Pophouse Acquires Majority Stake in Tina Turner’s Catalog

Pophouse Entertainment has acquired a majority stake in the historic music catalog of the late Tina Turner. Turner, widely celebrated as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” passed away in 2023 at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy as a 12-time Grammy winner and a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.

A Legacy Preserved and Amplified

Two years prior to her passing, Turner sold her recordings, music publishing, and name and likeness rights to BMG in a deal reportedly valued at $50 million. At the time, BMG CEO Hartwig Masuch expressed the significance of the acquisition, calling it “both an honor and a responsibility” and vowing to take it seriously. Turner herself commented on the deal, stating her confidence in BMG and Warner Music to protect her life’s work and musical inheritance.

The interest in Turner’s works has continued since the initial deal. Pophouse Entertainment, based in Sweden, has now partnered with BMG to acquire a majority stake in her catalog. The company released a statement indicating a focus on “long-term stewardship” and a commitment to “contribute creative ideas that respect and laud Tina Turner’s artistry” to ensure her legacy is not only preserved but amplified.

Expanding Reach and Celebrating Artistry

Pophouse CEO Jessica Koravos expressed her excitement about welcoming Turner’s iconic catalog into the Pophouse family, stating, “I am thrilled to welcome Tina Turner’s iconic catalogue to the Pophouse family. We will now set in motion a series of creative projects to celebrate Tina Turner’s remarkable music and persona and secure her legacy as the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.”

Alistair Norbury, BMG’s president for the UK, Continental Europe & APAC, added, “Tina Turner’s voice and spirit shaped modern music and popular culture. Our responsibility, alongside Pophouse and the Estate, is to ensure her work continues to resonate with audiences around the world, while remaining true to the strength, independence, and originality that defined her career.” Turner’s catalog joins that of other notable artists like Cyndi Lauper and Kiss, whose works have also been acquired by Pophouse.