Beastie Boys Reach Settlement with Chili's over 'Unauthorized' Ad Use of 'Sabotage'

Beastie Boys Reach Settlement with Chili's over 'Unauthorized' Ad Use of 'Sabotage'

Bryan Bedder/Getty The Beastie Boys and Universal Music Group have settled their lawsuit with Chili's parent company over copyright infringement Chili's allegedly used "Sabotage" for an ad without their permission in November 2022 The band previously sued the makers of Monster Energy drink for using several of their songs for an ad and were awarded $1.7 million No more ill communication here. The Beastie Boysand Universal Music Group have settled their lawsuit with Chili's for allegedly using "Sabotage" for an ad without their permission. According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, filings dated Wednesday, May 21, revealed that the band comprised of Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz andthe late Adam Yauch(who was represented by the executor of his estate) and UMG reached a settlement with Chili's parent company, Brinker International earlier this month outside of court. Brinker International has until July 7 to file a dismissal. The exact details of the settlement, which was "reached an agreement in principle to settle the case," have yet to be revealed. PEOPLE reached out to the Beastie Boys and Brinker International for comment and did not receive an immediate response. Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via Getty The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! The Beastie Boys and UMGinitially sued Brinker International in July 2024on claims of copyright infringement. Per court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the band alleged that the use of the 1994 was unauthorized, along with the company reproducing an advertisement that was very similar to the 2002 music video directed by Spike Jonze. The Chili's commercial, which first debuted in November 2022, showed "three characters wearing obvious '70s-style wigs, fake mustaches, and sunglasses who were intended to evoke the three members of Beastie Boys," the suit alleged, much like the music video starring the Beastie Boys. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Using "Sabotage" for the ad and recreating the music video allegedly infringed on the band's ownership of the song, which is protected by the United States Copyright Office. "Use of the 'Sabotage' sound recording, music composition and video was all without permission," the suit reads. "The plaintiffs do not license 'Sabotage' or any of their other intellectual property for third-party product advertising purposes, and deceased Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch included a provision in his will prohibiting such uses." Yauch, who died in 2012 after being diagnosed with cancer, famously noted in his will that "in no event may my image or name or any music or any artistic property created by me be used for advertising purposes,"according to the Associated Press. The Beastie Boys sought no "less than $150,000 for the willful infringement" over the use of their song without their permission. They also called for a trial by jury if necessary. Jason Mendez/Getty The Beastie Boys take the use of their music without their permission seriously and have stated in the past that they would never license their songs to sell products. They previously sued the makers of Monster Energy drink for the unauthorized use of their songs "Sabotage," "So What'cha Want," "Make Some Noise," "Pass the Mic" and "Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun" in a commercial. Perthe AP, the band was rewarded $1.7 million in a settlement in June 2014. Read the original article onPeople

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Beastie Boys Reach Settlement with Chili's over 'Unauthorized' Ad Use of 'Sabotage'

Beastie Boys Reach Settlement with Chili's over 'Unauthorized' Ad Use of 'Sabotage' Bryan Bedder/Getty The Beastie Boys ...

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What Kid Cudi revealed Cassie told him about Diddy

What Kid Cudi revealed Cassie told him about Diddy

Kid Cudi testifiedinSean "Diddy" Combs'sex-crimes trial,and he's revealing whatCasandra "Cassie" Ventura Finetold him of the embattled hip hop mogul. Cudi, whose real name isScott Mescudi, was romantically involved with Ventura Finein 2011, within the decade she spent on and off with Combs. While on the stand on May 22, the rapper said that Ventura Fine told him that Combs "would hit her" and "sometimes kick her." He said around Thanksgiving of 2010 is "when she was telling me she washaving problems" in her relationship with Combs. During his testimony, Mescudi also described receiving a call in December 2011 fromVentura Fine, who he said sounded "scared" and told him that Combs had found out about their relationship. Kid Cuditakes the stand about Porsche explosion in Diddy trial "I didn't think she was still dealing with him," said Mescudi, who testified that he brought her to a hotel because he wanted to make sure she was "safe away from" Combs. See photos:Kid Cudi's Porsche damaged in explosion allegedly orchestrated by Diddy The rapper went on to say that he later received a call informing him that Combs was inside his house. When Mescudi arrived home, he said no one was inside, but some gifts for his family had been opened and his dog was locked up in the bathroom. Diddy trial live updates:What did Kid Cudi say about alleged break in, car explosion? Mescudi said he was in love with Ventura Fine, but that they ended things because the "drama" was "getting out of hand," and he "just wanted to give it some space, for my safety and for her safety." When asked why he had safety concerns, Mescudi responded, "Because I knew Sean Combs was violent." Ventura Finepreviously testified thatshe did not tell Combs about her relationship with Mescudi because she was concerned about what his reaction would be. She also said she obtained a burner phone for her communications with Mescudi, and that when Combs learned of the relationship, he lunged at her with a wine bottle opener between his fingers. Contributing: Edward Segarra This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Diddy trial: Kid Cudi testifies Cassie revealed Sean Combs abuse

