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The members of rock band Kiss are still “deeply honored” by their Kennedy Center distinction despite some of them vocally slamming President Donald Trump, the center’s chairman, in the past. On Wednesday, Trump revealed the star-studded lineup of honorees being recognized for their artistic and cultural influence, which in addition to Kiss, also includes country music titan George Strait, English actor …

Seth Meyers Braces for Trump’s Kennedy Center Honors  The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

President Donald Trump‘s first batch of Kennedy Center honorees will be missing one major name. A report from the Washington Post revealed that none other than Mr. Movies himself, “Mission Impossible” star Tom Cruise, turned down the lifetime achievement award. Sources who spoke to the outlet on the condition of anonymity said Cruise turned down the honor due to scheduling …

President Donald Trump announced the recipients of the 48th Kennedy Center Honors on Wednesday — the first class of honorees since he took over the arts complex this year — and a major change to the ceremony: He’ll be the host. Speaking from the center’s Hall of Nations, Trump revealed the 2025 honorees by unveiling five portraits draped in velvet. …

Phil Knight, Ex-Nike Chief, and His Wife Pledge $2 Billion to Oregon Cancer Center  The New York Times OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute receives historic $2B donation from Phil and Penny Knight  KGW Largest gift ever: OHSU receives $2 billion donation from Knight family  KPTV Nike co-founder Phil Knight, his wife, donate $2 billion to OHSU cancer institute  KATU Nike co-founder Phil Knight to donate …

Tom Cruise has declined a major Kennedy Center Award from Donald Trump, according to The Washington Post. Trump announced the honorees on Wednesday from the Center, also revealing that he would host the televised show in December. Trump had reportedly wanted to unveil Cruise alongside KISS, Michael Crawford, George Strait, Sylvester Stallone, and singer Gloria Gaynor. The publication cites confirmation …

D.C. clears homeless encampment near Kennedy Center  The Washington Post How Trump’s drive to his golf course shaped homeless crackdown  BBC ‘Chaos, fear and confusion’: Trump-backed crackdown hits DC’s homeless population  CNN Homeless DC senior quotes Bible as crews tear down encampment on Trump’s order  NBC4 Washington DC’s homeless pack up as sweeps are expected. What we know about Trump’s plan to clear encampments  WTOP …

KISS felt like shouting out loud when Donald Trump revealed that they would be among the this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees on Wednesday (Aug. 13). The (allegedly) retired greasepaint rockers known for such beloved jams as “Love Gun,” “Black Diamond” and “Christine Sixteen” made the cut along with country icon George Strait, Broadway star Michael Crawford, disco singer Gloria Gaynor …

“The View” co-host Ana Navarro posted a message on Instagram Thursday morning urging singer Gloria Gaynor to reject President Trump’s Kennedy Center Honor. “A few years ago, I got to briefly meet @gloriagaynor at a concert in Miami. She gifted me a keychain that belted out ‘I Will Survive,’ when you pressed it. Let’s just say, during first Trump term, …

Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight Gives $2 Billion to Oregon Cancer Center in Record Gift  The Wall Street Journal Nike co-founder Phil Knight to donate $2 billion to OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute  CNBC OHSU receive ‘historic’ $2B donation for cancer research from Knight family  koin.com Phil and Penny Knight donate $2 billion to OHSU  KATU Phil and Penny Knight pledge $2 billion to OHSU to …