The president announced the honorees include Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Michael Crawford and Kiss.

Tom Cruise reportedly declined an invitation to received a Kennedy Center Honor, citing a scheduling conflict.

The first lady’s threats echo a favoured strategy of her husband, who has aggressively used litigation to go after critics.

In February 2025, President Donald Trump purged 18 members of the Kennedy Center's board, subsequently replacing them with ...