Celebrities and cultural icons gathered in Washington for the annual Kennedy Center Honors celebration, honoring recipients such as director Francis Ford Coppola, the Grateful Dead, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt, and the Harlem theater The Apollo. Sheryl Crow paid tribute to Raitt’s career, while hostess Queen Latifah performed a musical medley. The gala featured personalized tributes and performances from fellow artists, including a tribute to Raitt by Emmylou Harris and Dave Matthews. President Joe Biden praised the honorees at a White House ceremony. The event will air on CBS on Dec. 22. This year’s ceremony marks a return to tradition after Donald Trump’s contentious relationship with the Kennedy Center during his presidency. Democratic figures expressed hope for Trump’s attendance at future ceremonies, calling the event a celebration of artistic genius in all its forms.
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