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Universal Reversal Lets Spanish Skater Use 'Minions' Music at Olympics

The decision followed a social media campaign after Tomàs‑Llorenç Guarino Sabaté was told days earlier his short program was blocked.

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BOSTON, UNITED STATES: MARCH 27: Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté of Spain performs his routine during the Men's Short program at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2025 at TD Garden on March 27th, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Guarino Sabaté said Universal granted one‑time permission for the Minions music, allowing him to keep his season‑long short program for Milan‑Cortina.
  • He noted that two other tracks in his four‑song medley still require final clearance, though the biggest hurdle has been addressed.
  • The skater says he submitted the music through the ISU‑recommended ClicknClear system in August and performed the routine throughout the season.
  • The International Skating Union acknowledged the case, calling music rights a continuing challenge and noting it has no contractual relationship with ClicknClear.
  • Reporting identifies the medley as including "Vicious Funk" by Heitor Pereira and "Freedom" by Pharrell Williams, with the men's short program slated for Feb. 10.