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Vanilla Ice to Perform at America's 250th Birthday Celebration Despite Artist Withdrawals

Vanilla Ice to Perform at America's 250th Birthday Celebration Despite Artist Withdrawals

Vanilla Ice to Perform at America's 250th Birthday Celebration Despite Artist Withdrawals

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

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

Martina McBride, Morris Day, the Commodores and Young MC have all announced they will not perform at “The Great American State Fair” on Washington's National Mall

Poison frontman Bret Michaels is latest artist to withdraw from Freedom 250 concerts

Poison frontman Bret Michaels is latest artist to withdraw from Freedom 250 concerts

By Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES, May 29 (Reuters) - Bret Michaels, frontman of Poison, the rock group best known for its working-class anthem “Nothin’ But a Good Time,” has withdrawn from a concert series commemorating the United States' 250th anniversary, the latest in a wave of cancellations.

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

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

Musical artists' cancellations from a Donald Trump-linked U.S. celebration in Washington continue the Republican president’s tense history with the entertainment industry

Trump set to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out over ties

Trump set to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out over ties

An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, called "The Great American State Fair," has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due to its connections to President Donald Trump

Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' for nation's 250th anniversary after artists drop out

Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' for nation's 250th anniversary after artists drop out

An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, called "The Great American State Fair," has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due in part to its connections to President Donald Trump

Freedom 250 Announces Star-Studded Lineup for Great American State Fair on National Mall

Freedom 250 Announces Star-Studded Lineup for Great American State Fair on National Mall

Freedom 250 Announces Star-Studded Lineup for Great American State Fair on National Mall

Morris Day Denies Participation in Controversial 'Freedom 250' Festival in D.C.

Morris Day Denies Participation in Controversial 'Freedom 250' Festival in D.C.

Morris Day Denies Participation in Controversial 'Freedom 250' Festival in D.C.

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

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

Milli Vanilli and Morris Day have announced they will not perform at “The Great American State Fair” in Washington's National Mall

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

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

Young MC and Morris Day have announced they will not perform at “The Great American State Fair” in Washington's National Mall

Milli Vanilli and Morris Day say they won't perform at Freedom 250's National Mall shows

Milli Vanilli and Morris Day say they won't perform at Freedom 250's National Mall shows

Milli Vanilli and Morris Day have announced they will not perform at “The Great American State Fair” in Washington's National Mall

The Commodores, Morris Day say they won't perform at Trump-linked Freedom 250's DC shows

The Commodores, Morris Day say they won't perform at Trump-linked Freedom 250's DC shows

Morris Day, the Commodores and Martina McBride have all announced they will not perform at “The Great American State Fair” in Washington's National Mall