Leonard Cohen estate sues Donald Trump for using Hallelujah cover

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2024-10-16

London (PA Media/dpa) - Leonard Cohen's estate has reportedly issued a cease and desist letter to Donald Trump after he used Rufus Wainwright's cover of Hallelujah at a rally. Canadian-American singer Wainwright has also issued a statement saying he was "horrified" by his recording of the 1984 song being used at the "bizarre" town hall event. The rally took place in Oaks, Pennsylvania, and saw the former US president, who is running for a second......

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