2026-05-28 14:52:00-0400 / 哥伦比亚广播公司新闻
华盛顿 — 原定于今年夏天在华盛顿特区举办的美国建国250周年大型庆祝活动，被宣传为“伟大的美国州博览会”。部分此前公布的参演艺术家在初始阵容发布后不久便退出了演出。
周三，两党非营利组织“自由250”宣布了首批参演艺人阵容。但到周三晚间，已有两位艺人宣布退出或拒绝参演。
莫里斯·戴（Morris Day and The Time乐队主唱）表示，他不会参演，与此前的宣传广告相悖。“我不参加了，”莫里斯的官方Facebook账号发帖称。
另一位宣传中的参演艺人Young MC也表示不会到场。他在Facebook上发帖称：“我已经通知我的经纪人，我不会在‘自由250’活动中演出。主办方从未告知艺术家们该活动涉及任何政治关联。尽管主办方声称活动无党派立场，但《SPIN》杂志称其得到特朗普支持。我希望不久后能在华盛顿特区参加一场政治色彩没那么浓厚的演出。”
宣传中参演的还有Milli Vanilli组合，但该双人流行组合的核心成员罗布·皮拉图斯（Rob Pilatus）已于1998年去世。组合另一位成员法布·莫凡（Fab Morvan）目前仍在世。不过，曾为该对口型表演双人组幕后配唱的歌手乔迪·罗科（Jodie Rocco）在发给美联社的邮件中表示，组合的所有成员——包括她的姐姐——都未接到演出邀请。她告诉该媒体：“我和姐姐看到‘Milli Vanilli’的名字出现在参演艺人名单中时都非常震惊。”
同样出现在首批阵容中的范妮拉·艾斯（Vanilla Ice）仍计划参演。他的经纪公司在发给哥伦比亚广播公司新闻的邮件中称：“范妮拉·艾斯已签约，将于6月26日周五在国家广场的‘伟大的美国博览会’演出。他很自豪能为庆祝美国建国250周年贡献力量！欢迎所有人到场共同庆祝美国的生日和我们的自由！”
“伟大的美国州博览会”是一场为期16天的展会，将于6月25日至7月10日在国家广场举办。其他公布的参演艺人还包括玛蒂娜·麦克布赖德（Martina McBride）、C+C音乐组合（C+C Music Factory）、弗洛·里达（Flo Rida）、海军准将合唱团（The Commodores）以及布雷特·迈克尔斯（Bret Michaels）。哥伦比亚广播公司新闻已联系所有宣传阵容中的艺人确认参演情况。
“自由250”表示，该活动无党派立场，应以此标准看待。
“‘自由250’是一个无党派的501(c)(3)组织，致力于让全美民众团结在建国250周年的庆祝活动周围，”“自由250”发言人瑞秋·莱斯纳（Rachel Reisner）说道。“‘自由250’专注于我们标志性的庆祝活动，这些活动旨在纪念我们的历史，吸引所有美国人参与——欢迎所有认同我们通过庆祝这一里程碑来振奋并团结美国的目标的人。”
“自由250”的委员会成员包括国会两党议员。特朗普先生已就建国250周年庆祝活动发表了更多言论，尽管这些活动在他就任总统前就已在筹备中。
据“自由250”介绍，“伟大的美国州博览会”将以世界博览会的形式展示美国所有州和领地，包括从美国国会大厦到华盛顿纪念碑的各类展览、展示和文化项目。主舞台音乐演出预计每周四、周五和周六晚举办。
Some artists drop out of D.C. concert series for America’s 250th anniversary shortly after lineup announced
2026-05-28 14:52:00-0400 / CBS News
Washington — Some artists who were announced as performers for what’s being billed as a Great American State Fair amid President Trump’s push for a major American birthday bash this summer in Washington, D.C., dropped out of their appearances shortly after an initial lineup was released.
On Wednesday, Freedom 250, a bipartisan nonprofit established to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary in the nation’s capital, announced the initial set of artists lined up to perform. But by Wednesday night, two artists had already backed out of or turned down the opportunity.
Morris Day of Morris Day and The Time said he won’t be performing, contrary to the advertisement. “It’s A No For Me,” Morris’ official Facebook account posted.
Young MC, another artist advertised to perform, also said he won’t be there. “I HAVE INFORMED MY AGENTS THAT I WILL NOT BE PERFORMING AT THE FREEDOM 250 EVENT,” he posted on Facebook. “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 charged.”
Milli Vanilli is also advertised as playing, although half of the front-facing Milli Vanilli pop duo, Rob Pilatus, died in 1998. Fab Morvan, the other half of the duo, is still living. However, Jodie Rocco, one of the women enlisted as the actual voices behind the lip-syncing dance duo, told The Associated Press in an email that none of the members of the group — which also includes her sister — were asked to perform, telling the outlet, “My sister and I were shocked to see our name, ‘Milli Vanilli’, as one of the performers.”
Vanilla Ice, who is also part of the initial lineup, still plans to perform. “Vanilla Ice is contracted and will perform at the Great American Fair at the National Mall on Friday, June 26,” his management agency told CBS News in an email. “He is proud to help celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary! Everyone is welcome to attend and celebrate USA’s Birthday and our Freedom!”
Others announced as performing at the Great American State Fair, a 16-day exposition taking place on the National Mall from June 25 through July 10, include Martina McBride, C+C Music Factory, Flo Rida, The Commodores and Bret Michaels. CBS News has reached out to each artist advertised in the concert series to confirm their attendance.
Freedom 250 said the initiative is nonpartisan, and should be treated as such.
“Freedom 250 is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) dedicated to uniting Americans around the nation’s 250th anniversary,” Freedom 250 spokesperson Rachel Reisner said. “Freedom 250 is focused on our signature celebrations and events that honor our history and engage all Americans — welcoming all who share our goal of commemorating this milestone in a way that uplifts and unites America.”
Freedom 250 commissioners include both Republican and Democratic members of Congress. Mr. Trump has expanded on the 250th celebrations, although they were in the works before he became president.
The Great American State Fair, according to Freedom 250, will feature all states and territories in a world fair-style celebration, including exhibits, showcases and cultural programming from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument. Mainstage musical performances are expected every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.
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