Reports circulated yesterday afternoon that Sony was looking into terminating their contract with producer Dr. Luke a year ahead of its end date, as the controversy surrounding his legal battle with Kesha was something they do not want to be associated with. This was a huge update in the case, as the powerhouse label originally stood behind Luke against Kesha’s allegations that he’d sexually abused her for years, and made no moves to release Kesha from her contract – the main thing she is fighting for. Luke’s team is claiming bullsh*t, though. Sources in his camp tell TM that his relationship with execs there is “excellent,” adding:
“His representatives are in regular contact with executives at the highest levels at Sony, and this has never come up.”
Sony, on the other hand, had “no comment.” Hmm. Who are you believing in this one?