Songwriter Claudia Brant Signs With Sony/ATV

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterCountry star, songwriter and producer Jon Pardi has extended his worldwide deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville.Most recently heard alongside Thomas Rhett on the country hit “Beer Can’t Fix,” Pardi’s latest album “Heartache Medication,” has sold over 1 million units and 10 million digital singles and is also nominated for the ACM album of the year award.

Kobe Bryant‘s infectious spirit continues to live on through his lovely daughters. His oldest, Natalia, 17, and second to youngest Bianka, 3, might be 14 years apart in age, but the have the same contagious smile.

Taylor Swift stunned fans when she dropped her new album "folklore" last week and "Swiftie" Natalia Bryant was even more surprised when the musician sent her a special gift. The 17-year-old daughter of the late basketball star Kobe Bryant posed with the gift, a cardigan, which is also the title of Swift's first single from the album.

Taylor Swift released her new album Folklore that is receiving critical acclaim and praise. Along with the album is plenty of merch, including a cardigan sweater that is an exact copy of the one Taylor wore in the “Cardigan” video.

Taylor Swift sent Kobe Bryant‘s daughter Natalia Bryant a cardigan to celebrate the release of her latest album, Folklore.Vanessa Bryant shared a photo via Instagram on Saturday, July 25, of her 17-year-old daughter smiling as she held up the sweater.“Thank you @taylorswift #Cardigan,” the former model, 38, captioned the picture.Natalia also shared a snapshot of the cardigan via her Instagram Story writing, “Thank you SO much @taylorswift! I am OBSESSED with ‘folklore.'”The sweater is a nod to

Kobe Bryant’s daughter Natalia Bryant is all praises for Taylor Swift‘s new album---Folklore! And to return the favour, Taylor Swift, 30, sent a cardigan (from one of the songs in the album) to the 17-year-old daughter of the late Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant. “Thank you @taylorswift #Cardigan,” Vanessa wrote on her Instagram Story along with a photo of Natalia holding up the cardigan from Taylor.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe band Dawes has signed with Rounder Records, a return to a “major indie” after four self-released albums that followed on the heels of two early efforts on the ATO label.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterHit producer WondaGurl, who’s worked with some of the top names in hip-hop and R&B, including Travis Scott, Jay-Z, Drake, Pop Smoke, Rihanna, Bryson Tiller, Lil Uzi Vert and SZA, has signed a global agreement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, in partnership with Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Publishing.WondaGurl is among the youngest women to have a production credit on a platinum-selling hip hop album, Jay-Z’s 2013 release “Magna Carta Holy Grail” (she was 16).

DEALSSony/ATV has signed songwriter Claudia Brant, who has worked with artists including Camila Cabello, Luis Fonsi and Ricky Martin. “With over two thousand songs recorded, multiple awards and 30 years of my life dedicated to songwriting, it’s clear to me now that Sony/ATV is where I belong”, she says.Sony/ATV has also signed TikTok sensation Ir Sais.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorEXCLUSIVE: Lesley-Ann Brandt, who plays Maze on Netflix’s drama series Lucifer, has signed with ICM Partners. The news comes as Lucifer preps its return for a fifth season on August 21.The Cape Town, South Africa-born Brandt began her career in New Zealand after her family immigrated there when she was in her teens.

Sony/ATV has signed a number of new publishing deals. They include:A global administration agreement with songwriter and producer Freddy Wexler, who has co-written such hits as Marshmello and Halsey's "Be Kind,” the Jonas Brothers’ “Like It’s Christmas,” Kanye West’s “Wolves” and Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s Hot 100 No.

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DEALSSony/ATV has signed the songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Linus Wiklund to a global publishing deal. He is known for his work with Avicii, Zedd, David Guetta, Rita Ora and more.

Travis Barker’s DTA Records under the performance alias jxdn.“TalentX have proven themselves as leaders of the TikTok movement with their influencers breaking some of the biggest songs on the platform,” said Sony/ATV senior vp, creative Jennifer Knoepfle and director of A&R Nicholas Bral in a joint statement.

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Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterSony/ATV Music Publishing announced the signing of Bobby Sessions to a global co-publishing deal.

 Kobe Bryant  was tragically killed in a helicopter crash, but he is still showing his wife  Vanessa Bryant  that he loves her “from Heaven.” The NBA star’s widow revealed on Monday that the late basketball player gifted her the dress Sarah Jessica Parker’s character Carrie Bradshaw wore in the series finale of Sex and the City. “I love you my baby @kobebryant.

Vanessa Bryant is sharing one of the many sweet gifts given to her by her late husband, Kobe Bryant. She took to Instagram on Monday to give fans a glimpse at the “Sex and the City” dress the Lakers legend bought her years ago.