Chris Willman

Tatiana Siegel, an investigative reporter for Variety, dives into David Ellison's tumultuous overhaul at Paramount. She reveals a drastic transformation with tough leadership, significant layoffs, and strategic bets on middle America, including a massive UFC deal. Meanwhile, Chris Willman, chief music critic at Variety, shares his insights on the AccraSure Arena near Palm Springs, noting its intimacy and production-friendly atmosphere that attracts top artists for rehearsals and concerts, offering a refreshing perspective on live music venues.

It’s safe to say that Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun are…never, ever, getting back together. Taking us inside their battle is Chris Willman, senior music writer at Variety, who’s covered Taylor since her early days as an up-and-coming young artist on the country music scene.Later, we’ll dive into the growing artist labor movement with Damon Krukowski, the drummer for the late 80s indie band Galaxie 500. Damon shares how the band bought back its masters from their label and why most bands aren’t as fortunate. He’s also breaking down the impact of streaming on musicians' pocketbooks, and what smaller artists are doing to advocate for their rights.Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/businesswars.Support us by supporting our sponsor!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.