Aug 21, 11:44 PM

Michael Jackson Estate Wins $600M Sony Sale Approval

A California appeals court has ruled in favor of Michael Jackson's estate, allowing it to proceed with a $600 million sale of the singer's music catalog to Sony Music. This decision comes despite objections from Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, who challenged the lower court's approval of the deal. The appellate panel found no basis for her challenge, effectively dismissing her latest appeal. The transaction is expected to be the largest-ever valuation of an artist's music assets.

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Sources

The Hollywood Reporter@THR
2 years ago
A California appeals court has issued a final ruling that Michael Jackson’s estate can proceed with a $600 million sale of the singer’s catalog to Sony Music, rejecting objections from his mother that aimed to block the deal. https://t.co/QBZ3YN7mcb
Rolling Stone@RollingStone
2 years ago
Michael Jackson’s Estate Clinches Win Over Katherine Jackson in $600 Million Catalog War More: https://t.co/EGaWkyFA4Q https://t.co/Pe6EcAyujA
LAT Entertainment@latimesent
2 years ago
Court approves $600-million sale of Michael Jackson music to Sony https://t.co/aUkiVQf73k

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