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Milli Vanilli say they will not perform at Freedom 250 DC shows

musicMay 28, 20261012,825

Milli Vanilli and Morris Day said they were not booked and will not perform at the Trump-linked Freedom 250 "Great American State Fair" concerts planned for Washington's National Mall. Both artists disputed a Wednesday announcement that listed them on the DC lineup, and a Freedom 250 spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment. With original duo member Rob Pilatus deceased and Fab Morvan now the surviving frontman using the Milli Vanilli name, their withdrawal removes a named legacy act from a high-profile National Mall roster ahead of America's 250th anniversary events.

Hoodlum 🇺🇸
@nothoodlum.bsky.social

Members of Milli Vanilli said no one in the group had been asked to perform: "I was shocked to see our name." www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/sho...

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Old Dog, Vieux Chien - On Behalf of the Fool15

When you've lost Milli Vanilli . . .

Our Common Defense9

The existence of Milli Vanilli implies that a Vanilli on the Imperial System is out there somewhere

AuntBunny9

Looks like they’re all jumping ship. This group has just been added though.

BlueUtah 🇺🇲🇺🇦🇨🇦🇩🇰9

I was surprised to see their name too!

Antifa Princess™🗿💖🌻⛵️✨9

Weird, I was shocked they were still around. It's funny that even scammers won't perform for Trump. But please, go on about “Trump’s hold over the Republican Party” 🙄 Truly the stupidest fucking timeline in the history of timelines

Anxietyridden20257

None of this makes sense - “no one knew they were performing?”

Leon Skum6

Calling Laura Trump to the stage! Time for a pee break? Get another beer until she is done "singing".

carelesswhisperer.bsky.social6

Young MC had a similar reaction. MAGA is desperate to latch onto whatever names they can for their failing bandwagon.

🐸🖕🐸 Heartless Creatures6

I'm shocked someone remembered them and thought it was a great idea for the only artist to have their Grammy taken away from them to headline a major event.

Erinn6

So they just threw darts at pictures of 70s-90s acts and hoped they wouldn’t notice?

Twinsfan81 💙🇺🇸🦅🦋5

Good grief, the tRump regime proves its incompetency multiple times a day.

Plain Simple Garak5

Could they have actually released a fake list of lame names they knew would be mocked so they could use the backlash as an excuse to justify it being Kid Rock?

Sharon 🫶🏻💙🦋🍿🐸🚫👑4

Martina McBride pulled out too. 🤣 Soon it will just be a kid rock concert. 🤣

rmps.bsky.social4

Good. Everyone needs to say "No" and pull out!

T-Fish🇨🇦🍁4

But which one is the alive guy? Milli or Vanilli? Cuz I’ll bet the dead one is outraged at this

Gorgonlin3

It's all so dumb that it fits for Trump's birthday...

Set3

Blame it on the rain.

Leon Skum3

There were only 2 and one committed suicide. Plus they never sang anything. What would he do?

Countryluver 🇨🇦3

Why? Did they not get enough time to get their “backup” singers in place ?

Susanne 25th for 473

Make that now three acts not coming to Trump's shit show. Excellent.

Liberty and Justice for All3

Hey, I really want to see The Village People sign on! Donny keeps playing their songs at his pathetic rallies, doesn't have a clue.

Captain CV3

Still one of my favorite trophy memes. 😂

Brian Resists!3

Shoot. I was really hoping that Milli Vanilli would be the last ones standing.

Michelle B ❌👑3

Another one bites the dust! 😂

ramblinwheels.bsky.social 🎼🍑✌️3

Honestly, I don’t think Stiv Bators or Johnny Rotten approve.

Moi c’est Glenn2

Couldn’t they just have someone dress like Milli Vanilli and lip sink just like the real Milli Vanilli?

Lester, The Nightfly2

Shocked? You and everyone else.

bradinmotion.bsky.social2

Pull out??? They never put it in! 🤣

Oma-Rox6474.bksy.social2

So the country is three down now ?? Hmmmm??

jeanie31199.bsky.social2

The Commodores agreed to this propaganda parade of lies, hatred, bigotry? Damn, man!

jaws1966.bsky.social2

So, no consent yet dumpy McRapey did what he does...

Bonnie Schwertner2

I think that’s the pattern. Or their agents just saw “Washington DC” and failed to check. It’s falling apart, and these aren’t even top performers.

