Yesterday, Freedom 250 announced nine concerts to celebrate America’s 250th. The acts are a bunch of ’90s has-beens. However, not has-been enough to drop out of the event.
Morris Day and the Time, Young MC, and C+C Music Factory dropped out. Today, three more musicians followed suit.
Melissa McBride wrote: “I would like to talk to you and clear the air. I will not be performing at the Great American State Fair on June 25th. I was presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event but that turned out to be misleading. I asked lots of questions and was assured this was a nonpartisan event that was meant to celebrate ALL 50 states. In my mind I thought this was a great way to celebrate the states and also bring people together in the way that only music can. I saw it as just a bigger version of so many state fairs I have performed at over the years, celebrating community and what makes each state special. Sounds fun, right? Wholesome even. Yesterday things started changing and what we were told is, in fact, not what is happening.
“I’ve spent my entire career singing songs about real people with real issues. I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to be a voice for those who have felt like they didn’t have one. It greatly upsets me that any fan who has been moved by my music may now feel like I’m abandoning the meaning behind those songs. I assure you, that is not the case. I appreciate every single fan who has reached out. I hope to get back to the DC area very soon.”
The Commodores wrote: “The Commodores will not be performing at the Great American State Fair.
“Our music has always been our voice and we choose not to publicly affiliate with any single political party. We support the betterment of all Americans.”
Finally, Milli Vanilli wrote: “The Commodores will not be performing at the Great American State Fair.
“Our music has always been our voice and we choose not to publicly affiliate with any single political party. We support the betterment of all Americans.”
Neither Bret Michaels nor Flo Rida has confirmed or denied whether they will still perform. However, Flo Rida is touring overseas.
Lastly, Vanilla Ice is going full steam ahead. Personally, I think he is a big part of booking this event. But, sadly, it backfired for Meidas Trump.
I wanted to jump on here real quick and talk about the upcoming Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C.
When this opportunity was originally presented to my team, it was described as a celebration of our country through music and a chance to honor our veterans, active military, first responders, teachers and hardworking Americans from all walks of life. As the son of a veteran, and coming from a family that has proudly served, that is something I have always been honored to support.
As many of you know, I’ve spent my entire career bringing people together through music, positivity and good vibes. My shows have never been about politics. They’re about giving people a place to come together, have a great time and forget about life’s stresses for a few hours.
Unfortunately, what was presented to us as a celebration of our country has evolved into something much more divisive than what I agreed to be a part of. Concerns have also been raised regarding the safety of my fans, band, crew, family and myself, including threats that are completely unfounded and unforgivable.
Because of that, I have made the difficult decision to step away from this performance.
Derek Hough shared a topless photo showing off his toned abs from dancing, and I bet you didn’t look at his baseball cap. I know it took me a while to notice he was wearing one. How long did it take you?
Recently, I read that when it comes to Hall Passes, men have people they know on their To-Do List, and women have celebrities. Well, that is sort of the premise for Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.
Small town hairdresser Gail Daughtry (Zoey Deutch) is engaged to her devoted high school sweetheart, Tom. Her life takes a turn when a trip to a book signing leads to Tom meeting – and sleeping – with his “celebrity pass”. Reeling from the betrayal, Gail impulsively joins her friend Otto on a trip to Los Angeles, where a psychic convinces Gail that the only way to save her marriage is to “even the scales” with her own celebrity pass: Jon Hamm. Thus begins an epic journey through Tinseltown as Gail and Otto join forces with a talent agency assistant, a paparazzo, and actor John Slattery, all in the search for Hamm. Along the way, they collide with celebrities and are hunted by a group of Italian assassins as they get ever closer to finding the elusive star.
The plot is funny enough, and the trailer makes the movie feel like it is going to be the sleeper hit of the Summer. I know I can’t wait to see it July 10th.
Who is your on To-Do List? Mine needs to be updated because after meeting two of the guys on it, I realized they are no longer on it. Although, Jon Hamm would not be a bad add!
Today, something called Freedom 205 announced a concert series at the National Mall in DC around July 4th to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
They took Prince’s words to heart, as in they booked artists that would have been cool to party with in 1999.
Who are these acts? They are: Martina McBride, Young MC, C+C Music Factory, Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli, The Commodores, Morris Day & The Time, Flo Rida, and Bret Michaels.
Well, I guess they didn’t clear it with everyone because Morris Day took to social media and wrote, “Contrary To Rumor, Morris Day & The Time Will Not Be Perfoming At The ‘GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR.'”
And he is not the only one. Young MC wrote, “I HAVE INFORMED MY AGENTS THAT I WILL NOT BE PERFORMING AT THE FREEDOM 250 EVENT.
“The artists were never told about any political involvement with the event. And despite the claims by the organizers that the event is non- partisan, SPIN magazine describes it as Trump-backed”. I hope to perform in D.C. in the near future at an event that is not so politically.”
Finally, Freedom Williams from C+C Music Factory clarified things in his recorded message. He said that his agent called him three months ago and asked if he wanted to play DC. However, he never explained what it was for. As soon as he realized that it was associated with donald trump, he didn’t break a sweat and pulled out from performing.
As of Wednesday night, none of the other musicians listed have posted anything about performing at the Great American State Fair. Therefore, I think that a few more will drop out.
However, I am sure that Rob Pilatus of Milli Vanilli will still go live. Too soon?
Seriously, am I the only one who didn’t know that some of these acts were still together and touring? I really thought a few of them didn’t make it past the millennium, like C+C.
On that note, some of these names are so on par for this administration because of their scandals. Milli Vanilli and C+C Music Factory used “prettier faces” to be the faces for the real people singing their songs. Vanilla Ice was sued for sampling Queen and David Bowie’s Pressure in Ice, Ice Baby. And Bret Michaels thinking he is better than his Poison bandmates.
Gotta love Meidas Trump, turning everything into shit with his touch.
UPDATE: Vanilla Ice confirmed he will be performing, “This is going to be epic. America 250 put your dancing shoes on everyone is a teenager for the night.”
So yesterday, I was going to write that I had a theory that Vanilla Ice was behind the lineup because he is friends with trump and told him to book. And this makes me think I was correct.
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