When President Donald Trump was named chairman of the Kennedy Center's board in February 2025, backlash from ticket buyers, slated performers, and certain board members — including Shonda Rhimes — was swift. One of the first performers to cancel was a ...

Things are looking a little different for this year's Kennedy Center Honors. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump revealed the star-studded lineup of honorees being recognized for their artistic and cultural influence as the first group of Kennedy Center ...

Since early 2025, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has undergone major changes following the Trump administration’s takeover of its leadership. Established as the nation’s cultural center through the National Cultural Center Act of ...

David Jones has been the principal clarinetist of the Kennedy Center’s orchestra for five presidents. A cascade of cancellations means he hasn’t played there since February.

While announcing the five recipients of the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors at a live event on Aug. 13, the president also revealed that he will host the upcoming December award ceremony Andrew Harnik/Getty President Donald Trump announced the five stars who ...

The John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, is a living memorial for former president John F. Kennedy that promotes the arts, cultural exchanges, and hosts top performances by the National Opera and Orchestra.