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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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