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Singer and rapper Bad Bunny standing on stage with supporting musicians.

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Bad Bunny skipped touring the states. Will other performers follow suit?

by Anastasia Tsioulcas September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Artists from abroad are worried that the current climate is making American tours not worth the time and effort.

President Trump tours the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on March 17, 2025.

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Drag performers plan to protest Trump’s attendance of ‘Les Mis’ at the Kennedy Center

by Ayana Archie June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

The drag performers are expected to attend the musical alongside Trump, who after changing leadership at the Kennedy Center, said he would end drag shows there.

In February, President Trump broke tradition when he dismissed Kennedy Center leadership and appointed a new Board of Trustees.

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Trump will attend today’s Kennedy Center board meeting as its new chair

by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento March 17, 2025March 17, 2025

President Trump will tour the Kennedy Center today and attend its board meeting, where reports say he may rejigger how the performing arts honorees are chosen.

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