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The Kennedy Center removed Donald Trump’s name from its website after a federal judge ruled the renaming illegal, though the exterior signage still reads the Trump name; staff were given a deadline to erase references from official materials and online pages, with the center saying it’s complying with the court order while evaluating legal options.
A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to remove Trump’s name and revert to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, with staff instructed to update signatures, signage, and materials by June 12; since the center’s name is set by Congress, only Congress can change it, and the ruling also overturned Trump’s plan to shut the center, though it’s unclear what he will do next.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK and an environmental journalist, died at 35 after battling leukemia, leaving a legacy of environmental advocacy and family tragedy.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK and a climate journalist, died at 35 after battling leukemia, leaving behind a legacy of environmental advocacy and a family marked by historical tragedies.
John F. Kennedy's grandson, Jack Schlossberg, is running for a U.S. House seat in New York City, aiming to succeed Jerry Nadler and emphasizing a need for energetic representation and Democratic control in Washington.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized after a super PAC supporting his independent presidential campaign ran a $7 million ad during the Super Bowl that closely resembled a spot supporting his uncle, John F. Kennedy, in his 1960 bid for the White House. Some family members criticized him for using their uncle's and mother's faces in the ad, and he responded by stating that the ad was created and aired by the American Values Super PAC without his campaign's involvement or approval, as per F.E.C. rules prohibiting Super PACs from consulting with him or his staff.
President Biden commemorated the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination, reflecting on Kennedy's impact and calling it a defining moment of trauma and loss for the nation. Biden praised Kennedy's leadership and his influence on civil rights, voting rights, and equal pay for women. He also shared his personal connection to Kennedy's ideals and credited him with inspiring his own career in public service. Biden emphasized the need to carry forward Kennedy's unfulfilled promise and called for continued action to build a better America.
Barbra Streisand recalls meeting President John F. Kennedy at the 1963 White House Correspondents' Dinner in her new memoir. Despite being asked not to request an autograph, Streisand couldn't resist and handed Kennedy a card to sign, calling him a doll. She later lost the signature and never had another chance to meet him as he was assassinated six months later. Streisand's memoir, "My Name Is Barbra," was released on November 7th.
Audrey Hepburn, the alleged mistress of John F. Kennedy, reportedly sang "Happy Birthday" to him one year after Marilyn Monroe's iconic performance. The confirmation came with the discovery of a letter sent to Hepburn, expressing gratitude for her efforts in making Kennedy's birthday party a success. While Monroe's affair with Kennedy is well-known, Hepburn's alleged affair remains shrouded in mystery. According to Christopher Anderson's book, their affair was short-lived, but Hepburn showed Kennedy a side of herself that the public never saw.
Audrey Hepburn, an alleged former mistress of John F. Kennedy, sang "Happy Birthday" to him one year after Marilyn Monroe's iconic performance. The confirmation came with the discovery of a letter and envelope sent to Hepburn, expressing gratitude for her efforts in making Kennedy's birthday party a success. While Monroe's affair with Kennedy is well-known, Hepburn's alleged affair remains shrouded in mystery. According to Christopher Anderson's book, their affair was short-lived, but Hepburn showed Kennedy a side of herself that the public never saw.
A new book alleges that former US President John F. Kennedy had an affair with Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn in the 1950s. According to the book, Hepburn showed Kennedy a side of herself that the public never saw, with her intelligence, sense of fun, and a "very naughty" side. The alleged affair was kept secret and intense, but it didn't last long. Hepburn famously sang "Happy Birthday" to Kennedy in 1963, a year after Marilyn Monroe's scandalous rendition.
Journal entries acquired by Kenneth Tynan's journal entries suggest that former US President John F. Kennedy had a brief affair with Hollywood legend Marlene Dietrich. According to Dietrich, they allegedly slept together within an hour of meeting, with JFK asking if she had ever slept with his father Joseph Kennedy. Dietrich denied it but later implied that she had. The alleged affair is detailed in the biography "Kick: The True Story of JFK's Sister and the Heir to Chatsworth."