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Smashing Pumpkins To Play America250, Congress-Established Counterpart To Trump's Freedom 250

The Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton will co-headline a bipartisan July 4 concert in Los Angeles as part of America250, a nonprofit established by Congress in 2016. Queen Latifah will host the event, dubbed America’s Block Party, with proceeds benefiting Giving 4th. The concert directly competes with President Trump’s troubled Freedom 250 series, which has seen multiple cancellations.

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Confirmed lineup additions of Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton, along with Queen Latifah as host, announced June 15–16, 2026.

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  1. Smashing Pumpkins, Chris Stapleton to Headline Congress-Backed America250 July 4 Concert in L.A.

    The Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton will co-headline a bipartisan July 4 concert in Los Angeles as part of America250, a nonprofit established by Congress in 2016. Queen Latifah will host the event, dubbed America’s Block Party, with proceeds benefiting Giving 4th. The concert directly competes with President Trump’s troubled Freedom 250 series, which has seen multiple cancellations.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton are confirmed to perform at the America250 concert in Los Angeles on July 4, 2026.
    • America250 is a nonprofit established by Congress in 2016 to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary, separate from President Trump’s Freedom 250 initiative.
    • The concert, titled America’s Block Party, will be held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and will benefit Giving 4th.
    • Queen Latifah will host the July 4 event, which is framed as a bipartisan celebration.
    • The concert is positioned as a direct counterpoint to Trump’s Freedom 250 series, which has faced cancellations and backlash from artists.
    • Proceeds from the event will support charitable initiatives tied to Giving 4th.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Trump’s Freedom 250 series is described as a 'disaster' due to performer cancellations, though no specific names or details are provided beyond previously reported drops (e.g., Martina McBride, Young MC).
    • The event may feature additional performers beyond Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton, though no names are confirmed across multiple sources.
    • America250 plans nationwide events alongside the L.A. concert, but specifics remain unconfirmed.
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