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Music

Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out

Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out

  • Reuters

He called himself "the Number One Attraction" in the world, with "much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime."

US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

  • Mike Scarcella Reuters

"Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it," U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper wrote.

Every Artist Who Has Dropped Out of Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair: Martina McBride, More

Every Artist Who Has Dropped Out of Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair: Martina McBride, More

  • Us Weekly - Latest News

Martina McBride, Bret Michaels and several other artists backed out of appearing in the Great American State Fair’s Freedom 250 concerts. The concerts were billed as nonpartisan, but the website featured photos of Donald Trump and Melania Trump, plus Trump administration agencies and sponsor…

Trump's MAGA festival hit by massive wave of cancellations

Trump's MAGA festival hit by massive wave of cancellations

  • Inquisitr

A major festival connected to America’s 250th anniversary celebrations faces growing controversy after several high-profile performers publicly withdrew from the event.

Nearly all Great American State Fair acts drop out

Nearly all Great American State Fair acts drop out

  • Edward Segarra and Taijuan Moorman USA Today

President Trump's patriotic concert at the Great American State Fair continues to unravel after more acts have dropped out.

Multiple Artists Drop Out Of Trump's Freedom 250 Concert Series

Multiple Artists Drop Out Of Trump's Freedom 250 Concert Series

  • unbranded - Newsworthy

Several artists who were scheduled to perform at the Great American State Fair, an event tied to US President Donald Trump’s America 250 celebrations, have withdrawn. Freedom 250 had recently announced the initial lineup for the concert series, which is set to take place at the National Mall…

Trump says World War II Memorial could be next in DC makeover

Trump says World War II Memorial could be next in DC makeover

  • Zac Anderson USA Today

Trump said the World War II Memorial on the National Mall may be the next Washington landmark to get a makeover under his administration.

Crews begin setting up for UFC cage match outside White House

Crews begin setting up for UFC cage match outside White House

    Crews begin setting up for UFC cage match outside White House

    UFC arena soars above White House as Trump prepares for birthday cage fight

    UFC arena soars above White House as Trump prepares for birthday cage fight

      It looks like a rollercoaster soaring above the White House. But this isn't a theme park.

      US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting

      US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting

        The U.S. Justice Department said Saturday's shooting outside the White House showed an urgent need for improved security.

        K-pop band BTS again wins top American Music Awards honor. Here's the full list of winners

        K-pop band BTS again wins top American Music Awards honor. Here's the full list of winners

          The group also claimed best male K-pop artist and song of the summer for the single "Swim." Other winners include KATSEYE, Sabrina Carpenter and Sombr.

          Billy Idol lights up AMAs stage with emotional speech

          Billy Idol lights up AMAs stage with emotional speech

            Billy Idol was honored for his lifetime achievement at the 2026 American Music Awards. On stage, he performed the songs "Eyes Without a Face" and "Dancing with Myself."

            All 55 of Neil Diamond's Hot 100 hits, ranked from worst to best

            All 55 of Neil Diamond's Hot 100 hits, ranked from worst to best

              As the man himself once sang: Get on board — we're gonna ride till there ain't no more to go.

              Suspect dies after shooting at officers near White House, official says

              Suspect dies after shooting at officers near White House, official says

                Officers at a checkpoint responded to gunshots and the suspect was taken to a hospital, a law enforcement official told Reuters.

                Movies

                Nicolas Cage revels in being 'a Spider-Man for aging adults'

                Nicolas Cage revels in being 'a Spider-Man for aging adults'

                Tubi series highlights soccer star Weston McKennie as he preps for the World Cup

                Tubi series highlights soccer star Weston McKennie as he preps for the World Cup

                Review: ‘Tuner’ gives Leo Woodall a symphony of possibilities

                Review: ‘Tuner’ gives Leo Woodall a symphony of possibilities

                Review: Grogu shows his charms but the Mandalorian’s remain hidden

                Review: Grogu shows his charms but the Mandalorian’s remain hidden

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                Tubi series highlights soccer star Weston McKennie as he preps for the World Cup

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                Shopping

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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