Celebrity News
How Celebrity Endorsement Deals Actually Get Structured and Paid
A look at the contract mechanics behind celebrity brand deals, from flat fees and revenue share to equity stakes, plus the disclosure rules that govern them. Read More ›
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How the entertainment industry works: deals, rights, royalties and the business behind the famous names.
Celebrity News
Who Actually Gets Paid When a Song Streams: How Music Royalties Are Split
A breakdown of how streaming and radio royalties divide between songwriters, publishers, recording artists and labels through separate collection systems. Read More ›
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Image Rights and Personality Rights: Why Protecting a Celebrity's Likeness Works Differently by Country
An explainer on how the US right of publicity, UK personality rights and other legal systems differ in protecting a public figure's name, image and likeness. Read More ›
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How Streaming Residuals Changed After the 2023 Hollywood Strikes
An explainer on the new streaming success bonus system that SAG-AFTRA and the WGA won in their 2023 contracts, and how it differs from traditional TV residuals. Read More ›
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What a Celebrity Publicist Actually Does — And Where It Differs From Journalism
An explainer on the day-to-day work of celebrity publicists, how earned media differs from advertising, and why publicists and journalists sit on opposite sides of a … Read More ›