Pop superstar Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalogue, the BBC has learned. Spears, 44, is said to have sold to independent music publisher Primary Wave on December 30 for around $200 million (£146 million). The singer - known for hits like ...Baby One More Time and Toxic - had her life heavily influenced by a protracted conservatorship that ended in 2021. She recently stated that she would 'never return to the music industry,' with her last release being a duet with Elton John in 2022. The sale of her catalogue adds to a growing trend of artists cashing in on their music rights, with major figures like Bruce Springsteen and Justin Bieber also selling theirs. Primary Wave, the purchaser, holds rights to numerous iconic artists, further consolidating their influence in the music landscape. Spears is recognized as one of the best-selling female artists globally, having sold over 150 million records since her debut in 1999. This sale is seen as both a financial move and a symbolic gesture of her newfound independence.