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Donald Trump Names KISS, George Strait, & Gloria Gaynor Among First Post-Woke Kennedy Center Honorees

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Donald Trump Names KISS, George Strait, & Gloria Gaynor Among First Post-Woke Kennedy Center HonoreesEarlier this year, Donald Trump appointed himself head of the Kennedy Center, the Washington, DC institution that hands out the Kennedy Center Honors every year. As a result, Ben Folds stepped down from his position as the National Symphony Orchestra’s artistic advisor, and a number of artists canceled their planned Kennedy Center performances. This afternoon, Donald Trump announced the recipients of his new administration’s first Kennedy Center Honors. He also said that he plans to host the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony himself, and he also joked that he’ll give himself the Honors next year.
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News video: Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor & More Set for Kennedy Center Honors Amid Trump Overhaul | THR News Video

Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor & More Set for Kennedy Center Honors Amid Trump Overhaul | THR News Video 01:15

The first honorees for the revamped Kennedy Center Honors have been unveiled by U.S. President Donald Trump. The 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors ceremony is set to air on the CBS network and stream on Paramount+. It will be hosted by the U.S. President. This year's honorees include Rocky star and...

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