By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The estate of music legend Isaac Hayes won an initial victory in court, as an Atlanta judge ordered the Trump campaign to stop using the song Hold On, I'm Comin' at its events. The order came about as the result of an emergency injunction hearing in Atlanta federal court on Tuesday. The Hayes estate, headed by son Isaac Hayes III, asked the … [Read more...] about Judge Orders Trump to Stop Using Isaac Hayes’ Song At His Rallies
Entertainment
Boyhood Whittles Figurines for Angry Birds’ 15th Anniversary
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rovio has signed a licensing partnership with the Boyhood design company for a line of wooden Angry Birds 15th anniversary collectibles. The licensing agreement with Boyhood was facilitated by IMG's dedicated licensing division on behalf of Rovio Entertainment's Angry Birds mobile gaming franchise. Founded in 2019, Boyhood is a family-owned and … [Read more...] about Boyhood Whittles Figurines for Angry Birds’ 15th Anniversary
General Mills and Kid Cudi Deliver Bisquick Funnel Cake Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kid Cudi has partnered with Bisquick for a limited-edition capsule collection that includes a licensed Cudi’s Funnel Cake mix and exclusive merchandise. Scott Mescudi, aka Kid Cudi, is an American musical artist, director, actor and fashion designer who is known for his melodic and introspective rap lyrics, fashion collaborations and … [Read more...] about General Mills and Kid Cudi Deliver Bisquick Funnel Cake Collaboration
BoxLunch and WBDGCP Deliver Haunting Collection of Beetlejuice Merchandise
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter BoxLunch has partnered with WBDGCP for a limited-edition collection of Beetlejuice merchandise. The licensed collection features a wide variety of products across fashion, home décor and collectibles that are inspired by the original 1988 Beetlejuice film from Warner Bros. Pictures and its upcoming sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The … [Read more...] about BoxLunch and WBDGCP Deliver Haunting Collection of Beetlejuice Merchandise
Bulldog Launches a Licensing Program with Attitude
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bulldog Licensing has been appointed by Stream Publishing as the first-ever licensing agent for their LGBTQ+ media brand, Attitude magazine. "We have long believed that, as the world’s biggest LGBTQ+ media brand, Attitude has a lot to offer in the realms of licensing and branding with the help of the right partner. In Bulldog we have … [Read more...] about Bulldog Launches a Licensing Program with Attitude
Sunway Resort x MFA Boston Offer Hokusai Gift Collection
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Sunway Resort Hotel are offering a 'Lunar Masterpiece' gift box inspired by the legendary artist Katsushika Hokusai. The luxury hotel's limited edition Lunar Masterpiece gift box features a reimagining of Katsushika Hokusai’s renowned woodblock print, “Lilies,” a piece from his untitled series known as … [Read more...] about Sunway Resort x MFA Boston Offer Hokusai Gift Collection
Update: Bronfman Drops Paramount Bid, Leaving Path Clear for Skydance
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Media tycoon Edgar Bronfman Jr. has dropped his $6 billion bid to acquire Paramount Global, as Skydance Media prepares to close on its own offer. Bronfman had submitted a bid to acquire the global entertainment conglomerate with a consortium of investors. His submission came after Skydance had already come to a tentative agreement with the … [Read more...] about Update: Bronfman Drops Paramount Bid, Leaving Path Clear for Skydance
Licensing Roundup: VP Fuels Apparel, Punk-Inspired Skateboards, and More
Shreddy Lyfe and VP Racing Fuels Launch Exclusive Apparel Collection VP Racing Fuels, a leader in high-performance fuels and additives, has teamed up with Shreddy Lyfe, a prominent action sports lifestyle brand, to unveil the VP Racing X Shreddy "Mix It!" apparel collection. The collaboration merges VP Racing's motorsport heritage with Shreddy Lyfe’s edgy style, creating … [Read more...] about Licensing Roundup: VP Fuels Apparel, Punk-Inspired Skateboards, and More
Copyright Law: Beyoncé Blocks Trump Campaign From Use of Song ‘Freedom’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Beyoncé has blocked Donald Trump from using her song "Freedom," after the song was used for a Trump campaign video on social media. The singer-songwriter previously agreed to the use of "Freedom" for the opposing Kamala Harris campaign, where it has become essentially the theme song for the Democratic Party for the 2024 presidential … [Read more...] about Copyright Law: Beyoncé Blocks Trump Campaign From Use of Song ‘Freedom’
Nyx Partners with Gordon and Holly Ramsay to Create Buttermelt Blush Cake
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nyx Professional Makeup has partnered with chef Gordon Ramsey and influencer Holly Ramsay for a promotional cake baking campaign based on the brand's Buttermelt Blush. The licensing partnership with the famous father-daughter duo features an exclusive Buttermelt Blush cake recipe by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey that includes ingredients and … [Read more...] about Nyx Partners with Gordon and Holly Ramsay to Create Buttermelt Blush Cake