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Kamala Harris is using Beyoncé's 'Freedom' as her campaign song: What to know about the anthem

Headline from NBC Los Angeles, on the newest of 2 developments

Vice President Harris used “Freedom” during her first official public appearance as a presidential candidate at her campaign headquarters in Delaware.

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  1. Beyoncé gives Kamala Harris permission to use her song 'Freedom' for presidential campaign

    Headline from ABC 13 Houston ·

  2. Newest

    Kamala Harris is using Beyoncé's 'Freedom' as her campaign song: What to know about the anthem

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

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  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    Beyoncé Reportedly Granted Kamala Harris Permission to Use ‘Lemonade’ Song in Campaign (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Beyoncé has granted 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris permission to use "Freedom," off of her Lemonade album, as a campaign song.

  2. The Guardian

    Beyoncé gives permission to Kamala Harris to use song on campaign trail – report (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Megastar reportedly gave last-minute approval to likely Democratic nominee to use song Freedom

  3. KVIA El Paso

    Exclusive: Beyoncé gives Kamala Harris permission to use her song ‘Freedom’ for her presidential campaign (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris made a big entrance during her first official visit to her campaign headquarters on Monday evening, walking out to Beyoncé’s song “Freedom.

  4. ABC 13 Houston

    Beyoncé gives Kamala Harris permission to use her song 'Freedom' for presidential campaign (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Kamala Harris made a big entrance during her first official visit to her campaign headquarters on Monday, walking out to Beyoncé's song "Freedom."

  5. Glamour

    Kamala Harris's Beyoncé Campaign Song Is Perfect, Actually (opens Glamour)

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    Glamour's feed description

    In granting her permission to use her song “Freedom,” Beyonce Knowles is signing off on the Kamala Harris campaign.

  6. Forbes

    Kamala Harris Helps Beyoncé’s Song Surge (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Kamala Harris used Beyoncé’s “Freedom” at a recent event, and that proved to be enough to help it soar on iTunes again.

  7. Deadline

    Kamala Harris Has Permission To Use Beyoncé’s Song ‘Freedom’ During Her Presidential Campaign — Report (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Beyoncé has given Kamala Harris permission to use her song 'Freedom' during the Vice President's presidential campaign.

  8. CNN

    Beyoncé gives Kamala Harris permission to use her song ‘Freedom’ for her presidential campaign (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Vice President Kamala Harris made a big entrance during a visit to her campaign headquarters on Monday evening, walking out to Beyoncé’s song “Freedom.”

  9. Variety

    Beyoncé OKs Kamala Harris’ Use of ‘Freedom’ as an Official Campaign Song (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Kamala Harris entered her campaign HQ Monday to Beyoncé's 'Freedom,' and CNN reported her staff had received permission to use it as a theme song.

  10. Salon

    Beyoncé approves use of her song "Freedom" for Kamala Harris' campaign (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    Beyoncé approves use of her song "Freedom" for Kamala Harris' campaign

  11. Insider

    You're about to hear a lot of Beyoncé on the campaign trail (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Beyoncé Knowles has given VP Kamala Harris permission to use the anthem "Freedom" throughout her campaign.

  12. NBC Los Angeles

    Kamala Harris is using Beyoncé's 'Freedom' as her campaign song: What to know about the anthem (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Vice President Harris used “Freedom” during her first official public appearance as a presidential candidate at her campaign headquarters in Delaware.

  13. Forbes

    What To Know About Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’—Kamala Harris’ New Campaign Anthem (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    “Freedom” became an anthem adopted by police brutality protesters upon release in 2016 and surged in popularity once again following the 2020 police killing of George Floyd.

  14. NBC News

    Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’ gets streaming boost following Kamala Harris’ campaign use (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Beyoncé's 2016 song “Freedom” is becoming a cornerstone of the Harris campaign, and getting a sudden boost on music streaming platforms.

  15. Rolling Stone

    Streams for Beyonce's 'Freedom' Skyrocket as Kamala Harris's Campaign Anthem (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Streams on Beyonce's "Freedom" jumped 1,300 percent after Kamala Harris began using the song as a new campaign anthem earlier this week.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.