Poison frontman Bret Michaels has withdrawn from the Great American State Fair concert in Washington, D.C., part of the Trump administration’s Freedom 250 initiative.
Michaels cited a shift in the event’s direction in a statement posted on Instagram. He said the show had evolved into something more divisive than originally described as a nonpartisan celebration honoring veterans, military members, first responders, teachers and everyday Americans through music.
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Colby Covington voiced frustration after being excluded from the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, despite his efforts to secure a spot. The former interim welterweight champion criticized the card as disorganized and lacking star power. The event, set for June 14 in Washington, D.C., features a lightweight title unification bout as its main event.
Country singer Martina McBride has announced she will not perform at the Great American State Fair event scheduled for June 25. She cited concerns that the show, initially presented as nonpartisan, was misleading.
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Several musicians have withdrawn from a planned concert on the National Mall tied to America's 250th anniversary.
Riot Fest has announced its 2026 lineup, with Alanis Morissette, Morrissey and Tool set to headline the Chicago event. The festival will return to Douglass Park from September 18 to 20.
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed a two-hour and 50-minute concert at Cleveland's Rocket Arena on May 22 during the Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour.