CBS pulls Rihanna song from Ravens game in wake of Ray Rice furor
Rihanna's song "Run This Town" had been scheduled to open CBS' broadcast Thursday night of the NFL showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Stereogum — CBS has cancelled a Rihanna musical performance that was scheduled to take place during tonight’s NFL pregame show. Instead, they will air a discussion about Commission... more info
TMZ — CBS has pulled the plug on a song in the pre-game show that will air before the Ravens game Thursday night ... and even though CBS isn't acknowledging it ... it doesn't t... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — Rihanna's song "Run This Town" had been scheduled to open CBS' broadcast Thursday night of the NFL showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers. more info
The Daily Mail — TMZ reports that CBS has decided to cancel singer Rihanna's pre-NFL show performance, following the controversy over the Ray Rice domestic violence video. more info
The Daily Mail — Rihanna was the victim of a high-profile domestic violence incident back in 2009 when she was assaulted by her then boyfriend Chris Brown.Thursday Night Football featured... more info