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Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalogue - US media

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Britney Spears was launched to worldwide fame in the late 1990s

US pop star Britney Spears has sold the rights to her songs, according to reports.

The 44-year-old singer, known for hits including Toxic and Oops!... I Did It Again, has sold the rights to her catalogue to music publisher Primary Wave, according to US media outlet The Hollywood Reporter.

Spears was launched to worldwide fame in the late 1990s, following the release of her hit debut song ... Baby One More Time.

During her almost 30-year career, the singer has released a string of pop hits such as Gimme More, Womanizer, Lucky and I'm A Slave 4 U.

The deal is believed to be worth around $200m (€168m), according to sources cited by celebrity site TMZ, though it said the exact amount is not detailed in legal documents.

Spears joins a growing list of artists who have sold their music rights in recent years including Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan.

Spears and Primary Wave have both been approached for comment.

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