‘Leave Greenland alone!’ U.S. anthem heckler at NBA game in London draws cheers
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‘Leave Greenland alone!’ U.S. anthem heckler at NBA game in London draws cheers
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January 19, 2026
An unidentified heckler interrupted actor Vanessa Williams as she performed the U.S. national anthem before Sunday’s NBA game in London between the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies, shouting, “Leave Greenland alone!” Williams sang The Star-Spangled Banner just before tipoff at the game at the O2 Arena and as she neared the end of the song, the heckler’s interruption was met with some applause from the crowd.
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‘Leave Greenland alone!’ U.S. anthem heckler at NBA game in London draws cheers00:35 | January 19, 2026 -
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‘Leave Greenland alone!’ U.S. anthem heckler at NBA game in London draws cheers00:35 | January 19, 2026
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‘The only bunny I know is Bugs Bunny,’ Doug Ford says about Super Bowl halftime show00:33 | February 11, 2026
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‘Leave Greenland alone!’ U.S. anthem heckler at NBA game in London draws cheers
Description
January 19, 2026
An unidentified heckler interrupted actor Vanessa Williams as she performed the U.S. national anthem before Sunday’s NBA game in London between the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies, shouting, “Leave Greenland alone!” Williams sang The Star-Spangled Banner just before tipoff at the game at the O2 Arena and as she neared the end of the song, the heckler’s interruption was met with some applause from the crowd.
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