Ben Folds

Ben Folds

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Ben Folds is an American singer-songwriter and pianist, known for his work as a solo artist and as the frontman of the alternative rock trio Ben Folds Five. His music, characterized by clever lyrics and catchy melodies, often explores themes of love and relationships, earning him a dedicated fanbase.

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Exclusive: musician Ben Folds speaks out after Trump announces two-year Kennedy Center closure.

Trump says Republicans ‘should take over the voting’
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-03
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Ben Folds stepped down as an artistic adviser at the Kennedy Center following Trump's takeover.

Kennedy Center will halt entertainment operations for two years, Trump says | Donald Trump
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-02
3.0

Kennedy Center consultants including musician Ben Folds and singer Renée Fleming have resigned.

Kennedy Center board votes to rename building, adding Trump’s name in controversial move
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-12-18
5.0

A series of other prominent artists, including musician Ben Folds, resigned from their positions at the center.

Trump announces the World Cup draw will be held at DC’s Kennedy Center as he brings together two second-term priorities
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-22
4.0

Ben Folds discusses his music and experiences, including his connection to Australia and his recent resignation from the Kennedy Center.

What if the song of the year is a Ben Folds ballad from a Snoopy musical?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-17
7.0

A series of other prominent artists, including director Shonda Rhimes and musician Ben Folds, resigned from their positions at the center.

Trump set to announce Kennedy Center Honorees as he tries to put his stamp on DC
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-13
4.0

Ben Folds resigned from his leadership position at the Kennedy Centre.

Donald Trump booed, cheered at Kennedy Centre premiere of Les Miserables amid boycott
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-12
5.0

Ben Folds left his leadership role at the Kennedy Center after Trump's decision to install new board members.

Nobody’s gonna mention that I got Olympics and Fifa World Cup: Donald Trump rails against opposition
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-05-20
5.0

Ben Folds resigned from his leadership role at the Kennedy Center in protest of Trump's actions.

Some ‘Les Mis’ cast members plan to boycott Trump’s attendance at Kennedy Center performance next month
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-07
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Ben Folds stepped down as artistic adviser to the National Symphony Orchestra in response to the changes at the Kennedy Center.

Kennedy Center director snipes at musician for ‘vapidness’ over DEI concerns | Trump administration
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-11
6.0

Ben Folds has resigned from his leadership role at the Kennedy Center in response to the changes made by the Trump administration.

Musician says she was left shocked by ‘bizarre’ emails from acting Kennedy Center director Richard Grenell
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-10
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Ben Folds resigned from his advisory position at the Kennedy Center following the changes made by Trump.

JD Vance y su esposa son abucheados en el Centro Kennedy, ahora controlado por Trump
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-03-15
5.0

Musician Ben Folds has cancelled his appearance at the Kennedy Center.

Bestselling Canadian author Louise Penny cancels all U.S. engagements, citing trade war
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-03-08
5.0

Ben Folds declared, 'Given developments at the Kennedy Center, effective today I am resigning as artistic advisor to the NSO.'

Actress Issa Rae cancels Kennedy Center show after Trump remakes venue's board
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-02-14
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Ben Folds stepped down from his work with the National Symphony Orchestra due to developments at the Kennedy Centre.

Actress cancels Kennedy Centre show after Donald Trump takeover
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-14
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Ben Folds, who served as an advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra, also ended his collaboration with the Kennedy Center.

Trump urobil zmeny vo vedení Kennedyho kultúrneho centra, umelci rušia spoluprácu
SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993·SlovakiaSlovakia· 2025-02-14
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Ben Folds announced his resignation from his position as artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra due to developments at the Kennedy Center.

Issa Rae cancels Kennedy Center event after Donald Trump becomes new chairman
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-02-14
4.0

Ben Folds said he would also resign his post as an adviser to the National Symphony Orchestra.

Trump becomes chair of leading cultural centre. Artists quit
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-12
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