Actress Issa Rae cancels sold-out Kennedy Center show after Trump named chairman of venue

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Issa Rae canceled her sold-out event at the Kennedy Center due to President Trump's appointment as chairman, citing an infringement on the institution's values. She expressed gratitude to fans for their support and confirmed that all tickets would be refunded. Other celebrities, including Shonda Rhimes and Ben Folds, also distanced themselves from the venue following the board's reconstitution.

Keywords: Issa Rae, Kennedy Center, Trump

Source: Fox News

Update At: 2/15/2025

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