The Kennedy Center Honors 2021: A New Era of Celebration and Controversy

The Kennedy Center Honors 2021: A New Era of Celebration and Controversy

The Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C., have always been a star-studded event where top celebrities gather to celebrate the honorees. This year's honorees include Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, KISS, Gloria Gaynor, and Michael Crawford. The gala will be broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ on Dec. 23. However, this year's event will be different due to recent changes at the Kennedy Center, including the ousting of the president and board chair by President Trump. Trump has been more involved in the selection process and will host the event, a departure from past traditions. The design of the medallions presented to honorees has also changed, with a new design by Tiffany & Co. being introduced. The performers paying tribute to the honorees remain a surprise, adding to the anticipation of the event. Despite the changes, questions remain about which artists will attend this year's Honors, as some have chosen not to participate.