{
  "id": 9216887,
  "title": "Tones And I reveals why she turned down NRL grand final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/tones-and-i-reveals-why-she-turned-down-nrl-grand-final-9216887",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T22:54:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-23/nrl-grand-final-tones-and-i-pre-match-entertainment/107184040"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australian pop star Tones And I has declined an offer to perform at the upcoming NRL grand final's pre-match entertainment. Her management explained that a prior commitment with American rapper Macklemore in America was a sticking point. ARLC chair Peter V Landys expressed disappointment over the decision but praised Tones And I's talent. The NRL will use the funds set aside for the pre-match entertainment to support underprivileged children playing rugby league. This marks a significant departure from tradition, as past performances have featured international pop stars like Teddy Swims, Billy Idol, and Tina Turner.",
  "summary": "Tones And I has broken her silence after the NRL declared it will forego a grand final tradition of pre-match entertainment.",
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Tones And I reveals why she turned down NRL grand final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/tones-and-i-reveals-why-she-turned-down-nrl-grand-final",
        "published": "2026-09-22T22:54:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Tones and I offered NRL grand final show only three weeks ago",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/tones-and-i-offered-nrl-grand-final-show-only-three-weeks-ago",
        "published": "2026-09-22T23:10:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Tones and I offered NRL grand final show only three weeks ago",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/tones-and-i-offered-nrl-grand-final-show-only-three-weeks-ago-9222423",
        "published": "2026-09-22T23:10:31.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}