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Drag stars are set to attend, then protest, Trump’s appearance at Les Misérables

Trump, 78, ignited fury with his decision to take the reigns of the Kennedy Center and pledged to scrap ‘woke’ programming

The Independent UK

Trump’s weird obsession with the arts is part of the authoritarian playbook

His focus on the Kennedy Center fits a pattern. From Augustus to Stalin, strongmen have sought cultural control for their own ends, says the Guardian’s chief culture writer Charlotte Higgins

The Guardian - UK

Trump touts himself as Kennedy Center awards host, saying he is ‘king of ratings’

President attends board meeting of prestigious arts center, criticizes its buildings and says he never liked Hamilton

The Guardian - US

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Washington worried with Trump back in town: ‘The atmosphere is toxic here’

The Kennedy Center and BLM mural have been targeted, the newspaper is in freefall – and the Maga movement is gaining a foothold

The Guardian - US

JD Vance booed by classical music audience at Washington DC's Kennedy Center

Crowd unhappy with Donald Trump’s ‘anti-woke’ changes to American centre for culture

Evening Standard

JD Vance humiliated by boos at Kennedy Center after showing up 25 mins late for concert

‘You ruined this place!,’ the vice president shouted back from the box tier

The Independent UK

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.

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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

The Independent UK

Lin-Manuel Miranda cancels Hamilton tour stop at Kennedy Center over Trump takeover

‘We’re not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center’

The Independent UK

“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

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

‘Not what we signed up for’: inside Trump’s ‘shocking’ Kennedy Center takeover

The esteemed bipartisan cultural institution has fallen into the hands of the returning president leading to chaos, confusion and a celebrity exodus

The Guardian - US

Kennedy Center Ticket Sales Have Dropped 50% Since Trump Takeover

Ticket sales for Kennedy Center events dropped 50% week over week following turmoil as President Trump overhauled its board.

Latin Times

Kennedy Center Honors 2024 airs tonight with tributes to the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt

The annual celebration of the arts will also honor legendary Godfather filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and more

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Chicago Sun-Times

Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal, Barry Gibb among this year’s class of Kennedy Center Honors

Dionne Warwick and Renee Fleming are also being honored with the prestigious recognition.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Adam Sandler Honored with Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize

Actor and comedian Adam Sandler became the 24th recipient of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, at an evening event featuring stars Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock and Conan O’Brien to celebrate his comedy and career. Sandler, whose movies include "Spanglish," "The Wedding Singer," and "The…

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New Documentary Looks At The Roots Historic Hip-Hop Residency At The Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center embrace The Roots as the first hip-hop group in residency

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The Roots May Known As The House Band On The Tonight With Jimmy Fallon But They Are Much More

Kennedy Center embrace The Roots as the first hip-hop group in residency

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WEKU

Ballet dancers from across Ukraine bring 'Giselle' to the Kennedy Center

The United Ukrainian Ballet Company is made up of dancers taking refuge in the Netherlands. The company travels to Washington, D.C., to perform Giselle, choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky.

The Independent UK

Joni Mitchell to receive Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Just months after being celebrated at the Kennedy Center, Joni Mitchell will return to Washington for another lifetime achievement honor, the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

WEKU

Adam Sandler wins the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

The Kennedy Center has announced Adam Sandler as the winner of this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Sandler's credits include SNL, Happy Gilmore, Grown Ups, The Wedding Singer and Hustle.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Knight, Clooney, Grant Feted at Kennedy Center Honors

A heartfelt Patti LaBelle praised her lifelong friend Gladys Knight. Sean Penn called U2 "four scrappy Dublin punks." Ballet dancers performed for conductor and composer Tania León. Matt Damon playfully teased his friend George Clooney — a lot — while Sheryl Crow delivered a heartfelt rendition of "Baby Baby" to…

Dublin Live

U2 receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Kennedy Center in US

The iconic Dublin band received the honour in a ceremony with George Clooney and Gladys Knight last night

WEKU

U2, Gladys Knight, George Clooney among 2022 Kennedy Center honorees

Amy Grant, George Clooney, Gladys Knight, U2 and Tania León attended a dinner at the U.S. State Department and a gala tribute event. The 45th annual Kennedy Center Honors airs on CBS later this month.

The Independent UK

Paul Pelosi covers injuries at Kennedy Center Honors in first appearance since hammer attack

Paul Pelosi joins wife Nancy in box seat to view annual televised ceremony

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