Issa Rae, Ben Folds and Shonda Rhimes among those who chose not to associate with the institution and president Donald Trump's takeover of the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington has generated outcry from performers and members, with several stars pulling out of engagements or associations. Trump purged the board of the arts foundation last week, clearing the group of appointees by Joe Biden. …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:18AM on February 14, 2025