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Issa Rae cancels Kennedy Center show

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

Salon

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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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’

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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’

The Independent UK

Trump names loyalist Ric Grenell as interim Kennedy Center leader

President says America First ally will oversee operations amid concern about politicization of top US cultural center

The Guardian - US

Trump Expands Executive Authority To Target Political Enemies

President Trump's second term marked by retribution against adversaries, reshaping government agencies, and launching investigations.

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

President Trump Announces Plan To Overhaul Kennedy Center Board

President Trump announces plan to overhaul Kennedy Center board, removing chairman and appointing himself. Cultural institution in Washington D.C. targeted...

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Biden and Harris attend Washington awards ceremony in one of their last major appearances together

Francis Ford Coppola receives lifetime achievement award at star-studded event with politicians, actors and directors

The Guardian - UK

Kennedy Center Honors Celebrates Artistic Icons And Legends

Annual Kennedy Center Honors to celebrate Coppola, Grateful Dead, Sandoval, Raitt, and The Apollo with personalized tributes and surprise performances.

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The stars will come out at the Kennedy Center for Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Raitt and Sandoval

Celebrities, cultural icons and a few surprise guests are gathering for the annual Kennedy Center Honors celebration in Washington

The Independent UK

Francis Ford Coppola, Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt Get Kennedy Center Honors

Event will air on CBS and Paramount Plus in December

Broadcasting & Cable

The Grateful Dead and Francis Ford Coppola are among the newest Kennedy Center Honors recipients

A filmmaking legend and one of the world’s most enduring musical acts headline this year’s crop of Kennedy Center Honors recipients

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Kevin Hart takes home his Mark Twain Prize for American humor

Kevin Hart received the 25th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at The Kennedy Center Sunday night. Fellow comedians Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld and Chelsea Handler were there to roast him.

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Elizabeth Gillies Shines in Enchanting Evening at the Kennedy Center

Experience the enchantment as Elizabeth Gillies takes the stage at the Kennedy Center, exuding elegance and glamour alongside a symphony orchestra.

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How to stream the Kennedy Center Honors 2023 online

This year's ceremony honored major stars like Billy Crystal and Queen Latifah—here's how to stream the Kennedy Center Honors 2023.

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See Billy Crystal's Emotional Reaction As Whoopi Goldberg Pays Tribute To Him And Remembers The Late Robin Williams In Wonderful Kennedy Honors Speech

Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal were emotional when she paid tribute to the late Robin Williams at the Kennedy Center Honors.

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The Independent UK

Cynthia Erivo performs a jaw-dropping ‘Alfie’ in tribute to Dionne Warwick at Kennedy Center Honors

Warwick was one of five honorees celebrated for their contribution to the arts

The Independent UK

Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick commemorated at Kennedy Center Honors

The newest group of Kennedy Center honorees, including comedian Billy Crystal and actor Queen Latifah, are being feted Sunday night at a star-studded event commemorating their lifetime achievement in arts and entertainment

The Guardian - UK

‘You’re only 75’: Billy Crystal receives Kennedy Center honor amid Biden age jokes

Crystal lauded alongside Dionne Warwick, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah and Renée Fleming at annual ceremony

The Independent UK

It’s Kennedy Center Honors time for a crop including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick

The Independent UK

Kevin Hart will receive the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy

Comedian Kevin Hart has been chosen to receive the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in American humor

Broadcasting & Cable

‘Kennedy Center Honors’ Airs on CBS Dec. 27

Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah, Barry Gibb among the honorees

Broadcasting & Cable

Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal To Get Kennedy Center Honors

Five artists picked for lifetime achievement

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