Pop stars to perform across US to celebrate 250 years of independencepublished at 16:13 BST
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Christina Aguilera will perform at Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway alongside Will Smith
From Christina Aguilera to Will Smith and Chaka Khan, artists across the US are performing in celebration of the country’s 250 years of independence.
Those run by Congress’ America 250 body include Mary J Blige, Brad Paisley, and Ne-Yo who will perform at New York City’s Times Square, from 21:00 local time (Sunday 02:00 BST).
In Los Angeles, Chaka Khan joins Chris Stapleton and the Smashing Pumpkins at the LA Memorial Coliseum, with the show kicking off at 18:30 local time (Sunday 02:30 BST).
If you feel like seeing Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, Seal and Meek Mill this evening, Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway is where you’ll need to be at 17:00 (22:00 BST).
US President Trump has also attempted to organise his own “Freedom 250” concert series in DC, announcing shows from Martina McBride, The Commodores and Bret Michaels – before several acts pulled out following political backlash.
Performing today ahead of his speech in Washington DC will be, among others, singer and rapper CeeLo Green and rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from 19:00 local time (00:00 BST).
