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television3 hours ago•16 min saved

Stewart Roasts Trump's Crumbling Freedom 250 as Acts Drop Out

Jon Stewart mocked Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 concert on The Daily Show after NBC News reported five of nine acts pulled out over political concerns (Martina McBride, Young MC, the Commodores, Morris Day and Bret Michaels). Stewart quipped 'Is anyone still performing?' as Vanilla Ice shared a TikTok about reviving the ’90s, underscoring the event’s collapse. Trump later floated canceling parts of the tour on Truth Social amid Kennedy Center disputes.

via Variety|

#donald-trump #freedom-250 #jon-stewart

entertainment10 hours ago•3 min saved

Vanilla Ice Says He’d Perform for Anyone, Even Putin or Iran, Amid Freedom 250 Backlash

After several artists pulled out of the Washington, D.C. Freedom 250 concert series, Vanilla Ice told CBS News he would perform for ‘anybody’—including Vladimir Putin or Iran—arguing the event is about celebrating America’s 250th birthday and not politics, and noting he has never voted. Organizers call the event nonpartisan and scheduled for June 25–July 10 on the National Mall, while some performers say they were misled and chose to drop out.

via CBS News|

#artists-dropouts #entertainment #freedom-250

entertainment2 days ago•17 min saved

Vanilla Ice Defends Freedom 250 Gig, Says He’d Play for Putin and Iran

Vanilla Ice says he’ll still perform at the Trump-backed Freedom 250 festival and argues music isn’t political, telling TMZ he’d play for fans no matter who asks—including Putin or Iran. As several acts drop out, he remains one of the few confirmed performers for the DC event, framing the show as a celebration of America and dancing rather than a political statement.

via Variety|

#entertainment #freedom-250 #iran

us-news5 days ago•2 min saved

America250 Fest: Vanilla Ice, Flo Rida Lead National Mall Celebration

A 16-day national exposition called The Great American State Fair will mark America’s 250th birthday on the National Mall (June 25–July 10) with performances by Vanilla Ice, Flo Rida, Martina McBride, C+C Music Factory, Bret Michaels, Young MC, the Commodores and Morris Day and the Time, among others; backed by Freedom 250, the event aims to celebrate the nation’s traditions, innovation, military heritage, freedom and entrepreneurial spirit.

via NBC News|

#america250 #flo-rida #music-festival

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Vanilla Ice's Surprising Bond with Pablo Escobar: Boats, Adventures, and Unlikely Friendships

Vanilla Ice revealed in an interview that he was friends with Pablo Escobar and the Cocaine Cowboys in the 90s, frequently hanging out at Escobar's home on Star Island in Miami Beach. Ice described their friendship as casual, with boat racing being their common interest. He admitted to not knowing who Escobar really was until questioned by the FBI, and expressed his admiration for Escobar's boat racing ventures. Escobar was later killed in 1993 by local authorities in Colombia.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#90s #boating #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Vanilla Ice's Surprising Bond with Pablo Escobar: Unveiling Their Unlikely Friendship

Vanilla Ice revealed in an interview that he unknowingly partied with Pablo Escobar in the '90s, attributing his ignorance to being in a bubble of wealth. The rapper shared that their shared love for speed boats initially brought them together, and he credits Escobar for fueling innovations in boat racing. Ice only realized the truth about Escobar's criminal activities when he was questioned by the FBI. Despite Escobar's notorious reputation as a major drug kingpin, Ice claims that many people were unaware of his true nature before the era of Google.

via TMZ|

#90s #entertainment #ignorance

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Vanilla Ice Claps Back at Miranda Lambert, Encourages Fans to Snap Selfies"

Vanilla Ice encouraged fans to take as many selfies as they wanted during his concert in Atlantic City, taking a jab at Miranda Lambert who had recently scolded fans for taking photos during her Las Vegas residency performance. Vanilla Ice referenced Lambert multiple times during his show, inviting fans onstage and telling them, "This ain't no Miranda Lambert concert." Lambert's criticism of fans taking selfies received mixed reactions, with some praising her for prioritizing the music and others feeling criticized and embarrassed.

via Insider|

#concert #entertainment #miranda-lambert

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Vanilla Ice Calls Out Miranda Lambert Live for Fan's Selfie Mishap"

Rapper Vanilla Ice took a dig at country star Miranda Lambert during his concert in Atlantic City, telling fans they could take all the selfies they wanted because "this ain't no Miranda Lambert concert." This comes after Lambert called out fans for taking a selfie during her emotional performance, causing some fans to leave in protest. Other celebrities, including LLCool J, criticized Lambert for her reaction, stating that fans should be allowed to engage with art in their own way.

via New York Post |

#concert #entertainment #miranda-lambert