Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton are set to headline a July 4 concert in Los Angeles organized by America250, a bipartisan nonprofit established by Congress about a decade ago. The announcement comes amid recent controversy around a separate July 4 event series associated with former President Donald Trump, known as Freedom 250. Reporting from multiple outlets says that several scheduled performers for Freedom 250 either cancel or are replaced, including names that were previously announced and later dropped. In contrast, America250’s concert is presented as a separate initiative focused on celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Organizers describe music as a unifying element and position the event in explicitly bipartisan terms. Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin is quoted saying the group has long believed in music’s ability to bring people together. Chris Stapleton is also listed among the confirmed performers. No details in the provided coverage specify the full supporting lineup, venue capacity, or ticketing information.