The owner of the music for "Peanuts" TV specials has filed lawsuits against the federal government and a video publisher for using music similar to iconic Vince Guaraldi compositions without proper licensing, news outlets report ... .
A statement from Joel's spokesperson, Claire Mercuri, obtained by USA TODAY, notes the producers of the film have long known they don't have access to either his life or music rights.
Billy Joel will not be giving music rights for a script that is not authorized by him ... be able to secure the music rights required for this project,” the statement notes, according to People Magazine.
Mixtape publishers Annapurna Interactive have reassured fans the game won’t ever be shut down over expiring music rights ... Mixtape is a coming-of-age story, inspired by the films of John Hughes and the nostalgic power of music ... “Mixtape is about music.
Legendary guitarist Pete Townshend has agreed to a deal with PrimaryWaveMusic on his name, image, and likeness, and the development and “exploitation of future creative projects.” ....