Several musicians have withdrawn from a planned concert on the National Mall tied to America's 250th anniversary.
Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC and Morris Day & The Time announced they would no longer perform. The artists stated they had been assured the event was nonpartisan and described it as a celebration of the country through music.
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Thousands of Christians gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Sunday for an all-day prayer and worship service honoring the nation's Christian heritage ahead of the 250th anniversary.
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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Milli Vanilli announced they will not perform at the upcoming Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C. Several other artists have also distanced themselves from the festival. The 16-day event is scheduled for June 25 to July 10 at the National Mall.
Lawyers for two lawsuits urged a U.S. district judge this week to halt plans to close the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for two years of renovations. The suits target President Trump and the center's board, citing lack of congressional approval and unauthorized changes to the building. Representative Joyce Beatty also seeks removal of Trump's name from the venue.
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Thousands rallied across U.S. cities on March 28-29 in the latest wave of ‘No Kings’ protests opposing President Trump’s policies, following earlier events in 2025. The flagship St. Paul, Minnesota, gathering drew an estimated 200,000, featuring speakers including Bruce Springsteen and Bernie Sanders.
A Chicago concert titled Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine is set for October 8 at the Chicago Theatre. The event will honor the late singer-songwriter two days before what would have been his 80th birthday. Performers include Ratboys, Steve Earle, Margo Price and others.
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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.