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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.
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.
The statement says purchased tickets will be valid for the rescheduled shows.
The statement says purchased tickets will be valid for the rescheduled shows.
Joel writes he looks forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with his fans. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News.
Joel writes he looks forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with his fans. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News.
Rhiannon Giddens writes on social media that her May 11th concert at the Kennedy Center was scheduled, quote, long before the current administration decided to take over this previously nonpolitical institution. Earlier this month, President Trump terminated and replaced Kennedy Center leadership, making himself chairman of the board.
Rhiannon Giddens writes on social media that her May 11th concert at the Kennedy Center was scheduled, quote, long before the current administration decided to take over this previously nonpolitical institution. Earlier this month, President Trump terminated and replaced Kennedy Center leadership, making himself chairman of the board.
Giddens says Kennedy Center tickets will be refunded and that her show will move to the D.C. venue The Anthem. Other artists who've canceled appearances include mystery writer Louise Penny, citing Trump's takeover as the reason, and the Brooklyn-based Puerto Rican band Baloon. The Kennedy Center says its new leadership has not made any programming changes. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News, Washington.
Giddens says Kennedy Center tickets will be refunded and that her show will move to the D.C. venue The Anthem. Other artists who've canceled appearances include mystery writer Louise Penny, citing Trump's takeover as the reason, and the Brooklyn-based Puerto Rican band Baloon. The Kennedy Center says its new leadership has not made any programming changes. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News, Washington.
Doing backflips on stage was one of her trademarks. Born Pelaya Ballanton, her mother was a concert pianist. DeSanto once said her father couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. She and Etta James were childhood friends who eventually recorded together.
Doing backflips on stage was one of her trademarks. Born Pelaya Ballanton, her mother was a concert pianist. DeSanto once said her father couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. She and Etta James were childhood friends who eventually recorded together.
In 2008, Sugar Pie DeSanto was given a Pioneer Award by the Rhythm and Blues Foundation. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News.
In 2008, Sugar Pie DeSanto was given a Pioneer Award by the Rhythm and Blues Foundation. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News.
Kennedy Center Chairman David Rubenstein calls filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola a masterful storyteller. The five-time Oscar winner's canon includes The Godfather, American Graffiti, and Apocalypse Now.
Kennedy Center Chairman David Rubenstein calls filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola a masterful storyteller. The five-time Oscar winner's canon includes The Godfather, American Graffiti, and Apocalypse Now.
Chosen for pushing creative boundaries and influencing American culture, this year's class of honorees also includes multiple Grammy-winning musicians Arturo Sandoval and Bonnie Raitt. The Kennedy Center Honors will broadcast on CBS and stream on Paramount Plus on December 22nd. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News, Washington.