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Trump says he’s hosting the Kennedy Center Honors recognizing Stallone, Kiss, Gaynor and others

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor are among the luminaries being celebrated Sunday at the annual Kennedy Center Honors…

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  1. Fox32 Chicago

    Trump to host 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors: What to know (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    President Donald Trump is hosting the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors. It’s the first time a president has hosted the event.

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors recognizing KISS, Sylvester Stallone and Gloria Gaynor (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    President Trump will host the annual Kennedy Center Honors recognizing stars like Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor.

  3. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Trump says he's hosting the Kennedy Center Honors gala recognizing Stallone, Kiss, Gaynor and others (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor are among the luminaries being celebrated Sunday at the annual Kennedy Center Honors.

  4. The Boston Globe

    What to know about the Kennedy Center Honors as Trump hosts (opens The Boston Globe)

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    With President Donald Trump hosting the ceremony Sunday after he overhauled the Kennedy Center this year, the festivities will look a bit different this time around.

  5. WTOP Washington DC

    Trump says he’s hosting the Kennedy Center Honors recognizing Stallone, Kiss, Gaynor and others (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor are among the luminaries being celebrated Sunday at the annual Kennedy Center Honors…

  6. New York Post

    Trump takes over Washington’s most glam night, will host Kennedy Center Honors: ‘A big event’ (opens New York Post)

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    A tuxedo-wearing President Trump will host Sunday evening's feted 48th Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, marking the first time a sitting president has led one of the glitziest nights of the year in DC.

  7. The Guardian

    Trump hosts Kennedy Center honorees and teases hosting skills: ‘I’m sure they’ll give me great reviews’ (opens The Guardian)

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    George Strait, ‘Sly’ Stallone and Kiss accept medals from president, who says he was ‘98% involved’ in choosing them

  8. Fox News

    Trump’s Kennedy Center Honors overhaul delivers star-studded lineup, new medallion and historic hosting role (opens Fox News)

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    President Donald Trump revamps the Kennedy Center Honors, choosing mainstream artists over classical performers and becoming the first president to host the gala.

  9. NBC News

    Trump to host the Kennedy Center Honors recognizing stars such as Stallone, Kiss and Gaynor (opens NBC News)

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    Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor are among the luminaries being celebrated Sunday at the annual Kennedy Center Honors, with Donald Trump hosting the show, the first time a president will command the stage instead of sitting in an Opera House box.

  10. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Trump and politicians attend the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    President Donald Trump solidified his takeover of Washington’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday by hosting its flagship awards program, mixing politics with a celebration of stars from music and film.

  11. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Kennedy Center Honors fete performers, but Trump takes spotlight | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump solidified his takeover of Washington’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday by hosting its flagship awards program, mixing politics with a celebration of stars from music and film.

  12. NBC New York

    Trump hosts the Kennedy Center Honors recognizing Stallone, Kiss, Gaynor and others (opens NBC New York)

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    President Trump on Sunday hosted the Kennedy Center Honors and praised Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, Gloria Gaynor, Michael Crawford and George Strait.

  13. The Hollywood Reporter

    Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors, Recognizing Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Others: “Billions and Billions of People Have Watched Them Over the Years” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    President Donald Trump hosted the annual Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, praising Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, Gloria Gaynor and the other honorees.

  14. Newsweek

    Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors in Historic First: Photos (opens Newsweek)

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    Since 1978, the honors have recognized stars for their influence on American culture and the arts.

  15. Anchorage Daily News

    Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors recognizing Stallone, Kiss, Gaynor and others (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Donald Trump is hosting the Sunday night gala in Washington, and it’s a presidential first. Since returning to office in January, the Republican has made big changes to the performing arts institution.

  16. CBS News

    Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, recognizing Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Kiss and more (opens CBS News)

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    President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.

  17. Fox News

    Trump admits he didn't really prepare to host Kennedy Center Honors as he works star-studded red carpet (opens Fox News)

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    President Donald Trump welcomed Hollywood stars including Sylvester Stallone, George Strait and KISS to the 48th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C.

  18. Breitbart News

    Trump Jokes He Will 'Nominate' Himself for Kennedy Center Honors (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump joked that instead of hosting the Kennedy Center Honors next year, he would "nominate" himself as an honoree.

  19. CNN

    After months of bending the Kennedy Center to his will, Trump takes center stage for the annual honors (opens CNN)

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    President Donald Trump took center stage at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday evening to pay tribute to the newest class of honorees, a group of performers and entertainers whose combined work spans music, stage and film.

  20. NPR

    Tributes, not politics, play center stage as Trump hosts the Kennedy Center Honors (opens NPR)

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    President Trump said he was closely involved with picking the honorees, and on Sunday he became the first president to host the Kennedy Center awards ceremony.

  21. Foxla

    Trump hosts 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors (opens Foxla)

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    President Donald Trump hosted Sunday night's 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors, marking the first time a president has hosted the event.

  22. Digital Journal

    Trump takes limelight as Kennedy Center honors artists (opens Digital Journal)

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    US President Donald Trump took center stage on Sunday as host of the storied Kennedy Center's flagship awards program, praising select entertainers and

  23. The Guardian

    Trump claims rave reviews for hosting Kennedy Center Honors – before ceremony even ends (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    President refers jokingly to renamed ‘Trump-Kennedy Center’ at celebration of stars from music and film

  24. The Boston Globe

    Trump hosts the Kennedy Center Honors recognizing Stallone, Kiss, Gaynor, and others (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Republican president said the artists, recognized with tribute performances during the show, are “among the greatest artists and actors, performers, musicians, singers, songwriters ever to walk the face of the Earth.”

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