A non-political civil service, diversity, USAID, the National Endowment for the Humanities, Fulbright Scholarships, federal funding for scientific and medical research—the Washington Post, the Kennedy ...

Folds served as the first Artistic Adviser to the National Symphony Orchestra before quitting his role at the Kennedy Center after Trump took over as chairman in February. On March 30, during an ...

A musician who quit the Kennedy Center after Donald Trump took over as chair earlier this year issued a chilling warning about the president’s “authoritarian instinct.” Ben Folds ...

citing Trump takeover Issa Rae cancels sold-out event at Kennedy Center following Trump takeover Musician Ben Folds is among those who resigned, after serving as the artistic advisor of the ...

The producers of Hamilton pulled out of a staging next year, and comedian Issa Rae canceled an appearance, while Ben Folds and Renee Fleming withdrew as Kennedy Center advisers. In a 26-show list ...

Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd in 'Grey's Anatomy'; Joe Morton as Rowan Pope in 'Scandal' Mike Rosenthal / ABC / Bob D'Amico / Disney General Entertainment Content / Getty Images Shonda ...

Shonda Rhimes has show pitches to last a lifetime. Throughout her 20 years of screenwriting and producing, the Shondaland founder revealed she has never had a shortage of new stories to tell.

FOR SHONDA RHIMES, deciding whether an idea is screen-worthy is easy. “We make shows that we want to watch,” she says of Shondaland, her production company. “If we don’t want to watch it ...

Richard Grenell, the Kennedy Center’s interim executive director appointed by President Trump following an unprecedented overhaul, says diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs are among ...

Rhimes changed the television industry forever when she created Grey’s Anatomy. The series was known for its compelling characters and gripping storylines. Outside of the show’s quality ...

Kennedy Center ... canceled performances at center — so much for wanting to be in the room where it happens. Last month, soprano Renee Fleming, TV producer Shonda Rhimes and actor Issa Rae ...

Issa Rae and Shonda Rhimes have also chosen to cancel shows at the Kennedy Center due to the Trump administration's role in the arts center.