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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.
Julian Schnabel defended Gal Gadot and other artists against calls for boycott at Venice, emphasizing that merit should be the basis for casting and that the focus should remain on the films rather than political conflicts.
South by Southwest clashed with Texas Governor Greg Abbott after he demanded artists who pulled out of the festival due to US Army involvement not return to Texas, with the festival asserting its respect for the artists' right to free speech. Numerous bands and artists have dropped out in opposition to the US Army's sponsorship, citing protest against its support for Israel. Despite accepting the artists' decisions, SXSW has chosen to maintain its US Army sponsorship to explore emerging technologies and ideas in the defense space, leading to further backlash from artists and ongoing controversy.