Why Nickelback Isn't Getting Paid For Its Thanksgiving Day Gig

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Nickelback won't earn a penny for headlining the halftime show at the Thanksgiving Day game between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. And the reason might come as a bit of a surprise to many.

Some observers might guess that Nickelback is playing for free because of its charitable relationship with The United Way (the band will donate a quarter for every person who pledges to become a volunteer reader, tutor or mentor). Others may posit that Nickelback isn't getting ...