India, Feb. 11 -- Pop icon Britney Spears has taken a significant step behind the scenes by selling her music catalog to music publishing company Primary Wave. The decision surprised fans and industry watchers alike, as it marks one of her biggest business moves in recent years. Instead of focusing on new releases or a comeback tour, the singer appears to be reshaping her career through strategic financial decisions and long-term planning.

Legal documents revealed that the agreement finalized at the end of December transferred ownership of her music library, including many of the songs that helped define late-1990s and early-2000s pop culture.

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