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Trump Fest Flop: Now The Commodores Come Down on Freedom 250 Like a Brick House, Refuse to Play Great American State Fair on the Mall

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Trump Fest Flop: Now The Commodores Come Down on Freedom 250 Like a Brick House, Refuse to Play Great American State Fair on the Mall

Keith Krach’s Great American State Fair has turned into a horror movie.

Krach’s Freedom 250 shows have completely fallen apart. The planned series of concerts were to take place on the Washington DC Mall to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country.

Now The Commodores, Lionel Richie’s old group, says they’re not coming.

They say on Instagram: “Our music has always been our voice and we choose not to publicly affiliate with any single political party. We support the betterment of all Americans.”

The Commodores join Morris Day, Young MC, and Milli Vanilli in exiting the series. That’s four out of nine acts. It’s unclear whether C&C Music Factory will show up. Their owner, Freedom Williams, is vacillating after posting a rambling, curse-word filled message himself.

But Robert Clivilles, one of the two C’s in C&C, disapproves. He’s long been away from the group, whose name Williams trademarked years ago. So even if Williams and his group show up, Clivilles will be all over him like white on rice. See his statement below.

That leaves Vanilla Ice and Bret Michaels, two already in the tank for Trump. Martina McBride hasn’t said anything yet.

Altogether, Freedom 250 is a disaster. It only took one day for it to unravel. No serious musical act wants to be part of Trump’s shenanigans, not even those that need the work.

“60 Minutes” Collapse: Fired Cecilia Vega Says She Fears for Future of Show, Was Battling Political Interference from Bosses, Fought “Censorship”

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“60 Minutes” Collapse: Fired Cecilia Vega Says She Fears for Future of Show, Was Battling Political Interference from Bosses, Fought “Censorship”

Cecilia Vega and her producer were cut today at “60 Minutes.”

EP Bari Weiss is decimating the fabled news show to make room for her stooges.

Also out: Sharyn Alfonsi and show EP Tanya Simon. The latter is being replaced by Nick Bilton, a Vanity Fair writer with no TV experience.

So all women fired today. By a woman who has no business being in charge of a fruit stand.

Vega has left quite an exit note, which you can see below. She says she and her team have been rebuffing political interference and censorship all year.

Box Office: “Star Wars” Beaten Wednesday by $1 Million Budget Horror Movie “Obsession” Made By 26 Year Old YouTuber from Alabama

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Box Office: “Star Wars” Beaten Wednesday by $1 Million Budget Horror Movie “Obsession” Made By 26 Year Old YouTuber from Alabama

If you know, you know.

Curry Barker’s horror film, “Obsession,” has already made $95 million worldwide in the last two weeks.

Last night, “Obsession” — which cost $1 million to make — beat the Star Wars movie “The Mandalorian and Grogu” — to be the top movie at the box office.

The horror film took in $5.6 million, and was way ahead of “The Mandalorian,” “Michael,” and “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”

The movie has no stars unless you count Conan O’Brien’s sidekick, Andy Richter, in his breakout role.

Barker — who was born in Alabama and started out making sketch films for YouTube — is now the hottest name in Hollywood. He’s already wrapped a second film called “Anything But Ghosts” starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Aaron Paul. Like “Obsession,” it will be released by Focus Features. After that, he directs the 10th installment of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.”

Dennis Quaid Wants to Terminate Child Support of Twins Who Almost Died — and Who He Collected $750,000 for in Malpractice Case

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Dennis Quaid Wants to Terminate Child Support of Twins Who Almost Died — and Who He Collected $750,000 for in Malpractice Case

It’s not possible that there is a worst Quaid than Randy.

But Dennis, who always considered the normal one, has turned out to be far worse.

According to TMZ, Dennis has filed to terminate child support to his twins as they turn 18.

These were the kids he had with Kimberly Buffington, a real estate agent from Texas, after his divorce from Meg Ryan.

TMZ says Dennis “is also asking the court that any additional payments based on his income are prorated to the date of his kiddos’ high school graduation dates rather than his full-year income.”

But even TMZ is forgetting that the twins, Thomas and Zoe, almost died when they were born. They received an overdose of heparin at the hospital in 2008. It could have killed them.

Quaid sued the hospital, Cedars Sinai, of Los Angeles, and walked off with a $750,000 settlement.

