Live Nation's Ric Grenell Exits Kennedy Center, Renewing Spotlight on Trump Ties

TicketNews: Richard Grenell is stepping down as president of the Kennedy Center, ending a turbulent tenure that turned one of the nation’s most prominent performing arts venues into a flashpoint for political backlash, artist boycotts, and broader debate over the politicization of live entertainment institutions. President Donald Trump announced Friday that Matt Floca, the center’s vice president of facilities operations, will succeed Grenell, with the move expected to be finalized at a Monday board meeting.