Rihanna Talks ‘Reggae-Inspired’ New Album, Turning Down the Super Bowl
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"I just couldn’t be a sellout. I couldn’t be an enabler," singer-designer says of turning down Super Bowl halftime show
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They Didn’t Kneel For This
Posted in: Political CommentaryThe NFL is Colin Kaepernick’s antagonist. Expecting billionaire team owners to be serious about social justice, with or without Jay-Z, is a mistake
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Jay-Z Speaks on Colin Kaepernick in the Wake of Roc Nation’s NFL Deal
Posted in: Music News"I think that we forget that Colin’s whole thing was to bring attention to social injustice, correct? So in that case, this is a success. This is the next thing"
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Why Is Everyone So Upset About the Betsy Ross Flag?
Posted in: Culture FeaturesThere's a pretty long history of the flag being used by extremist right-wing movements — and a recent move by Nike has brought that into the spotlight
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Colin Kaepernick Reaches Settlement With NFL
Posted in: Culture NewsQuarterback-turned-activist reached an agreement with the NFL in his case alleging the league colluded to keep him from playing after his on-field protests
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Going Out of Business to Own the Libs
Posted in: Politics NewsPrime Time Sports is paying the ultimate price for boycotting Nike after the brand featured Colin Kaepernick in a commercial
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Cardi B Turned Down Super Bowl Gig to ‘Stand Behind’ Colin Kaepernick
Posted in: Music News"There’s a man who sacrificed his job for us, so we got to stand behind him," rapper says of quarterback
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Roger Waters Asks Maroon 5 to ‘Take a Knee’ During Super Bowl Halftime Show
Posted in: Music News"I call upon [Maroon 5] to do it in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, to do it for every child shot to death on these mean streets, to do it for every bereaved mother and father and brother and sister," Waters says
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Report: Cardi B Won’t Perform at Super Bowl in Support of Colin Kaepernick
Posted in: Music NewsRep denies "Money" rapper is asking for $1 million and solo slot to appear during Maroon 5-led gig in Atlanta
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Amy Schumer Won’t Appear in Super Bowl Ads to Support Colin Kaepernick
Posted in: Culture News"I think it would be cool if [Maroon 5] backed out of Super Bowl like [Rihanna] did," comedian writes
