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Paramount's Skydance chairman and CEO David Ellison told investors this week that HBO would be given the resources and independence to do what it does best.
But on his HBO show last week tonight, John Oliver said he's worried about being under Paramount.
Oliver is an outspoken critic of President Trump, while Paramount's David Ellison and his billionaire father have been appeasing the White House.
On January 16th, the Kennedy Center announced that Kevin Couch was a visionary leader with two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, from programming to artist management.
Couch, who is also a drummer, confirmed his resignation to NPR but did not share any more details.
Since President Trump became chair, the Kennedy Center has faced a steady stream of artist cancellations.
This month alone, composer Philip Glass, singer Renee Fleming, and the Seattle Children's Theater are among the performers who've canceled upcoming shows.
The Kennedy Center has not yet responded to NPR's request for comment.
Elizabeth Blair, NPR News, Washington.
All the Blues in the Sky by Renee Watson has won the John Newbery Medal.
Watson's middle grade novel, written in verse, tells the story of a 13-year-old girl who is grieving the sudden death of her best friend.
The Randolph Caldecott Medal for American Picture Book is Fireworks, illustrated by Katya Chen and written by Matthew Burgess.
The Coretta Scott King Author Book winner is Will's Race for Home, written by Jewel Parker-Rhodes.
The King Illustrator Award book is The Library in the Woods, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie and written by Calvin Alexander Ramsey.
The awards were announced Monday at the American Library Association's annual Youth Media Awards.
All the Blues in the Sky by Renee Watson has won the John Newbery Medal.
Watson's middle grade novel, written in verse, tells the story of a 13-year-old girl who is grieving the sudden death of her best friend.
The Randolph Caldecott Medal for American Picture Book is Fireworks, illustrated by Katya Chen and written by Matthew Burgess.