Queen Latifah was once a Kennedy Center Honors recipient, and now she’s the award show’s new host. CBS has announced that she will host the 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors.
The recipients of the 47th Kennedy Center Honors includes director Francis Ford Coppola, rock band the Grateful Dead, blues rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Bonnie Raitt, jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer Arturo Sandoval, and The Apollo, which will be honored as a historic American institution.
Here’s more about The Kennedy Center Honors:
The Kennedy Center Honors recognizes and celebrates individuals whose unique contributions have shaped the way we see ourselves, each other and our world. Recipients have each had an impact on the rich tapestry of American life and culture through the performing arts. Whether in music, dance, theater, opera, motion pictures or television, each Kennedy Center Honoree has a unique place in the national consciousness and their influence has inspired audiences from all walks of life. Each year, Honorees are confirmed by the executive committee of the Center’s board of trustees. The Honors are not designated by art form or category of artistic achievement; over the years, the selection process has produced balance among the various arts and artistic disciplines.
When does the ‘Kennedy Center Honors’ ceremony air on CBS?
The awards show will be taped on Dec. 8 and air on CBS and Paramount+ on Dec. 22 at 8:30 p.m.
This marks Queen Latifah’s first time as host.
Queen Latifah can be seen on CBS’ hit show The Equalizer, now renewed for its fifth season.
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