168. From Kendrick Lamar to Beyonce: Attorney Karen Grant-Selma on the Business of Producing Live Events, Award Shows & TV Hits

Extraordinary Women in Entertainment Law Vol. 3In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Karen Grant-Selma, Executive Vice President and Head of Business & Legal Affairs at Jesse Collins Entertainment. Karen shares her insider knowledge on entertainment law, contract negotiations, and producing some of the biggest live events in the industry.From handling legal and business affairs for major award shows like the BET Awards and the Emmys to producing two of the most talked-about NFL Halftime Shows—Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Superbowl performance and Beyoncé’s legendary “Beyoncé Bowl” on Christmas Day 2024—Karen provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring these massive productions to life.She also discusses the legal complexities of live event production, how production companies like JCE collaborate with artists and their creative teams, and the high-pressure decision-making process leading up to major televised performances.Key Topics Covered:NFL Halftime and Super Bowl Show production: How Kendrick Lamar & Beyoncé’s performances came togetherThe business behind award shows like the BET Awards, the Emmys and the GrammysHow production companies like JCE collaborate with artists on creative directionThe role of legal teams in handling live events, contracts, and high-stakes decisionsHow streaming and AI are reshaping entertainment deals  🔗 Connect with Angela: InstagramFacebookLinkedInVisit Angela's Website