Sony Music reportedly in talks to buy Queen’s music catalogue for $1bn

Publisher said to be working with another investor in sale that would be largest of its kind, according to Bloomberg

Sony Music is in talks to buy Queen's music catalogue, which includes songs such as Bohemian Rhapsody and Radio Gaga, in a potential $1bn (800m) deal, according to Bloomberg.

Sony is said to be working with another investor on the transaction that would be the largest sale of its kind and include merchandising and other business opportunities, according to the Bloomberg report, which said talks were continuing and might not result in a deal.