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Music Icons Reject Melania Trump Documentary Over Politics

2/24/2026

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Guns N' Roses, Grace Jones, and Prince's estate declined to license their songs for the Melania Trump documentary over political concerns.
Producer Marc Beckman said the film is not political, but rights holders blocked requests.
Some artists expressed willingness to participate, but rights holders prevented licensing.
Beckman noted that Michael Jackson and the Rolling Stones contributed music.
Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood asked to remove his music, citing a breach of agreement.

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Guns N' Roses, Grace Jones, and Prince's estate declined to license their songs for the Melania Trump documentary over political concerns.
Producer Marc Beckman said the film is not political, but rights holders blocked requests.
Some artists expressed willingness to participate, but rights holders prevented licensing.
Beckman noted that Michael Jackson and the Rolling Stones contributed music.
Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood asked to remove his music, citing a breach of agreement.