Leonard Cohen Estate Objects to Trump’s Promised Use of ‘Hallelujah’ at Freedom 250 Rally
The Leonard Cohen estate is opposing the promised use of the song 'Hallelujah' at Donald Trump's Freedom 250 Rally.
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The estate of Leonard Cohen has formally objected to plans for Donald Trump to use the song 'Hallelujah' during his Freedom 250 Rally. Reports indicate the estate does not support the planned usage of the track.
Coverage from Variety, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Consequence of Sound, and The Daily Beast emphasizes that the estate has issued warnings and slammed the intended use of the iconic singer's work. Future developments depend on whether the estate's warnings result in the removal of the song from the rally's program.
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Quick answers
Which song is at the center of the dispute?
The song 'Hallelujah' by Leonard Cohen.
What event is associated with the promised use of the song?
The Freedom 250 Rally featuring Donald Trump.
Which outlets are reporting on this objection?
Variety, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Consequence of Sound, and The Daily Beast.
Coverage (7)
- Leonard Cohen Estate Objects to Trump’s Promised Use of ‘Hallelujah’ at Freedom 250 Rally Yahoo News UK · 6h ago
- Leonard Cohen Estate Objects to Trump’s Promised Use of ‘Hallelujah’ at Freedom 250 Rally Variety · 6h ago broke it first
- Leonard Cohen Estate Slams Use of “Hallelujah” at Trump Rally Consequence of Sound · 6h ago
- Leonard Cohen Estate Objects to 'Hallelujah' at Donald Trump Rally Billboard · 6h ago
- Leonard Cohen Estate Does Not Support Trump's Plan to Use 'Hallelujah' at Freedom 250 Rally Rolling Stone · 6h ago
- Iconic Singer’s Estate Warns Trump Never to Use His Song The Daily Beast · 6h ago
- Leonard Cohen Estate Objects to Trump’s Promised Use of ‘Hallelujah’ at Freedom 250 Rally Variety · 6h ago broke it first
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