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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
Dance Monkey v the NRL: did Tones and I really turn down $90,000 a minute because she hates her own song?WorldPing
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What happened

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 down Emma, the NRL and Tones and I seem to be at war – but I can’t make sense of what’s going on.

Key facts

  • For the first time in recent history there’ll be no pre-game entertainment at the NRL grand final.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:01:27 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Sources

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