On Friday, Kesha pushed for a preliminary injunction in the ongoing legal battle against her alleged sexual abuser Dr. Luke, arguing that unless a decision is made soon, her career might become irreparably damaged. The producer filed counter-suits claiming that Kesha is just trying to get out of her recording contract. Her attorney Mark Geragos explained to a New York judge why it’s imperative for Kesha that the case be decided soon:
Until this Court rules on the declaratory judgment claim, Kesha is at an impasse. She cannot work with music producers, publishers, or record labels to release new music. With no new music to perform, Kesha cannot tour. Off the radio and stage and out of the spotlight, Kesha cannot sell merchandise, receive sponsorships, or get media attention. Her brand value has fallen, and unless the Court issues this injunction, Kesha will suffer irreparable harm, plummeting her career past the point of no return.
Jim Urie, former president and CEO (as of January, 2015) of Universal Music Group Distribution, submitted an affidavit supporting Kesha’s claim. “No mainstream distribution company will invest the money necessary to distribute songs for an artist who has fallen from the public eye, as is happening to Kesha at this very moment. Accordingly, if Kesha cannot immediately resume recording and having her music promoted, marketed, and distributed by a major label, her career is effectively over.”
Animals close to Kesha / her family on twitter are claiming that Universal has been after her ever since they found out about the lawsuit. Interesting to see who she'll sign with if she wins the injunction.
Welp. He only said her career is "effectively over." Not really showing support since he said no label is coming off of the money for her because she's not visible in the public eye (i.e. she's fallen off).
The purpose of this thread is to highlight that many labels are/have always been interested in Kesha.
Really not a shocker considering she's an phenomenal songwriter.
If this ever blows over somehow, she'll be fine.
Welp. He only said her career is "effectively over." Not really showing support since he said no label is coming off of the money for her because she's not visible in the public eye (i.e. she's fallen off).
#Pray4Kesha
I feel like you missed the "affidavit supporting Kesha's claim" part (which was bolded)
Yeah because I didn't understand as I only read the bolded part which is what we generally do here, if the other parts are important they should be bolded as well.
Welp. He only said her career is "effectively over." Not really showing support since he said no label is coming off of the money for her because she's not visible in the public eye (i.e. she's fallen off).
Erm.
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On Friday, Kesha pushed for a preliminary injunction in the ongoing legal battle against her alleged sexual abuser Dr. Luke, arguing that unless a decision is made soon, her career might become irreparably damaged.
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Jim Urie, former president and CEO (as of January, 2015) of Universal Music Group Distribution, submitted an affidavit supporting Kesha’s claim.
It's pretty clear what he's saying here. edit: wording
