Pop pianist Ben Folds' new record is a celebration of the National Symphony Orchestra, and a protest against President Trump's changes at the Kennedy Center.

Five Democratic senators joined forces with a "Hamilton" producer to stage a gay pride concert on Monday night in protest of ...

The mixed reception reflected the heightened emotions unleashed by his overhaul of the cultural center and use of executive power.

Trump's Kennedy Center takeover forced Oakland Rising, a new youth music collective, to make a tough choice. Their decision wasn't unanimous.

Ahead of the show, the three got some poignant advice from another East Bay local who recently chose to perform at the Kennedy Center despite Trump’s takeover. Sponsored “We spoke with W. Kamau Bell ...

Despite the condemnation, the event had a MAGA-does-Broadway feel. Ric Grenell, the Trump-appointed interim leader of the Kennedy Center, was there, as were Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha.

Folds served as the first artistic adviser for the NSO from 2019 to 2025, but he resigned following the Trump administration's takeover of the Kennedy Center in February. "I know I did the right ...

In line with Trump’s anti-woke vision for the arts, Grenell moved to cut diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and LGBT programming at the Kennedy Center in favor of family-friendly shows.

Folds made his first public appearance in DC since stepping down to promote a new album featuring the National Symphony Orchestra ...

Queens Vagenesis, Mari Con Carne, Tara Hoot, and king Ricky Rosé react to attending the same Kennedy Center performance of "Les Misérables" as Trump. Three drag queens and a king attended the ...

The singer-songwriter resigned after President Donald Trump’s takeover of the D.C. arts center. Now he’s explaining why.

When Donald Trump signs the “Big, Beautiful Bill” on Friday, it will be a starting point for a big messaging battle with an ...