Dance Monkey v the NRL: did Tones and I really turn down $90,000 a minute because she hates her own song?

A rare break from tradition looms as the NRL grand final will feature no pre-game entertainment for the first time in recent memory, following a public dispute over a canceled performance. The controversy stems from a leaked report that an award-winning artist declined an invitation to appear, with conflicting explanations—including claims of "artistic differences" and speculation about avoiding her most famous song. The league’s CEO has weighed in, but the exact reasons behind the collapse of negotiations remain unclear. Fans and media are left piecing together the truth amid conflicting accounts from all parties involved.

For the first time in recent history there’ll be no pre-game entertainment at the NRL grand final. But everyone has a different story about what actually went downEmma, the NRL and Tones and I seem to be at war – but I can’t make sense of what’s going on.I’ll try to catch you up. The Dance Monkey singer made headlines this week after it was leaked she’d turned down an offer to perform at next weekend’s NRL grand final. The rugby league boss Peter V’landys said negotiations broke down due to “artistic differences”, and some claimed it was because the Aria award-winning artist didn’t want to play her biggest hit. Continue reading...