US President Donald Trump announced the star slate, which will be praised for the Kennedy Center’s 48th Center honors later this year. They include a locker kiss, Rocky Actor Sylvester Stallone and “I Will Survive” singer Gloria Gainer.
As the new chairman of the Kennedy Center, Trump announced the winners themselves at a press conference on the site on Wednesday.
Unlike his first semester, when he didn’t even attend the honor ceremony, he announced that he would host it later this year, and that he was deeply involved in the selection process.
However, there is one star that does not appear: Tom Cruise.
According to Washington Postthe film star declined the Lifetime Achievement Award, citing “competitive scheduling.” The claims were reportedly confirmed by “several” former and current Kennedy Center employees.
The cruise is fresh from the release Mission: Impossible – Final calculationand with the actors coming in several projects, it may be difficult to attend the December ceremony. It is speculated that, or he may have other motives. I’ll receive his honorary Oscar in November.
The actor has not commented publicly on President Trump’s politics and recently refused to answer Trump’s questions during his latest promotion. Mission: Impossible Movies In Korea.
When a reporter asked about the possibility, Cruz spoke on the Q&A panel. Trump’s tariffs imposed on film productions.
“I saw this film and found out that it was filmed in various places around the world, including Africa,” the reporter began. “Of course, we all know the tariffs President Donald Trump places on overseas productions and films. So is this particular film under that tariff?
Cruz told the moderator: “I want to answer any questions about the movie. Thank you.”
During the announcement of the Kennedy Center honors this year, Trump claimed he was “waiting and waiting” to win the award himself, but he “never could have it.”
He then suggested that he might choose himself for future awards.
“I waited, waited, and then I said, ‘Along with that, I will become the chairman, and I will honor myself,'” he said. “Next year, we’ll honor Trump, right?”
He also said that because of his politics he “defeated many” of candidates on the honor list.
“They were woken up too. I had some Wokesters,” Trump said.
Stallone He has a history of supporting Trumpwhile Kiss member Ace Freely supports Trump in 2020, it will track it. But Gloria Gayner doesn’t fit that closely with the bill.
American Chat Show host Ana Navarro hosts the views and publicly shares that Gaynor wants to defeat the awards for Trump’s involvement.
“A few years ago, I was able to easily meet @gloriagaynor at a concert in Miami. She gave her the keychain “I’ll survive” when you pressed it.
“Yesterday, Trump announced that he chose her to receive the honor of the Kennedy Center. He is going to host. Look, the woman is a goddess and deserves all the flowers that come in her path.
She added: “Trump is a stain on KCH’s fame and importance. Don’t do that, Gloria!
Trump took over as chairman of the Kennedy Center this year, where he fired him and replaced several members of the board with his own political supporters.
He vowed to direct his organs in a different direction, saying, “I’m not going to wake up.”
His improvements at Kennedy Center fit his continued push Overhaul Cultural Organization Like the Smithsonian Museum.
This week, the White House Sent a letter to the Smithsonian Association Director Ronnie Bunch III.detailing in detail the steps that organizations expect to take content as part of a cultural institution in published review orders to align with interpretations of American history.
The probe considers all public content, including social media, exhibition texts, and educational materials, to “assess tone, historical framing, and alignment with American ideals.”
“This initiative aims to celebrate American exceptionalism, remove any divisive or partisan narratives, and ensure alignment with the President’s instructions to restore confidence in shared cultural institutions.”
The 48th Kennedy Center honors will take place on December 7th in Washington, DC.