The New York Post cites sources close to talks that suggest the album deal between Live Nation and Sony could be worth as much as $60 million with the pair agreeing to split sales.

It also says, however, that some Sony insiders have said the deal is worth less and other publications reporting it at $30 million.

Shakira is one of a few acts, including Madonna and Jay-Z, to sign rights deals with Live Nation in recent years, giving the ...