Warner Music Group's publishing unit has bought late British rock star David Bowie`s entire catalog spanning six decades, including hits such as 'Heroes' and 'Let`s Dance.' 
 
Bowie, who pushed the boundaries of music and his own sanity to produce some of the most innovative songs of his generation, died in 2016 aged 69. 
 
The deal between Bowie's estate and Warner Music includes songs from the 26 studio albums released during his lifetime, as well as the posthumous studio album release 'Toy'.&nbsp; 
 
Warner Music did not disclose the financial terms of the deal in its announcement on Monday, but a person familiar with the matter said the purchase was worth about $250 million. 
 
Bowie`s estate had in September signed a deal that gave Warner Music global rights to the artist`s catalog from 1968 through 2016. 
 
Bowie shot to fame in Britain in 1969 with 'Space Oddity,' whose words he said were inspired by watching Stanley Kubrick’s film '2001: A Space Odyssey' while stoned. 
 
But it was his 1972 portrayal of a doomed bisexual rock envoy from space, 'Ziggy Stardust', that propelled him to global stardom. 
 
The deal for his catalog is the latest in the media rights sector, where companies have sought to boost royalties by purchasing artists' catalogs after the pandemic hit physical revenue streams and delayed release of new recordings. 
Warner Music, home to musicians such as Cardi B, Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars, has also partnered with popstar Madonna to relaunch her entire catalog over the next few years. 
 
Its deal with Bowie`s estate comes days before the rock star's 75th birth anniversary on Jan. 8.

Warner Music Group's publishing unit has bought late British rock star David Bowie`s entire catalog spanning six decades, including hits such as 'Heroes' and 'Let`s Dance.

Warner Music Group's publishing unit has bought late British rock star David Bowie`s entire catalog spanning six decades, including hits such as 'Heroes' and 'Let`s Dance.' Bowie, who pushed the boundaries of music and his own sanity to produce some of the most innovative songs of his generation, died in 2016 aged 69. The deal between Bowie's estate and Warner Music includes songs from the 26 studio albums released during his lifetime, as well as the posthumous studio album release 'Toy'. Warner Music did not disclose the financial terms of the deal in its announcement on Monday, but a person familiar with the matter said the purchase was worth about $250 million. Bowie`s estate had in September signed a deal that gave Warner Music global rights to the artist`s catalog from 1968 through 2016. Bowie shot to fame in Britain in 1969 with 'Space Oddity,' whose words he said were inspired by watching Stanley Kubrick’s film '2001: A Space Odyssey' while stoned. But it was his 1972 portrayal of a doomed bisexual rock envoy from space, 'Ziggy Stardust', that propelled him to global stardom. The deal for his catalog is the latest in the media rights sector, where companies have sought to boost royalties by purchasing artists' catalogs after the pandemic hit physical revenue streams and delayed release of new recordings. Warner Music, home to musicians such as Cardi B, Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars, has also partnered with popstar Madonna to relaunch her entire catalog over the next few years. Its deal with Bowie`s estate comes days before the rock star's 75th birth anniversary on Jan. 8.

Catalog of late rocker David Bowie sold to Warner Music

&nbsp;Warner Music Group said on Thursday it would buy celebrated French DJ David Guetta`s recorded-music catalogue from the last two decades, and sign a new deal with him for future recordings. 
 
The move will add Guetta`s body of work to the world`s third-largest recording label that is home to artists including Cardi B, Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars. 
 
Known for his collaborations with artists such as Akon, Snoop Dogg and Kid Cudi, Guetta has 50 million record sales and more than 14 billion streams to his name to date. 
 
Guetta, best known for revolutionizing the electronic dance music space in the early 2000s, has also worked with Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj, and has won two Grammy Awards. 
 
"I`m super excited about the new music I`m working on ... This is the right time to renew my creative partnership with my trusted team at Warner Music," Guetta said in a statement. 
 
Guetta is currently the eighth-most listened to artist in the world by monthly listeners on audio streaming platform Spotify. "A lot of people approached us to express interest in David`s catalogue," Jean-Charles Carré, David Guetta`s business partner and manager, said. 
 
Warner Music did not disclose financial details of the deal did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The Financial Times on Thursday reported the deal size was above $100 million, citing a person familiar with the matter. 
 
Warner Music last year cautioned the COVID-19 pandemic had hurt physical revenue streams and delayed the release of new recordings, movies and television programs.

Warner Music Group said on Thursday it would buy celebrated French DJ David Guetta`s recorded-music catalogue from the last two decades, and sign a new deal with him for future recordings.

Warner Music Group said on Thursday it would buy celebrated French DJ David Guetta`s recorded-music catalogue from the last two decades, and sign a new deal with him for future recordings. The move will add Guetta`s body of work to the world`s third-largest recording label that is home to artists including Cardi B, Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars. Known for his collaborations with artists such as Akon, Snoop Dogg and Kid Cudi, Guetta has 50 million record sales and more than 14 billion streams to his name to date. Guetta, best known for revolutionizing the electronic dance music space in the early 2000s, has also worked with Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj, and has won two Grammy Awards. "I`m super excited about the new music I`m working on ... This is the right time to renew my creative partnership with my trusted team at Warner Music," Guetta said in a statement. Guetta is currently the eighth-most listened to artist in the world by monthly listeners on audio streaming platform Spotify. "A lot of people approached us to express interest in David`s catalogue," Jean-Charles Carré, David Guetta`s business partner and manager, said. Warner Music did not disclose financial details of the deal did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The Financial Times on Thursday reported the deal size was above $100 million, citing a person familiar with the matter. Warner Music last year cautioned the COVID-19 pandemic had hurt physical revenue streams and delayed the release of new recordings, movies and television programs.

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