Kennedy Center
Donald Trump honors Sylvester Stallone and Kiss
US President Donald Trump announced the Kennedy Center Honors. Among the honored are Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor.
When US President Donald Trump (79) announced this year’s award winners in the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts on Wednesday, he made it clear at the same time: this honor will bear his handwriting in the future. In addition to action star Sylvester Stallone (79) and the Glamrock band Kiss, singer Gloria Gaynor (81) as well as country icon George Strait (73) and the British actor Michael Crawford (83) are awarded.
“The 48th Kennedy Center Honorees are extraordinary people, an extraordinary group – incredible” ,. The President will moderate and produce the traditional ceremony for the first time. A novelty in the history of the renowned award.
Trump’s new era at Kennedy Center
The nominations are the first since Trump’s takeover of the CEO. In February, the Trump administration released 18 board members who had been appointed by its predecessor Joe Biden (82). The long -time president Deborah F. Rutter (68) also had to go. Trump confidants such as Stab chief Susie Wiles (68) and Usha Vance (39), the wife of Vice President JD Vance (41) took place.
The change of power was not without consequences. Celebrities like Shonda Rhimes and Renée Fleming. Actress Issa Rae canceled her sold-out one-Woman show and criticized the “violation of the values of an institution that celebrated the artists of all backgrounds”. Even the musical “Hamilton” stroked its planned performances.
From the boycott to takeover with renovation plans
The irony of history: Trump had consistently avoided the Kennedy Center Honors during his first term (2017 to 2021) after several award winners had publicly criticized him in 2017. Now he is on stage himself and promises to “bring the event to a higher level than it has ever achieved”.
Trump announced extensive renovations to make the Kennedy Center a “crown jewel” of American art and culture. The work should be completed in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States in the coming year. The Kennedy Center confirmed in a statement to feel “honored” to receive Trump, who was visiting the third time since January. “Thanks to its intercession, our beautiful building is renovated to restore its prestige and its splendor,” it said.
The traditional ceremony usually takes place in Washington in December and is broadcast by CBS.
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