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Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Raitt, Sandoval and the Apollo get Kennedy Center honors
Celebrities, cultural icons and a few surprise guests paid tribute to honorees at the annual Kennedy Center Honors celebration in Washington, D.C.
Kennedy Center Honors: A one-night ‘church’ of soul, blues, jazz and jams
The Kennedy Center Honors brought together musicians, movie stars, President Biden and several bears to pay tribute to Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval, Francis Ford Coppola, the Grateful Dead and the Apollo Theater.
Honoring the Grateful Dead Without Including Jerry Garcia? Why the Kennedy Center Needs to Change Its Policy on Group Members Who Have Died (Op-Ed)
Our awards editor Paul Grein writes about why key members of groups and duos should be recognized by the prestigious honors, whether they're still living or have taken their final earthly bows.
Must-See Key Moments From the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors
Queen Latifah, 54, who received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2023, took her first turn as Honors host, kicking off the night by declaring, “Let’s party!" and then launching right
‘All Red Hair and No. B.S.’: Grateful Dead and Bonnie Raitt Tributes Soar at Kennedy Center Honors
Bonnie Raitt was hailed as 'all red hair and no B.S.' during the Kennedy Center Honors, which also feted Francis Ford Coppola, Arturo Sandoval and the Grateful Dead.
Nancy Pelosi shares 'Deadhead' past at Joe Biden's final Kennedy Center Honors
The group was recognized at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony Dec. 8 for their lifetime contribution to American culture through performing arts. Sunday night also honored blues-rock-how-could-you-possibly-categorize-her legend Bonnie Raitt;
Watch Queen Latifah Honor The Grateful Dead With A Dazzling “Shakedown Street” At Kennedy Center Honors [Video]
One of the first clips to surface from the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors shows Queen Latifah performing "Shakedown Street" by the Grateful Dead.
Kennedy Center Honors ceremony to highlight Francis Ford Coppola, the Grateful Dead and more stars
There will be personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists during the gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Trump return to DC looms over Kennedy Center Honors
In a night filled with political moments — including multiple nods to President Biden, a Grateful Dead tribute from former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and accolades for performers-turned-activists — there was scant mention at the Kennedy Center Honors of President-elect Trump’s return to office and what it could mean for the annual awards gala.
Kennedy Center pays tribute to Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Raitt, Sandoval and The Apollo
Celebrities, cultural icons and a few surprise guests are gathering for the annual Kennedy Center Honors celebration in Washington.
President Joe Biden presents Grateful Dead with Kennedy Center Honor
The surviving members of the Grateful Dead were among a number of cultural figures honoured by outgoing president Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris last night. The Kennedy Center Honors are an annual occasion which honour figures that have made significant contributions to American culture.
Kennedy Center honors Grateful Dead, Francis Ford Coppola, Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval and the Apollo
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and ...
At the Kennedy Center, a Send-Off to Biden and Questions About the Future
A bipartisan crowd honored Francis Ford Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval and the Apollo Theater.