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Britney Spears Sells Music Catalog
The pop star has sold ownership of her catalog, including major hits, to music publisher Primary Wave.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Britney Spears, the 44-year-old pop star, has sold her music catalog to music publisher Primary Wave. The deal reportedly includes several of her major hits, such as "...Baby One More Time," "Circus," and "Womanizer." While the exact sale price is unclear, the move comes as Spears has been making changes since the end of her controversial conservatorship in 2021.
Why it matters
Spears' music catalog is highly valuable, as she has sold nearly 150 million records worldwide over the course of her career. The sale to Primary Wave, which owns the catalogs of other music icons like Prince and Whitney Houston, represents a significant business move for the singer as she continues to regain control over her career and assets.
The details
According to legal documents reviewed by TMZ, Spears sold ownership of her catalog to Primary Wave on December 30, 2025. The deal includes several of her biggest hits from her nine studio albums released between 1999 and 2016. Representatives for both Spears and Primary Wave have not commented publicly on the sale.
- Spears sold her music catalog on December 30, 2025.
- Spears has not performed in the U.S. since 2022, citing "extremely sensitive reasons."
The players
Britney Spears
A 44-year-old pop star who has sold nearly 150 million records worldwide over the course of her career.
Primary Wave
A music publisher that currently owns the catalogs of other music icons like Prince, Bob Marley, Stevie Nicks, and Whitney Houston.
What’s next
Spears has indicated she plans to return to performing in the UK and Australia in the near future, potentially with one of her sons joining her on stage.
The takeaway
Britney Spears' sale of her music catalog to Primary Wave represents a significant business move as she continues to regain control over her career and assets following the end of her controversial conservatorship. The deal includes many of her biggest hits and underscores the enduring value of her musical legacy.
