'Melania' Producer Reveals Which Music Superstars Stopped Doc From Using Their Songs

Guns N’ Roses stopped ‘Melania’ documentary from using their music

Moviegoers who caught Melania Trump’s documentary heard music by Michael Jackson, Tears for Fears and the Rolling Stones — but they didn’t hear anything from Guns N’ Roses, despite the best efforts of the film’s creators. “There was music that we tried to get, but sadly, there were politics to it,” producer Mark Beckman told Variety this week. According to Beckman, the band responsible for hits including “November Rain” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine”…

'Melania' producer reveals which music superstars stopped doc from using their songs

"There was music that we tried to get, but sadly, there were politics to it," producer Marc Beckman said.Melania Trump in 'Melania' Muse Films/Amazon MGM StudiosKey pointsMelania producer Marc Beckman said that members of Guns N' Roses are "split down the middle politically," which stopped the film from using the band's music.Beckman also said that Grace Jones "couldn't get over the political hurdle" of the first lady documentary.The producer al…

3 Music Legends Refused to Let Melania Use Their Songs in Film, Producer Says

Three music legends — or at least their representatives — wanted nothing to do with the upcoming film “Melania”, according to longtime Trump adviser and producer Marc Beckman. In an interview with Variety published Monday, Beckman revealed that Guns N’ Roses, Grace Jones, and the estate of Prince all rejected requests to have their music featured in the film. “So Guns N’ Roses was definitely a disappointment for us; we all have a lot of respect …

'Melania' producer brags rock legends urged him to use their songs — but can't name one

The producer of the Melania Trump documentary insists some big-name music "heroes" wanted their songs used in the film — but he won't share their names.Marc Beckman spoke at length with Variety about music licensing for the Amazon MGM film he produced, and he expressed disappointment that Radiohead ...

'So Ridiculous': ‘Melania' Film Producer Complains About 3 Iconic Artists Who Denied Song Rights Over Trump Ties

One late iconic musician's rep said the artist "would never want his song associated with Donald Trump," said Marc Beckman.

‘Melania’ Producer Marc Beckman on the Jonny Greenwood Dispute, the Tricky Politics of Licensing Stones or Prince Songs, and the First Lady’s Forthcoming Docuseries: ‘I Think Amazon MGM Got a Very Good Deal’

'Melania' producer Marc Beckman on the Jonny Greenwood dispute, music licensing challenges with popular acts, and Mrs. Trump's Amazon docuseries.