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Five acts who'd gladly replace artists bailing on Trump's Freedom 250 concert

C+C Music Factory Rapper and Vanilla Ice Defend Playing Great American State Fair Show: 'Super Honored To Do This Concert'

Vanilla Ice and C+C Music Factory MC Freedom Williams defend performing at the upcoming Great American State Fair in D.C. after lineup meltdown.

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 5 minutes ago

LATEST UPDATES: ICE Agent Wanted, Dems Celebrate Slush Fund Slapdown, Freedom 250 Shows In Shambles, MORE...

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 33 minutes ago

Entertainment -- Bret Michaels, Martina McBride cancel appearances at 250th U.S. anniversary concert, leaving few acts left

Americans will soon sing Happy Birthday to celebrate 250 years of independence, and the official celebrations include a lineup of one-hit wonders to help revellers belt out some '90s tunes in Washington D.C.

CBC News - Top Stories - 34 minutes ago

Trump's 'Freedom 250' Concert Sees Almost All Announced Artists Exit Event

Military.com - Top Stories - 42 minutes ago

Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts

The Columbian - US News - 49 minutes ago

No One Is Signing Up For 'Freedom' Classes In A Red State — So Republicans Are Trying To Mandate It

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 52 minutes ago

Multiple Acts Have Already Dropped Out Of Trump-Backed Freedom 250 Concert

Martina McBride and Flo Rida are still expected to perform.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 52 minutes ago

Araghchi labels Trump's 'Project Freedom' a 'project deadlock'

Tehran Times - Top Stories - 56 minutes ago

3 Philadelphia men exonerated in 1997 murder case reflect on freedom

ABC News - US News - 1 hour ago

The Internet's Most Unhinged "Freedom 250" Lineup Generator

BuzzFeed News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Personality test: Path to the sea, mountain or forest? The road you choose reveals if you value freedom, growth or safety the most in life

Times of India - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Concerts -- Gracie Abrams announces world tour with Glendale stop

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Trump Concert Team Desperately Scrambles as Artists Flee

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Nearly all musical acts pull out of Trump's Freedom 250 concert

New York Daily News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Bryan Adams to headline FIFA Countdown Concert in Toronto. Here is how you can get tickets.

CTV News - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

MAGA Melts Down After Country Legend Backs Out Of Trump-Backed Concert

“I was presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event but that turned out to be misleading,” the country singer said.

Huffington Post - Politics - 1 hour ago

Review: Jazz greats celebrate Miles Davis, John Coltrane in concert

The Mercury News - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

Poison? More artists flee Trump's celebration concerts for US' 250th anniversary

The Straits Times - US News - 1 hour ago

Cultural institutes launch concert series to honor Red Crescent volunteers amid post-war recovery

Tehran Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Entertainment News -- Bret Michaels, Martina McBride drop out of 'Freedom 250' concert -- Bret Michaels, Martina McBride and other music artists canceled performances at "Freedom 250," citing concerns about partisanship and safety.

UPI - US News - 2 hours ago

Kara Bettis Carvalho - Tipping culture is out of control. The World Cup might offer a fix. The games will give restaurants the freedom to experiment with mandated tips.

The games will give restaurants the freedom to experiment with mandated tips.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

What to know about the artists backing out of the Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts -- Artists have said that they were misled about the theme of the shows or were otherwise wary of being caught up in a political fight.

Artists have said that they were misled about the theme of the shows or were otherwise wary of being caught up in a political fight.

Boston Globe - Politics - 2 hours ago

What to know about the artists backing out of the Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts

Artists have said that they were misled about the theme of the shows or were otherwise wary of being caught up in a political fight.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Bret Michaels, Martina McBride cancel appearances at 250th U.S. anniversary concert, leaving few acts left -- Richard Raycraft -- -

CBC News - Entertainment - 3 hours ago

Man linked to Islamic State gets 15-year sentence for Taylor Swift concert attack plot

An Austrian man with alleged ties to the Islamic State (IS) has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for plotting a terror attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austria, in 2024.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Defence Universities Alliance condemned as a threat to academic freedom

The Canary - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Bret Michaels, Martina McBride drop out of 'Freedom 250' concert

UPI - Entertainment - 3 hours ago

What the Hell Is Going on With Trump's Freedom 250 Concert?