TMZ says Dennis pays about $150,000 a year in child support since his divorce from Buffington in 2018. That would come to $900,000 so far. But two thirds of that could have come from that settlement money.

He is really a terrible guy. But we knew that already. Quaid is now on his fourth marriage, to a Laura Savoie, who is 39 years younger than the 72 year old. They don’t have children, and I’m sure Savoie is tired of seeing Dennis’s checks for movies like “Reagan” and TV shows like “Lawman: Bass Reeves.”

I mean, those kids are 18. It’s time they went out on their own. Who cares if they almost bled to death right after birth?

Heck, maybe Dennis’s actor son with Meg Ryan, Jack Quaid, can take care of them! Why should Dennis?

Jacob Elordi Still Wants to Play James Bond: Alfonso Cuaron’s Chanel Commercial With Him Could Be His Audition Tape

Blame It On Trump: Milli Vanilli Says They’re NOT Performing at Freedom 250 Fest, Singers Say They Were Never Asked to Come

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Blame It On Trump: Milli Vanilli Says They’re NOT Performing at Freedom 250 Fest, Singers Say They Were Never Asked to Come

Girl, you know it wasn’t true.

The much maligned Milli Vanilli isn’t performing at Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 Fest on the Washington Mall this summer.

I broke the news yesterday that the scandal plagued act was going to be featured.

But now one of the singers, Jodie Rocco, said in an email to the Associate Press “My sister and I were shocked to see our name, ‘Milli Vanilli’, as one of the performers.”

Even the most D list of the performers cited by Freedom 205 is out.

They join Morris Day and the Time, and Young MC in claiming their names were used without permission in the announcement.

LOL.

However, Freedom Williams, who owns the name C&C Music Fsctory, posted a foul mouthed video to Instagram insisting he was bringing the rogue version of the 90s disco group absolutely.

And so far Vanilla Ice and Bret Michaels are each performing, as well.

The Great American State Fair has turned into the Great American Rip off. Are we surprised?

The CEO of Freedom 250 is Keith Krach, who served as an under secretary of state during Trump’s first term. He and his wife, according to FEC Records, donated at least $75,000 to the Trump Vance Inaugural campaign. If he’s not embarrassed, he should be!

Jacob Elordi Still Wants to Play James Bond: Alfonso Cuaron’s Chanel Commercial With Him Could Be His Audition Tape

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Jacob Elordi Still Wants to Play James Bond: Alfonso Cuaron’s Chanel Commercial With Him Could Be His Audition Tape

Remember Alfonso Cuaron was being considered as director of the next James Bond movie.

Denis Villeneuve got the job, but Cuaron certainly had Bond on his mind when he directed this Chanel commercial.

Jacob Elordi stars in this short romp that looks very familiar.

As a spy says, “This could be Jacob Elordi’s audition tape!”

Maybe it is. Or was.

CBS Lets Bari Weiss Gut “60 Minutes” Like a Fish, Officially Fires Sharyn Alfonsi, Replaces Executive Producer with Writer from “The Idol”

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CBS Lets Bari Weiss Gut “60 Minutes” Like a Fish, Officially Fires Sharyn Alfonsi, Replaces Executive Producer with Writer from “The Idol”

CBS is letting Bari Weiss destroy “60 Minutes.”

Gone today is Sharyn Alfonsi, who fought with Weiss over her report on the torture of Venezuelan prisoners in El Savador. Alfonsi is a four star journalist who should have remained with the show for 20 more years.

According to reports, Weiss has also kicked out correspondent Cecilia Vega.

Also gone is Executive Producer Tanya Simon, who’s been with the show for years and whose father, correspondent Bob Simon, was beloved. Her note to the staff is below.

Simon is being replaced by a freelance writer from Vanity Fair, 49 year old Nick Bilton. He has no experience in broadcast TV.

The New York Times describes Bilton as “a former New York Times technology columnist and a filmmaker who has directed and produced documentaries on business and technology for HBO and Netflix.”

In fact, Bilton was a staff writer on The Weeknd’s horrendous failure of a TV series, “The Idol.” It was canceled after five episodes and had some of the worst reviews in HBO history.

His only other credit on the imdb is directing a documentary called “Fake Famous.”

So what Weiss is doing is carrying out orders from her bosses, David and Larry Ellison, and Donald Trump.

