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.
http://thehiphopupdate.com/tvmovie/it-costs-200k-to-legally-cover-eminems-lose-yourself/
Lol...has anyone legally covered it?
















