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The Trump-Kennedy Center plans to sue jazz musician Chuck Redd for canceling his Christmas performance in protest of the center's renaming to include President Trump's name, citing political stunt and damages, amid broader controversy over the building's name change and legal challenges.
The Kennedy Center criticized musician Chuck Redd for canceling his Christmas Eve performance in protest of the recent decision to add President Trump's name to the building, with the venue's president threatening legal action for the cancellation, highlighting tensions between politics and arts.
A Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center was canceled in protest after the addition of Donald Trump's name to the building, which is believed to violate a law requiring the center to be named after John F. Kennedy. The move has sparked legal challenges and led to cancellations of other events and partnerships, reflecting ongoing controversy over Trump's influence on the arts institution.
The Kennedy Center is facing artist withdrawals and public backlash after Donald Trump's name was added to the venue's name, sparking protests and calls for a boycott, with many viewing the move as a partisan act that tarnishes the center's nonpartisan legacy.
Sydney Sweeney addressed the controversy surrounding her American Eagle jeans campaign, emphasizing her belief in not letting others define her and expressing surprise at the backlash, while focusing on her acting career and personal values.
The article discusses the shift in celebrity activism regarding politics, highlighting that modern celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and Sydney Sweeney are choosing to remain silent or less vocal about opposing Trump, contrasting with the more outspoken stance during his first term. It emphasizes that celebrity opinions have limited influence on voting behavior, and some stars prefer to express their views through art rather than public statements, partly to avoid political backlash. Notably, figures like Robert De Niro remain outspoken, underscoring a divide between those who speak out and those who opt for silence, with the piece suggesting that celebrity influence in politics is complex and often limited.
Museums across the U.S., including Smithsonian institutions, are experiencing a chilling effect on programming due to political pressures from the Trump administration, leading to cancellations, alterations, and postponements of exhibitions involving gender, sexuality, and race, raising concerns about artistic freedom and censorship.
A group of Democratic senators rented space at the Kennedy Center's REACH to host a Pride celebration called 'Love Is Love,' emphasizing support for LGBTQ+ rights and arts, amid ongoing political tensions and funding debates surrounding the Kennedy Center.