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“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

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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

‘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

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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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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

Zenger

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.

WEKU

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

The Independent UK

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.

WEKU

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…

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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

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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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Comedian Jon Stewart Feted for Humor, Advocacy with Mark Twain Prize

Comedian Jon Stewart became the 23rd recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center on Sunday, with tributes from late night television hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel plus music from singer Bruce Springsteen. Stewart, who captured the American zeitgeist while zinging politicians and the…

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart to receive Mark Twain Prize for American humor

A host of celebrities and comedy royalty will gather Sunday night at the Kennedy Center as comedian, talk show host and political influencer Jon Stewart receives the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in humor

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Louisville composer Derek Douglas Carter debuts ‘Breonna’s Lullaby’ at the Kennedy Center

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Despite Covid Hurdles, US Orchestras Find the Joy in Music

At the start of 2020, the National Symphony Orchestra was planning its first international tour with conductor Gianandrea Noseda, and an epic Beethoven cycle to mark the 250th anniversary of the legendary composer's birth. Instead, the coronavirus pandemic forced the ensemble out of the Kennedy Center in the US capital…

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