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This is the kind of rejection that infuriates Trump more than anything. He has long wanted to be accepted by America's cultural elites. Instead, they see him for the cruel, fascist, ignorant, incompetent failure he truly is.

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… he wrote on social media, adding that friends and fans were going to be "directly negatively affected by this administration’s policies and messaging."

"Upon learning that this institution that has run nonpartisan for 54 years is now chaired by Trump himself and his regime, I decided I will not perform there," …

Adam Weiner of the band Low Cut Connie has also canceled an appearance at the center next month.

… "Given developments at the Kennedy Center, effective today I am resigning as artistic adviser to the N.S.O. Mostly, and above all, I will miss the musicians of our nation’s symphony orchestra — just the best!" Folds wrote on Instagram.

Singer and songwriter Ben Folds stepped down from his role as advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra, which the Kennedy Center oversees …

Legendary soprano Renée Fleming resigned as artistic advisor to the center and while she avoided naming Trump, she praised David M. Rubenstein — the center's former chairman who was ousted.

… "If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him."

Mega-successful television producer and writer Shonda Rhimes — the woman behind hit shows like Grey's Anatomy, Bridgerton, and Scandal among others — resigned as treasurer of the center's board yesterday.
She posted a quote from JFK on her Instagram …

Trump made himself chairman of the center on Wednesday. Earlier this week he removed Biden appointees from the board and rammed in unqualified cronies including Second Lady Usha Vance and White House Chief of staff Susie Wiles.

… "Unfortunately, due to what I believe to be an infringement on the values of an institution that has faithfully celebrated artists of all backgrounds through all mediums, I’ve decided to cancel my appearance at this venue," she wrote.

Actress Issa Rae announced on Instagram in a brief statement that she is cancelling her "An Evening With Issa Rae" event slated for next month. Tickets will be refunded …

BREAKING: Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center implodes in humiliating fashion as droves of talented celebrities abandon the legendary performing arts center in protest.
Trump is radioactive with the people he wants to impress most...

Strong moves by @lowcutconnie.bsky.social and @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social & others … may the protests be loud & strong … (my hometown of Philly repping hard) …

See comments for the Kennedy Center story …

YouTube video by them0rus David Bowie This Is Not America Live 2000 HD 720p

This Is Not America
… not right now …
… tho I do love seeing some of the peeps I’ve performed / collaborated with (Emm & Gail, etc) …
… let’s bring it back …

youtu.be/neLXqbR_r0E?...

“Environmental justice” is out too

Google Calendar removed events like Pride and BHM because its holiday list wasn’t ‘sustainable’ Some users are angry that some events have been removed.

Google has just removed Pride Month and Black History Month from the calendar app.

This comes as they obeyed Trump by changing the Gulf of Mexico’s name to “Gulf of America.”
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They were in fine form!

YouTube video by them0rus David Bowie This Is Not America Live 2000 HD 720p

This Is Not America
… not right now …
… tho I do love seeing some of the peeps I’ve performed / collaborated with (Emm & Gail, etc) …
… let’s bring it back …

youtu.be/neLXqbR_r0E?...