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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are to skip an arts awards ceremony to allow those taking part "to celebrate without political distraction", the White House says.
Some of those due to take part in the Kennedy Center Honors had said they would boycott the White House reception held before the awards ceremony.
The honours recognise the lifetime contributions of performing artists.
Many artists have been angered by Mr Trump's plans to scrap funding
read more http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40987432
Some of those due to take part in the Kennedy Center Honors had said they would boycott the White House reception held before the awards ceremony.
The honours recognise the lifetime contributions of performing artists.
Many artists have been angered by Mr Trump's plans to scrap funding
read more http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40987432
