M.I.A. is fighting a $1.5 million fine for swearing during the Super Bowl half time show in 2012.
The 'Bad Girls' singer was seen on live TV flipping her middle finger and mouthing "I don't give a s**t" at a cameraman during her appearance with Madonna and Nicki Minaj singing 'Give Me All Your Luvin' at the sporting event, leading the US National Football League (NFL) to start legal action against her.
The NFL filed their complaint with the American Arbitration Association in March 2012, despite broadcaster NBC and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) both saying they would take no further action.
The complaint calls the middle-finger an "offensive gesture" which is "in flagrant disregard for the values that form the cornerstone of the NFL brand and the Super Bowl."
Sri-Lankan born M.I.A - real name Maya Arulpragasam - wasn't paid for her performance at the event, but did have to enter an agreement acknowledging "the great value of the goodwill associated with the NFL and the tremendous public respect and reputation for wholesomeness enjoyed by the NFL."
The contract added "all elements of performance, including without limitation wardrobe, shall be consistent with such goodwill and reputation."
M.I.A's lawyer, Howard King, claims she is planning to fight back against the NFL.
He told the Hollywood Reporter: "She is going to go public with an explanation of how ridiculous it was for the NFL and its fans to devote such furor to this incident, while ignoring the genocide occurring in her home country and several other countries, topics she frequently speaks to.
"Of course, the NFL's claimed reputation for wholesomeness is hilarious, in light of the weekly felonies committed by its stars, the bounties placed by coaches on opposing players, the homophobic and racist comments uttered by its players, the complete disregard for the health of players and the premature deaths that have resulted from same."
The 'Bad Girls' singer was seen on live TV flipping her middle finger and mouthing "I don't give a s**t" at a cameraman during her appearance with Madonna and Nicki Minaj singing 'Give Me All Your Luvin' at the sporting event, leading the US National Football League (NFL) to start legal action against her.
The NFL filed their complaint with the American Arbitration Association in March 2012, despite broadcaster NBC and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) both saying they would take no further action.
The complaint calls the middle-finger an "offensive gesture" which is "in flagrant disregard for the values that form the cornerstone of the NFL brand and the Super Bowl."
Sri-Lankan born M.I.A - real name Maya Arulpragasam - wasn't paid for her performance at the event, but did have to enter an agreement acknowledging "the great value of the goodwill associated with the NFL and the tremendous public respect and reputation for wholesomeness enjoyed by the NFL."
The contract added "all elements of performance, including without limitation wardrobe, shall be consistent with such goodwill and reputation."
M.I.A's lawyer, Howard King, claims she is planning to fight back against the NFL.
He told the Hollywood Reporter: "She is going to go public with an explanation of how ridiculous it was for the NFL and its fans to devote such furor to this incident, while ignoring the genocide occurring in her home country and several other countries, topics she frequently speaks to.
"Of course, the NFL's claimed reputation for wholesomeness is hilarious, in light of the weekly felonies committed by its stars, the bounties placed by coaches on opposing players, the homophobic and racist comments uttered by its players, the complete disregard for the health of players and the premature deaths that have resulted from same."
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Comments (8)
Peththa
Sep 23, 2013 12:00 amAlso keep in mind she is a strong supporter of the LTTE, a terrorist group that was defeated in Sri Lanka. This gesture only shows her disregard to families watching the most popular event of the year.
ReplyGamarala
Sep 23, 2013 12:00 amThis woman is a disgrace. She is a tiger sympathizer.
ReplyTrueBrit
Sep 27, 2013 12:00 amTotal lack of good breeding, manners and respect. She is a disgrace without any doubt. But I suppose when you haven't got talent or brains, one has to find a way of attracting attention. Who listens to her music anyway?!
ReplySAM_SPARROW
Sep 27, 2013 12:00 amBecause of she is a supporter of the LTTE, you just don't say she has no talent. Don't b racist. Check out her songs on youtube.
ReplyObserver
Sep 27, 2013 12:00 amWhy did they allow her to perform in the first place? She is a terrorist sympathizer. Now see what happens? Lesson learn I hope!
ReplyConcern
Sep 28, 2013 12:00 amIs she seeking money to fund terrorists?
ReplyDammika
Sep 29, 2013 12:00 amExcellent ... I think not enough ... must charge an amount that could take her from the scene forever
ReplyObserver
Sep 30, 2013 12:00 amSo she can support terrorists!
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