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Stars pull out of shows and positions at Kennedy Center after Trump takeover

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Stars pull out of shows and positions at Kennedy Center after Trump takeover

www.theguardian.com

NewsEnglish • 7 days ago

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Issa Rae, Ben Folds and Shonda Rhimes among those who chose not to associate with the institution and president

Summary

Donald Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center has led to backlash, with several artists canceling performances or resigning from positions.

Trump replaced the board with loyalists, fired center president Deborah Rutter, and installed himself as chair.

Issa Rae canceled a sold-out show, Reneé Fleming resigned as artistic adviser, and Shonda Rhimes stepped down as treasurer. Ben Folds also left his role with the National Symphony Orchestra.

Trump justified the takeover by criticizing past performances as “woke,” despite admitting he hadn’t seen any.

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Flying Squid
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12•7 days ago
This is somewhat off-topic, but…

Ben Folds also left his role with the National Symphony Orchestra.

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- CH3DD4R_G0B-L1N
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  It gets me real pissed off and makes me wanna say fuck, just like John Bon Jovi did.
  - Iapar
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    Back to rocking the suburbs.

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