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appleannie1

(5,358 posts) Fri Oct 3, 2025, 06:19 PM Oct 3

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In a move that has sent shockwaves through MAGA world, legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma, along with other prominent artists, has made it clear that he will avoid the Trump-controlled Kennedy Center in favor of other venues. This is a bold, yet significant step, as top-tier artists are increasingly choosing not to associate with an institution that has been overtaken by MAGA loyalists, leaving an unmistakable mark of protest against the current political regime.

*************They can always get Kid Rock or Billy Ray Cyrus or Rascal Flatts.

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Gee. The Kennedy Center is having trouble finding performers. [View all] appleannie1 Oct 3 OP

there's always Kid Rock Skittles Oct 3 #1

That was my first thought upon reading the OP line... Jack Valentino Oct 3 #16

sounds like Ted Nugent too Skittles Oct 3 #17

Village People enid602 Oct 3 #2

hey I saw they'll be at the Texas State Fair Skittles Oct 3 #18

Can't think why that would be. Ocelot II Oct 3 #3

UFC is available? NT GJGCA Oct 3 #6

There's a reason you don't politicize these kinds of institutions Prairie Gates Oct 3 #7

Don't worry. Trump will be director, conductor, and emcee. ETTD Hekate Oct 3 #8

Bravo! tanyev Oct 3 #10

Scott Baio can recreate scenes from Joni loves Chachi Hassler Oct 3 #11

They can have an evening of "Dancing With Trump" nt GenThePerservering Oct 3 #12

Or Ted Nugent, who bragged about sex with young girls. surfered Oct 3 #13

Yo Yo Ma unavailable? Botany Oct 3 #14

Maybe they can get ICE to perform. milestogo Oct 3 #15

Lara Trump could sing Seinan Sensei Oct 3 #19

FAFO... Wounded Bear Oct 3 #20

I can't imagine Ma doing anything else. soldierant Oct 3 #21

I guess they could make it a comedy club? IcyPeas Oct 3 #22

Maybe they can get the guy who sang Disco Duck. MIButterfly Oct 3 #23