little Mix leaving their record label and the feud with Simon Cowell, as the realised they had to learn to stand up for themselves in an industry they described as being "dominated by greedy older men".
@xnotobeard
Simon Cowell is obviously a genius and global media guru worldwide with incredible success in discovering and promoting talent, but he did not gain a net worth estimated to be $620 million fairly. Pressure, Power, Promises, exploitation and GREED are also part of his nature.
One Direction booking for a 1 hour appearance was initially 10K before snowballing ten-fold!! Mary Byrne 5k, Paije Richardson 3k, Treyc Cohen 3k Belle Amie 2k, Nicolo Festa 2k, Storm Lee 2k. Did the stars know this at the time?
@IwillshowH
The 1D boys had such a busy work schedule they rarely saw home in the early years, and both Harry and Louis's mum I would regulary chat too online and you could tell they had 'lost their young sons' to managament and promise of fame and fortune over teenage life.
Lessons to be learnt from anyone enterting into any a new job, agreement, nda, clause, release, contract is to check if the deal works for you. Can you get out of it? and at what cost to you, or your mental health. Downfalls are inevitable but rewards can be high, so enjoy it.
Must have been sent 30+ grammy press releases last few days and seen over 100 clips of the show from different angles. These award shows still remain as popular as ever though so many artists / fans feel they can heckle the winners. Everyone should be able enjoy their moment
What I would love to see from inteviewers/press/media/journalists is them 'Asking the right questions' and not being told what they can and can't ask/say! I've made it clear that I will not edit an interview and have landed many big names. It's about creating trust and being real
👀 Seriously, folks, I get it, concerts can be wild and exciting, but we gotta talk about this flying debris situation! 😮 Let's remember, we're here to enjoy gigs and show love to all, not participate in an accidental dodgeball tournament! 🎉💃
@Pmichelle90
I can remember when each act were getting paid £2000 a week to do the x factor tour, when Cowell was making hundreds of thousands. All talent were forced to sign terrible contracts and to use inhouse management, accountants and lawyers too!
More fun nights out with
@peterdickson
x factor voiceover guy.
@racheladedeji
Zayn again and Rebecca. Good days but I was more of a showbiz writer /reporter back then plus fan, and not part of their management.
Many come to mind including Cher Lloyd (Yes she did well but could have done much better in the music industry, Aiden Grimshaw (had a huge following) and what they did to Leona Lewis killed her career tanked (I love her but they did her dirty)!
Over the past decade we've all watched reality shows but have you wondered why some stars / talent never made an album? or how they were not more successful?? (Many come to mind). It's often pr/managament who hold the budget/strings/ dedicing which one's will make them the most £
Taylor Swift famously signed ownership of the masters for 6 albums to Big Machine Records just to land a record deal, only for Scooter Braun to buy them! Swiftie had the last laugh and re-recorded them! Taylor's Version
I'll post out the next BBC Radio 1 playlist on Tuesday. See which of your favourite artists have made it and where they rank on plays. I'm here to support artists and challenge / pitch to press/pr for fairer single airplay of overlooked /blacklisted singers.
I wanted to write something up after a great twitter spaces call today with
@RebeccaFMusic
and her fantastic supporters. Rebecca Ferguson to release new album Heaven 2 on December 5th
Live Nation record profits ($506 Million), up 95% as 'Ticket Prices Spike'. The companies revenue for July-September 2022 alone topped $6.3 billion as they rip off 44 million fans who bought tickets!
#JusticeForFans
#SaturdayMorning
On this day in 2010 Matt Cardle won the X Factor with Rebecca Ferguson - Runner-up
3rd One Direction (Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik)
4th Cher Lloyd
5th Mary Byrne
6th Paije Richardson
7th Wagner Fiuza-Carrilho
8th Aiden Grimshaw
9th Katie
I get sent so much music to review but today was listening to Harry Styles classic Sign of the Times (I love anything he does live) Also his sledgehammer cover his band are incredible too!! ♡ Miley Cyrus, Robbie Williams, Sam Smith
JUSTIN BIEBER - Always supported Justin, met him twice, promoted his Bieber Fever premiere etc. He was running late for a book signing (I got there 2 hours early) and all the booked WERE SIGNED by hit team and fans paid £20 a copy. At the time no-one listened. I felt disgusted.
