Anastasia Tsioulcas
Stories
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Commission of Fine Arts votes to move ahead with Trump's proposed victory arch
The seven-member body, whose ranks are composed of Trump appointees, was expected to approve the arch. The proposed monument strongly resembles Paris' Arc de Triomphe, but almost 100 feet taller.
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Asha Bhosle, the voice of Bollywood, has died aged 92
The Bollywood legend was one of the world's most recorded artists — who, by her own reckoning, made more than 12,000 songs.
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Suit asks court to force Trump administration to use 'The Kennedy Center' name
The motion is part of a lawsuit challenging President Trump and the Center's board, who now refer to the complex as "The Trump Kennedy Center."
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8 architecture and culture groups sue Trump and the Kennedy Center board
The groups, which include the American Institute of Architects, are asking for compliance with historic preservation laws and to secure approval from Congress.
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Kennedy Center board votes to close venue for two years for renovations
The Kennedy Center board voted Monday to close the complex for renovations. The vote follows President Trump's announcement that he plans to replace the venue's president Richard Grenell {greh-NELL}.
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Kennedy Center president departs – months before the art complex's scheduled closing
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump announced Friday afternoon that Richard Grenell is leaving the Kennedy Center. The arts complex is scheduled to close in July for renovations.
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What's next for the Washington National Opera
In February, D.C.'s opera company severed its relationship with the Kennedy Center. Now, they're on to their next — and less certain — chapter.
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BAFTAs apologize after guest with Tourette syndrome uses racial slur during ceremony
A man with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur and other offensive remarks during the BAFTA awards ceremony Sunday. The BBC did not edit out his outbursts in its delayed broadcast.
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Facing a mental health crisis, an NJ school pulled a beloved novel from English class
Junot Díaz's The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao was removed from an English class at the public school. PEN America says it's part of a trend of scrubbing literature dealing with uncomfortable topics.
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Internal memo details cosmetic changes and facility repairs to Kennedy Center
Trump announced his plans to close the Kennedy Center entirely for two years "for Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding." The announcement came after many prominent artists canceled existing scheduled appearances.
