Industry Aug 17, 2026
‘Peanuts’ Music Rights Owner Resolves Legal Disputes
In short
The resolutions come two months after CBS inked a licensing deal over Stephen Colbert's use of “Linus and Lucy” on the final episode of The Late Show.
Originally published by
Billboard
The owner of the music rights for ‘Peanuts’ has settled ongoing lawsuits concerning the use of its music in social media advertisements and a government Christmas card. This resolution follows a recent licensing agreement reached with CBS two months prior, addressing the usage of “Linus and Lucy” on the final episode of The Late Show. Originally reported by Billboard.