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What Kid Cudi revealed Cassie told him about Diddy Kid Cudi testifiedinSean "Diddy" Combs'sex-crimes trial,and he's reveal...

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Mahmoud Khalil and his attorneys tell judge his life, his family's would be at risk if he's deported

Mahmoud Khalil and his attorneys tell judge his life, his family's would be at risk if he's deported

Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalilshould be protected from deportation, which could put his life at risk, his attorneys argued Thursday. Ahead of a critical court hearing before an immigration judge in Louisiana that focused on whether Khalil was entitled to relief from deportation, including through asylum, Khalil met and held his newborn son for the first time. The Trump administration had sought to have the two separated by a plexiglass barrier. Khalil testified before the judge for more than two hours Thursday, describing his life from his childhood and journey to Columbia University to his campus activism, where he was a prominent pro-Palestianan voice during last year's demonstrations. "I spent a good time of my life fleeing from harm and advocating for the marginalized. That's what put me in danger," he said. "That is what I was protesting, that is what I will continue to protest. This is what everyone should protest." He also said his own safety and his family's would be in jeopardy if they were removed from the United States. Khalil was targeted for deportation by the Trump administration after he helped organize pro-Palestinian rallies on Columbia's campus. He has been detained at a facility in rural Jena, Louisiana, since March. Khalil is an Algerian citizen of Palestinian descent; he was born in a Palestinian refugee camp in Syria. He was a green card holder when he was detained. Trump Administration officials invoked a rarely used provision in immigration law saying the Secretary of State has the authority to deport someone who is determined to have "serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States." Immigration Judge Jamee Comans asked that the testimony Thursday focus on Khalil's application for asylum. "All I want to hear is why he can't go to Syria or Algeria," she said during the hearing. His attorneys called multiple expert witnesses on the Middle East and North Africa to testify that Khalil could be targeted by foreign governments, suffer persecution or torture if he were deported to Algeria or Syria. If the judge denies Khalil's applications for relief and reaffirms that he is removable from the U.S., Khalil's legal team can appeal. Before Thursday's hearing, Khalil's attorneys submitted hundreds of pages of new evidence opposing his deportation, which NBC News has reviewed. The evidence included several expert declarations from organizations and academics stating that Khalil's life would be in danger if he were deported to Algeria or Syria. In a letter from Amnesty International, the organization said it "oppose all forced returns of Syrian nationals and former habitual residents of Syria, including Palestinians, to any part of Syria," adding the situation there "remains incredibly volatile." In another letter, Muriam Haleh Davis, an Algerian historian and associate professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, said Khalil would also be at risk in Algeria, writing that "Israel has a well-known history of assassinating pro-Palestinian intellectuals and politicians in North Africa." "Mr. Khalil, due to his visibility and the false allegations of his involvement with Hamas, could very well be a target," Davis said. Ahead of the hearing, Khalil was allowed to meet and hold his one-month old son, Deen, for the first time and meet with his wife, Dr. Noor Abdalla, for the first time since he was detained from his New York City apartment lobby. Initially, Trump administration officials declined Khalil's request for a "contact visit," citing a "no-contact" visitation policy at the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center and security concerns. After negotiations, officials agreed to a "contact visit," Khalil's legal team said. Khalil's wife and newborn were also in the courtroom later Thursday. The baby occasionally fussed, and Khalil turned around and smiled at his wife and son. "Khalil had a contact visit with his wife and child this morning before his court hearing. But we're offering him even more: use the CBP Home app to self-deport," Department of Homeland Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said Thursday night. "The United States is offering illegal aliens $1,000 apiece and a free flight to self-deport now, which Kahlil can take advantage of by scheduling his departure through CBP Home." Khalil has not been accused of criminal conduct, but the Trump administration has argued it has the authority to deport him because he "led activities aligned to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization," a claim which Khalil and his legal team deny. NBC News reviewed more than 100 pages of documents the federal government submitted in its effort to deport Khalil, which showed that thegovernment appeared to rely on unverified tabloid articles about him. In April, Comans affirmed theTrump administration's argumentthat Khalil's beliefs threaten national security and justify his deportation. Khalil's attorneys on Thursday asked the judge to terminate the immigration proceedings, arguing that he was arrested without a warrant. However, the judge denied the motion. After hours of testimony, the judge instructed both parties to submit written closing arguments by June 2. As of now, Khalil will remain detained in Louisiana.

