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.
Before Alexandra Breckenridge avoided gossip in Virgin River, she liked spreading it on Freaks and Geeks. She looks the same now as she did when she was 17 in that 2000 episode.
Byron Allen reportedly paid tens of millions of dollars to air his show, Comics Unleashed, in The Late Show’s old timeslot on CBS. Is he getting his money’s worth?
When I heard what he was doing, I joked that only people who fell asleep during the 11 O’clock local news would be watching. And I wasn’t far off.
According to Late Nighter, only 995,000 watched the first hour on Friday, and 1/3 of them did not stick around for the second hour.
If that is how his first episode did against a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live, it is only going to get worse.
Therefore, this is another failure due to Meidas Trump, who turns everything he touches into shit.
Do I feel bad for Harris’ massive failure? Not at all. His takeovers have destroyed many people’s lives. He can buy timeslots, but he can’t buy people to watch him. Typical rich guy trying to buy friends, only to find out not everyone is for sale.
When I think of The Rock, I imagine him smelling good. And he does. The actor says, “Fragrance has always been a huge part of that for me.”
So he worked with his company, Papatui, to create three signature scents to add to his #1 Men’s Skincare company. The process took two years, and they tested over 170 prototypes before settling on the three that they are releasing.
The long process to get it right was important to DJ because he explained, “We wanted to create scents that feel premium, transportive, and unforgettable. The right fragrance changes your energy the second you put it on. We obsessed over every detail to make sure they smell incredible, last, and will become part of how my guys show up every day.”
The three luxury colognes are:
P-01: Leather + Woods | Fougère: Champion confidence, bottled. Bright bergamot, cardamom, and crisp apple spark the opening, giving way to smooth lavandin, violet leaf, and grounded patchouli. It settles into warm tonka, vanilla, and glowing amber, leaving a clean, addictive trail. Modern, bold, masculine with a competitive edge.
P-07: Amber + Cypress | Amber Woody: A fragrance built with magnetic energy. An exploration of contrast. Sharp clarity meets smoldering depth in a scent that opens with electric bergamot and crisp, earthy precision. As it settles, the fragrance reveals its true weight. Patchouli and vetiver create a rugged backbone, balanced by modern smoothness. Refined, magnetic, utterly addictive.
P-21: Smoke + Bourbon | Gourmand Amber: Warm and effortless, with a mysterious intensity beneath the surface. This fragrance opens with ripe berry – sharp, vibrant, and unexpected – layered against the creamy smoothness of coconut. As it settles, vanilla absolute comes forward, deep and textured, while birch smoke adds a dark, smoldering edge. Radiant sensuality warms the skin. Effortlessly sophisticated. A scent with seductive depth that leaves a smooth, powerful trail that lingers.
With Fathers’ Day coming up, this is the perfect gift for any dad. And for $40 at your local Target, it is affordable and easy to find.
When I was a kid, my dad rented the movie A Pirate Movie with Kristy McNichol and Christopher. Just like the leads, it was love at first sight for me.
I am not the only one who loves the 1982 film. Therefore, this weekend, it was screened to a packed audience, and the actors were there to talk about their Musical, much to the delight of their fans.
Now, let’s talk about the stars. The 63-year-old actress and 65-year-old actor looks have not walked the plank in 44 years. Seriously, don’t they look fabulous.
If you have never seen the Mus-Com based on The Pirates of Penzance, I highly suggest watching it. You will be singing the songs until everyone you know tells you to stop. And you won’t listen to their pleas.
