The Kennedy Center plans to sue jazz musician Chuck Redd for $1 million after he canceled his Christmas Eve performance due to the addition of Donald Trump’s name to the building’s exterior. The Kennedy Center’s spokesperson stated that the cancellation was selfish and intolerant, and a disservice to the arts. Redd’s decision was made shortly after the name change, which was implemented after the board voted to rename the center. The center’s president criticized the cancellation, viewing it as a political stunt.
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In response to jazz artist Chuck Redd’s cancellation of his annual Christmas Eve concert, Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell strongly criticized the decision, which was made following the addition of President Trump’s name to the venue. Grenell’s letter, shared with CNN, cited Redd’s actions as “classic intolerance” and announced the center would be seeking damages. Redd canceled his performance after the board voted to rename the facility, sparking outrage. These issues have led to financial difficulties for the center, impacting ticket sales for events like “The Nutcracker” and leading to an increase in comped tickets.
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The Kennedy Center’s long-standing Christmas Eve jazz concert has been canceled by its host, Chuck Redd, due to the addition of Donald Trump’s name to the venue. The White House announced last week that the building’s facade now reads “The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.” This decision has been met with controversy, as scholars claim it violates existing law that prevents the board of trustees from designating the center as a memorial to anyone else. Several artists have withdrawn from performances at the Kennedy Center since Trump’s return to office, and Kennedy’s niece, Kerry Kennedy, has pledged to remove Trump’s name once he leaves office.
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A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled by host Chuck Redd, following the White House’s announcement to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building’s facade. The president’s handpicked board approved this decision, which violates the law that established the center as a memorial to John F. Kennedy. Redd, who has hosted the holiday “Jazz Jams” since 2006, made the decision after seeing the name change, while the Kennedy Center has yet to comment. Numerous artists have canceled performances in protest of the changes since Trump returned to office.
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