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MUSIC NEWS: Though there were all sorts of stories about Michael Jackson’s perilous finances through the years, the late prince of pop did listen to some of the right advice when he managed to amass the rights to songs by an impressive roster of artists. 

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BBC reported earlier this week that Sony is to pay $750m to buy out the late singer’s 50% share in a venture that owns songs by The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Eminem and many more A-listers. Incidentally, Spike Lee’s documentary, Michael Jackson’s Journey From Motown To Off The Wall, shows on BBC Two tomorrow at 9pm and is essential viewing for music fans.

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