Michael Jackson estate signs biggest recording deal in history
$250m deal gives Sony rights to 10 new recordings, back catalogue and franchisingMichael Jackson's estate has signed the biggest recording contract in history, nine months after the pop legend's death.The $250m (£164m) deal for up to 10 recordings by 2017 represents a huge bet on the singer's continued popularity with a new generation of listeners who did not grow up at the peak of his stardom.It gives Sony the rights to sell Jackson's back catalogue and previously unreleased tracks, and the ...
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Administrators for Michael Jackson's estate announced a seven-year distribution deal with Sony Music Entertainment Monday, according to a report.
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Guardian Music — $250m deal gives Sony rights to 10 new recordings, back catalogue and franchisingMichael Jackson's estate has signed the biggest recording contract in history, nine month... more info
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