The lineup for Trump's Freedom 250 concert in chaos as Morris Day, C + C Music Factory, Young MC, Vanilla Ice, and more say whether they're in or not.

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Slew of musicians back out of Freedom 250 concert: Bret Michaels, Martina McBride and more

While several artists have pulled out, claiming they were misled about the President Trump-affiliated event, others are proudly taking part.

New York Post - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Everyone's Fleeing Trump's Freedom 250 Concerts

Mother Jones - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Toronto weekend traffic: DVP, Gardiner and GO train closures planned as city hosts Bruno Mars, other concerts

Toronto Star - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

With Bret Michaels' Exit, Almost All of the Talent Has Dropped Out of Trump's Freedom 250 Concert Series

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Austrian Man Who Planned Attack on Taylor Swift Concert Sentenced to 15 Years

Epoch Times - World - 4 hours ago

Bret Michaels Ditches Trump's 'Divisive' Freedom 250 Concert

Poison frontman Bret Michaels joined Martina McBride, Young MC, and more in droppint out of Donald Trump's Freedom 250 concert, calling it 'divisive.'

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Rapper Defends Performing At Trump-Backed Freedom 250 Concert In 7-Minute Bathroom Rant

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Disaster line-up: More artists flee from Trump-linked concert

Euronews - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

Trump's Freedom 250 concert in freefall as famous rocker becomes FIFTH to flee - and reveals the 'unforgivable' reason he had to run

Daily Mail - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

Multiple Artists Drop Out of Freedom 250 DC Concert Lineup

Freedom 250, a public-private partnership backed by President Donald Trump, announced a list of performers Wednesday for The Great American State Fair, but shortly after, Martina McBride, Young MC, The Commodores and more, announced that they would not be making appearances, sparking a wave of controversy. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Politics - 5 hours ago

MAGA meltdowns after another star pulls out of Trump-aligned 250th concert celebration

Independent UK - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Multiple Artists Drop Out Of Trump's Freedom 250 Concert Series

Tulsa World - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

Imbruglia 'so excited' about concert with Tom Jones -- The Australian, along with Nathan Evans and Saint Phnx, will be support acts for the Welsh singer.

BBC News - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

Another Major Star Drops Out Of Trump-Backed Freedom 250 Concert

The lineup for the Trump-aligned Great American State Fair on the National Mall is shrinking.

Huffington Post - Politics - 7 hours ago

Benefit concert set Sunday for residents of closing Warwick Twp. mobile home park

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

How Maltina turned everyday moments into joyful experiences across Nigeria -- There was a time when moments of simple joy felt magical. The excitement of getting gifts. The freedom of dancing...

Daily Post Nigeria - World - 8 hours ago

ISIS terrorist, 21, jailed for 15 years over Taylor Swift Vienna concert plot

Daily Express - World - 8 hours ago

Millsboro concert series kicks off Tuesday

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

World News -- Austrian man guilty, sentenced to 15 years in Taylor Swift terror plot -- A 21-year-old Austrian man was found guilty Thursday in connection with a planned terror attack at a 2024 Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.

UPI - Entertainment - 9 hours ago

Istanbul prepares for massive 100,000-person Kanye West concert

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 9 hours ago

Many artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup announced -- Many artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.

Many artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.

