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The Latest Breaking News from the Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center director snipes at musician for ‘vapidness’ over DEI concerns

Trump ally Richard Grenell sends series of hostile emails to Yasmin Williams despite saying he was ‘too busy’ to do so

The Guardian - US

Richard Grenell engages in ‘bizarre’ email exchange with musician

‘Yes I cut the DEI ******** because we can’t afford to pay people for fringe and niche programming that public won’t support,’ Trump’s acting head of the John F. Kennedy Center reportedly wrote

The Independent UK

The problem with Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center isn’t the possibility of ‘Cats’

When President Donald Trump announced that he was assuming control of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, he described the move as a triumph over “wokey” programming. He subsequently fired the 17 board members appointed by President Joe Biden and installed himself as chairman.

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Conan O’Brien receives Mark Twain award amid Kennedy Center controversy

Comedian named as recipient shortly before Trump’s takeover of institution

The Independent UK

Judge incredulous in Trump deportation case as administration lawyers argue verbal court order isn’t binding – as it happened

Judge in Trump deportation case calls administration lawyers’ argument a ‘heck of a stretch’

The Guardian - US

Trump Appoints Fox News Hosts Laura Ingraham And Maria Bartiromo To The Kennedy Center Board

Trump's appointments follow controversy and backlash over his recent takeover of the Washington, D.C.

International Business Times

Broadway musical 'Hamilton' cancels plans to play the Kennedy Center in 2026

The megahit Broadway musical “Hamilton” is pulling out of plans to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D

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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Musician Pulls Out of Kennedy Center Gig in Protest of Trump Takeover

Pulitzer-prize-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens is the most recent entertainer to cancel an appearance at the Kennedy Center over President Trump's takeover of the organization.

Latin Times

“I cannot in good conscience play”: Rhiannon Giddens cancels show at the Kennedy Center in protest at the “change in programming direction” following Donald Trump’s takeover

Her decision comes after Ben Folds recently resigned as Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra

MusicRadar

Rhiannon Giddens Moves Show From Kennedy Center To The Anthem

Renowned artists cancel Kennedy Center appearances amid Trump's influence, sparking tensions and disruptions.

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Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover

Award-winning singe-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the Kennedy Center, which has been in upheaval since President Donald Trump took office

The Independent UK

Trump has purged the Kennedy Center’s board, which in turn made him its chair – why does that matter?

President Donald Trump dismissed half the appointed trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ board on Feb. 12, 2025. The remaining board members, most of whom he had recently appointed, then voted to make Trump the center’s chair. The board also fired Deborah Rutter, who had…

The Conversation

‘The greatest propaganda op in history’: Trump’s reshaping of US culture evokes past antidemocratic regimes

The president’s full-court press to dominate media and control cultural institutions is straight out of the authoritarian playbook

The Guardian - US

Seth Meyers on Trump and Musk: ‘They’re trying to rip you off’

Late-night hosts discussed the latest distraction tactics from the president and his closest loyalist

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Trump chairing a major arts institution would be laughable if it weren’t so deeply troubling

Jokes about the president’s power grab at the Kennedy Center in Washington soon pale. This is a nakedly authoritarian move, says the Guardian’s chief culture writer Charlotte Higgins

Salon

Issa Rae cancels Kennedy Center show

The president's purge at the historic D.C. arts and culture organization is scaring away A-listers

The Guardian - US

Stars pull out of shows and positions at Kennedy Center after Trump takeover

Issa Rae, Ben Folds and Shonda Rhimes among those who chose not to associate with the institution and president

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Issa Rae Cancels Event At Kennedy Center Over Trump Appointment

Actress Issa Rae cancels Kennedy Center event in response to President Trump's appointment, citing concerns about the institution's values.

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The Independent UK

Shonda Rhimes and Ben Folds resign from Kennedy Center after Trump elected chairman

President says he will make Kennedy Center ‘a very special and exciting place’

The Independent UK

Trump confirmed as chairman of Kennedy Center as part of plan to end ‘woke’ performances

President promises unorthodox move will herald a ‘Golden Age in Arts and Culture’

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Donald Trump Elected Chair Of Kennedy Center Board

Donald Trump appointed as Chairman of The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, promising exciting developments.

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Ric Grenell Named Interim Executive Director Of The Kennedy Center

President Trump appoints Ric Grenell as Interim Executive Director of The Kennedy Center, focusing on American arts and culture. Grenell's appointment foll...

Latin Times

Kennedy Center Releases Statement After Trump Says He's Taking Over and Firing Board Members and Chairman

Donald Trump declared he's taking over the Kennedy Center and making himself chairman, leading the board to release an early-morning statement on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Trump announces he’s installing himself as chairman of the Kennedy Center

President said current chairman David Rubenstein doesn’t share his vision, and complained about ‘drag shows’ at the center

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