Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, President Donald Trump says, after performers’ backlash

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he would move to close the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington for two years starting in July for construction work. Trump’s social media announcement follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted previous leadership and added his name to the building. Trump did not … Read more

Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center Founder, Steps Down – Jimmy Star’s World

Wynton Marsalis is leaving Jazz at Lincoln Center after more than 30 years as its artistic and managing director. The organization announced Marsalis’ departure today (January 27), confirming that the influential musician, composer, and bandleader will stay on as artistic director through 2027, then serve in an advisory role through June 2028. He will remain … Read more

SUV plunges off Mulholland Drive in Studio City; woman hoisted to trauma center

A dramatic helicopter rescue unfolded live Wednesday morning after a black SUV plunged approximately 100 to 150 feet off Mulholland Drive in Studio City, landing upside down in dense brush and sparking a massive response from Los Angeles firefighters. Sky5 captured the entire operation from above, as more than a dozen rescuers descended the steep … Read more

Where to donate blood near me? ABC13 and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to partner again for drive on Thursday, March 5, 2026

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Eyewitness News is once again partnering with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center For our annual blood donation drive in honor of the center’s mission to meet local demand, which requires approximately 1,000 blood donations daily. The ABC13 Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 6 a.m. to 6 … Read more

Wizards Center Alex Sarr Gets His Revenge in Style on Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards

The Minnesota Timberwolves are putting together a strong season, and their latest win only added to that momentum. Sitting at an impressive (23–13) record, the Wolves continued their run on January 4 with a (141–115) victory over the Washington Wizards. But here’s the thing. Even though the Timberwolves ran away with the win, everyone’s still … Read more

Kennedy Center renaming prompts new round of cancellations from artists

More artists have canceled scheduled shows at the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump’s name was added to the facility, with jazz giant The Cookers pulling out of a planned New Year’s Eve concert, and the foundation’s president said the cancellations contradicted artists’ unwillingness to see their music as crossing lines of political disparity. The … Read more

Rockets HC Ime Udoka Shares Encouraging News on Star Center

The Houston Rockets continued their strong stretch of play on Monday, but they did so without one of their most important pieces. Alperen Şengün missed his second straight game as the Rocekts hosted the Indiana Pacers at Toyota Center on Dec. 29, forcing the Rockets to adjust their frontcourt rotation. Even without their All-Star center, … Read more

NICK CANNON AND LANISHA COLE PUT CO-PARENTING FRONT AND CENTER DURING FAMILY OUTING

Nick Cannon and Lanisha Cole are showing what it looks like to put their child first. The pair recently came together for a family outing at the opening of the Toys R Us flagship store at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey. In photos shared on Instagram, Cannon and Cole were joined by their … Read more

Kelsey Grammer Calls Trump One of the Greatest Presidents at Kennedy Center Honors – Socialite Life

The Frasier star isn’t holding back on his eyebrow-raising political opinions. Kelsey Grammer made waves this weekend when he praised Donald Trump as potentially the greatest president the United States has ever seen. Speaking to Fox News Digital before the Kennedy Center Honors dinner on Saturday (December 6, 2025), the veteran actor didn’t mince words … Read more

President Trump says he’s hosting the Kennedy Center Honors gala recognizing Stallone, Kiss, Gaynor and others

Washington– Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor are among the dignitaries being celebrated Sunday at the annual Kennedy Center Honors Gala, where Donald Trump will host the show, marking the first time a head honcho has taken over the stage instead of sitting on the opera house’s podium. Since returning to office in January, Trump … Read more