Last November, Sony Pictures Entertainment found themselves in troubled waters when a group named the ‘Guardians of Peace‘ hacked into the company’s computer systems and leaked headline-grabbing confidential data.
This week, the company’s music arm is said to be bracing itself after learning emails sent about some of the world’s biggest Pop stars may surface online as part of the same cyberattack.
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Initially blamed on North Korea, the Sony leak occurred when the aforementioned ‘Guardians’ hacked into Sony systems in response to their controversial movie ‘The Interview‘, a comedy in which a US journalist is tasked with murdering the nation’s leader Kim Jong-Un.
In these emails lay insulting conversations sent by some of the company’s big wigs about the likes of Angelina Jolie, leader of the free world President Barack Obama and the comedian Kevin Hart, referred to as a “whore” by one executive.
Now, after learning the hacking may have extended to its music arm, Sony Music CEO Michael Lynton is said to have issued an apology to its acts who may soon find personal information about them leaked in a new set of scandalous emails.
Artists who may be affected by the leaks are Beyonce, Usher, Justin Timberlake, Rita Ora, Adele, One Direction, Barbra Streisand and Bruce Springsteen, allegedly warned that details on behind-the-scenes politics, recording contracts and industry-related business dealings may all become public property should the worst happen.
The Business Insider adds:
Recently leaked emails alluded to a potential “top secret” sale of music publishing division Sony/ATV. Lynton and Sony/ATV head Martin Bandier have both denied Sony Music is for sale, but Lynton reportedly “called a number of department heads within Sony, including Marty and [Sony Music CEO] Doug Morris to give a blanket apology in advance for whatever else comes out.