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Check Out Video! Legacy Manager Kathy Golik Places Roses in Ocean at Southampton Beach, Long Island, NY in Memory of Laura

Today, legacy manager Kathy Golik of Other Half Entertainment returned to the beach in Southampton on Long Island, New York that is not far from where Laura lived and where she spent time enjoying the ocean she loved so much…

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WATCH VIDEO: Legacy Manager Kathy Golik Places Flowers in East Quogue on Long Island, NY in Remembrance of Laura

 

This past week, legacy manager Kathy Golik of Other Half Entertainment spent time on Long Island, New York, and made a meaningful visit to Laura’s neighborhood in East Quogue. On a beautiful autumn day in the Hamptons, she drove through…

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Legacy Manager Kathy Golik Returns to DND Dynamite 80s YouTube Podcast on February 10, 2027

Kathy Golik, Laura's legacy manager and owner of Other Half Entertainment, looks forward to chatting with DC and DH on February 10, 2027, as she returns as a guest on their DND Dynamite 80s podcast show which airs live on…

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Laura Included in Special Exhibit at the Rose Museum at Carnegie Hall in New York City!

 

 

 

We were recently contacted by the Director of the Rose Archives and Museum at Carnegie Hall in Manhattan, New York City. The Rose Museum showcases artifacts from Carnegie Hall’s performance and building history, and we're honored to share that this…

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"Branigan" Biopic Update!

Excited to share a heartfelt update on the Laura Branigan biopic currently in development. Rob Levinson of Out of Time Pictures is now actively crafting the screenplay, approaching Laura’s early life with deep respect, care, and a heartfelt commitment to…

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Remembering Laura Branigan on the 22nd Anniversary of Her Passing (2026)

Today, we remember Laura — 22 years since she left this world, yet her light still moves through ours. This day carries its familiar ache, but also the quiet shimmer of all she gave us: the voice that soared, the…

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Other Half Entertainment Biopic Announcement Regarding Laura Branigan

 

 

August 4, 2026
 

Other Half Entertainment announces that a biographical film about Laura Branigan, with the working title Branigan is currently in development by Out of Time Pictures.
 

The film will focus on Laura’s early life—Laurie before she became known…

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Upcoming Release: "NOW 12” 80s: 1987 – Part One," Which Includes "Shattered Glass" 12" Vocal Mix!

 

 

 

NOW That's What I Call Music (UK) presents the next installment in their ongoing series of 12” 80s releases: NOW 12” 80s: 1987 – Part One, set for release on July 17. This 4CD set features chart-topping duets, dancefloor classics…

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NEW Radio Interview Added to Laura's Official Artist Channel on YouTube: "Crosstalk with Ernie Manouse" (1993)

Other Half Entertainment has uploaded a rare 1993 interview from the Chicago-based radio show Crosstalk with Ernie Manouse where Laura is exactly as so many of us remember her — warm, funny, grounded, and full of heart.
 

She talks about…

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Upcoming Release: "NOW That's What I Call Soft Rock & Power Pop Anthems," Which Includes "Self Control"!

 

 

 

 


NOW That's What I Call Music (UK) presents NOW That's What I Call Soft Rock & Power Pop Anthems, set for release on May 29. This compilation showcases the best of soft rock and power pop, and features Laura's…

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Releasing Soon: "NOW Yearbook – The Vault: 1985," Featuring "Spanish Eddie"!

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOW That's What I Call Music (UK) presents NOW Yearbook – The Vault: 1985, set for release on May 15. This collection digs deeper into the year’s musical landscape, featuring singles that may not have always reached the highest…

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Laura's Debut Album Celebrates 44 Years!!

 

 

At this time in 1982, Laura’s Atlantic Records debut album BRANIGAN was released — the moment her years of hard work, perseverance, and belief in herself finally met the world. With her naturally powerful, resonant, four‑octave voice and her remarkable…

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American Songwriter Highlights Laura Branigan’s “Gloria”

 

A new American Songwriter feature explores how Laura Branigan transformed Umberto Tozzi’s Italian “Gloria” into one of the biggest pop hits of the 1980s. The article looks back at her early career, the lyrical rewrite that reshaped the song, and…

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New Year 2026: Thank You from Other Half Entertainment!

 

As another year turns, Other Half Entertainment wants to thank each and every one of you for your unwavering support of Laura, her legacy, and the work we do in her honor. Your love, your enthusiasm, and your presence create…

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Legacy Manager Kathy Golik Returns to Coffee Break With Mary B's 5th Son Podcast: Celebrating Laura Branigan Pt 2

It’s a pleasure for legacy manager Kathy Golik to return to Coffee Break With Mary B’s 5th Son this week as 2025 closes out by continuing the conversation about Laura—not only as an artist extraordinaire, but as a truly special…

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WINNER Announced for LauraBraniganOnline Holiday Contest 2025!

 

We are happy to announce the lucky WINNER of the LauraBraniganOnline Holiday Contest 2025!
 

Matt Carson of Arkansas, USA

 

CONGRATULATIONS, Matt!!! 
 

THANK YOU to all who entered this contest!  

Stay tuned for future giveaways! 

Coffee Break With Mary B's 5th Son Podcast: A Laura Branigan Christmas Featuring Kathy Golik, Legacy Manager

Celebrate the holiday season with a special Laura Branigan Christmas episode of Coffee Break With Mary B’s 5th Son (12/21/2025), featuring Laura's legacy manager Kathy Golik and insights from Ernie Manouse and Michael Miller on her iconic holiday performances on…

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LauraBraniganOnline Holiday Contest 2025!

 

ENTER NOW for your chance to win a very special prize package filled with an array of Laura Branigan goodies!

This contest runs from Friday, December 12, 2025, to 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, December 21, 2025.  All entries must…

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Laura Appears in Newly Released Book "Countdown - Complete Episode Guide"

We were informed today by Milton Hammon of a newly released book, Countdown - Complete Episode Guide, that he co-authored with Brett Leslie. This book is the most definitive book ever published about this iconic Australian TV music show…

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Laura's Spotify Wrapped 2025!

Other Half Entertainment is very happy to share that once again Laura's Spotify stats have made significant gains from the previous year! This is tremendous validation of the artistic quality and endurance of Laura's legacy, as her music continues to…

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