Trending Now - Jazz Artist Chuck Redd Fights Back Against Kennedy Center Lawsuit

WHO:

Chuck Redd, jazz musician

Kennedy Center, performing arts center

President Donald Trump

WHAT:

The Kennedy Center sued Chuck Redd for canceling a Christmas Eve performance.

Redd is seeking dismissal of the lawsuit against him.

The lawsuit was initiated after Redd backed out of a concert scheduled for December 24th, 2025.

WHERE:

Washington, D.C., location of the Kennedy Center

WHEN:

The lawsuit was filed earlier in March 2026.

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

WHY:

Redd canceled the performance in protest of the Kennedy Center's name change to include President Donald Trump.

HOW:

Redd's lawyer has requested a judge to dismiss the lawsuit.

(UPDATED March 27, 2026 23:06 UTC)

The Kennedy Center has filed a lawsuit against jazz musician Chuck Redd for canceling a Christmas Eve performance scheduled for December 24, 2025, in protest of the venue's name change to include President Trump. Redd is seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed, with his lawyer requesting a judge to rule in his favor. The lawsuit was initiated earlier in March 2026, following Redd's decision to back out of the concert.