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Amber Glenn clears Olympic music-rights hiccup with Canadian artist
sports15 days ago

Amber Glenn clears Olympic music-rights hiccup with Canadian artist

US figure skater Amber Glenn resolved a brief copyright concern after performing to Seb McKinnon’s track The Return in the Olympic team event, calling it a misunderstanding and signaling potential future collaboration. The episode underscores ongoing, sometimes opaque music-licensing challenges as figure skating shifts toward contemporary soundtracks. A similar recent issue with another skater also highlighted licensing complexities. Glenn remains focused on the women’s singles short program on Feb. 17 and continues to advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility.

Minion-Music Breakthrough on Olympic Ice: A Copyright Reversal for Skating
sports21 days ago

Minion-Music Breakthrough on Olympic Ice: A Copyright Reversal for Skating

Spanish skater Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté will perform a Minions-themed short program at the 2026 Winter Olympics after an initial copyright denial was reversed, marking a rare public shift in figure-skating music rights prompted by viral support; the move follows the 2022 Heavy Young Heathens copyright lawsuit that spurred a centralized licensing path via ClicknClear, though two musical elements remain under review and cross-country licensing remains complex.

Copyright snag could force Milan Olympic skater to swap Minions tune
sports23 days ago

Copyright snag could force Milan Olympic skater to swap Minions tune

Sabate, a six-time Spanish champion making his Milan 2026 Olympic debut, may have to alter his short program after the Minions-themed music he used reportedly lacks clearance. He submitted the track via the ISU’s ClicknClear system in August and could switch to Bee Gees tunes, though that could complicate his free skate. The ISU says it’s aware of the issue and is coordinating with rights holders to allow music for performances at Milan starting February 10.

Sabrina Carpenter Condemns White House for Using Her Song in Controversial Videos
world2 months ago

Sabrina Carpenter Condemns White House for Using Her Song in Controversial Videos

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter criticized the White House for using her song 'Juno' in a social media video that depicted immigration enforcement negatively, calling it 'evil and disgusting,' and condemning its use to promote inhumane policies. The White House responded defensively, and this incident is part of a broader pattern of government agencies using copyrighted music and content without permission, often leading to public backlash and legal concerns.

music-industry5 months ago

Jack White Sells Catalog Stake to Sony Music

Jack White is selling a stake in his music catalog, including works with The White Stripes, his solo projects, and bands like The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather, to Sony Music, with the deal closing earlier this summer. The specifics of the stake and payment are undisclosed, but White retains control of his recordings and the deal does not include future works.

Taylor Swift obtains restraining order amid stalking fears
entertainment8 months ago

Taylor Swift obtains restraining order amid stalking fears

Taylor Swift was granted a temporary restraining order against a man who repeatedly visited her home and made false claims about their relationship, citing safety concerns. The man must stay at least 100 yards away from her, with a hearing scheduled for June 30 to potentially issue a permanent order. Swift has a history of stalking incidents and recently reacquired the rights to her early albums' master recordings, asserting her desire for full control over her music.