Pop star ⁠Britney Spears ​has sold her rights to her music catalogue to independent music publisher ​Primary Wave, according to media reports, the latest artist to strike a deal for her work. France 24's Carys Garland takes a look at what she stands to gain from the deal and why many other stars are doing the same.

Britney Spears, the American songstress, has sold off her rights to her extensive music catalogue. According to TMZ

She is said to have sold to independent music publisher Primary Wave on 30 December for around $200m.

She is said to have sold to independent music publisher Primary Wave on 30 December for around $200m.

She is said to have sold to independent music publisher Primary Wave on 30 December for around $200m.

She is said to have sold to independent music publisher Primary Wave on 30 December for around $200m.

The pop hitmaker, who hasn’t released a new album in 10 years, sold the rights to her music to Primary Wave.

The pop hitmaker, who hasn’t released a new album in 10 years, sold the rights to her music to Primary Wave.

US pop singer Britney Spears has reportedly sold the rights to her music catalog for as much as $200 million, US media reported Tuesday. 

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

Britney Spears has quietly cashed in on her pop legacy, selling off the rights to her iconic music catalog in a blockbuster deal.

Spears, whose debut album was released in 1999, is behind iconic hits, including “Oops!… I Did It Again!,” “…Baby One More Time,” “Gimme More,” “Circus” and “Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman.”

Britney Spears has sold the rights to her music catalog to Primary Wave, though specific terms of the deal, including the price, are still unknown.

Britney Spears has sold the rights to her music catalog to Primary Wave, though specific terms of the deal, including the price, are still unknown.

Britney Spears has sold her song catalog and an unclear number of other rights to Primary Wave, two sources confirm to Variety.