CBS News - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot learns fate

An Austrian court on Thursday convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

New York Post - World - 11 hours ago

Kanye West poised to destroy highest record at the Istanbul concert

International The News - Entertainment - 12 hours ago

Farnham says he will not sing on stage again ahead of tribute concert

Australian Broadcasting Corp - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Donald Trump's Freedom 250 concert is engulfed in chaos as top headliners pull out

Daily Mail - Health - 15 hours ago

List of Performers Not Appearing at Trump-backed Freedom 250 Event

Newsweek - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Martina McBride Drops Out of Freedom 250 Concert Series: 'Turned Out to Be Misleading'

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Martina McBride Drops Out of Trump's 'Misleading' Freedom 250 Concert

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Changwon Symphony Orchestra to present Brahms and Szymanowski concert in June

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Austrian who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert gets 15 years in prison

The 21-year-old man, who was convicted on terrorism-related offences, said, “I would just like to say that I am sorry.”

Channel NewsAsia - World - 18 hours ago

21-year-old Austrian man sentenced to 15 years for planning ISIS-inspired terror attack at Taylor Swift concert

Times of India - World - 18 hours ago

Musical acts back out of performing at Trump-affiliated concert series

Guardian UK - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot convicted and sentenced to 15 years

The state court in Wiener Neustadt, south of the capital, found the 21-year-old defendant, an Austrian citizen known only as Beran A. in line with Austrian privacy rules, guilty on multiple charges including those related to the concert.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 19 hours ago

Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna -- A 21-year-old Austrian man is found guilty of planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.

A 21-year-old Austrian man is found guilty of planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.

BBC News - Entertainment - 20 hours ago

Who's In and Who's Out at the Freedom 250 Concert Series?

The Commodores are the latest band to exit the Great American State Fair.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 20 hours ago

Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect sentenced to 15 years in prison -- An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.

An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.

CBS News - World - 20 hours ago

Man jailed for 15 years over Taylor Swift concert bomb plot

Evening Standard - World - 21 hours ago

Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison

Chicago Tribune - Entertainment - 21 hours ago

Man sentenced for plotting attack on Taylor Swift Vienna concert

SBS - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

'Classical music is for everybody': Maestro Yannick Nezet-Seguin returns to Montreal for series of concerts

Internationally acclaimed Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin says he is truly lucky to have far exceeded his boyhood dream of conducting an orchestra. But as he returns to Montreal to launch a series of concerts in his home province, he adds that he has not fully accomplished his mission of widening the classics’ appeal.

CTV News - Entertainment - 21 hours ago

Artists are already pulling out of Trump-backed 250th concert

Independent UK - US News - 21 hours ago

Activist concert featuring Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, others coming to Merriweather

The Baltimore Sun - Entertainment - 22 hours ago

How much are tickets for Alan Jackson's star-studded farewell concert?

New York Post - Entertainment - 22 hours ago

Austrian man sentenced to 15 years for plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

21-year-old defendant known as Beran A. allegedly planned to target people with knives or homemade explosives

The Globe and Mail - World - 22 hours ago

Man (21) jailed for planning terror attack on Taylor Swift concert in Austria

Irish Times - World - 22 hours ago

Bill Murray, Beck, Mark Mothersbaugh, Karen O Set for Wes Anderson Film Concert Series at Hollywood Bowl

The LA Philharmonic has revealed the full lineup for its Wes Anderson film concert series at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring Bill Murray, Beck, Karen O, and more.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

WNBA Notebook: How teams are adjusting to developmental players, freedom of movement rules

NBC News - Sports - 22 hours ago

KPop Demon Hunters world concert tour

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 23 hours ago

Freedom Plane touches down in Denver with America's founding documents

The Denver Post - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Lookouts, Tivoli To Partner To Bring Concerts To Erlanger Park

Chattanoogan - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Milli Vanilli and Morris Day say they won't perform at Trump-linked Freedom 250's DC shows

The Mercury News - Politics - 1 day ago

5/27/2026 -- america's birthday -- Morris Day Doesn't Have the Time for Freedom 250 Concert -- Bethy Squires -- "It's A No For Me😎"

“It’s A No For Me😎”

New York Magazine - US News - 1 day ago

San Diego arts roundup: Blues musician Henkel leads 'Concert for Hope & Peace' lineup

