Kennedy Center

The Trump-Kennedy Center has ended its exclusive partnership with the Washington National Opera, citing unsustainable financial losses and the desire to open the stage to opera productions from across the United States and the world.

Banjo player Béla Fleck has announced the cancellation of his shows at the Trump-John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts citing the “charged and political” atmosphere since President Donald Trump took over the center.

Stephen Schwartz, composer of the Broadway musical, “Wicked,” says he will not appear at the Kennedy Center after its board voted to change the name of the venue, calling the performing arts center “political.”

The Kennedy Center has disputed media claims of low ratings during its honors ceremony hosted by President Trump several days before Christmas. 

Some artists who recently canceled shows at the Kennedy Center in protest of the board voting to change the name to the “Trump-Kennedy Center” had low ticket sales prior to their cancelation. 

Trump Kennedy Center President Ric Grenell is filing a lawsuit against a jazz musician who abruptly canceled this year’s annual “Christmas Eve Jazz Jam” due to Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS).

CBS aired the 48th Annual John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Honors awards on Tuesday as President Donald Trump celebrated this year’s slate, including country star George Strait, rock band KISS, disco pioneer Gloria Gaynor, and actors Michael Crawford and Sylvester Stallone.

A Democrat representative is taking legal action against President Donald Trump after his name was affixed to the historic Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, which he helped save from “ruin.”

Several artists are beginning to consider cancelling their shows scheduled at the Kennedy Center in the wake of Trump’s name being added.

Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former senator and attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, vowed Friday she will “grab a pickax” and remove President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts the day he leaves office. “Three years

President Donald Trump shared that he was both “surprised” and “honored” after the Kennedy Center board voted to rename the venue “The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.”

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will now bear the names of two American presidents after its board of trustees voted unanimously on Thursday to rename the institution “The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.”

Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, told Breitbart News that the United States should frequently review its childhood vaccine schedule in comparison to peer nations.

Kari Lake, the director of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, told Breitbart News that President Donald Trump is depoliticizing the Kennedy Center and Americans from all political persuasions can now enjoy art there.

Golden Globe-winning actor Sylvester Stallone offered firm praise for Vice President JD Vance during a recent interview, describing the former Marine and bestselling author as a genuine and compelling figure poised to carry forward the political movement launched by President Donald Trump.

President Donald Trump became the first sitting president to host the Kennedy Center Honors, and coverage from both Politico and the Washington Post included notably favorable commentary, with observations about his showmanship and polished remarks.

President Donald Trump told Breitbart News White House Correspondent Nick Gilbertson that his administration “saved the Kennedy Center” and that “it’s been really enhanced” over the past 10 months.

Broadway legend Michael Crawford told Breitbart News that he was incredibly pleased and excited to be recognized as a Kennedy Center honoree by President Donald Trump in the Oval Office this weekend.

President Donald Trump joked that instead of hosting the Kennedy Center Honors next year, he would “nominate” himself as a 2026 Kennedy Center honoree.

President Donald Trump described the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees as “Some of the greatest of all time,” and offered them congratulations as he revealed that he would be hosting the performances Sunday night.

President Donald Trump drew the United States in a ceremonial portion of the FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, joking, “This is shocking” after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney drew their respective countries.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino bestowed the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize on President Donald Trump for his work to settle conflicts around the globe, including his historic Middle East peace deal.

President Donald Trump attends the FIFA World Cup drawing at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on Friday, December 5.

A left-wing protester shrieked “f*ck Trump* into a megaphone and blared sirens outside the Sunday evening vigil for Charlie Kirk, repeatedly interrupting attendees as they mourned at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Former Amb. Richard Grenell, the Trump-appointed head of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, called out “atrocious reporting” by the New York Times and the Washington Post in a red carpet interview with Breitbart News.

WASHINGTON — Kari Lake, the Trump administration’s acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), rebuked those who are “cheering” the assassination of Charlie Kirk and shared how heartbroken she was after hearing the tragic news.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts honored Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Wednesday evening with a moment of silence, following his assassination earlier in the day at Utah Valley University.

Woke, leftist, scolds are attempting to smear R&B icon Gloria Gaynor ahead of her Kennedy Center honors because she made political donations to Republicans over the years.

President Donald Trump announced Friday that the Kennedy Center will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on December 5. 

TV megaproducer Shonda Rhimes says she fears Hollywood creatives are “self-censoring” to appease President Donald Trump following his settlements with Disney and Paramount.

The rock band KISS says it is “deeply honored” to be recognized as one of 2025’s Kennedy Center honorees, despite previously attacking President Donald Trump, the center’s chairman, as “abhorrent.” KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley “all

Actor Tom Cruise reportedly declined President Donald Trump’s invitation to the Kennedy Center Honors, citing “scheduling conflicts” for his decision to turn down the chance to receive one of the nation’s highest arts awards.

ABC’s “The View” co-host Ana Navarro called on legendary singer Gloria Gaynor to reject President Donald Trump’s Kennedy Center Honor, declaring the president “a stain on the prestige and significance of the KCH,” exclaiming, “Don’t do it, Gloria!”

WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump on Wednesday invited members of the media to ride along with the D.C. Metropolitan Police, saying, in response to a question from Breitbart News, that his administration is going to “be very open about” the federalization of the city’s police department.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the next class of Kennedy Center Honors recipients, which includes country legend George Strait, Hollywood megastar Sylvester Stallone, actor Michael Crawford, disco icon Gloria Gaynor, and rock royalty Kiss.