Trending Now - Jazz Artist Chuck Redd Requests Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Canceled Show

WHO:

Chuck Redd, jazz musician

Kennedy Center, cultural institution in Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump, referenced in the context of the Kennedy Center's name change

WHAT:

Chuck Redd is requesting a judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the Kennedy Center over his canceled Christmas Eve show.

The Kennedy Center filed a lawsuit against Chuck Redd after he canceled a concert scheduled for December 24th, 2025.

A lawyer representing the Kennedy Center offered to drop the lawsuit against Redd.

WHERE:

Washington, D.C., where the Kennedy Center is located

WHEN:

The lawsuit was filed earlier in March 2026.

The canceled concert was scheduled for December 24th, 2025.

WHY:

Chuck Redd canceled the concert due to the Kennedy Center's name change to include President Donald Trump.

HOW:

Chuck Redd is seeking a legal dismissal of the lawsuit through a judge.

(UPDATED March 27, 2026 21:11 UTC)

Chuck Redd, a jazz musician, is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., after he canceled a concert scheduled for December 24, 2025. The Kennedy Center initiated the lawsuit earlier in March 2026, following Redd's decision to cancel the show due to the center's name change to include President Trump. A lawyer representing the Kennedy Center has indicated a willingness to drop the lawsuit against Redd.