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Trump said he will host the Kennedy Center Honors.

The president has announced country music stars George Strait and “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone among the first batch of Kennedy Center Honors nominees in his new role as chairman of the center. The remaining three recipients are singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band KISS, and actor-singer Michael Crawford. The glamorous event is usually taped in December and broadcast later in the month by CBS. Mr. Trump avoided the Kennedy Center Honors during his first term due to protests from artists.

Associated Press - Aug. 13, 2025, 12:09 p.m. ET

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