With Anderson Cooper also gone, it remains to be seen who will return to the show in the fall. Rumors are that Bill Whittaker may retire. Lesley Stahl may not want to work with Bilton, we’ll see. Scott Pelley? I can’t imagine him taking orders from Bilton.

Luckily, “Access Hollywood” has been cancelled. So Bilton can always hire Mario Lopez.

The late, great Don Hewitt is turning in his grave.

Simon’s note follows, then Alfonsi’s incredible report

Murdoch Cutbacks: NY Post Drops Editor in Chief of Decider Section as Newspaper Loses Millions Every Month: Who’s Next?

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Murdoch Cutbacks: NY Post Drops Editor in Chief of Decider Section as Newspaper Loses Millions Every Month: Who’s Next?

The New York Post is finally facing their financial issues.

They’ve laid off Mark Graham, editor in chief of the Decider section. Others connected to the section, I’m told, were let go as well.

This would be the work of Lachlan Murdoch, who has to face the fact that the Post bleeds millions every month.

Graham wrote on Twitter:

SOME PROFESSIONAL NEWS! Yesterday was my last day at

@decider, an entertainment brand that I built from scratch over the last 12 years as founder and EIC. I am immensely proud of the work, and our impact, and thankful to all who played a part in its success. Onwards and upwards!

He added in a post now deleted: “I will not remain quiet.”

Decider was a refreshing addition to the Post, actually delivering information untainted by the Murdoch aegis.

It could be their budget has gone to the money draining California Post, Murdoch’s ill-advised effort to branch out in Los Angeles. It’s costing a fortune, and covering the same material has the trade magazines and many Hollywood newsletters.

Keep refreshing…

Trump Freedom 250 Fest Falling Apart as Young MC Backs Out, Morris Day and the Time Ticked Off, But Milli Vanilli — Worst Act in History — Remains

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Trump Freedom 250 Fest Falling Apart as Young MC Backs Out, Morris Day and the Time Ticked Off, But Milli Vanilli — Worst Act in History — Remains

Trump’s Freedom 250 fest is falling apart.

The good news is that Milli Vanilli — the most embarrassing act in pop history — will perform on the Mall for Trump’s gang this summer.

Really, it’s just Milli, since Vanilli is in a higher place. Milli Vanilli is a joke from 1988, having been caught lip synching their songs on their records, using other singers’ voices.

But now, dropping out of the event are Morris Day and the Time via a terse social media post. Also YoungMC, who says he was never told the booking was political.

Luckily, D listers Vanilla Ice and Bret Michaels are hanging in. So is Martina McBride, for the moment.

Freedom 250 also booked “The Commodores.” This is without Lionel Richie or other original members of the group that gave us “Easy” and “Brickhouse.” Only one original member remains, William King.

As for C&C Music Factory, they are also a pale reminder of the original group. One founding member, Freedom Williams, secured the trademark for the touring name. But the C&C — Clivilles and Cole — are long gone, as is Martha Wash.

I’m amazed Freedom 250 didn’t get Trump followers like Nicki Minaj, Ted Nugent, or even Dannis Quaid out there on the Mall. But you know, there’s no shade on the Mall, it’s very bright and sunny, enough to shine a light on MAGA.

Bruce Springsteen Announces All Star “Power to the People” Festival Near Washington DC for October 3rd, A Month Before Mid Terms

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Bruce Springsteen Announces All Star “Power to the People” Festival Near Washington DC for October 3rd, A Month Before Mid Terms

Bruce Springsteen sings “No surrender” and he means it.

Tonight at a show in Washington DC he made a huge announcement.

On October 3rd he’ll be part of a “Power to the People” festival near the nation’s capital. It will be to draw attention to the mid term elections a month later.

Tom Morello is the official host. The event is described as “a non-partisan celebration of peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action.”

The show takes place at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD.

The show will feature Bruce and the E Street Band, plus Tom Morello and Rage Against the Machine, Dave Matthews Band, Foo Fighters, and Dropkick Murphys.

Other stars include Joan Baez, Brittany Howard, Jack Black (featuring Roman Morello, Revel Ian, Yoyoka Soma and Hugo Weiss), Serj Tankian, Cypress Hill, Killer Mike, grandson, The Neighborhood Kids, Taylor Momsen, Matt Cameron, The Linda Lindas, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels.

Link for tickets here.

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