The stars will come out at the Kennedy Center for Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Raitt and Sandoval
2 weeks, 1 day ago

The stars will come out at the Kennedy Center for Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Raitt and Sandoval

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This year's recipients of the lifetime achievement award for artistic accomplishment are director Francis Ford Coppola,the Grateful Dead, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, and singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt. Lauper appeared on stage to perform Cher's hit, “If I Could Turn Back Time.” Several of the latest honorees have themselves participated in past tributes to friends and colleagues at the Kennedy Center. Raitt even attended the Kennedy Center Honors in the 1970s when her father, Broadway performer John Raitt, was taking part in a tribute to composer Richard Rogers. During Republican Donald Trump's first four years in office, Kennedy Center officials were forced to walk a public tightrope between the tradition of the president attending the ceremony and the open antipathy toward Trump from multiple honorees.

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Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Raitt, Sandoval and the Apollo get Kennedy Center honors
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Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Raitt, Sandoval and the Apollo get Kennedy Center honors

LA Times  

Kennedy Center honorees for 2024 are, front row from left, Arturo Sandoval, Francis Ford Coppola, Bonnie Raitt, Bobby Weir and Mickey Hart and, second row from left, the Apollo’s Michelle Ebanks, Kamilah Forbes and Jonelle Procope, and Billy Kreutzmann. “Not Fade Away” closed out the Kennedy Center Honors at this year’s ceremony, just as honorees the Grateful Dead had used …

Kennedy Center pays tribute to the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Sandoval and The Apollo
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Kennedy Center pays tribute to the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Sandoval and The Apollo

NPR  

Kennedy Center pays tribute to the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Sandoval and The Apollo toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP WASHINGTON — Not Fade Away closed out the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony on Sunday, just as honorees The Grateful Dead had used Buddy Holly's ode to enduring love to close out hundreds of concerts over the years. In the first of …

Kennedy Center pays tribute to Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Raitt, Sandoval and The Apollo
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Kennedy Center pays tribute to Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Raitt, Sandoval and The Apollo

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — “Not Fade Away” closed out the Kennedy Center Honors at this year’s ceremony, just as honorees The Grateful Dead had used Buddy Holly’s ode to enduring love to close out hundreds of concerts over the years. AP AUDIO: Kennedy Center pays tribute to Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Raitt, Sandoval and The Apollo AP correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports a …

The Grateful Dead and Francis Ford Coppola are among the newest Kennedy Center Honors recipients
5 months ago

The Grateful Dead and Francis Ford Coppola are among the newest Kennedy Center Honors recipients

The Independent  

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The Grateful Dead and Francis Ford Coppola are among the newest Kennedy Center Honors recipients
5 months ago

The Grateful Dead and Francis Ford Coppola are among the newest Kennedy Center Honors recipients

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An iconoclastic filmmaking legend and one of the world’s most enduring musical acts headline this year’s crop of Kennedy Center Honors recipients. God has been so good to me.” Raitt’s memories of the Kennedy Center Honors go back to the 1970s, when she accompanied her father, Broadway performer John Raitt, who was taking part in a tribute to …

Francis Ford Coppola, Bonnie Raitt among those tapped for 2024 Kennedy Center Honors
5 months ago

Francis Ford Coppola, Bonnie Raitt among those tapped for 2024 Kennedy Center Honors

LA Times  

Francis Ford Coppola and Bonnie Raitt are among the 2024 recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors. This year’s recipients are director Francis Ford Coppola, singer Bonnie Raitt, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Bobby Weir of the Grateful Dead. “Francis Ford Coppola’s films have become embedded in the very idea of American culture; a …

It’s Kennedy Center Honors time for Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick
1 year ago

It’s Kennedy Center Honors time for Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The newest group of Kennedy Center honorees, including comedian Billy Crystal and rapper and actor Queen Latifah, were feted at a star-studded event commemorating their lifetime achievement in arts and entertainment. The ceremony began with 2017 Kennedy Center honoree Gloria Estefan leading a troupe of dancers down the aisle while performing her megahit “Get On Your Feet.” In …

Kennedy Center marks 50 years of hip-hop with Queen Latifah among honorees
1 year, 6 months ago

Kennedy Center marks 50 years of hip-hop with Queen Latifah among honorees

LA Times  

Kennedy Center honorees Renée Fleming, Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal, Barry Gibb and Dionne Warwick will be recognized for their artistic achievements at a Dec. 3 gala in Washington, D.C. A quartet of famed musicians — including a trailblazing rapper, an opera performer, a “Stayin’ Alive” crooner and a singer of iconic love songs — and a legendary comedian are among …

Knight, Clooney, Grant feted at Kennedy Center Honors
2 years ago

Knight, Clooney, Grant feted at Kennedy Center Honors

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A heartfelt Patti LaBelle praised her lifelong friend Gladys Knight. Matt Damon playfully teased his friend George Clooney — a lot — while Sheryl Crow delivered a heartfelt rendition of “Baby Baby” to Amy Grant during Sunday’s Kennedy Center Honors. Knight — usually with her backup singers, The Pips — has recorded dozens of albums with such classic …

