Trump’s Kennedy Center Honors overhaul delivers star-studded lineup, new medallion and historic hosting role
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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.
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After returning to the White House in January, Trump, 79, became chairman of the Kennedy Center board and has since undertaken efforts to reshape the honors program — pushing for a glitzier, star-studded celebration.
In August, Trump announced this year's lineup of honorees, which included country legend George Strait, Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone, rock band KISS, Broadway icon Michael Crawford and Grammy Award-winning singer Gloria Gaynor.
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