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While performing in front of stadiums of their fans, Green Day hasn't shied away from sharing their thoughts on President Donald Trump or his aggressive employment of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (aka ICE). So, will this American punk band use their stage at Super Bowl LX to make a political statement?
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Billie Eilish picked up the award for Song of the Year alongside her brother Finneas at the 2026 Grammy Awards, and she used the opportunity to send a clear message to ICE.
"No one is illegal on stolen land," says Eilish in the clip above. "It's just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now. I feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we just need to keep fighting, and
