Musician Canceled Show Over Trump Naming | UK News

A musician named Chuck Redd canceled his Christmas Eve gig at the Kennedy Center after the Trump administration added Trump’s name to the venue — a move Redd strongly opposed. The Kennedy Center sued, but a judge ruled they were trying to silence free speech and ordered them to pay Redd over $250,000 in legal fees. Though the Kennedy Center plans to appeal, the ruling is a major win for artistic freedom — and while they’re also preparing big renovations, including a marble facade refresh and possible event relocations, this legal battle might not be over yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/00cb5708cbb0b4ef