Olympian given Minions music permission after Pharrell talks
Summary
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate will perform his usual Minions-themed routine at the 2026 Winter Olympics after resolving copyright issues. Sabate secured the necessary licenses after discussions involving Pharrell Williams and Universal Pictures. He will compete in the men's singles event in Milan.Key Facts
- Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate will perform at the 2026 Winter Olympics using music from the Minions movies.
- There were issues over music rights, but they were resolved after discussions with Pharrell Williams and Universal Pictures.
- Sabate is known for wearing a yellow T-shirt and blue overalls, like the Minions characters, during performances.
- His use of Minions music had initially faced a copyright problem.
- The online campaign #lettheminionskate supported Sabate's case.
- He used the International Skating Union's ClicknClear system to submit his music choice.
- Sabate is a six-time Spanish champion making his Olympic debut in Milan.
- He will perform a Bee Gees mix for his free skate, which is the second part of his routine.
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