Scroll To Top

the kennedy center

Matt Bomer doesn't know if 'Fellow Travelers' would get made today

The actor says it's "upsetting" to see the world turning back to the period portrayed on the critically acclaimed Showtime series.

Harvey Fierstein drags Trump-led Kennedy Center, reveals he was banned

The Tony Award-winning actor and writer shared an emotional statement criticizing Donald Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center.

Cher, 'Hamilton' Snag Kennedy Center Honors

The actress/musician, and the musical, get the recognition they deserve.

Facing Boycott, Trump Quits Kennedy Center Honors

The White House said Trump and the first lady have backed out of attending the annual Washington event.

Adam Lambert, Cyndi Lauper Wow Cher at Kennedy Center Honors

Lambert moved Cher to tears with "Believe," and then he and Lauper slayed with "I Got You Babe."

Ellen DeGeneres Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize Full Tribute
https://www.pride.com/box-office/2012/10/31/watch-ellen-degeneres-kennedy-center…
Women

JD Vance & his wife attended a Kennedy Center performance. The audience booed

People reacted strongly when they noticed that the vice president and his wife were attending a National Symphony Orchestra show.

Kennedy Center scrubs LGBTQ+ Pride concert after Donald Trump takeover

The show by the National Symphony Orchestra, “A Peacock Among Pigeons,” has been scrubbed from the entertainment venue’s website and ticketing system. It was scheduled for WorldPride this summer.

Lily Tomlin Named First Lesbian to Win Huge Honor

Tomlin will be honored for her lifetime contribution to the performing arts.

Trump taps gay MAGA loyalist Ric Grenell as interim head of Kennedy Center

The longtime ally was given a title that doesn’t exist at the prestigious performance arts institution.

Queen Latifah Breaks Barriers as First Female Rapper Honored at Kennedy Center Honors

The prestigious event, celebrating its 46th year, also paid tribute to luminaries Billy Crystal, Dionne Warwick, Renée Fleming, and Barry Gibb, with President Joe Biden in attendance.

Drag artists and allies rally against Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ Kennedy Center takeover (in photos)

"This president is demonizing a marginalized community in order to control the arts in America. It’s shameful, immoral, and weak," one performer told The Advocate before the march.

Drag artists organize rally outside Kennedy Center to protest Trump's hostile takeover

A collective of drag artists is taking to the streets of Washington, D.C. on Saturday.

Hundreds of drag queens, activists & LGBTQ+ allies converge on Kennedy Center to protest Trump’s takeover

“We’re not going to let people steal our joy,” D.C. drag queen Tara Hoot said.

Kennedy Center cancels Gay Men’s Chorus of D.C. WorldPride show about acceptance, group confirms

“We believe in the power of music to educate and uplift, to foster love, understanding, and community, and we regret that this opportunity has been taken away,” chorus representatives said.

True

Drag group slams Donald Trump for takeover of Kennedy Center board and vowing to end drag shows

Trump said that he was specifically motivated to overhaul the center so he could end the drag shows it occasionally hosts.

Trump culture warrior Ric Grenell calls for ‘diversity & inclusion’ after JD Vance got booed at Kennedy Center

“Diversity is our strength," Grenell said after Donald Trump has spent weeks railing against DEI.

Decoding Trump's strange obsession with the Kennedys

Opinion: With fixations on the JFK files, the Kennedy Center, RFK Jr., and former First Lady Jacqueline, Trump tries to be a Kennedy, writes John Casey.

Christian Singer Amy Grant to Host Niece's Same-Sex Wedding

Grant will also be one of the esteemed artists celebrated this week at the Kennedy Center Honors.

Trump loves Betty Buckley, but the LGBTQ+ ally doesn't love him

He mused about the Broadway star at his first Kennedy Center board meeting.