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Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA to put on ‘All American Halftime Show’ in protest of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl gig

Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA to put on ‘All American Halftime Show’ in protest of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl gig

Turning Point USA has announced that it will be hosting a Super Bowl halftime show to counter-protest Bad Bunny‘s headline slot. READ MORE: Bad Bunny – ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ review: ode to homeland is a new high for the Puerto Rican star Last week, the Puerto Rican musician made headlines when he was announced as the headliner for the 2026 event …

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Aziz Ansari Defends Riyadh Gig, Plans To Donate Part Of Fee

Aziz Ansari Defends Riyadh Gig, Plans To Donate Part Of Fee

Aziz Ansari is the latest comedian to defend to controversial decision to perform at Saudi Arabia’s debut Riyadh Comedy Festival. The Golden Globe winner said his decision to perform at the festival was “something I put a lot of thought into,” noting his Muslim background and recounting a conversation he had with his aunt who used to live in Saudi …

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Louis C.K. Had “Mixed Feelings” Before Riyadh Comedy Festival Gig

Louis C.K. Had “Mixed Feelings” Before Riyadh Comedy Festival Gig

Louis C.K. is the latest comedian to address his decision to perform at Saudi Arabia‘s inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival. As the comedian appeared Friday on Real Time, he explained he had “mixed feelings” about participating in the controversial festival, but has come to see it as “a positive thing,” despite backlash from many of his comedy peers. “I’ve been talking …

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Bill Burr Defends Riyadh Comedy Fest Gig

Bill Burr Defends Riyadh Comedy Fest Gig

As many of his peers condemn the Riyadh Comedy Festival and its participants, Bill Burr appears to have connected with a new fandom. The comedian, who performed on Friday as part of the inaugural festival’s starry lineup, reasoned “they’re just like us” as he responded to backlash to Saudi Arabia’s debut comedy festival. “It was great to experience that part …

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The Far Right Slams Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Gig Over Anti-Trump Stances

The Far Right Slams Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Gig Over Anti-Trump Stances

Topline Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican rapper-singer set to headline next year’s Super Bowl halftime show, stoked anger from right-wing commentators after the NFL announced he would take the massive stage in February, pointing to his frequent criticisms of President Donald Trump and his administration’s immigration raids. Bad Bunny will take the stage at next year’s Super Bowl halftime show. …

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Leonardo DiCaprio remembers “special” Oasis gig

Leonardo DiCaprio remembers “special” Oasis gig

Leonardo DiCaprio talked to NME about the “incredible” experience of seeing Oasis reform, as well as his love for Radiohead. The Gallagher Brothers are in the middle of their record-breaking Live ’25 tour, which sees the Britpop heroes play together for the first time since 2009. DiCaprio was in attendance at the band’s Los Angeles date, at the Rose Bowl …

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Thank you and Gig ’em | Office of the President

Thank you and Gig ’em | Office of the President

General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh IIIPresident September 19, 2025 Members of the Aggie Family, Howdy! When I was first appointed as President of Texas A&M University, I told then Chancellor John Sharp and our Board of Regents that I would serve as well as I possibly could until it was time for someone else to take over. Over the past …

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Watch Foo Fighters play surprise first gig with their new drummer

Watch Foo Fighters play surprise first gig with their new drummer

Foo Fighters played their first gig with their new drummer, after a year away. See the footage below. READ MORE: Foo Fighters live in Manchester: invincible and still untouchable The band returned for their first show since 2024 last night (September 14), with a small gig at the 900-capacity Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, California. They announced the gig only …

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