Singer Rihanna turned down an offer to headline the Super Bowl halftime show because she disagrees with the way the NFL has handled Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protest, according to Us Magazine.
Community advocate Deaunte Damper has been named a grand marshal for the 2026 Seattle Pride Parade, an honor reflecting his years of impactful work at the intersection of Black identity, public health, and LGBTQ advocacy. This recognition aligns with Seattle Pride 2026's theme of 'Rally,' which calls for unity, visibility, and collective action amidst growing challenges for LGBTQIA2S+ communities.