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DiFranco, Lauper join NC law protest

DURHAM, N.C.

Ani DiFranco and Cyndi Lauper are the latest musicians to protest a North Carolina state law that limits anti-discrimination protections for the LGBT community.

DiFranco said in a statement Thursday that she canceled her appearance at Festival for the Eno music festival in Durham on July 4 because of the legislation she described as a “direct attack on the rights of the LGBT community.”

Bruce Springsteen and Ringo Starr also canceled shows to protest North Carolina’s law.

Lauper said in a statement Wednesday that she would be donating all proceeds from her June 4 show in Raleigh to Equality North Carolina.

Likewise, comedian Louis C.K. said in an email to fans that he also would donate profits from Asheville shows to the advocacy group.

Diana Ross complains of head, neck pain after limo crash

BETHLEHEM, Pa.

Police said Diana Ross was injured when an SUV ran a stop sign and crashed into a limo taking her to a performance in Pennsylvania.

Bethlehem police said the 72-year-old singer complained of head and neck pain after the crash Wednesday afternoon. She was treated at the scene by paramedics and indicated she would seek further treatment on her own.

No one else was hurt. The Lincoln Town Car she was in was towed.

Associated Press