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Entertainment - 1 day ago

GPs to vote on charging patients for a Netflix-style subscription service - as £150,000-a-year family doctors push for 'greater freedom to provide private services'

Daily Mail - Health - 1 day ago

Hundreds of Journalists, Academics, Filmmakers Sign Letter Opposing Paramount Takeover of CNN: 'Threatening Press Freedom'

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Artists pull out of Trump-backed concert for America's 250th birthday

Euronews - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Verdict Due in Trial of Man Who Admits Plot to Attack a Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna

A verdict is expected Thursday in the case of a man who admitted to plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Toronto's top 22 summer concerts and festivals, including BTS, Rush, Olivia Dean, Daniel Caesar

Toronto Star - Entertainment - 1 day ago

IDEAS | WILSON BAILEY -- True believers in academic freedom are becoming harder to find

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Journey, Koe Wetzel among concerts coming up in Tulsa

Tulsa World - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Wednesday, June 3 -- Summer Arts in the Parks presents Raising Cain -- FREE live outdoor concert | Big Oak County Park | Smyrna, DE

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Morris Day Doesn't Have the Time for Freedom 250 Concert

“It’s A No For Me😎”

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Freedom 250 Reveals Martina McBride, Flo Rida to Perform at Great American State Fair

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Trump Books All the Music Heavyweights for Freedom 250 Great American State Fair

Donald Trump has announced the Freedom 250 celebration's Great American State Fair will feature performances from Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli, and more.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Audio brand marks milestone with concerts

Manila Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Concerts -- Hondo Rodeo Fest in Phoenix announces 2026 lineup

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

The Music Quiz: Dua Lipa's new live album and concert film was recorded in which city?

Irish Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Freedom 250 Announces Free FIFA World Cup Fan Zone on National Mall

Freedom 250 announced a free FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone on the National Mall, featuring live matches, food, music, and family activities.

Breitbart - Sports - 2 days ago

Money Talks: The Freedom of Constraint -- Slate Money

Author David Epstein breaks down the powerful effect of limitations.

Slate - Business - 3 days ago

Got live if you want it: Critic's picks for 2026 summer concerts

Chicago Tribune - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Every State Farm Stadium concert announced for 2026 (so far)

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Bruno Mars kicks off Toronto's summer concert season with show at Rogers Stadium

Tens of thousands of fans filled the stands of North York’s Rogers Stadium on Sunday for the first of five Bruno Mars concerts, after heavy downpours and strong winds postponed Saturday night’s sold-out show.

CTV News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Sami Yusuf returns to Türkiye with Silk Road-inspired concerts

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Sunday, May 31 -- Community Concert Series - Gypsy Wind May 31, -- A community concert of diverse music performed by locally renowned Gypsy Wind |

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Annual Memorial Day concert weathering weekend storms

The annual National Memorial Day Concert proceeds as planned, in a year filled with anniversaries.

Stars and Stripes - Entertainment - 5 days ago

Sunday, May 31 -- Karen Hester as Dolly Parton – MATINEE -- Voted #1 Tribute Show at Las Vegas' Legends in ConcertKaren Hester is one of

Voted #1 Tribute Show at Las Vegas’ Legends in Concert Karen Hester is one of the most sought-after Dolly Parton Tribute artists in the world! Direct from Nashville, Ms. Hester sings the greatest hits by one of the most popular country artists of all time featuring a live country band! Back by popular demand, Karen Hester is one of the Milton Theatre’s MOST REQUESTED returning performers — a crowd favorite who never fails to bring joy, nostalgia, and unforgettable music to our stage.

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 5 days ago

In seeking to censor books, US House bill is an attack on the freedom to read [column]

In February, Republican U.S. Rep. Mary E. Miller of Illinois introduced bill H.R. 7661, titled the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act.

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Ne-Yo and Akon's Nights Like This Global Tour: A thrilling yet unexpected show -- The Nights Like This tour transported concertgoers to the 2010s with their club classics.

