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entertainment5 months ago

Trump to Host Kennedy Center Honors for Stallone, Gaynor, Kiss, and More

President Donald Trump announced the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors recipients, including Kiss, Michael Crawford, George Strait, Sylvester Stallone, and Gloria Gaynor, with Trump hosting the ceremony himself, marking a significant change in tradition. The event reflects Trump's personal influence on the selection process and his broader political and cultural views, amid controversy and logistical challenges for the ceremony.

sports1 year ago

"NFL Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Awards of Excellence Recipients"

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the 15 recipients of the third annual Awards of Excellence, recognizing individuals from five categories including Assistant Coaches, Athletic Trainers, Equipment Managers, Film/Video Directors, and Public Relations personnel. The 2024 honorees will be celebrated in Canton on June 26-27, and the program will also include the presentation of the Photograph of the Year award. The winners were announced on "The SiriusXM Blitz" broadcast, and brief biographies for each honoree were provided.

entertainment2 years ago

AFI Awards 2023: Top Films and TV Shows Revealed

The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced the recipients of the AFI Awards 2023, honoring 10 outstanding motion pictures and 10 outstanding TV programs that represent this year's significant achievements in the art of the moving image. The film list includes titles such as "Barbie," "May December," and "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," with Netflix earning two spots. The TV programs recognized include "Jury Duty," "Reservation Dogs," and "Succession." The honorees will be recognized at the annual AFI AWARDS private luncheon in January 2024.

entertainment2 years ago

Star-Studded Academy Museum Gala 2023: A Fashion Extravaganza

The 2023 Academy Museum Gala took place in Los Angeles, featuring a star-studded red carpet with celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep, Selena Gomez, Natalie Portman, and Lupita Nyong'o. The event, which was rescheduled from its original date due to the Israel-Hamas War, honored luminaries of the entertainment industry including Streep, Winfrey, Michael B. Jordan, and Sofia Coppola. Many of the attending stars have films that are expected to be top contenders in the upcoming Oscar race. The gala serves as a must-do pit stop along the awards circuit and showcases the best looks of the evening.

sports2 years ago

"Louisiana Tech Honors Kim Mulkey and Five Other Legends with Statues"

Kim Mulkey, coach of the LSU Tigers women's basketball team, was one of six legendary athletes honored with statues at Louisiana Tech. The other honorees included Karl Malone, Teresa Weatherspoon, Terry Bradshaw, Willie Roaf, and the late Fred Dean. The statues are part of the redesign of Joe Aillet Stadium, and Mulkey, a Louisiana native, played for championship teams at Louisiana Tech before becoming a successful coach at Baylor and LSU.

entertainment2 years ago

"Star-Studded Lineup Announced for 2023 Kennedy Center Honors"

The Kennedy Center has announced its honorees for its next ceremony, including Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick. The event will take place on Dec. 3 and will pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip hop. The honorees will be feted throughout the weekend, with a reception hosted by the State Department and another at the White House. The event will be aired on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.

culture-and-society2 years ago

Gold House's A100 Honorees: Who Made the Cut and Who Didn't?

Gold House has released its annual A100 List, which honors 100 Asian Pacific leaders who are impacting American culture and society. The list includes honorees from various fields, including activism, business, entertainment, fashion, sports, and gaming. The A100 List celebrates diversity and will be celebrated through a series of events from May 5 through May 7, including the Gold Gala, which is the premier Asian Pacific gathering.