kennedy center honors

The Kennedy Center Honors tribute left the legendary singer-actress "overwhelmed" with emotion.
While honorees and guests fielded the expected questions about Trump’s absence, the show proved it could resonate quite well without him there.
The host noted that Bush “graciously attended this event many times during his administration," indirectly alluding to President Donald Trump's absence.
The president and first lady Melania Trump won't be attending the gala because of "scheduling conflicts," a White House spokeswoman said.
This year’s honorees also include a quartet of music icons: singers and actresses Cher and Reba McEntire, and composers Philip Glass and Wayne Shorter.
A string of institutions have stripped the entertainer of accolades since he was convicted of sexual assault.
Many of the honorees were planning on boycotting the event.
All we want for Christmas is for you to never leave the White House, Michelle.
President Obama lauded five honorees at a White House ceremony that will be his last before stepping down in January.