Daily Express - Entertainment - 6 days ago

'Blue Dot Fever' Is Spreading — And It May Be Behind Your Favorite Concert's Sudden Cancellation

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 6 days ago

'Blue dot fever' is leading to canceled concerts

The Week - Top Stories - 6 days ago

City of Salisbury reschedules Great Train Robbery Concert to June 12

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Colebrook Road to perform its last concert in Lancaster for foreseeable future; here's why

Lancaster Online - Entertainment - 7 days ago

London's police asked Big Tech for comms data over 700,000 times last year -- A Freedom of Information Act request shows the extent of the surveillance

A Freedom of Information Act request shows the extent of the surveillance

Critic's Notebook -- Miami's best Memorial Day Weekend concerts and parties

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 8 days ago

House Freedom Caucus rebels against housing bill despite Trump's primary election dominance

Washington Examiner - US News - 8 days ago

7 free events in Lancaster County for Memorial Day weekend, from a concert to a car show

Staying in Lancaster County this weekend?

Lancaster Online - Entertainment - 9 days ago

Today in History: May 20, white mob attacks Freedom Riders bus

New York Daily News - US News - 9 days ago

My first concert at 13 was No Doubt. Now 43, I saw them again at the Sphere and realized I'm still the same person.

Business Insider - Entertainment - 10 days ago

World News - Premium - 'Look at this' – Shakira performs free concert for two million fans on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro - Free gigs are part of City Hall's attempt to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Year's Eve festivities

Independent.ie - World - 10 days ago

Pink flies higher than a home run above Petco Park at Curebound Concert for Cures

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Entertainment - 13 days ago

Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 13 days ago

80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer

From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 14 days ago

Detroit's Concert of Colors to feature 'The Scene' tribute

Detroit Metro Times - Top Stories - 15 days ago

A YouTuber who saved enough cash to quit his job explains the 'Camp FIRE' path to financial freedom

Business Insider - Business - 15 days ago

Is 'Blue Dot Fever' a real problem for the concert industry?

Stars and Stripes - Entertainment - 15 days ago

Metro Detroit's biggest concerts of the summer

Detroit Metro Times - Top Stories - 16 days ago

San Diego County's ultimate guide to free summer community concerts

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Entertainment - 17 days ago

Matthew J. Palm: Orlando Philharmonic offers odes to life in concert thriller

Orlando Sentinel - Entertainment - 19 days ago

Billie Eilish Blasts Through the Screen in Kinetic Concert Movie Hit Me Hard and Soft: Review

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 22 days ago

The American Revolution's triumphant story of democracy and freedom overlooks loyalists who paid a steep price for allegiance to Britain -- Kimberly Nath, San Juan College

The Conversation - US News - 22 days ago

Yungblud rocks metro Detroit at sold-out Freedom Hill show

Detroit Metro Times - Top Stories - 22 days ago

Editorial: Twitter and Facebook's Assault on Freedom of the Press

Epoch Times - Opinion - 22 days ago

Bessent boosts hopes oil prices will come down with Project Freedom

Washington Examiner - Environment - 24 days ago

U.S. Navy Enters Gulf as 'Project Freedom' Tests Iran's Grip on Hormuz

OilPrice.com - World - 25 days ago

World Press Freedom Day: celebrating journalism's resilience under pressure

World Press Freedom Day marks an important time on the calendar of media professionals including journalists, photojournalists, broadcasters, editors,...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 26 days ago

The Daily Mail's takeover of the Telegraph will be a disaster for what's left of UK press freedom

The Canary - Top Stories - 29 days ago

How the concept of 'medical freedom' is reshaping the military's decades-long stance on the flu vaccine mandate − and endangering troops' readiness -- Katrine L. Wallace, University of Illinois Chicago

The Conversation - Health - 1 month ago

America's founding promise of religious freedom has long coexisted with prejudice, even as many Christians have worked to confront it -- David Mislin, Temple University

The Conversation - US News - 1 month ago

What to know about the Live Nation verdict and how it could affect concertgoers

New York Daily News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban

New York Daily News - Entertainment - 1 month ago