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Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Taylor’s Version: The Million-Dollar Plot Twist

Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Money News Network

Education, Self-improvement, Business

4.41.4K Ratings

🗓️ 5 June 2025

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

When Taylor Swift announced she had officially bought back the masters to her music catalog, it wasn’t just a win for Swifties—it was a seismic moment for the entertainment business. Today, Nicole unpacks the multimillion-dollar money trail behind the scenes, from record labels to private equity firms, and explains how Swift outmaneuvered the industry to reclaim her life’s work. It’s a story about ownership, leverage, and beating the system—plus, Nicole shares how listeners can invest in music royalties themselves. Because when it comes to showbiz… the business part matters most.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Imagine if you had a co-host in your life, you know, someone who could help manage your every day and do the things that you don't have time for.

0:07.0

Well, unfortunately, that's not something we can opt into in life, but it is something you can opt into as an Airbnb host.

0:13.8

If you find yourself away for a while, like I do, maybe for work, a long trip, or a big life adventure, a local co-host can help you manage everything.

0:23.1

From guest communications to check in, to making sure your place stays in tip-top shape,

0:28.5

they have got you covered. These are trusted locals who know your area inside and out,

0:33.1

giving your guests a warm welcome while you focus on your own starring role, whatever that might be.

0:38.8

You know that I love how hosting on Airbnb helps you monetize your home, an asset that you

0:43.3

already have. That is a holy grail. And as a longtime fan of Airbnb, I have been telling everyone

0:49.5

I know that they should be hosting too. But some of my busiest friends have been overwhelmed

0:54.1

by this whole idea of hosting. But thanks of my busiest friends have been overwhelmed by this

0:54.5

whole idea of hosting. But thanks to the new co-host offering, they have finally signed up.

0:59.5

So if you've got a secondary property or an extended trip coming up and you need a little help

1:03.7

hosting while you're away, you can hire a co-host to do the work for you. Find a co-host at

1:08.6

Airbnb.com slash host.

1:14.7

I'm Nicole Lappin, the only financial expert you don't need a dictionary to understand. It's time for some money rehab.

1:23.0

Taylor Swift just announced that she bought back the Masters to her music catalog.

1:30.9

And this is big news if you're Swifty, of course, but even if you're not, this is actually not just a story about Taylor.

1:36.1

It is one of the most dramatic and high-stakes stories in the history of the entertainment business.

1:41.5

And the money trail touches on private equity, copyright law,

1:45.4

billion-dollar tours, and affects the future of music. So I'm going to unpack the background

1:50.8

of this deal, what it means not just for Taylor Swift, but for the entire music industry,

1:56.1

and how you can actually invest in your favorite artists because we can't forget show business

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