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The singer declined to perform at the NFL showpiece's music event earlier this year in solidarity with Colin KaepernickRihannaRihanna has explained why she turned down the chance to perform at the 2019 Super Bowl Halftime Show, confirming that she made her choice in order to show solidarity with exiled NFL player Colin Kaepernick. The ‘Anti’ singer was invited to perform during the half-time music event of Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta back in February, but […]The post Rihanna on turning down the Super Bowl Halftime Show: "I just couldn’t be a sellout" appeared first on NME.
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Rihanna: hits out at Donald Trump after ‘Don’t Stop The Music’ is played at Republican rally
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"Me nor my people would ever be at or around one of those tragic rallies"Rihanna and Donald TrumpRihanna has hit out at Donald Trump after her music was used at “tragic” Republican rallies. The ‘Work’ singer, 30, offered a terse warning after her 2007 hit ‘Don’t Stop The Music’ was played at a rally in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The U...
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Maroon 5: Amy Schumer says Maroon 5 should pull out of Super Bowl Halftime Show: ‘Stand up for your brothers and sisters of colour’
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The comedian also says that she is boycotting the event in support of Colin KaepernickAmy Schumer and Maroon 5's Adam Levine Amy Schumer has called for Maroon 5 to pull out of their Super Bowl Halftime Show after Rihanna turned down an offer to perform at the event. Read More: Dave Grohl says Foo Fighters have been approached to play the Super ...
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Rihanna: ‘turns down Super Bowl Halftime Show’ to support Colin Kaepernick
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"She stuck to what’s right in her eyes". Rihanna and Colin KaepernickRihanna has reportedly turned down the chance to headline next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, in a show of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick. The singer was the NFL’s top choice for next year’s performance, but she is believed to have shunned th...
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Rihanna: Reportedly Declined Super Bowl Halftime In Support Of Colin Kaepernick
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Back in 2016, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started kneeling during the National Anthem to protest police brutality. Other NFL players followed and Kaepernick became the face of this controversial protest, leading to his banishment from the NFL this year. Some people, including Big & Rich’s John Rich, continue...
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Rihanna: given new ambassador role in Barbados
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She said she "couldn't be more proud"Rihanna poses with fans during Fenty Beauty's 1-year anniversary at Sephora inside JCPenney on September 14, 2018 in Brooklyn, New YorkRihanna has been given a new ambassadorial role by the government of Barbados. The ‘Work’ singer was named “Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipot...
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