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Anka Gets 50% of Publishing Rights

Posted Oct 12th 2009 7:50PM by TMZ Staff

Paul AnkaMichael Jackson's estate just got a partner it didn't bank on -- because we've just learned Paul Anka is now a 50% partner in the publishing rights to "This Is It."

Anka will get other profits as well, but the publishing rights are usually the big ticket item, and sources say Michael Jackson's estate has agreed Anka gets 50%.

It's amazing ... when Paul Anka woke up this morning he had no idea he'd get the same cut as Jackson's estate. Sadly for Sony ... they didn't know either.

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Tags: estate, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, paula anka, PaulaAnka, song, this is it, ThisIsIt

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1. Well he deserves it, he co-wrote the song with Michael.

Posted at 8:02PM on Oct 12th 2009 by Michelle

2. WOW . 50 % is it a bit to much ??? check the real price of this song http://all-best-pictures.com

Posted at 8:02PM on Oct 12th 2009 by neil

3. Why should the Jackson estate have to pay for Sony and Branca's screw up? Let Sony and Branca pay Anka, they're the ones that were greedy and did this song.
If MIchael were alive, he would not have allowed this to happen.
I don't believe for a minute Michael would "steal" a song, the guy was brilliant.
Plus, Anka, why didn't you keep this matter private? Again, another person dragging Michael's name through the mud to make a dime

Posted at 8:03PM on Oct 12th 2009 by randi

4. Glad they were able to work it out. This was the right thing to do. I still have a problem with Anka calling up TMZ instead of going to the estate directly. That was very unprofessional.

Posted at 8:05PM on Oct 12th 2009 by JuanCarlos

5. waowaoweewaaaa

Posted at 8:04PM on Oct 12th 2009 by sar

6. No one seems to get the big picture here....take a step back.

I am so tired of people saying arrest the doctor put him in jail. Wanna know why it hasn't happened? They don't have the case yet! If you like the could do a Sony and arrest him anyway and then watch him walk in 6 months cause they did not get a chance to do there due diligence. Sony got greedy and "rushed" things look what happened...........

Back to Dr. Murray I hope it takes another year to finally arrest him, think about it, other then Osama who is the most hated person on this planet? He can't work he can't pay child support and he is so scared he is probally holed up somewhere asking himself why did I take the job with Michael? Sounds to me like he is living his own personal hell so whats the rush let him rot for a bit.

I don't think it's fair to blame Paul in all this afterall he did co-write the song it's obviously Sony dropped the ball. The only thing that will upset me is if the lawsuit is taken from the estate I think Sony should be solely responsible for the decision to rush this album..........

The kids will get there money in time however just like always it's the lawyers time to eat up what they can.......

Posted at 8:05PM on Oct 12th 2009 by Scott

7. that is so embarrasing for sony ...but not mj.he didnt release this crap.mj is getting the last last at tomy mattola expense.also think lower level people in the music business leaked it because it was an affront to mj artistic ability they way they just shoved this thing out o make money.mj ..the gift that keeps on giving

Posted at 8:06PM on Oct 12th 2009 by lame

8. WTG Paul take it and run you deserve your credit.

Posted at 8:07PM on Oct 12th 2009 by way to go paul

9. Sadly, for Sony---are you kidding me? This shows how greedy Sony is. They screwed up big time, they should pay for this.
Why does the Jackson estate have to pay, Branca screwed up royally, he knew MJ did this song during Thriller.
Let Sony and Branca pay Anka, leave the Jacksons out of this, they had nothing to do with it.
GREAT JOB SONY-----AGAIN i NEEDED A GOOD LAUGH

Posted at 8:07PM on Oct 12th 2009 by randi

10. He is just looking for money..he doesnt care about the song...all greed...SELFISH MAN

Posted at 8:08PM on Oct 12th 2009 by whocares21

11. I don't know what Paul Anka's financial status is, But if he had something on the back burner waiting for the cash to do it. That may have just changed, and it's front burner time, Paul will smiling all the way to the bank.

Posted at 8:08PM on Oct 12th 2009 by homie1kanobe

12. If he co wrote it with our beloved Michael then he should receive what is his. I am sure it is the right thing to do.
We miss you Michael!

Posted at 8:09PM on Oct 12th 2009 by Shesh

13. i love pussycats

Posted at 8:08PM on Oct 12th 2009 by babybush101

14. Sigh, get over this already.

And Kooky and balls need to STFU.

Posted at 8:08PM on Oct 12th 2009 by Simone

15. well,he deserves it, i mean he wrote a part of that beautifull song so i think it´s alwright. mj i love u!!!!

Posted at 8:08PM on Oct 12th 2009 by meeee

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