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Family of Isaac Hayes threatens to sue Trump for using his song at rallies
The family of Isaac Hayes has threatened to sue former President Donald Trump if his campaign does not stop using the late soul singer’s song “Hold On, I’m Coming” at his rallies.
A letter shared on social media on Sunday from Hayes’ family demanded that Trump comply with the request by Friday. It also demands $3 million in licensing fees for use of the song at Trump’s campaign events since 2022.
“It has come to our attention that you or the campaign have authorized the illegal public performance of the song on multiple occasions during various rallies for your political campaign without authorization from the copyright holder, despite being asked repeatedly not to engage in such illegal use by our client,” said the letter from the family’s attorney James Walker.
“Hold On, I’m Coming” was released in 1966 by R&B duo Sam & Dave. Hayes, who died in 2008, wrote the song with David Porter.
According to Hayes’ family, the song has been played 134 times by the Trump campaign in the last two years.
The letter from Walker said the requested $3 million payment “is a very discounted fee” for the number of times the song has been used. It warned that the family will seek a much higher payment, including attorneys’ fees, if they take legal action against Trump and his campaign.
“The normal fee for these infringements will be 10 times as much if we litigate, starting at $150,000 per use,” it said.
The family also requested that the campaign release a statement on its social media accounts noting that they did not have authorization from Hayes’ estate to use the song.
Trump’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
It’s at least the second time in recent days that the Republican presidential nominee’s campaign has been asked to stop using an artist’s song.
Representatives for singer Celine Dion said Saturday that use of her song “My Heart Will Go On” at a rally was “unauthorized” and had not done with her permission.
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Fubo offers you an easy, user-friendly way to watch NFL games on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, plus NCAA football channels. The Pro tier includes 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, while the Elite with Sports Plus tier adds NFL RedZone and 4K resolution. New subscribers get a seven-day free trial and all plans allow streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
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Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
