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.
March 18, 2025
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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."
December 27, 2018
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.
February 13, 2025
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.
March 10, 2025
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.
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February 19, 2025
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.
December 26, 2022
Brandi Carlile Honors Joni Mitchell With Soaring 'River' Cover
The out Americana singer brought down the house when she performed Mitchell's sad Christmas classic for the Kennedy Center Honors.
December 23, 2021
Cher, 'Hamilton' Snag Kennedy Center Honors
The actress/musician, and the musical, get the recognition they deserve.
July 25, 2018
Lily Tomlin Named First Lesbian to Win Huge Honor
Tomlin will be honored for her lifetime contribution to the performing arts.
September 9, 2014
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.
December 5, 2023
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.
February 10, 2025
Adam Lambert's Cover of Cher's 'Believe' Is His Holiday Gift to Fans
On the anniversary of performing the Cher hit for her at the Kennedy Center Honors, Lambert has released a studio recording of his rendition.
December 6, 2019
Ellen DeGeneres Is 'Scared' of Mitt Romney
On the red carpet for a Kennedy Center event in her honor, Ellen DeGeneres told reporters that women should be "very, very scared" of a Mitt Romney presidency.
October 24, 2012
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.
August 19, 2017
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.
March 14, 2025
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.
February 11, 2025
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.
March 7, 2025
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.
February 14, 2025
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.
March 14, 2025