Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler is demanding President Donald Trump stop using the band’s songs at rallies, like the one held at the Charleston Civic Center in West Virginia on Tuesday (August 21). The band’s 1993 hit “Livin’ on the Edge” was played as Trump devotees entered the venue, which has a capacity of 13,500. Tyler has in turn sent a “cease and desist” letter through his attorney Dina Lapolt to the White House accusing the President of willful infringement in broadcasting the song, which was written by Tyler, Joe Perry and Mark Hudson.
Citing the Lanham Act, which prohibits “any false designation or misleading description or representation of fact … likely to cause confusion … as to the affiliation, connection, or association of such person with another person,” Tyler’s attorney contends that playing an Aerosmith song in a public arena gives the false impression that Tyler is endorsing Trump’s presidency.
The...
Citing the Lanham Act, which prohibits “any false designation or misleading description or representation of fact … likely to cause confusion … as to the affiliation, connection, or association of such person with another person,” Tyler’s attorney contends that playing an Aerosmith song in a public arena gives the false impression that Tyler is endorsing Trump’s presidency.
The...
- 8/22/2018
- by Shirley Halperin
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
Demi Lovato Dives Deeper Into Rock With Slash on Temptations’ ‘Papa Was a Rolling Stone’ Cover
- 5/17/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Slash Releases Orgy of the Damned Album Featuring Demi Lovato and Iggy Pop: Stream
- 5/17/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Slash to Take Up Mini Residency at Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- 5/16/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
Aerosmith Announce 2024-2025 North American Farewell Tour
- 4/10/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
“I must have snorted up all of Peru”: It’s a “F**king Miracle” Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Survived after Several Close Calls With Death Due to Drugs
- 3/14/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
VMAs: LL Cool J, Grandmaster Flash Honor Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary in All-Star Tribute Performance
- 9/13/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
All The ‘American Idol’ Judges In The Show’s History: From Simon Cowell to Katy Perry
- 5/21/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Aerosmith Announce Rescheduled Dates for Peace Out Farewell Tour
- 4/10/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Joe Flaherty, ‘Sctv’ and ‘Freaks and Geeks’ star, is dead at 82
- 4/2/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Theo James Joins Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Heist Thriller ‘Fuze’
- 5/28/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - Film News
S&P Lowers Outlook On Live Nation to Negative, Maintains Credit Rating
- 5/30/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
David Zaslav Talks TNT Without the NBA, Consolidation, and That Disney-Max Bundle
- 5/30/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘We Are Lady Parts’ Review: Season 2 of Peacock’s Subversive Hit Recaptures the Magic and Deepens It
- 5/30/2024
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Minecraft’ Animated Series in the Works at Netflix Featuring New Characters
- 5/30/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety - TV News
‘Citadel’ Season 2 Adds Jack Reynor to Cast (Exclusive)
- 5/29/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘Masters of the Universe’ Casts ‘Idea of You’ Star Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man
- 5/29/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Robert Downey Jr., Quinta Brunson, Kim Kardashian and Nicholas Galitzine Set for Variety’s ‘Actors on Actors’ Season 20
- 5/29/2024
- by Variety Staff
- Variety - TV News
‘When Calls the Heart’ Actor Mamie Laverock on Life Support After Falling Five Stories From Balcony
- 5/28/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety - TV News
Jennifer Lopez Is the Ultimate Latina Rom-Com Queen
- 5/14/2024
- by Zayda Rivera
- Popsugar.com
Richard Gadd Short Film ‘Truth Serum’ Snapped Up by Omeleto (Exclusive)
- 5/29/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety - Film News
‘The Exorcist’: Mike Flanagan Will Direct “A Radical New Take” On The Horror Franchise For Blumhouse
- 5/30/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Streamers Are Quietly Shortening the Wait for Theatrical Movies
- 5/30/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Cannes 2024: Awards, Anora, Emilia Pérez, The Substance, The Seed of the Sacred Fig
- 5/30/2024
- by Blake Williams
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Cannes 2024: Awards, Anora, Emilia Pérez, The Substance, The Seed of the Sacred Fig
- 5/30/2024
- by Blake Williams
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
‘Masters of the Universe’ Casts ‘Idea of You’ Star Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man
- 5/29/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Theo James Joins Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Heist Thriller ‘Fuze’
- 5/28/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - Film News
‘The Exorcist’: Mike Flanagan Will Direct “A Radical New Take” On The Horror Franchise For Blumhouse
- 5/30/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Fantastic Fest comedy ‘Hundreds Of Beavers’ scooped up for UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand (exclusive)
- 5/30/2024
- ScreenDaily
One in five UK creative industries workers have experienced a serious sexual assault at work, says Bectu survey
- 5/30/2024
- ScreenDaily
‘Citadel’ Season 2 Adds Jack Reynor to Cast (Exclusive)
- 5/29/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Late Night Ratings: Week of May 20, 2024
- 5/30/2024
- by A.J. Katz
- LateNighter
9-1-1 Finale: With Bobby At Death’s Door (Again), Peter Krause Reflects on His Character’s ‘Fascinating’ Journey
- 5/30/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Actor Nick Pasqual Charged With Attempted Murder After Makeup Artist Girlfriend Stabbed 20 Times
- 5/30/2024
- TV Insider
A&e ’60 Days In’: Utah Sheriff on Season 9 Dramas & Undercover Missions
- 5/30/2024
- TV Insider