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Britney Spears $200m music catalogue sale is all about ‘correcting history’: sources

Britney Spears has sold her music catalogue for a rumored $200 million – in a deal that is all about "correcting history", Page Six is told. The biggest pop star of the 2000s – whose headline-grabbing personal history has frequently overshadowed her work – and those around her are now striving to "honor her legacy". At 44, Mississippi-born Spears has seemingly lived multiple lifetimes, from "Mickey Mouse Club" kid to chart-topping sexpot and embattled fixture of the tabloids. But after signing the deal with Primary Wave, a private music publishing company based in New York City, she has made the first move to ensure she will forever be a legend. Britney Spears has sold her catalogue to the tune of $200 million – and it will prove her legacy as one of the pop greats, friends say. WireImage The former Mickey Mouse Club star turned teenage icon with her 1998 "Hit Met Baby…One More Time" and i...

Britney Spears breaks cover after selling ownership share of music catalog

Britney Spears has stepped out for the first time after selling an ownership share of music catalogue.     On Friday, February 13, the 44-year-old American singer made the first appearance after making a career-changing move.  During the outing, Britney was pictured driving her Mercedes-Benz while casually talking on the phone with someone.  Notably, during the Gimme More singer was dressed in casual attire and sporting sunglasses, as she appeared immersed in a phone conversation. This update came shortly after a report suggested that the critically acclaimed musician has sold her ownership stake in her music rights to Primary Wave, a music publishing company. According to reports, Britney has sold her ownership stake in her music rights to Primary Wave, a music publishing company. TMZ reported that the Womanizer crooner sold her back catalogue to a company called ...

Backstreet Boys Make Petition for Super Bowl Halftime Show, Say They'd Bring Out Britney Spears, Other 2000s Stars (Exclusive)

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Britney Spears Sells Off Music Catalog In Landmark Deal Amid Rumors Singer Has Blown Her Entire Showbiz Fortune

It's Over: Jennifer Lopez 'Isn't Wasting Time' Moving on From Ben Affleck as $550 Million Divorce LoomsGossip It's all over all right. On May 14, just one day before news broke that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are allegedly headed toward a divorce, the singer was spotted house-hunting on her own in Beverly Hills, RadarOnline.com revealed. BY Aaron Johnson

Britney Spears sells rights to music catalog

LONDON — Pop star Britney Spears has sold her rights to her music catalog to independent music publisher Primary Wave, the latest artist to strike a deal for her work. Entertainment site TMZ, citing legal documents it had obtained, first reported the news, saying the "Oops!… I Did It Again" and "Toxic" singer had signed the deal on Dec. 30. It quoted sources as saying it was "in the ballpark" of Canadian singer Justin Bieber's reported $200-million agreement to sell his music rights to Hipgnosis in 2023. A person familiar with the situation said news of the Spears and Primary Wave deal was accurate. No further details were given. Primary Wave, which is home to artists including Whitney Houston, Prince, and Stevie Nicks, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Ms. Spears has not commented publicly. The 44-year-old, one of the most successful pop artists of all time, has topped charts around the worl...

Full List of Britney Spears’ Catalogue as Rights Reportedly Sell for $200M

Britney Spears has reportedly sold her rights to her music catalogue in a deal said to be worth around $200 million. According to reports, the pop princess has sold her ownership rights to Primary Wave, an independent music publisher that controls or owns stakes in music catalogs. The exact terms of the deal—including which rights were sold and the final valuation—have not been publicly confirmed. Newsweek reached out to representatives for Britney Spears via email and Primary Wave via a contact form on its website. Spears, widely regarded as one of the most influential pop star s of all time, is best known for hits such as "…Baby One More Time," "Oops!… I Did It Again," "Toxic," and "Gimme More." She was freed from a court-ordered conservatorship on November 12, 2021, after 13 years of her father, Jamie Spears , having substantial control over her estate and autonomy. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears ...

Britney Spears Follows Justin Bieber in Selling Music Catalog — Report

In one of the biggest business moves of her career, Britney Spears sold the rights to her music catalog within the same range as the deal Justin Bieber reportedly made when he sold his catalog. Now, insiders describe the deal as a major one, and potentially worth hundreds of millions. This deal ensures that the songs that made Spears a global name are now at the center of a new era, one marked by licensing and a long-term legacy value. TMZ exclusively reported that Britney Spears sold the ownership of her music catalog to Primary Wave in a "landmark deal," with the value said to sit in the same range as Justin Bieber's alleged $200 million deal for his catalog. The outlet cited legal documents it obtained and suggested that Spears signed the deal on December 30. Notably, the exact price did not appear in the report. A source told TMZ that Spears felt good about the decision and has celebrated by spending time with her sons, Sean Preston Federline and Jayden James Fe...