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Mahmoud Khalil and his attorneys tell judge his life, his family's would be at risk if he's deported

Mahmoud Khalil and his attorneys tell judge his life, his family's would be at risk if he's deported Columbia University student Mah...

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St. Louis emergency official removed after tornado kills five without warning siren

St. Louis emergency official removed after tornado kills five without warning siren

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer will seek a new top emergency official after warning sirens failed to be activated ahead of what she called "the most horrific and deadly storm our city has seen in my lifetime," including a tornado that killed five people and injured dozens. Spencer placed Sarah Russell, commissioner of the City Emergency Management Agency, on administrative leave and said the department would be led by Fire Captain John Walk "until a permanent commissioner has been found,'' according to astatement from the mayor's office. Russell and her staff were away from the office May 16 as the expected storm bore down on St. Louis, and they could not press the button to activate the alarm warning residents of the impending tornado danger, the statement said. The mayor's office said Russell reached out to the fire department but "the directive to activate the sirens was ambiguous, which cannot happen when a tornado is sweeping through our City and St. Louisans' safety depends on being alerted immediately.'' Spencer has since changed the protocol so the fire department will be in charge of activating the sirens, her office said. The National Weather Service said at least half a dozen tornadoes struck Missouri and neighboring Illinois. According to officials, at least 5,000 properties were damaged in St. Louis. The twisters were part of a major system of severe weather thattore through the Upper Midwestand some of the eastern states on May 16, killing more than 30 and leaving many damaged homes and downed power lines. Spencer estimated the damage in St. Louis at around $1 billion. She and other Missouri officials havecomplained that federal responseto the disaster hasn't mobilized quickly enough, saying the Federal Emergency Management Agency had no presence on the ground as of May 19. "On the local level, every organization, community member, elected official, has been on point,'' Spencer told MSNBC. "What we need right now is federal assistance. This is what the federal government is for.'' Contributing: Mike Snider and Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:St. Louis official ousted after no sirens sounded for deadly tornado

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Kate Middleton's Latest Royal Appearance Has Fans Obsessed: 'Perfect As Always'

Kate Middleton's Latest Royal Appearance Has Fans Obsessed: 'Perfect As Always'

Kate MiddletonandPrince Williammade yet another royal appearance today, this time, in Glasgow, Scotland, for the official naming of warship HMS Glasgow. Kate served as the ship's sponsor -- and she even did the honors of breaking a bottle of whiskey, as per tradition when naming a new ship. Wearing a gorgeous, nautical-themed dress and hat, she was the picture of elegance, and people can't get enough of this particular look. As one fan said, "Obsessed with this outfit from Kate." In another video posted by The Daily Mail, sheaddressed the crowd during the ceremony, she said, "I have the pleasure to name this ship HMS Glasgow, may God bless her and all who sail on her." Her stunning dress is reportedly by Suzannah London, and the hat looks very similar to the one Middleton wore to Trooping the Colour in 2024, though the colors are reversed. Royal fans who watched the video above are all saying similar things about just how stunning Middleton's appearance was. One person said, "Princess Catherine is always so classy, respectful, and regal. She looks amazing 💙" Another added, "She gets it right every time," and another said, "Perfect as always." Related: Kate Middleton Returns to Major Royal Event for the First Time in 2 Years Yet another fan declared, "Poised and elegant as usual... HRH princess of Wales and HRH Prince William... 🥰" Earlier in the day, Prince William also met with local children while visiting a community center in Leith, Scotland. As you can see in this video, he went straight into dad mode. He and Kate might be the future King and Queen of England, but it's obvious that they have every intention of remaining as approachable and relatable as ever. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Related: Prince William and Kate Middleton Announce Exciting News: 'This Is So Beautiful' Kate Middleton's Latest Royal Appearance Has Fans Obsessed: 'Perfect As Always'first appeared on Parade on May 22, 2025

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Kate Middleton's Latest Royal Appearance Has Fans Obsessed: 'Perfect As Always' Kate MiddletonandPrince Williammade yet another ...

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