The singer-songwriter resigned after President Donald Trump’s takeover of the D.C. arts center. Now he’s explaining why.

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Singer-songwriter Ben Folds, who quit his role at the Kennedy Center after Trump’s takeover, slammed new MAGA director ...

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Ben Folds did not go quietly.When the Trump-installed leadership swept into the Kennedy Center like a cultural wrecking ball, ...

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Ben Folds resigned from his position as the artistic director of the National Symphony Orchestra after President Donald Trump was elected chair of the Kennedy Center. "Mostly, and above all, I ...

“Grey’s Anatomy” creator Shonda Rhimes and singer-songwriter Ben Folds are among the first to flee their positions at the Kennedy Center after President Trump installed himself as chairman ...

"Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes and musician Ben Folds have resigned from their Kennedy Center roles. Meanwhile, Issa Rae canceled an event. Watch Party Newsletter What to watch Win $100 ...