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The Weekend Upday on 'Saturday Night Live' (Courtesy SNL)

SNL spoofs 'Accidental Racist'

Carrie Healey
VIDEO - Following the storm of criticism surrounding the release of Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's new single 'Accidental Racist,' 'Saturday Night Live' decided to put their own spin on the situation...
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This combination of file photos shows Brad Paisley, left, in Hollywood, Calif. on Nov. 1, 2011 and LL Cool J in Los Angeles on Feb. 10, 2013. (Photos by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Is 'Accidental Racist' misunderstood?

Jesse Washington, Associated Press
(AP) - Southern white men don't usually drive racial dialogue. For as long as race has riven America, they have been depicted more often as the problem than the solution...
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LL Cool J performs onstage during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

LL Cool J: 'Accidental Racist' about 'forgiveness'

Randee Dawn, TODAY contributor
NBCNEWS - The latest attempt by a white and black singer to talk about racial issues is stirring up a lot of hate -- for the song and its singers...
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'Accidental Racist': The worst song ever?

Demetria Irwin
OPINION - This song would be more accurately titled 'White Privilege and an Unfortunate Middle-Aged Rapper...'
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FILE - This Nov. 4, 2012 shows singer Stevie Wonder performing at a campaign event for President Obama at the Fifth Third Arena on the University of Cincinnati campus in Cincinnati. President Obama released an official playlist through the digital music service Spotify on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2013. The list includes songs by Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, John Legend, Usher, fun. and other acts set to perform during various inauguration events. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama inauguration playlist: Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Beyoncé

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NEW YORK (AP) - President Barack Obama is preparing for all the musicians set to perform at his inauguration festivities by releasing an official playlist...
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Musician Stevie Wonder performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Stars line up for Obama's inaugural

Nedra Pickler, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is drawing an A-list of performers for his inaugural festivities, including a massive gala expected to draw more than 35,000 revelers...
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Brad Paisley performs during the 2012 CMA Music Festival - Day 1 at LP Field on June 7, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Country star to join Obamas in saluting military

Associated Press
(AP) - Country star Brad Paisley will be joining the president and first lady in saluting the military on the Fourth of July at the White House....
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