Michael Jackson's Estate Claims Ownership of Songs in Controversial Auction With Casette Tapes Up to $200,000
Michael Jackson's estate is fighting to block an auction of unreleased songs, claiming ownership of the tapes and their copyright.
Michael Jackson's estate says sale of unreleased songs is "sad attempt" to "mislead the public"
Last December, unreleased tracks from Jackson were discovered in a storage unit in the San Fernando Valley. The Jackson Estate said that they did not claim ownership of the tape but whoever purchases the recordings or compositions does not own the copyright, the estate does.
Michael Jackson’s Estate Fights To Stop Sale Of Priceless Unreleased Songs
Cassettes featuring the unreleased songs are expected to sell for hundreds of thousands, even though it won't give the buyer the master rights.
Jackson estate fights auction of unreleased music
In a bold move to protect Michael Jackson's musical legacy, representatives of the late artist's estate have spoken out against an upcoming auction.
Unreleased Michael Jackson music set to sell for $150,000 - but there's a catch
The late King of Pop was just 50-years-old when he passed away on June 25, 2009. Michael Jackson left behind an iconic back catalogue of hits, and now his estate says there is more. There's just one catch though.
Michael Jackson’s estate clashes with auction house selling his unreleased music
However, Jackson’s estate argues that the tapes are merely copies of the original master recordings, which they own, meaning the buyer will have no rights to reproduce or public
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