Bruce Springsteen

Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lawrence, and Britney Spears have joined in too.

The stars are among 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s top honor for Americans not serving in the military.

The impact is likely to affect the live music industry for months as artists waver on whether to schedule shows in North Carolina four to six months from now.

“Frankly, I don’t have time to sweat things like that,” singer Chris Janson said.

Other artists who have cancelled North Carolina appearances include Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, Ani DiFranco, Pearl Jam and Boston.

NEW YORK — The Canadian-based circus company Cirque du Soleil is cancelling upcoming stops in North Carolina by two of its touring shows to protest a state law that limits anti-discrimination protections for the LGBT community. The company said Friday that it will scrap plans for “Ovo” to play Greensboro from April 20-24 and Charlotte […]

A surprising stance from a longtime activist for LGBTQ rights.

“You need to hurt them economically.”

“It’s like when a kid gets upset and says he’s going to take his ball and go home.”

In a statement, he says he must “show solidarity with those freedom fighters.”