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Major US Rapper Granted Presidential Pardon by Donald Trump

Major US Rapper Granted Presidential Pardon by Donald Trump

NBA YoungBoy has scored a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, part of a sweep of pardons issued Wednesday (May 28). The 24-year-old rapper, real name Kentrell Gaulden, had been serving time on…

By sarahdowns.nz@gmail.com - May 29, 2025
Major US Rapper Granted Presidential Pardon by Donald Trump

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Major US Rapper Granted Presidential Pardon by Donald Trump

NBA YoungBoy has scored a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, part of a sweep of pardons issued Wednesday (May 28). The 24-year-old rapper, real name Kentrell Gaulden, had been serving time on…

By sarahdowns.nz@gmail.com - May 29, 2025
Bad Joke: Tenacious D Cancels Tour, Agent Splits After Trump Comment

Bad Joke: Tenacious D Cancels Tour, Agent Splits After Trump Comment

After an ill-advised joke, the duo’s "Spicy Meatball" tour of Australia and New Zealand was abruptly cancelled, and Gass' agent walked.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 17, 2024
Bad Joke: Tenacious D Cancels Tour, Agent Splits After Trump Comment

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Bad Joke: Tenacious D Cancels Tour, Agent Splits After Trump Comment

After an ill-advised joke, the duo’s "Spicy Meatball" tour of Australia and New Zealand was abruptly cancelled, and Gass' agent walked.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 17, 2024
Tenacious D Postpone Newcastle Concert After Controversial Trump Comment

Tenacious D Postpone Newcastle Concert After Controversial Trump Comment

The Tenacious D concert in Newcastle has been postponed, prompting speculation it's due to controversial remarks made about Donald Trump.

By Conor Lochrie - Jul 16, 2024
Tenacious D Postpone Newcastle Concert After Controversial Trump Comment

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Tenacious D Postpone Newcastle Concert After Controversial Trump Comment

The Tenacious D concert in Newcastle has been postponed, prompting speculation it's due to controversial remarks made about Donald Trump.

By Conor Lochrie - Jul 16, 2024
Want to use 'The Greatest' by Sia for your political rally? Better ask first

Want to use 'The Greatest' by Sia for your political rally? Better ask first

Pollies are on notice. Ask permission for the songs played at your rallies or in campaigns, or else. The U.S.-based Artist Rights Coalition, a not-for-profit advocacy for the artist community, is…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 29, 2020
Want to use 'The Greatest' by Sia for your political rally? Better ask first

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Want to use 'The Greatest' by Sia for your political rally? Better ask first

Pollies are on notice. Ask permission for the songs played at your rallies or in campaigns, or else. The U.S.-based Artist Rights Coalition, a not-for-profit advocacy for the artist community, is…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 29, 2020
Warner Bros. file copyright claim after Trump uses 'Batman' score in video

Warner Bros. file copyright claim after Trump uses 'Batman' score in video

Donald Trump is at the centre of a copyright dispute with Warner Bros., after the US President used music from The Dark Knight Rises in his latest campaign video. It appears that the lead-up to the…

By Tyler Jenke - Apr 10, 2019
Warner Bros. file copyright claim after Trump uses 'Batman' score in video

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Warner Bros. file copyright claim after Trump uses 'Batman' score in video

Donald Trump is at the centre of a copyright dispute with Warner Bros., after the US President used music from The Dark Knight Rises in his latest campaign video. It appears that the lead-up to the…

By Tyler Jenke - Apr 10, 2019
The music industry has criticised Donald Trump's response to US wildfires

The music industry has criticised Donald Trump's response to US wildfires

US President Donald Trump has become the target of a number of those in the music industry, thanks to an 'insensitive' Tweet in response to California's wildfire crisis. Over the last few days, the…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 12, 2018
The music industry has criticised Donald Trump's response to US wildfires

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The music industry has criticised Donald Trump's response to US wildfires

US President Donald Trump has become the target of a number of those in the music industry, thanks to an 'insensitive' Tweet in response to California's wildfire crisis. Over the last few days, the…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 12, 2018
Trump still might be able to use Rihanna's music

Trump still might be able to use Rihanna's music

When Donald Trump chose to blare 'Please Don’t Stop The Music' whilst giving out free Trump t-shirts at a rally in Chattanooga, Tennessee Rihanna was appositely pissed. Rihanna took to Twitter,…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 12, 2018
Trump still might be able to use Rihanna's music

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Trump still might be able to use Rihanna's music

When Donald Trump chose to blare 'Please Don’t Stop The Music' whilst giving out free Trump t-shirts at a rally in Chattanooga, Tennessee Rihanna was appositely pissed. Rihanna took to Twitter,…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 12, 2018
Neil Young denies Donald Trump permission to use his songs at rallies

Neil Young denies Donald Trump permission to use his songs at rallies

Neil Young has become the latest in a growing series of musicians who are asking that US President Donald Trump refrains from using their music at rallies. Over the last week, plenty of musicians…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 7, 2018
Neil Young denies Donald Trump permission to use his songs at rallies

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Neil Young denies Donald Trump permission to use his songs at rallies

Neil Young has become the latest in a growing series of musicians who are asking that US President Donald Trump refrains from using their music at rallies. Over the last week, plenty of musicians…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 7, 2018
Pharrell sends Trump legal threat for playing 'Happy' after US shooting

Pharrell sends Trump legal threat for playing 'Happy' after US shooting

Pharrell Williams has sent US President Donald Trump a cease and desist letter for playing his 2013 track 'Happy' during a rally on the day of a mass shooting in Pennsylvania. On Saturday, the US was…

By Tyler Jenke - Oct 30, 2018
Pharrell sends Trump legal threat for playing 'Happy' after US shooting

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Pharrell sends Trump legal threat for playing 'Happy' after US shooting

Pharrell Williams has sent US President Donald Trump a cease and desist letter for playing his 2013 track 'Happy' during a rally on the day of a mass shooting in Pennsylvania. On Saturday, the US was…

By Tyler Jenke - Oct 30, 2018
US Music Modernisation Act becomes law, finally updates copyright rules and payment

US Music Modernisation Act becomes law, finally updates copyright rules and payment

Trump said, "The Music Modernisation Act closes loopholes in our digital royalties laws to ensure that songwriters, artists and producers receive fair payment for licensing of music.

By Unknown Author - Oct 12, 2018
US Music Modernisation Act becomes law, finally updates copyright rules and payment

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US Music Modernisation Act becomes law, finally updates copyright rules and payment

Trump said, "The Music Modernisation Act closes loopholes in our digital royalties laws to ensure that songwriters, artists and producers receive fair payment for licensing of music.

By Unknown Author - Oct 12, 2018
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