The New York Times – Music:
The pianist Jayson Gillham had sued the orchestra after it canceled his performance in the wake of comments he made against Israel’s war with Hamas.
Category: Decisions and Verdicts
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Trump’s Name Must Remain Off Kennedy Center For Now, Appeals Court Rules
The New York Times – Music:
The Trump administration is challenging a federal judge’s ruling that only Congress has the power to rebrand the Washington arts institution.
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Chris Brown’s Former Housekeeper Awarded $13 Million in Dog Mauling
The New York Times – Music:
The housekeeper said in her lawsuit that a dog weighing more than 200 pounds had “savagely” bit her at the singer’s California home in 2020.
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Man Who Tried to Enter Sabrina Carpenter’s Home Gets 5-Year Restraining Order
The New York Times – Music:
The pop star and songwriter said she feared what the man would do if he was not prevented from coming near her or her family, according to court records.
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Judge Orders Kennedy Center to Make a Plan for Staying Open
The New York Times – Music:
As the Trump administration seeks to move forward with renovations at the center, a judge has asked for its programming calendar.
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Dawn Richard’s Lawsuit Against Sean Combs Is Dismissed
The New York Times – Music:
Ms. Richard, a singer who once worked with the music mogul, accused him of creating an abusive work environment. The judge said her claims came too late.
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Kennedy Center Appeals Order to Remove Trump’s Name
The New York Times – Music:
One day before a deadline to take the president’s name off its facade, the arts institution appealed a federal judge’s ruling that also temporarily blocked it from closing.
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Kennedy Center Loses Case Against Musician Who Canceled Over Trump Naming Dispute
The New York Times – Music:
A federal judge sided with jazz performer Chuck Redd, who canceled a 2025 holiday concert after President Trump’s name was added to the building.