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Trump’s Kennedy Center Renaming Triggers Artist Cancellations

Jordan M. Lewis December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Musicians cancel shows at Kennedy Center after board names it after President Trump. The Cookers, Kristy Lee, and Chuck Redd all pulled...

Musicians walking off stage with instruments and music sheets red X of broken strings behind Kennedy Center protest signs

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Kennedy Center Renamed to Trump Sparks Artist Walkouts

James O Connor Fields December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Kennedy Center renamed to include Donald Trump's name, sparking a wave of concert cancellations. Jazz group The Cookers, folk singer...

Spotlight shines on empty drum set with Kennedy Center banner and faint President Trump face.

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Kennedy Center President Demands $1 Million From Drummer Who Canceled Christmas Eve Show

James O Connor Fields December 27, 2025No Comments

Richard Grenell, president of the Kennedy Center, blasted drummer Chuck Redd for canceling a Christmas Eve concert after the White House added...

Tony Hawk stands poised at a ballet stage with a top hat, golden chandeliers, and a velvet pedestal

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Tony Hawk Skates into San Diego Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ for a One‑Night Surprise

Jordan M. Lewis December 19, 2025No Comments

Tony Hawk, the skateboard icon known worldwide, is set to take the stage in an unexpected venue this holiday season. Instead of a half‑pipe, he will...