Britney Spears has sold the rights to her extensive music catalog, which includes iconic hits like "Toxic," "Baby One More Time," and "Gimme More," as reported by TMZ and confirmed by the New York Times. The deal is said to have been made on December 30, with Primary Wave being the purchaser, but specific terms including the sale price have not been revealed.

This sale reflects a growing trend where artists have been capitalizing on their music catalogs as a source of substantial revenue. Other notable artists such as Bruce Springsteen and Shakira have also engaged in similar transactions, making large sums from their catalog rights. For instance, Springsteen's sale to Sony was reported to be around $500 million, illustrating the lucrative nature of such deals in the current market.

Spears, who has released nine studio albums since her 1999 debut, is recognized as one of the most successful female artists in history. Her influence in pop music spans nearly two decades, and her career experiences, marked by personal challenges, have kept her in the public eye, making this catalog sale a significant moment in her ongoing narrative as an artist and public figure.