The Princess of Pop is making power moves in 2026. Britney Spears, now 44, has officially sold her expansive music catalog, a decision that marks a massive shift in her professional journey. The news, first reported by TMZ and confirmed by PEOPLE, reveals that the singer finalized a deal with music publishing giant Primary Wave on December 30. While the exact financial terms remain undisclosed, the acquisition places Spears’ legendary discography alongside those of other icons like Prince and Whitney Houston.
The acquisition reportedly covers the majority of Spears’ nine studio albums, a journey that began with the diamond-certified …Baby One More Time in 1999 and concluded with 2016’s Glory. The deal includes several of her career-defining chart-toppers,
such as “…Baby One More Time,” “Circus,” and “Womanizer.” With nearly 150 million records sold worldwide according to Sony Music, the value of this catalog is undoubtedly immense, representing two decades of pop culture dominance.
Primary Wave’s reputation for managing prestigious catalogs suggests they intend to preserve and capitalize on the “Spears sound” for years to come. For fans, this means the singer’s classic tracks will continue to find new life in media and licensing, ensuring her sonic legacy remains a permanent fixture of the pop landscape.
While Spears is selling her past work, her eyes are set on a very specific future. In an emotional Instagram post shared in January, the singer reflected on her relationship with the stage. Posting a throwback from a 2002 performance of “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman,” she delivered a candid update on her touring status. “I will never perform in the U.S. again because of extremely sensitive reasons,” she wrote, seemingly closing the door on American venues.
However, she expressed a heartfelt desire to perform abroad, specifically in the UK and Australia. Her dream involves a much more intimate setup: “I hope to be sitting on a stool with a red rose in my hair, in a bun, performing with my son… in the UK and AUSTRALIA very soon.” Though she didn’t name which son she meant, her pride was evident as she called him a “huge star” and added, “God speed, little man!!!” This pivot from stadium spectacles to personal, overseas performances hints at a new, peaceful chapter for the pop legend.
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