Celebrity Life
Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie Sells Catalog Rights to Hipgnosis
Merck Mercuriadis-led Hipgnosis Songs Fund now owns catalog of both McVie and Lindsey Buckingham, and eight of 11 Rumours songs
Red Hot Chili Peppers Sell Catalog to Hipgnosis
The $140 million sale marks the latest sale from a major legacy artist to a music investment fund — and one of the biggest purchases for Merck Mercuriadis to date
Bob Rock, Metallica and Michael Bublé Producer, Sells Rights to Hipgnosis
The producer joins Jimmy Iovine, Lindsey Buckingham, Shakira, and Neil Young in the group of music creators who have sold copyrights to Merck Mercuriadis's investment and song management company
Music Catalogs Are Selling for Serious Cash. Now Wall Street Wants In
KKR's re-entry into the music business, buying the copyrights of OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder in an unusual direct acquisition, signals a new wave of Wall Street interest in an area financial giants have ignored for years
Shakira Sells Her Music Catalog to Hipgnosis Songs Fund
Merck Mercuriadis's investment firm bought Shakira's publishing rights for her entire 145-song catalog, which include hits such as "Hips Don't Lie," "Whenever, Wherever," "She Wolf," and "Waka Waka"
Neil Young Sells Catalog Rights to Merck Mercuriadis’ Hipgnosis
Hipgnosis founder Merck Mercuriadis, who bought Young's publishing, promises fans that there will never be a "Burger of Gold" fast food commercial
Lindsey Buckingham Sells His Publishing Rights, Including Fleetwood Mac Hits
Merck Mercuriadis' London-based Hipgnosis has acquired Buckingham's song catalog, including 100% of writer and publisher share of Fleetwood Mac's hits
Bob Dylan Rejected a $400 Million Hipgnosis Offer Before Universal Music’s Deal
The singer-songwriter — whose Universal deal is the new crown jewel of the booming song-acquisition market — turned down a deal from high-profile investor Merck Mercuriadis, who owns rights to hits like "Single Ladies" to "Uptown Funk"