Demi Lovato; Scooter Braun.Photo:Jason Koerner/Getty; Michael Tran/Getty
Jason Koerner/Getty; Michael Tran/Getty
Demi Lovatoand their manager,Scooter Braun, called their professional relationship quits.
On Monday, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer, 31, has parted ways with the talent manager, 42, who also managesJustin Bieber.
However, Braun and Lovato — who turned 31 on Sunday — appear to still be amicable.
Scooter Braun wishes Demi Lovato happy birthday in 2023.Scooter Braun/ Instagram
Scooter Braun/ Instagram
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE OF THE KINDEST SOULS OUT THERE. HAPPY BDAY @DDLOVATO!!” Braun wrote on an Instagram Story post. He included a photo of the “Cool for the Summer” singer smiling while wrapped in a colorful blanket getting glammed up.
Braun’s list of A-list clientele includesBieber,Ariana Grande,Tori Kelly,Ashley GrahamandDan + Shay.
Demi Lovato; Scooter Braun.Santiago Felipe/Getty; Rich Fury/Getty
Santiago Felipe/Getty; Rich Fury/Getty
Lovato and Braun connected about a year afterher near-fatal overdose in 2018. “Dreams came true for me. I officially have a NEW MANAGER. And not just any manager but the one and only Scooter Braun. Couldn’t be happier, inspired and excited to begin this next chapter. Thank you for believing in me and for being a part of this new journey,” Lovato announced via Instagram in 2019.
In 2021, the Disney Channel alum opened up about the overdose in her docuseriesDemi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil, which featured an interview with Braun, who said he initially wasn’t set on working with her. “We had a plan for not only how we were going to say no but who we were going to recommend,” he recalled during the YouTube Originals documentary. He added that after the two met, he was able to come up with a plan of action.
Scooter Braun and Demi Lovato in Beverly Hills in March 2021.Rich Fury/Getty Images for OBB Media
Rich Fury/Getty Images for OBB Media
“She didn’t need a manager, she needed a friend. She needed someone who knew what to do but didn’t need her to work,” Braun added.
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In July, Lovato announced plans to releaseREVAMPEDas she explores her “passion for rock music.” The new album will be released on Sept. 15.
source: people.com
