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Stephen Colbert made CBS pay for ‘Linus and Lucy’ music. The funds are now going to charity

Stephen Colbert made CBS pay for ‘Linus and Lucy’ music. The funds are now going to charity

Summary

CBS agreed to pay a licensing fee to the company that owns the rights to the song "Linus and Lucy," which Stephen Colbert used on his last show on CBS. The money from this payment will be donated to charity.

Key Facts

  • Stephen Colbert used the song "Linus and Lucy" on his final show on CBS.
  • The song is owned by a music company that licenses its use.
  • CBS made a deal to pay for the rights to use the song.
  • The licensing payment money will be given to charity.
  • Colbert had made a joke about the music company during his show.
  • This agreement settled the issue related to the song’s use on the broadcast.
  • CBS and the music company worked together to reach the licensing deal.
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