President Donald Trump has settled a lawsuit with singer Isaac Hayes Jr.’s estate over the campaign’s use of the song “Hold On, I’m Coming” without permission.

The world lost influential people in 2025, and some of their deaths had significant impacts.

Steve Cropper, who co-wrote classic songs, including “(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay” and “In the Midnight Hour,” during his years playing guitar at the legendary Stax Records in Memphis, has died.

Known around the world for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, conservationist Jane Goodall was among a number of noteworthy people who died in October.

Bruce Springsteen knows what his fans want.

Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era as “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” has died.

A woman who says she worked as a hair-and-makeup artist for Garth Brooks alleges in a lawsuit that the country music star raped and sexually assaulted her in a Los Angeles hotel in 2019.

Pop powerhouses, American classics, British artists and estates of deceased legends — many musicians have objected to former president Donald Trump using their songs at campaign events.

Bruce Springsteen is taking on the work of the Four Tops, Temptations, Supremes and other soul legends for a covers album that's coming out in November.

But the extra $600 in unemployment benefits ceases at the end of July and local eviction moratoriums are expiring. At last count, one in four renters spent more than half their income on housing. The National Low Income Housing Coalition has a list of state and local rent assistance programs on its website. NEXT STEPSWhile you may get temporary relief from eviction, rent is still due. Renters can also find a certified housing counselor through the Department of Housing and Urban Development's website to see if they qualify for housing assistance or eviction issues.