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Kennedy Center to pause operations for two years amid leadership shakeup
arts25 days ago

Kennedy Center to pause operations for two years amid leadership shakeup

The Kennedy Center’s board voted to shut down operations for two years after the July 4 celebrations and appointed Matt Floca as CEO, replacing Richard Grenell, in a leadership shakeup linked to President Trump’s involvement; the center reportedly renamed the facility the Trump Kennedy Center, a move scholars say would require congressional action, as artists and staff faced resignations and scheduling upheaval while representatives attended the meeting. Closure aims to repair the building and stabilize finances amid controversy.

via PBS|
#arts#kennedy-center#matt-floa
Grenell’s Fiery Kennedy Center Exit Sparks Online Tirade
politics26 days ago

Grenell’s Fiery Kennedy Center Exit Sparks Online Tirade

Former Kennedy Center head Richard Grenell lashed out on X after Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse charged that his leadership helped put the center “out of business,” arguing the upcoming two-year renovation was needed due to years of neglect and blasting critics. The piece notes ongoing drama around Trump-era changes, cancellations, and Grenell’s confrontational tenure, with Trump later naming Matt Floca to oversee the center during renovations.

via The Daily Beast|
#arts#donald-trump#kennedy-center
NSO Executive Director Quits, Deepening Kennedy Center Turmoil
arts1 month ago

NSO Executive Director Quits, Deepening Kennedy Center Turmoil

Jean Davidson, executive director of the National Symphony Orchestra, is resigning after less than three years to lead Beverly Hills’ Wallis Annenberg Center. Her departure signals ongoing turmoil at the Kennedy Center, where President Trump has reshaped leadership and branding, as the center grapples with declining audiences, artist cancellations, and the loss of its opera company.

via The New York Times|
#arts#donald-trump#jean-davidson
Kennedy Center Says It Instigated Break With Washington National Opera Over Finances
entertainment3 months ago

Kennedy Center Says It Instigated Break With Washington National Opera Over Finances

Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell says the center initiated the termination of its affiliation with the Washington National Opera, citing long-running deficits and a need for broader programming and funding flexibility; the opera described the split as amicable, with lingering questions about future performances amid broader political controversy surrounding the center.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#affiliation-agreement#entertainment#finances
"Kushner's Pro-Russia Serb Deal Sparks Controversy"
international-relations1 year ago

"Kushner's Pro-Russia Serb Deal Sparks Controversy"

Jared Kushner's investment fund has signed a $500 million deal with the Serbian government to develop a real estate project in Belgrade, which includes a controversial memorial dedicated to victims of NATO aggression. This has drawn criticism from retired Gen. Wesley Clark and others, who view it as a betrayal of U.S. policies and a move that aligns with Russian interests in undermining NATO. The deal has also raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest if Donald Trump is re-elected, given Kushner's ties to Trump and the involvement of Richard Grenell, a close Trump ally.

via SpyTalk|
#international-relations#jared-kushner#nato
"Trump's Envoy Richard Grenell Supports Global Far-Right Forces"
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Envoy Richard Grenell Supports Global Far-Right Forces"

Richard Grenell, a former diplomat and intelligence official in the Trump administration, has been actively involved in foreign affairs, meeting with foreign leaders and promoting Trump's agenda despite no longer being in office. His interventions in countries like Guatemala and the Balkans have raised concerns among career national security officials and diplomats, who worry that he is emboldening bad actors and jeopardizing U.S. interests in service of Trump's personal agenda. Grenell's actions highlight the extraordinary role he has carved out since Trump left the White House, acting as a shadow secretary of state and openly charting a foreign policy road map for a potential Republican presidential nominee.

via The Washington Post|
#diplomacy#foreign-policy#guatemala