Posted May 31, 200718 yr Jackson acquires Eminem song rights Thursday, May 31 2007, 16:37 BST Digitalspy.com By David Cribb Michael Jackson has bought some of the rights to Eminem's back catalogue in a new deal. The singer has also acquired rights to music by Shakira, Beck and Bjork in a deal with Viacom for his company. Jackson already holds the rights to the copyright of The Beatles, and is proud of his new accomplishment, Famous Music LLC. "This is a milestone event for Sony/ATV Music Publishing," he said in a statement. "The diverse collection of songs in this catalogue range from timeless classics to contemporary hits, and I am pleased to add the acquisition of Famous Music to Sony/ ATV." How do you feel about Michael earning money out of songs he played no part in writing?
May 31, 200718 yr Author Jacko buys Eminem rights teletext.co.uk Michael Jackson has bought the publishing rights to songs by Eminem, Bjork, Beck and Shakira. Jackson, who owns the rights to The Beatles' publishing, has bought Famous Music - started in 1928 - from Viacom for an estimated $370m. The deal also gives Jackson the rights to Moon River, plus the music to films such as The Godfather, Beverly Hills Cop, Braveheart and Forrest Gump.
May 31, 200718 yr Personally I think Eminem has insulted Michael enough times to deserve this. Agreed 100%. I doubt he will be pleased. ^_^
May 31, 200718 yr In a way payback for Eminem's insults -_- And he paid for the rights, so why shouldn't he earn from them? ^_^
