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Turning Point USA is organizing a show headlined by Kid Rock for right-wingers upset with Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show.

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Actor, writer, producer, director, and activist Doug Spearman is very comfortable on both sides of the camera.

Opinion: "I have no problem with lip syncing, but you'd think the side that hates drag queens so much would have a little more shame about it," writes Ryan Adamczeski.

It was supposed to be the event's 35th anniversary in June.