Kennedy Center Honors to take place at a different venue

Efforts to put President Trump's name on the Kennedy Center continue, despite a court's order blocking such a change.

• Oct 2

Michael Crawford reflects on "Phantom" role

Michael Crawford reacts to the "mind-blowing" moment of being named a 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree and reflects on his iconic performance as the original "Phantom of the Opera." He tells Anthony Mason why he has always felt most at home on stage.

• Dec 19, 2025

Gene Simmons' Capitol Hill testimony

KISS member Gene Simmons testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday about legislation to pay recording artists who are featured on the radio. Simmons joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the hearing as well as his recent Kennedy Center recognition.

• Dec 10, 2025

Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a first for a president

President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.

• Dec 8, 2025

Richard Grenell previews Kennedy Center Honors

This year's Kennedy Center Honors will be hosted by President Trump in December and broadcast on CBS. Honorees include Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Michael Crawford and rock band KISS. Kennedy Center President and U.S. presidential envoy Richard Grenell joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the celebration.

• Sep 25, 2025

Trump to host Kennedy Center honors

President Trump has announced this year's list of Kennedy Center Honorees and also says that he will host the annual event. Those receiving the 2025 honors are country musician George Strait, Tony-award winner Michael Crawford, actor and director Sylvester Stallone, disco star Gloria Gaynor and 1970s rock group KISS. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more details.

• Aug 13, 2025

Trump visits Kennedy Center and announces honorees. See the full list.

President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.

• Aug 13, 2025

2025 Kennedy Center Honorees announced

President Trump visited the Kennedy Center Wednesday to announce this year's honorees: Country-music artist George Strait, singer Gloria Gaynor, actor Sylvester Stallone, actor and singer Michael Crawford and the rock band KISS.

• Aug 13, 2025

Kennedy Center Honors could see some changes under Trump

The Kennedy Center has slightly delayed naming its list of annual lifetime achievement honorees and may make some other changes, sources said.

• Aug 7, 2025

Earth Wind & Fire: "A spiritual journey"

This weekend the 42nd annual Kennedy Center Honors celebrated music legends Earth, Wind & Fire for their nearly 50 years of music. Michelle Miller caught up with the group's surviving members - Ralph Johnson, Philip Bailey and Verdine White - on tour.

• Dec 9, 2019

What is the future of the Kennedy Center?

President Trump named himself the storied Washington arts center's chairman and replaced board members with Trump allies. Since then, the center has been rocked with cancellations, resignations, and questions about its mission.

• Mar 30, 2025

Kennedy Center actor on Trump's takeover

President Trump attended a board meeting at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The meeting came just over a month after Mr. Trump announced the termination of several board members and installed himself as chairman. Joseph Delguste, a Kennedy Center production actor, joins "America Decides" with his perspective on the new changes.

• Mar 17, 2025

Trump to fire multiple Kennedy Center board members, name himself chair

President Trump did not say which board members at the Kennedy Center he plans to terminate.

• Feb 10, 2025

Kennedy Center honors Coppola, Sandoval, Raitt, Grateful Dead

The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.

• Dec 23, 2024

Apollo Theater receives Kennedy Center honor

As the Apollo Theater in New York City marks 90 years of music, talent and history, the venue is celebrating a prestigious Kennedy Center honor. It is the first institution, rather than a person or group, to receive the accolade. President and CEO of the Apollo Michelle Ebanks joins CBS News to discuss the honor.

• Dec 20, 2024

Apollo Theater honored by Kennedy Center

For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.

• Dec 19, 2024

The Grateful Dead, Kennedy Center honorees, reflect on the band's legacy

Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.

• Dec 18, 2024

Kennedy Center honoree Arturo Sandoval credits jazz with saving his life

Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval credits jazz for helping him to pursue his dreams in the U.S. after defecting from Cuba.

• Dec 13, 2024

Kennedy Center honoree Arturo Sandoval

Jazz legend Arturo Sandoval was honored this month by the Kennedy Center for his contributions to American culture through the performing arts. He shared how jazz played a pivotal role in saving his life and helping him escape Cuba to pursue his American Dream.

• Dec 12, 2024

2024 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony

Tributes were paid Sunday night to Francis Ford Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval and Harlem's famous Apollo Theater at the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors. Vladimir Duthiers has more.

• Dec 9, 2024

Billy Crystal on his iconic career and impact of "When Harry Met Sally..."

Billy Crystal was selected to be among the 46th annual Kennedy Center Honorees, along with Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick.

• Dec 19, 2023

12/5: CBS News Mornings

Thousands in North Carolina still without power; Star-studded lineup at 45th Kennedy Center Honors.

• Dec 5, 2022

Jan. 6 panel releases more transcripts

Trump White House took QAnon theories seriously, former aide saysThe January 6 committee has released more transcripts, including from interviews of Cassidy Hutchinson -- the former aide to Mark Meadows, former President Trump’s chief of staff. She discusses how QAnon theories were taken seriously. In a now viral TikTok video, two friends are seen being harassed at a California In-N-Out Burger. A Denver man, who hurled racist and homophobic slurs, was later charged with a hate crime. And Wednesday night’s Kennedy Center Honors airs on CBS at 8 p.m. EST.

• Dec 28, 2022

Adam Sandler to receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

The Kennedy Center will award Sandler one of the nation's highest comedic honors in a ceremony in March 2023.

• Dec 13, 2022

Amy Grant on bike accident that left her unconscious: "It's been such a gift"

In her first broadcast interview since a serious fall, the six-time Grammy Award-winner and Kennedy Center Honoree talks about emerging from what has been the quietest season of her life.

• Dec 12, 2022