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M.I.A. Says JAY-Z Urged Her to Comply With “Ridiculous” Demands in NFL Lawsuit

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In 2012, M.I.A. made a controversial appearance at the Super Bowl halftime show, during which she briefly flashed the middle finger. Afterward, she was embroiled in a legal battle with the NFL that culminated in the settlement of a lawsuit in 2014. (The terms were ultimately private, but reports at the time suggested the NFL, at one point, demanded upward of $16 million in damages.) M.I.A. has now reflected on the experience in a new interview with Daniel Dylan Wray for Huck magazine.

“If you’re talking about racism and sexism, that moment in my life showed the cracks in everyone I knew,” she said. “I was at Roc Nation at the time and JAY-Z was managing me. The lawsuit was so ridiculous, it proposed that they would keep one hundred percent of my earnings for the rest of my life if I ever earned more than $2 million dollars. JAY-Z was, like, ‘You should sign that shit’ and I was, like, ‘No.’” Read the full story at Huck.

Pitchfork has contacted M.I.A. and JAY-Z’s respective representatives for comment and more information.

 

 

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Alisa Obrivanova Brings Fresh Energy to Wonderama, Television’s Iconic Family Franchise

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Model, spokesperson, and television personality joins Chuckie (Chuck Armstrong) as co-host on Wonderama‘s global broadcasts from Times Square.

Model, spokesperson, and rising television personality Alisa Obrivanova has become one of the newest faces of Wonderama, the legendary family variety series reaching more than 90 million households worldwide each week. Co-hosting alongside Chuckie (Chuck Armstrong), Obrivanova has played a key role in some of the show’s biggest live broadcasts, including Wonderama‘s spectacular 24-hour New Year’s Eve celebration from the heart of Times Square.

The annual global event follows the arrival of the New Year across every time zone—from the first fireworks in New Zealand to the world-famous Ball Drop at One Times Square—connecting audiences around the globe in a shared celebration.

Reflecting on the experience, Obrivanova said the broadcast is about bringing people together, reminding viewers everywhere that, regardless of where they live, they’re united in welcoming a new beginning.

As part of Wonderama‘s successful relaunch, Obrivanova has appeared in numerous live broadcasts from Times Square, joining a hosting team that includes longtime Wonderama host David Osmond. The revived series continues its decades-long tradition of entertaining families through music, celebrity guests, culture, education, and interactive fun while introducing the beloved brand to a new generation.

With her engaging on-camera presence, genuine warmth, and natural connection with audiences of all ages, Alisa Obrivanova is quickly emerging as one of the bright new personalities helping lead Wonderama into an exciting new era.

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