Claim: In 1995, Michael Jackson owned the Beatles catalogue.
Verdict: Correct (50% confidence)
Explanation: According to pmamagazine.org, Michael Jackson bought a music catalog containing 251 Beatles songs in 1985 and merged ATV with Sony's publishing business in 1995, indicating ownership at that time. Biography.com confirms that Jackson paid $47.5 million to own the Beatles' catalog, and history.com states that he took control of the Beatles' publishing rights in 1985. These sources collectively support the claim that Michael Jackson owned the Beatles catalogue in 1995, as the merger with Sony's pub...