Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue
The Kennedy Center in Washington DC is seeking $1 million from musician Chuck Redd, who canceled his annual Christmas Eve performance after the venue was renamed the Trump Kennedy Center. Richard Grenell, president of the Trump Kennedy Center, claims the cancellation was a "political stunt" and has caused financial harm to the non-profit institution. Redd cited the board's vote to rename the site as the reason for his decision, while Congresswoman Joyce Beatty filed a lawsuit seeking to remove Trump's name from the center.
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The Kennedy Center is pursuing a $1 million payment from musician Chuck Redd, who canceled his performance due to the venue's renaming to the Trump Kennedy Center.
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