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If you didn't know, when a bunch of people are genuinely convinced that something that never happened, well, happened, it is called the Mandela effect . The phenomenon got its name after it was discovered that many people falsely believed that Nelson Mandela was dead several years before he actually died in 2013. Thomas Imo / Getty Images Other examples of false memories that huge groups of people genuinely believe to be real can be found in the form of popular brand logos and names . For example, did you know that footwear company Skechers has actually never been called "Sketchers"? Or that there's not a cornucopia in the Fruit of the Loom logo? Nurphoto / Getty Images And it goes without saying that there are also tons of examples of Mandela effects in pop culture: Pikachu's tail has never had a black tip, Shaggy never had a protruding Adam's apple in Scooby Doo, and Hannibal Lecter never says the words: "Hello, Clarice" in The Silence of t...

By T. ZELLER - DAILY MAIL REPORTER and RUSS WEAKLAND, US SENIOR SHOWBIZ REPORTER and HEIDI PARKER, US DEPUTY SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR Published: 15:34 GMT, 14 February 2026 | Updated: 13:02 GMT, 15 February 2026 She has one of the most iconic discographies in pop music.  So why, then, did Britney Spears feel compelled to sell the hit songs that made her a legend?  News broke this week that the 44-year-old global superstar had inked a sweeping deal to sell her catalog to music publishing giant Primary Wave, reportedly worth $200 million - a deal, and a staggering figure, that doubtless raised eyebrows. And mere days later, Spears was spotted behind the wheel of her Mercedes SUV appearing to break the law, her cell phone pressed to her face. On Thursday, she was photographed taking a spin around Los Angeles while appearing to be talking on the phone, which is illegal...

Spears is mother to Preston, 20, and Jayden, 19, with her former husband, Kevin Federline . She is understood to be "delighted" with her catalog sale and has been celebrating by spending time with her sons. Despite the money-making potential of the gigs, Spears last month vowed to "never perform in the US again." In an Instagram post referring to her habit of dancing scantily-clad for the camera and to her son's piano skills, she explained: "Sending this piano to my son this year!!! ... interestingly enough, I dance on Instagram to heal things in my body that people have no idea about. Yup and it's embarrassing sometimes… but I walked through the fire to save my life... "I will never perform in the U.S. again because of extremely sensitive reasons, but I hope to be sitting on a stool with a red rose i n my hair, in a bun, performing with my son… in the UK and AUSTRALIA very soon. He's a huge star, and I'm so humbled to be in his prese...

image by Jen, licensed under CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons × Get the Latest in Movies, TV, Gaming and more — First! Join 100K+ fans and never miss breaking news, fan theories, trailers & exclusive content. The once sensational pop star, Britney Spears , has been through enough tough situations for a lifetime. From drug and other substance abuse issues and bad relationships to staring down the end of a barrel in financial woes and intriguing feuds with other celebrities , Spears has been plagued with one problem after another. ...

Britney Spears has raised eyebrows after recently selling her music catalogue for a whopping fee believed to be around $200 million. Sources have now revealed that there was a "suffering" behind the scenes that caused the pop star to make the sale. Reports suggest Britney Spears had money issues after not releasing any new songs or touring, with the singer recently sharing that she "will never perform in the U.S. again." Article continues below advertisement Real Reason Britney Spears Sold Her Music Catalogue Following Spears' sale of her iconic music catalogue to publishing giants Primary Wave, sources have come forward to claim there was an underlying reason behind her decision to sell. According to the Daily Mail , an insider c lose to the star shared that her "heavy spending" is a major factor behind her decision, while another explained that a sad reality everyone will eventually come to face is that her music career may be done and over wit...

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 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 ...