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These Singers Refuse to Perform at Donald Trump's Inauguration
A lot of A-List singers want nothing to do with the contentious President-Elect's inauguration.
By Monica RodmanJanuary 17 2017 / 1:35 PM
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These Singers Refuse to Perform at Donald Trump's Inauguration

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