Pophouse Acquires Tina Turner's Rights and Catalog Majority

Pophouse Entertainment, the Swedish company co-founded by ABBA member Björn Ulvaeus, announced Thursday that it has acquired Tina Turner's name, image, and likeness rights along with the majority share of her music catalog from BMG. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, positions Pophouse to guide the future of the late singer's iconic legacy through innovative projects.

Turner, widely known as the Queen of Rock n Roll, died in 2023 at age 83 after a career spanning decades and marked by hits such as "What's Love Got to Do With It," "The Best," and "Proud Mary." She won 12 Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: once in 1991 as a solo artist and again in 2021 as part of the Ike and Tina Turner duo. Turner also received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2005 and sold more than 150 million records worldwide, influencing generations with her powerful voice and dynamic performances.

Discussions for the acquisition began following Turner's death, according to Pophouse CEO Jessica Koravos. She emphasized the company's interest in Turner's "incredible visual presence and stage energy," stating to The...