@ArianaMeir
@Louis_Tomlinson
Great question. Artists with their own record label for example are still tied into managers, publicists, affiliated press, booking agents who can control tours, workload, publicity, payments etc - so unless he can take a break and walk away and get a new team, then no, never.
@IndyMusic
Ladbaby are so entitled and have cleverly cashed in on these charity singles for publicity to boost their egos and bank balances. These are worse than X Factor winners each xmas. Give direct and cut out the middle men.
Busy week. Nice to see Ticketmaster and other ticketing sites getting slammed for ripping of real music fans. (30 seconds to take my money but 30 days to get a refund for a canceled event. This article is also a good read
@Alyssers_s
@Louis_Tomlinson
Radio play is a whole story altogether and not a subject I specialise in but I do know that PR / Managment DO influence in what stations play as each song played pays record label royalities!
So proud of
@katiewaissel24
having seen countless articles with press finally picking up her misson to safeguard and introduce new much needed measures. The duty of care & welfare to all whether they are in or entering this industry will ensure all protection and fair treatment.
So "
@LiveNation
and
@Ticketmaster
look to enforce laws against touts and scalping websites", but what about the high service fees they charge real music fans who are sick of the stupid dynamic demand pricing model. When will venues, fans and artists get a fair deal??
Interesting one S CLUB 7. Watch how angry the management / assistant is when the stars are asked about 'How upset they were over what they got paid' They really got shafted after years of graft and millions of record sales
#justice
Harry Styles hit ‘As It Was’ tops Spotify list as the most streamed song in the world 2022
1. As It Was – Harry Styles
2. Heat Waves – Glass Animals
3. Stay (with Justin Bieber) – The Kid Laroi
4. Me Porto Bonito – Bad Bunny
5. Tití Me Preguntó – Bad Bunny
Loved listening to this album over the past few weeks.
"Rebecca Ferguson's Heaven Part II' album is a heartfelt musical odyssey filled with soulful melodies showcasing her personal journey". This is a "no-skip album that blew me away." 5 stars is a testament to the consistent
@katiewaissel24
@MCPS
@PRSforMusic
Thanks for sharing this clip, I remember it well. Clearly shows how artists are scammed by management/bosses.
Must add, it does go the othe way too, some music artists being offered songs by other artists I've heard ask for a songwriting credit and split it then 50%.
Having watched the football last week, anyone feel the price of tickets and food at ALL live events is just too high? Also booking and delivery fees are a rip-too. How fan real fans enjoy gigs? Where does all the money go?
#FanJustice
TikTok to Launch Creator Songwriting Platform With Simon Cowell Can't wait to read the terms & conditions. EG Who owns the music if it's uploaded (The creator or the platform) where could it be used without artist permission? Are royalities split 50/50?
TikTok to Launch Creator Songwriting Platform With Simon Cowell giving 1 billion monthly users the chance to create their own songs using music “stems”. profiteering
#Poll
#TikTok
#Music
#Creatives
#MusicArtist
Gutted I can't make the Brit Awards tonight though I have already cast my vote, and wish good luck to all the talent nominated! Excited my production team will be live from the
#BRITs
red carpet chatting to the stars whilst I support two mystery celebs on The Masked Singer.
@aaood_niall
They got better paid from 2012 onwards as Cowell gave them (One Direction) a 2M bonus but money was usually split before that. Harry bought his mum a new house that year.
This tweet deserves more attention! Below
@cj_dinenage
passionately advocates for holding companies including ITV accountable, and to discuss the issues within the creative industry as a whole. Let's fight to ensure rights and welfare of staff and participants are delivered.
@bfouritends
That's besides doing TV, Press, Travelling, Signing Items, Personal Apperances, Writing, Recording etc and being told to do social media in spare time!!