It Costs $200k to Legally Cover Eminem’s “Lose Yourself”
Popular show Glee is known for doing covers of popular songs and performing them within the confines of any given episode. Thought this figure was interesting Via Hollywood Reporter:
Still, even with Glee’s undeniable popularity and selling power, certain artists demand a premium for their songs. “We went after Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself,’ and it was jaw-droppingly expensive,” Murphy says. “Around $200,000. We couldn’t do it because the episode would’ve been so over budget.”
And that’s why Eminem’s brand is so strong. If you want his music, you pay a premium. If you want a concert ticket, you pay significantly more to see him. I’m not sure what the terms were for a $200k payment, but damn….just to cover an Em song is that much money? I guess they base that on the potential profit the show will make off of advertising? Either way, Crazy.
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