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Britney Spears Sells Ownership Share of Music Catalog to Primary Wave

Neither party has disclosed the price or the precise rights involved.

Overview

  • Legal documents cited by TMZ show Spears signed the agreement on December 30, 2025, transferring her ownership share to independent publisher Primary Wave.
  • Multiple outlets report sources value the deal in the low nine figures, roughly comparable to Justin Bieber’s about $200 million sale, though the exact amount is not public.
  • The scope of rights remains unclear, with reporting focused on ambiguity around publishing, master recording royalties, and other potential interests.
  • The catalog covered includes many signature hits such as “...Baby One More Time,” “Toxic,” “Oops!... I Did It Again,” “Gimme More,” and “I’m a Slave 4 U.”
  • Reuters reported a person familiar with the matter said news of the deal was accurate, while both Spears and Primary Wave have not commented publicly.