Knight, Clooney, Grant feted at Kennedy Center Honors
2 years ago

Knight, Clooney, Grant feted at Kennedy Center Honors

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A heartfelt Patti LaBelle praised her lifelong friend Gladys Knight. Matt Damon playfully teased his friend George Clooney — a lot — while Sheryl Crow delivered a heartfelt rendition of “Baby Baby” to Amy Grant during Sunday’s Kennedy Center Honors. Knight — usually with her backup singers, The Pips — has recorded dozens of albums with such classic …

Kennedy Center Honors back once more, Biden attends
3 years ago

Kennedy Center Honors back once more, Biden attends

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Kennedy Center Honors returned to tradition this year with a real-life gala Sunday night and the presence of the president for the first time since 2016. The lifetime achievement awards for artistic excellence were presented to Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels, actress-singer Bette Midler, opera singer Justino Diaz and folk music …

Kennedy Center honors creative excellence in the arts at annual gala
3 years ago

Kennedy Center honors creative excellence in the arts at annual gala

NPR  

Kennedy Center honors creative excellence in the arts at annual gala Enlarge this image toggle caption Scott Suchman/Kennedy Center Scott Suchman/Kennedy Center This year's Kennedy Center honorees Joni Mitchell, Bette Mider, Berry Gordy, Lorne Michaels and Justino Díaz were celebrated this weekend with a reception at The White House, a medallion ceremony at The Library of Congress and a splashy, …

Biden to attend Kennedy Center Honors, resuming tradition
3 years ago

Biden to attend Kennedy Center Honors, resuming tradition

The Independent  

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Biden to attend Kennedy Center Honors, resuming tradition
3 years ago

Biden to attend Kennedy Center Honors, resuming tradition

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will be in the house for the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday. Biden and first lady Jill Biden plan to take their seats in the presidential box in the performing arts center’s Opera House for a star-studded celebration of five artists: Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels, actress-singer Bette Midler, …

Bette Midler, Berry Gordy among new Kennedy Center honorees
3 years, 5 months ago

Bette Midler, Berry Gordy among new Kennedy Center honorees

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Kennedy Center Honors will return in December with a class that includes Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels and actress-singer Bette Midler. Deborah Rutter, president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, said the current plan is to pack the center’s opera house to full capacity and require all …

Bette Midler And Joni Mitchell Are Among The Newest Kennedy Center Honorees
3 years, 5 months ago

Bette Midler And Joni Mitchell Are Among The Newest Kennedy Center Honorees

NPR  

Bette Midler And Joni Mitchell Are Among The Newest Kennedy Center Honorees Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Winter/Getty Images Kevin Winter/Getty Images The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced its 44th lifetime achievement award winners. Enlarge this image toggle caption John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing …

Kennedy Center honorees still relish slimmed-down tribute
3 years, 7 months ago

Kennedy Center honorees still relish slimmed-down tribute

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — This year’s Kennedy Center Honors may be a slimmed-down affair as the nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic — but honoree Dick Van Dyke still says it’s “the capper on my career.” The 43rd class of honorees also includes country music legend Garth Brooks, dancer and choreographer Debbie Allen, singer-songwriter Joan Baez and violinist Midori. Singer Gloria Estefan …

Kennedy Center honorees still relish slimmed-down tribute
3 years, 7 months ago

Kennedy Center honorees still relish slimmed-down tribute

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — This year’s Kennedy Center Honors may be a slimmed-down affair as the nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic — but honoree Dick Van Dyke still says it’s “the capper on my career.” The 43rd class also includes country music legend Garth Brooks, dancer and choreographer Debbie Allen, singer-songwriter Joan Baez and violinist Midori. Singer Gloria Estefan hosted the …

Kennedy Center Honorees still relish slimmed-down tribute
3 years, 7 months ago

Kennedy Center Honorees still relish slimmed-down tribute

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy This year’s Kennedy Center Honors …

Biden meets with Kennedy Center honorees at White House
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden meets with Kennedy Center honorees at White House

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden spent Thursday morning in a star-studded meeting …

Biden meets with Kennedy Center honorees at White House
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden meets with Kennedy Center honorees at White House

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden spent Thursday morning in a star-studded meeting with this year’s Kennedy Center honorees. The president met at the White House with the recipients of the lifetime artistic achievement awards: country music legend Garth Brooks, dancer and actress Debbie Allen, violin virtuoso Midori, folk music icon Joan Baez and actor Dick Van Dyke. The centerpiece event …

Delayed Kennedy Center Honors to be rescheduled for mid-May
3 years, 11 months ago

Delayed Kennedy Center Honors to be rescheduled for mid-May

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Five months after they were postponed because of the coronavirus, the annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming back in May, possibly in a series of small events, organizers announced Wednesday. Planners envision “multiple events for physically distant audiences” across the center’s campus, according to a statement, which said there would be filming from May 17 to May 22. …

Delayed Kennedy Center Honors to be rescheduled for mid-May
3 years, 11 months ago

Delayed Kennedy Center Honors to be rescheduled for mid-May

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This year's recipients of the lifetime artistic achievement awards …

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