Ben Folds Resigns from Kennedy Center Role as Donald Trump Is Elected Chair: 'Not for Me'

Ben Folds; Donald Trump.Photo:Taylor Hill/FilmMagic;James Devaney/GC Images Taylor Hill/FilmMagic;James Devaney/GC Images Ben Foldsis stepping down from his position at the National Symphony Orchestra. “Given the developments at the Kennedy Center, effective today I am resigning as artistic advisor to the NSO. Not for me,” he wrote in a statementshared on Instagram. “It’s been a wonderful 8 years working with Kennedy Center President Deb Rutter, fellow artistic advisor Renee Fleming, and the entire NSO staff, encouraging thousands of fresh new audiences to appreciate symphonic music.

Ben Higgins Says Being a Girl Dad Is ‘Frightening,’ But He's ‘Excited’ for ‘Tea Parties’ and to ‘Let Her Paint My Nails’ (Exclusive)

Ben Higgins and Jessica Clarke.Photo:Jesse Grant/Getty Jesse Grant/Getty Ben Higginsis getting ready to become a girl dad. “It’s frightening,” he says of raising a daughter, adding that he’s a “sensitive dude” who knows “a girl’s going to break me and I don’t know in what ways yet, but it’s going to happen and I’m prepared for it.” Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Ben Higgins Says Wife Jessica Clarke Has ‘Fought' to Keep Their Relationship Fresh During Pregnancy

Ben Higgins and Jessica Clarke.Photo:Jessica Clarke Higgins/instagram Jessica Clarke Higgins/instagram Ben HigginsandJessica Clarke’srelationship is going strong as they prepare for their next adventure: parenthood. “It’s credit to my wife [and] her energy levels,” he tells PEOPLE exclusively. “Even though I know she’s tired, she still has fought to keep our relationship healthy and fresh.” Higgins then shared that his relationship with his wife hasn’t significantly changed since they found out they were expecting, noting that they still go to the movies and plan date nights.

Ben Higgins' Wife Jess Clarke Says Doctors Lost Baby Daughter's Heartbeat for 10 Minutes During Labor: 'Scary'

Ben Higgins and Jessica Clarke.Photo:Jesse Grant/Getty Jesse Grant/Getty On a Thursday, Feb. 20 episode of his podcastAlmost Famous, the former Bachelor and his wife spoke about the birth of their daughter Winona “Winnie” Elane, who came into the world on Feb. 12. “Her blood pressure dropped and so we lost her heartbeat for 10 minutes,” Clarke shares on the podcast. “They flipped me on all fours, so I’m on all fours in my hospital gown and like 10 doctors come rushing in,” she continues.

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor's Relationship Timeline

Photo: KMazur/WireImage After a five-year separation,Ben StillerandChristine Taylorare back together and still going strong. The couple first met in 1999 andwed less than a year later, with Stiller tellingEntertainment Tonightin 2007 that he knew pretty quickly she was “the one.” According to the comedian, “When I met her, I pretty much thought, ‘That’s the person.’ It was like, ‘Wow, this is a great person. I love her.’ " They also welcomed two children,Ella Olivia and Quinlin Dempsey, in 2002 and 2005.