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The 2024 Kennedy Center Honors celebrated influential artists in the U.S., with Queen Latifah hosting the event at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Attendees included the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, and other A-list celebrities, showcasing a night of glamour and recognition for contributions to the arts.
The 2024 NAACP Image Awards saw "The Color Purple" win big, taking home 11 awards including best motion picture, while Usher was named Entertainer of the Year. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the televised ceremony featured emotional speeches from winners like Fantasia Barrino and Taraji P. Henson, who addressed issues of pay inequality in Hollywood. The event also honored New Edition and Amanda Gorman, with performances by Andra Day and recognition for Ava DuVernay and Cord Jefferson.
The 2024 NAACP Image Awards will honor Black creatives in film, television, and music, with Queen Latifah returning as host. June Ambrose has been named 2024 NAACP Image Awards Fashion Vanguard, and some of the best dressed stars in NAACP Awards history include Zendaya and Lupita Nyong’o. The nominees for various categories have also been announced, with Usher, H.E.R., Megan Thee Stallion, and Ciara among the honorees.
Janet Jackson and Queen Latifah attended the Thom Browne runway show during New York Fashion Week, showcasing their stylish ensembles. Janet sported a preppy jumpsuit with a white coat and sleek heels, while Queen Latifah wowed in a dramatic black coat and circular purse. The star-studded event also saw celebrities like Anna Wintour, Rachel Brosnahan, and Danai Gurira in attendance, all dressed to impress. The runway show featured models in various chic and stylish outfits, including snow-covered sets and dramatic details.
As the 66th Grammy Awards approach, a look back at some of the most shocking and controversial moments in Grammy history includes Milli Vanilli's lip-synching scandal, a performance artist interrupting Bob Dylan on stage, Jennifer Lopez's iconic green dress that led to the creation of Google Images, M.I.A's performance while heavily pregnant, and Queen Latifah officiating a mass wedding during Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' performance of "Same Love."
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will feature headliners The Rolling Stones, along with Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah, and Jon Batiste, as well as other acts such as Hozier, The Killers, and Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals. The festival will take place over two weekends, starting April 25 and ending May 5, with a special celebration of Jimmy Buffett and a focus on Colombian music and culture at the Cultural Exchange Pavilion.
The 2023 Kennedy Center Honors celebrated the achievements of Billy Crystal, Renee Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick. CBS will broadcast the event, and Norah O'Donnell provides a preview of the highlights.
The 2023 Kennedy Center Honors celebrated legendary artists Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick, Billy Crystal, Barry Gibb, and Renée Fleming. The event was filled with heartfelt tributes and performances, but also carried a bittersweet tone as the absence of late icons like Robin Williams and Burt Bacharach was felt. The honorees were praised for their immense contributions to their respective fields, and the event served as a reminder to appreciate and honor talented individuals while they are still alive. The ceremony will be broadcast on December 27.
Barry Gibb, Dionne Warwick, Queen Latifah, Renée Fleming, and Billy Crystal were inducted into the 2023 class of the Kennedy Center Honors. The gala event, attended by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, featured performances and tributes from a star-studded lineup including Gloria Estefan, Michael Bublé, Dove Cameron, Ariana DeBose, Robert De Niro, Sheila E, Missy Elliott, Cynthia Erivo, Whoopi Goldberg, Gladys Knight, Jay Leno, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rita Moreno, Ego Nwodim, Rob Reiner, Meg Ryan, and Kerry Washington. The honorees were recognized for their significant contributions to the arts and entertainment industry.
The 46th Kennedy Center Honors celebrated the achievements of singer Dionne Warwick, actor Billy Crystal, actress Queen Latifah, soprano Renée Fleming, and singer Barry Gibb. The event featured tributes and performances from various artists, including Mickey Guyton, Cynthia Erivo, Chloe Bailey, Gladys Knight, and Ego Nwodim. Meg Ryan playfully poked fun at Billy Crystal, while Missy Elliott praised Queen Latifah as one of the best rappers of all time. The evening showcased the versatility and impact of these talented individuals in their respective fields.
The Kennedy Center Honors celebrated singer Dionne Warwick, comedian Billy Crystal, Bee Gees member Barry Gibb, rapper and actress Queen Latifah, and opera star Renée Fleming for their achievements in the arts. President Joe Biden praised the performers at a White House reception. The show featured tributes to each honoree, including performances by Cynthia Erivo, Meg Ryan, Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg, Kerry Washington, Tituss Burgess, Christine Baranski, Susan Graham, Sigourney Weaver, J'Nai Bridges, Little Big Town, Michael Bublé, and Ben Platt. The recorded show will be broadcast on CBS on December 27.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will attend the Kennedy Center Honors, where comedian and actor Billy Crystal, opera singer Renée Fleming, the Bee Gees' Barry Gibb, rapper and actress Queen Latifah, and singer Dionne Warwick will be honored. The event, hosted by Gloria Estefan, will be taped and aired on CBS later in December.
Comedian Billy Crystal, actor Queen Latifah, opera singer Renée Fleming, music star Barry Gibb, and hitmaker Dionne Warwick are being honored at the Kennedy Center Honors gala for their lifetime achievements in arts and entertainment. The honorees will receive personalized tributes and surprise appearances and performances. Crystal, known for his roles in "When Harry Met Sally..." and "City Slickers," joins an elite group of comedians who have received both the Kennedy Center Honors and the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy. Warwick, who rose to fame in the 1960s, is being recognized for her string of hits, while Fleming is celebrated as one of the leading sopranos of her era. Gibb, a member of the Bee Gees, is honored for his contributions to music, and Latifah, a rapper turned actress, is recognized for her diverse career.
Grammy winner and Academy Award nominee Queen Latifah will be singing the national anthem at the Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants game on Sunday night. Her performance will be accompanied by choir members representing the New York Fire Department and the New York Police Department, as well as an honor guard from the NYPD, FDNY, and Port Authority. Queen Latifah, a native of Newark, New Jersey, will also be performing in front of her home region.
Queen Latifah becomes the first female rapper to be honored at the Kennedy Center Honors. The NHL bans pride jerseys even for warmup, while Lizzo donates $50,000 to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute. A joint report from GLADD and ADL reveals a rise in hate crimes against America's queer communities. A new poll finds fewer American adults support same-sex relationships, mostly due to Republicans. The Cut offers a package on transgender issues, including a handbook for parents and advice from Janet Mock and others. Eater and Disability Visibility present "Low and Slow," a series on the joys of cooking and sustenance.