May 25, 2013

Audrey’s Society Whirl: 2012 Kennedy Center Honors Celebrates the Careers of Seven Exemplary Artists

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*On Sunday, December 2, 2012, at a star-studded celebration, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts paid tribute to the extraordinary talents of seven individuals who are the newest recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors who are recognized for their lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts — whether in music, [...]




Obamas Salute 2012 Kennedy Center Honorees (Photos)

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*Greeting the Kennedy Center Honors class of 2012 Sunday at a pre-ceremony reception at the White House, President Obama entered the East Room to cheers and applause, and said “Welcome to the White House on a night when I am nowhere close to being the main attraction.” Stars from New York, Hollywood and the music [...]




President Obama Returning to ‘Letterman’ Next Week

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*While President Obama is in New York next week for his 20/20 fundraiser with Jay-Z and Beyonce, he’ll make a pit stop at “The Late Show with David Letterman” for his seventh appearance since the 2008 election. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The president will be interviewed on the Tuesday, Sept. 18 broadcast – the [...]




Buddy Guy among 2012 ‘Kennedy Center Honors’ Class

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*Blues singer Buddy Guy joins actor Dustin Hoffman, comedian/TV host David Letterman, ballerina Natalia Makarova and the rock group Led Zeppelin as recipients of this year’s Kennedy Center Honors. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The artists will be celebrated Dec. 4 at a gala to be broadcast Dec. 26 on CBS. As always, the president [...]




Audrey’s Society Whirl: Obamas Salute 2011 Esteemed Kennedy Center Honorees

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*On Sunday evening, December 4, 2011, the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. hosted its annual Kennedy Center Honors ceremony to pay tribute to this year’s visionaries in the performing arts for their lifetime achievements. Hosted by Caroline Kennedy, the highly praised 2011 Kennedy Center Honors were bestowed on Tony Award [...]




Sonny Rollins among 2011 Kennedy Center Honors Class

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*Musician Sonny Rollins was announced today as part of the five cultural icons whose creative work will be celebrated at the 34th Annual Kennedy Center Honors airing Tuesday, Dec. 27 on CBS. Rollins will be joined Actress Meryl Streep, singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, saxophonist and composer Sonny Rollins and singer Barbara Cook. “This [...]




Photos: Winfrey, Bill T. Jones Join Kennedy Center Honorees

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stand with Kennedy Center Honorees in Washington December 5, 2010.

*Oprah Winfrey and Bill T. Jones were honored along with three others with the Kennedy Center Honors Sunday in Washington. Country singer Merle Haggard, Broadway composer Jerry Herman and Winfrey’s idol Paul McCartney were also among the honorees saluted during a ceremony that included the president and first lady Michelle Obama. Julia Roberts opened the [...]




Oprah, Bill T. Jones among 2010 Kennedy Center Honorees

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*Talk show titan Oprah Winfrey and dancer, choreographer, director Bill T. Jones are included in the prestigious crop of artists selected for this Kennedy Center Honors. The two will be saluted at the 33rd annual event in Washington on Dec. 5, along with musician and former Beatles member Paul McCartney, country singer-songwriter Merle Haggard; and Broadway [...]