CBS Will Pay for Unauthorized Use of ‘Linus and Lucy’ in ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Finale; Proceeds to be Donated to José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen
Stephen Colbert's finale featured unauthorized 'Peanuts' music, prompting CBS to pay a fee directed to World Central Kitchen.
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The brief
CBS is paying a fee for the unauthorized use of the song "Linus and Lucy" during the finale of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." The network has reportedly signed a deal to address potential legal issues regarding the copyrighted music. Coverage from outlets including Variety, TheWrap, and Billboard highlights that the proceeds from this payment will be donated to José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen.
Alternet describes the move as a "parting gift" that forces the network to support Colbert's favored charity. Coverage does not yet specify the exact financial amount of the fee or the specific terms of the legal agreement reached between the network and the music rights holders.
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Quick answers
What song was used without authorization?
The song "Linus and Lucy," associated with the "Peanuts" franchise.
Where is the money going?
The proceeds from the payment will be donated to José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen.
Why is CBS paying?
To address the unauthorized use of copyrighted music during the show's finale and avoid legal trouble.
Coverage (9)
- Stephen Colbert’s Unauthorized Use of Vince Guaraldi’s ‘Peanuts’ Music Leads to Donation Rolling Stone · 5h ago
- Bay Area company gets CBS to pay after Colbert’s Peanuts music joke San Francisco Chronicle · 5h ago
- CBS Signs Licensing Deal Over Stephen Colbert’s “Peanuts” Theme Gag The Hollywood Reporter · 5h ago
- Colbert's 'Late Show' finale 'Peanuts' music stunt has surprising outcome USA Today · 5h ago
- Colbert's parting gift forces CBS to give money to his favorite charity Alternet · 5h ago
- Colbert Gets CBS to Pay Fine for His Unauthorized Use of 'Peanuts' Song in 'Late Show' Finale TheWrap · 5h ago
- CBS Signs Deal to Avoid Legal Trouble From Stephen Colbert Playing Copyrighted ‘Peanuts’ Song Billboard · 5h ago
- CBS Paid Fee for The Late Show’s Unauthorized Use of Peanuts Music Consequence of Sound · 5h ago
- CBS Will Pay for Unauthorized Use of ‘Linus and Lucy’ in ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Finale; Proceeds to be Donated to José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen Variety · 5h ago
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