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Other comedians who paid tribute were Nikki Glaser, Adam Sandler, Sarah Silverman, Tracy Morgan, and Will Ferrell. And a number of them made jokes about President Trump ousting Kennedy Center leaders and ending up chair of the board himself. Conan O'Brien said that accepting an award named for Mark Twain was a responsibility.

Elizabeth Blair, NPR News, Washington.

Elizabeth Blair, NPR News, Washington.

When Adam Sandler won the Mark Twain Prize, Conan O'Brien had this to say. Good God in heaven, Kennedy Center! What have you done? Now it's O'Brien's turn. The Kennedy Center isn't revealing who's on the show to keep it a surprise. President Trump recently ousted the Kennedy Center's president, the board chair, and board members who'd been appointed by Democrats.

When Adam Sandler won the Mark Twain Prize, Conan O'Brien had this to say. Good God in heaven, Kennedy Center! What have you done? Now it's O'Brien's turn. The Kennedy Center isn't revealing who's on the show to keep it a surprise. President Trump recently ousted the Kennedy Center's president, the board chair, and board members who'd been appointed by Democrats.

Trump's new board elected him as chair. In response, a number of artists have canceled gigs. It's anyone's guess whether comedians will address the upheaval. Either way, the nation's capital could use some laughs right now. The Mark Twain Prize will stream on Netflix. The date hasn't yet been announced. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News.

Trump's new board elected him as chair. In response, a number of artists have canceled gigs. It's anyone's guess whether comedians will address the upheaval. Either way, the nation's capital could use some laughs right now. The Mark Twain Prize will stream on Netflix. The date hasn't yet been announced. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News.

Not long after taking office, President Trump ousted board chair and major donor David Rubenstein and eventually landed the job himself. He also ousted board members selected by President Biden because he said they didn't share his, quote, vision for a golden age of arts and culture. In his first term, Trump did not attend major events at the center. including the Kennedy Center Honors.

Not long after taking office, President Trump ousted board chair and major donor David Rubenstein and eventually landed the job himself. He also ousted board members selected by President Biden because he said they didn't share his, quote, vision for a golden age of arts and culture. In his first term, Trump did not attend major events at the center. including the Kennedy Center Honors.

Past honorees include George Clooney, Rita Moreno, and Barry Gordy. At today's board meeting, the New York Times is reporting he will propose changes to the advisory committee that selects honorees. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News, Washington.

Past honorees include George Clooney, Rita Moreno, and Barry Gordy. At today's board meeting, the New York Times is reporting he will propose changes to the advisory committee that selects honorees. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News, Washington.

The $50 million donation comes from philanthropists Lynn and Richard Pasqualano. The goal? Transform Lincoln Center's contemporary dance programming. In a statement, Lincoln Center says the money will support contemporary dance performances from across the globe and the next generation of dance artists.

The $50 million donation comes from philanthropists Lynn and Richard Pasqualano. The goal? Transform Lincoln Center's contemporary dance programming. In a statement, Lincoln Center says the money will support contemporary dance performances from across the globe and the next generation of dance artists.

The center's president and CEO, Mariko Silver, notes these are challenging times for the contemporary dance community. as we continue recovering from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lincoln Center is home to Juilliard, the renowned New York City Ballet, and the School of American Ballet, both co-founded by George Balanchine. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News.

The center's president and CEO, Mariko Silver, notes these are challenging times for the contemporary dance community. as we continue recovering from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lincoln Center is home to Juilliard, the renowned New York City Ballet, and the School of American Ballet, both co-founded by George Balanchine. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News.

Video of the incident has gone viral. Before the concert began, the booing of Vice President J.D. Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance went on for several seconds. Current Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell said on social media, "...it troubles me to see that so many in the audience appear to be white and intolerant of diverse political views."

Video of the incident has gone viral. Before the concert began, the booing of Vice President J.D. Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance went on for several seconds. Current Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell said on social media, "...it troubles me to see that so many in the audience appear to be white and intolerant of diverse political views."

He continued, we will not allow the Kennedy Center to be an intolerant place. President Trump's takeover of the institution has angered audiences and artists alike. Lin-Manuel Miranda recently canceled a production of Hamilton, originally scheduled for next year. Renee Fleming and Ben Folds left their advisory roles, and ticket sales are down. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News, Washington. It's NPR.

He continued, we will not allow the Kennedy Center to be an intolerant place. President Trump's takeover of the institution has angered audiences and artists alike. Lin-Manuel Miranda recently canceled a production of Hamilton, originally scheduled for next year. Renee Fleming and Ben Folds left their advisory roles, and ticket sales are down. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News, Washington. It's NPR.

The statement on Billy Joel's Instagram says the singer will postpone his tour so he can recover from recent surgery and undergo physical therapy. The singer says, quote, while I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first. The statement says the tour will resume in Pittsburgh in July. Shows that will be rescheduled include dates in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.