Julian Lennon has sold a share of his financial stake in Beatles songs co-written by his late father to a New York music publishing firm.

Troubled rocker Courtney Love has sold a 25% share of the Nirvana back catalogue to music mogul Larry Mestel for an undisclosed sum.

Courtney Love sold a 25% stake in Nirvana’s sought-after back catalogue for more than $50m, it was reported today.