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OK Cool, Can Music Stop Sucking Now? (opens the original)
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We all know the story: Macklemore said “Free Palestine” before launching into his song “Hind’s Hall” while opening for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey. Pink reposted StopAntiSemitism’s post on Instagram demanding Macklemore refund those who attended. Robert Kraft, billionaire owner of MetLife Stadium, told Ed Sheeran that him and several other stadium owners will not have Macklemore perform at their venues. Ed Sheeran did not push back.You would think most people would no
Don't It Feel Like ANYTHING Can Happen in 2026? (opens the original)
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There was a Wyclef Jean song from 1997 called “Anything Can Happen.” He rattles off a list of things that can happen and answers affirmatively. Until he gets to the Knicks winning a championship. Punchline: “No no no, that won’t happen.”This year the Knicks won their first championship since 1973. 1 But that isn’t the only reason I feel like anything can happen this year. The Democratic Socialists won even more primaries in states like Colorado. But that isn’t the only reason I am overwhelmed by
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