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New deal with Sony Music, estimated at $250 million, will include unreleased music, DVDs and video games.By Gil Kaufman Michael Jackson Photo: Sony Even in death, Michael Jackson remains the King of Pop. Less than a year after his shocking passing, the administrators of the late pop icon's estate have signed the biggest recording contract in music history, a deal that the Los Angeles Times speculated could be worth up to $250 million and include unreleased recordings, DVDs and video games. The seven-year deal with Jackson's longtime home, Sony Music Entertainment, could cover up to 10 new Jackson projects, though no specific releases were announced on Monday. "We and Sony feel that the future for Michael Jackson is unlimited," said John Branca, a special administrator for the estate. In a testament to his enduring appeal, the Jackson deal eclipses a number of mega-deals signed by contemporary acts, including Bruce Springsteen's $110 million deal with Columbia Records in 2005 and Robbie Williams' $150-million pact with EMI in 2002. According to an anonymous source with knowledge of Jackson's financial dealings, in the nine months since his death the singer has sold more than 31 million albums at a time when the music industry continues a decade-long album sales slide. In fact, the combination of those sales and other licensing deals cut by Branca have brought in close to $250 million to the estate, which has helped to ease the burden of the nearly $500 million in debt Jackson owed at the time of his death. Rob Stringer, the chairman of Columbia Epic Records, the Sony division that will likely handle the releases, said the recordings will "span across different projects. There may be theater. There may be films and movies. There may be computer games — or multimedia platforms that I don't know about today that will happen in 2015." Already in store is a another reissue of Jackson's solo debut, 1979's Off the Wall, due next year, with a variety of new, exclusive material. A special edition of that album was re-released in 2001 with a pair of unreleased demos of the songs "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" and "Workin' Day and Night." "The stuff we have in the vaults around that record is fascinating and remarkable," Stringer said. "We're going to build a whole platform with a documentary. The outtakes are fantastic! We have a lot of great stuff from around every time period [in Jackson's career]. We're plowing through everything now to understand what we've got." The estate's other executor, John McClain, who worked with Jackson for over 40 years and helped produce the singer's last studio album, 2001's Invincible, is compiling an album of previously unreleased material that could be released later this year. "John McClain tells me they've got over 60 unreleased recordings that they're choosing from," Branca told the Times. "The first album will have around 10. There's some very recent stuff and vintage stuff that deserves to be shared with Michael's fans." Jackson is said to have left behind more than 100 unreleased songs that could be mined for releases for decades in the same way that the recordings of Elvis Presley and Jimi Hendrix have since those performers' deaths. Related Photos MTV News' 2009 Men Of The Year: #1 Michael Jackson "Michael Jackson's This Is It" Related Artists Michael Jackson

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Everybody Hurts is an import benefit single put together by Simon Cowell. The cover of the 1993 R.E.M. ballad will benefit the Haiti Diaster Fund and features an all-star cast, including Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, Rod Stewart, Jon Bon Jovi, Leona Lewis, Kylie Minogue, James Blunt, Take That (with Robbie Williams), Susan Boyle, Michael Buble, Mika and James Morrison. "We are thrilled the song can help," said Michael Stipe of R.E.M., who have relinquished all royalty rights to help the cause.

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Lily Allen and Oasis also take home trophies in London.By Larry Carroll Jay-Z accepts the award for "Best International Male Solo Artist" at the Brit Awards Tuesday Photo: Gareth Cattermole/ Getty Images It's Lady Gaga's world — we're all just living in it. As if fans needed any more proof, the shape-shifting songstress swept the Brit Awards on Tuesday (February 16), taking charge of the U.K.'s high-profile music ceremony while winning three key categories — and paying touching tribute to fashion icon Alexander McQueen. Considered by many to be the British equivalent of the Grammys, more than 1000 industry insiders vote for the Brit Awards. In addition to Gaga, the evening's big winners included Jay-Z, Lily Allen and Oasis — who received a special honor as their (What's The Story) Morning Glory? was named best British album of the last 30 years. The big story of the evening, however, was Gaga. Nominated three times, the "Poker Face" singer swept her three categories, taking home Best International Album, Best International Female Solo Artist and International Breakthrough Act Supported by MTV Viewers. Gaga Steals The Brit Awards Show As expected, Lady Gaga stole the show with a daring outfit, performing in a Marge Simpson-height white wig and lace veil, accented by lace eyebrows. Less predictable, however, was her heartfelt words for one of the men who helped her become such an outrageous style icon. "Thank you to Lee McQueen," Gaga said with a strained voice at one point, referring to the fashion designer whose lobster-clawed shoes adorned her feet in the "Bad Romance" music video. McQueen was found dead in his London home last Thursday (February 11). Of particular interest to American audiences might be the International Male Solo Artist category, which had Jay-Z triumphing over fellow heavyweights Eminem and Bruce Springsteen. The Brits also handed out special awards honoring the past 30 years, celebrating best album, (What's The Story) Morning Glory?, and best hit song, the Spice Girls' "Wannabe/Who Do You Think You Are." Winners that may be of less interest to Americans include Florence & the Machine (British Female Solo Artist, MasterCard British Album), Dizzee Rascal (British Male Solo Artist), JLS (British Breakthrough Act, British Single), Kasabian (British Group), Elle Goulding (Critics' Choice) and Robbie Williams (Outstanding Contribution Award). Lily Allen, in an orange wig, took home the Best British Female trophy. "This doesn't happen to me very often," she admitted. "So thank you very much. I love you." Related Photos Gaga Steals The Show At The Brit Awards