Britney Spears Sells Rights to Music Catalog
Is Britney Spears' $200M deal a career triumph or just catching up after conservatorship?
Above: Britney Spears pictured in Los Angeles, Calif. in 2019. Image credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images
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Narrative A
This is a landmark deal for Spears, who was able to secure the deal for roughly $200 million — the same ballpark figure that megastar Justin Bieber was able to secure for his deal. The pop star is reportedly very happy with the agreement.
Narrative B
This agreement comes after Spears' long-term conservatorship, in which her father managed her finances and business decisions, was ended by a court in 2021 — finally giving her control over her career.