President Donald Trump is the new chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, with some stars heading for the exit.
Shondalimus, creator of hit shows such as “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal,” confirmed he resigned from the Kennedy Center board on Wednesday. In an Instagram post, Rhimes shared a quote from former President John F. Kennedy. “If art is about cultivating the roots of our culture, society must be able to follow his vision wherever he goes.”
Meanwhile, musician Ben Fold announced on Instagram that he has resigned as an artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra, which will be performing at the Kennedy Center, citing his recent “development.”
“It’s not for me,” wrote Fors. “We are working with Kennedy Center President DeBlatter, fellow artistic advisor Lenny Fleming, and all NSO staff to encourage thousands of fresh new audiences to evaluate the symphony. Our National Symphony Orchestra – It’s the best!”
Neither Rhimes nor Folds explicitly referred to Trump in their posts. USA Today reached out to representatives of producers and musicians for comment.
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But their announcement came on the same day Trump became chairman of the Kennedy Center. He had previously announced his intention to “close multiple individuals immediately” from the board, including Chairman David Rubenstein. Trump also fired President Deborah Latter of the Kennedy Center.
“We’re going to announce a new board soon. Amazing Chairman, Donald J. Trump!” He told the Truth Social Post last week, “The Kennedy Center is an American gem and is a jewel from all over the country. “We must reflect the brightest stars on the stage.”
Having enjoyed bipartisan support for many years, the Kennedy Center is a “living monument” to John F. Kennedy, a vibrant connection that brings together millions of artists and millions of people each year. It explains that it is a cultural hub. Their hometown community. ”
Former President Barack Obama appointed Lymes to the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees in 2013. In October, the founder of Shondaland said “Donald Trump’s second season will get worse,” adding in episodes of “Glaze” or “Glaze” or “.” Scandal, I couldn’t make up for this.
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Folds was appointed Arts Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra in 2017. He said in October he voted “eagerly” for former vice president Kamala Harris.
“Leave entertainment and reality show stuff to entertainers, and helm experienced public policy people with hearts and judgment,” he said in a Facebook post. “The strange ones aren’t that interesting and we’ll all be killed.”
Actress and singer Rennie Fleming announced on Wednesday that she has escaped as the Kennedy Center’s artistic advisor. She says it is “right to leave” from the “respect” of Rubenstein and Lutter, calling the former “the greatest patriot I know,” while the latter is “a tireless, creative leader “It’s called.”
“I cherished bipartisan support for this institution as our best American beacon,” Fleming wrote. “We hope that the Kennedy Center continues to thrive and serve a passionate, diverse audience in our nation’s capital and across the nation.”
Contributors: Jeff Mason, Reuters