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A new series, ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy and Carolyn Bessette,’ premieres February 12, 2026, on FX and Hulu. Starring Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon, it chronicles the captivating and ultimately tragic romance of John F. Kennedy Jr. and fashion publicist Carolyn Bessette. Based on Elizabeth Beller’s biography, the show delves into their lives, marriage,…
A new series, ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette,’ premieres February 12, detailing the couple’s journey from their first meeting at Calvin Klein to a secret wedding. It explores their intense public scrutiny and the tragic plane crash that ended their lives, drawing from biographies and historical accounts for a dramatized retelling….
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the Kennedy Center will be shutting down for two years starting July 4, America’s 250th anniversary, for extensive renovations amid declining ticket sales and performer boycotts. Trump, who recently became chairman and added his name to the building, claims the closure is necessary to transform it into…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Celebrated American composer and Indophile Philip Glass has withdrawn the world premiere of his Symphony No 15, “Lincoln,” from the MAGA-infused Kennedy Center in Washington DC — the decision redolent of nonviolent Gandhian protest embodied in his landmark opera Satyagraha.Glass announced this week that the Kennedy Center’s current direction under President…
Injuries are common in the NBA games. However, the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the orlando magic saw an unusual incident. One of the most beloved referees within the league, Bill Kennedy, sustained a non-contact injury and had to be carted to the locker room. The entire incident was captured in a clip and…
Who was Josiah Kassahun? Young skateboarder’s life remembered as Terry Kennedy walks free after prison sentence (Image via Getty) Josiah Kassahun was a 23-year-old skateboarder from Wheaton, Illinois, whose life ended after a violent incident in July 2021. The case returned to public attention after former professional skateboarder Terry Kennedy was released from prison on…
A fresh round of artist cancellations has hit the Kennedy Center after US President Donald Trump’s name was added to the iconic arts venue, intensifying a political and cultural controversy around one of America’s leading institutions.The latest withdrawal came from the Cookers, a veteran jazz ensemble, which canceled two New Year’s Eve performances. In a…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Recognising his tasteful appreciation of fine arts and his architectural aesthetics, not to speak of his modesty and humility, the board of trustees of the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC voted on Thursday to rename the national arts institution the Trump-Kennedy Center.The name change was…
After becoming only the second man in American history to return to the White House after a hiatus, Donald Trump has been hellbent on leaving his mark on Washington. Not merely through policy or executive orders, but through brick, marble and nomenclature. He has pushed to break open the East Wing to make room for…
The Game Awards 2025 delivered a packed slate of reveals, trailers, and surprise announcements. (Images via Larian Studios) The Game Awards 2025 did not ease you in. It dropped a Game of the Year winner, new release dates, and a long list of reveals that kept piling up until the show ended. Clair Obscur: Expedition…