Ash48482

Is this a Fake artist list paid in millions by taxpayers ?! 🧐🤔👀

Kim’s Tigger2

How about substituting Ted Nugent?

steve jlord2

The lineup is a lot like the Trump's pending "deal" with Iran - no one has seen it and no one knows what's in it.

notgoingback-cat.bsky.social2

Maybe Dear Leader will have someone dress up as Milli Vanilli to lip-sync Milli Vanilli lip-syncing their favorite hits? 🤡

L2

They were going to have a fake milli vanilli???? This is hilarious.

ConstantComment2

The “entertainment” is shaping up to be the same quality as the musical lineup at his inauguration. Quite the 250th celebration. ETTD

Pam Spaulding
@pamspaulding.bsky.social

1/2 Commodores are out...and so is Martina McBride... They better add Ka$h's country singer girlfriend Alexis Wilkins, & Kid Rock pronto. 💀"Freedom" 250💀 entertainment is biting the dust fast. Who's left? - Vanilla Ice - Bret Michaels - C&C Music Factory - Flo Rida See update on Milli Vanilli...


Martina McBride
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I would like to talk to you and clear the air. I will not be performing at the Great American State Fair on June 25th. I was presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event but that turned out to be misleading. I asked lots of questions and was assured this was a nonpartisan event that was meant to celebrate ALL 50 states. In my mind I thought this was a great way to celebrate the states and also bring people together in the way that only music can. I saw it as just a bigger version of so many state fairs I have performed at over the years, celebrating community and what makes each state special. Sounds fun, right? Wholesome even. Yesterday things started changing and what we were told is, in fact, not what is happening.
I've spent my entire career singing songs about real people with real issues. I've been blessed with the opportunity to be a voice for those who have felt like they didn't have one. It greatly upsets me that any fan who has been moved by my music may now feel like I'm abandoning the meaning behind those songs. I assure you, that is not the case. I appreciate every single fan who has reached out. I hope to get back to the DC area very soon.
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Pam Spaulding19

Robert Clivillés, the remaining "C" of C+C Music Factory (David Cole passed in 1995), doesn't have the right to the name anymore but wants no association with the rapper Freedom Williams touring under the name.

Pam Spaulding8

2/2 @adambonin.bsky.social has been on the case. It's unclear which "Milli Vanilli" was hired for 💀"Freedom" 250 💀. Official poster didn't specify: - original lip syncer 1/2 of MV, Fab Morvan; no word from him - a band called The Real Milli Vanilli said it wasn't invited. 🧵 bsky.app/profile/adam...

Solde4

At some point I can picture Trump canceling it, saying it was because of terrorism threats from the dumocrats and this only proves he needs his ballroom bunker ASAP.

Deep Hurting 🐈🐈‍⬛𓃠4

Vanilla Ice & Bret Michaels will be there. They need the $$$

CaitBrie4

Kid Rock is already there. Alexis needs a gig. But also Chachi has one song. I think Kevin Sorbo too. And the revamped Village People can cycle in and out with YMCA. Headliner : Lara Trump.

Aunt Suzy💋4

C & C released a statement. They're not performing.

Laura Keane3

I was honestly surprised (and disappointed) when they announced Flo Rida. Glad they were wrong

rebelrabbit.bsky.social3

i highly doubt it's Fab Morvan since he moved to Amsterdam in 2024 and hasn't been back to the us since

Torsade3

Great American State Fair closed for repairs.

BarbJoan3

Don’t discount Lara! She‘s probably excitingly practicing her vocal warm-ups🎶

@billspaced3

Are they really trying to say they were tricked? How fucking gullible are they? A Trump event that is not partisan? Lol.

admiralbeefheart.bsky.social3

All that's left is kid Rock with Kevin sorbo on the triangle backed by James Woods and his famous eight ball fueled bongos.

Better a Pig2

C&C said its not the real them, just one of them.

Silverrain642

If Vanilla Ice wants another 15 minutes of fame, he could do it by showing up at this event, then trolling the f* out of everyone with a "Vanilla ISIS" parody show.

UncleRicoReturns2

Who is crashing the birthday party, #revolution style?

Serenity NOW! 🧘‍♀️2

Wonder if KC and the Sunshine Band are busy

Pam Spaulding2

I don't know how much more of this I can take...🤣 C+C Music Factory: "In a wild 7-min rant from his toilet, the group's lead rapper, Freedom Williams, insisted he doesn't "f*** with Trump" and almost told his agent he was out ... until people started calling for his cancellation." 🧾 t2m.co/qrSCO4TP

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