Peter Wolf canceled his Kennedy Center event in March due to political reasons related to the Trump administration's changes at the venue, joining other artists in boycotting the venue amidst controversy over its renaming and political climate. Despite missing the opportunity to perform there, Wolf is now touring with his band, the Midnight Travelers, and focusing on his music career.
Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell threatened to sue jazz musician Chuck Redd for $1 million after Redd canceled his Christmas Eve concert in protest of the venue being renamed after Donald Trump, a decision made by the Trump-appointed board, which has led to multiple cancellations and protests at the institution.
Apple TV+ has canceled the thriller series 'The Last Frontier' after one season, despite its promising premise and star Jason Clarke, due to its slow pacing and lack of entertainment value, with only 10 episodes aired since October 10.
Netflix canceled the controversial animated revival of the classic sitcom Good Times after one season due to widespread backlash and accusations of racism, marking a disappointing end to the series' attempt to modernize the beloved original.
Ariana Grande was unable to attend the world premiere of 'Wicked: For Good' in São Paulo, Brazil, due to last-minute flight safety issues that grounded her flight, despite her and her team's efforts to find alternative travel options. She expressed her disappointment and apologized to fans, emphasizing her efforts to attend and her love for Brazil.
Amazon has reportedly canceled its Lord of the Rings MMO project following recent layoffs that led to a halt in significant MMO development, including the previously announced game with Embracer. The company is now focusing on supporting two other MMOs, Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark, while the LOTR game remains listed on their website despite the cancellation.
Ubisoft canceled an Assassin’s Creed game set during the post-Civil War Reconstruction era, which would have featured a formerly enslaved Black protagonist fighting for justice, due to concerns over political controversy and backlash, reflecting the company's risk-averse stance amid a tense political climate.
The Department of Energy canceled $7.56 billion in clean energy projects, primarily affecting states that voted for Kamala Harris in the last election, including major projects in hydrogen hubs and direct air capture, amid political and partisan tensions.
Hulu has canceled the comedy series 'Mid-Century Modern' after one season, despite positive critical reviews and Emmy nominations. The show, created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, starred Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham, and focused on three gay men living together in Palm Springs. The series was produced by 20th Television and was released as a binge drop in March 2024.
Hulu canceled the comedy series 'Mid-Century Modern' after one season despite positive reviews and a notable cast, including Nathan Lane and Matt Bomer, due to low viewership, with co-creator Max Mutchnick expressing disappointment on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel's show was temporarily suspended after controversial comments related to Charlie Kirk's killing, but it is set to return, with President Trump criticizing ABC's decision and celebrating its suspension, reflecting ongoing political and media tensions.
Steve Martin canceled two comedy shows after contracting COVID-19, as part of his ongoing tour with Martin Short. The duo plans to reschedule the affected dates and continue their tour in various cities. This is the second time COVID has impacted their schedule this year. Martin and Short are also starring in the fifth season of 'Only Murders in the Building'.
DC Comics has canceled all future issues of the Red Hood comic series shortly after its debut, offering retailers credit for all copies of the first issue, citing unspecified reasons for the cancellation and emphasizing their commitment to creator and community standards.
President Trump celebrated the cancellation of a West Point alumni group honoring Tom Hanks with the 2025 Sylvanus Thayer Award, criticizing Hanks as 'destructive' and 'WOKE,' amid broader efforts to influence military and educational institutions' ideological direction.
The West Point alumni group canceled Tom Hanks' award ceremony to focus on cadet preparation, citing the importance of their core mission amid broader political and social issues affecting military academies.