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Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Queen Latifah has signed on to host the 29th amfAR Gala Cannes. Considered one of the hottest tickets during the Cannes Film Festival, the HIV/AIDS research organization’s event takes place May 25 at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc. Previously announced performers include Halsey, Gladys Knight, Adam Lambert and Bebe Rexha. Longtime amfAR supporter Carine Roitfeld returns to curate the annual fashion show. The theme of this year’s runway extravaganza will be “Icons” and will feature looks by iconic designers and worn by some of the world’s top models. 

Bruce Springsteen and other figures from the arts and entertainment industry at the White House this week.The US President was speaking at the National Medal of the Arts ceremony on Tuesday (March 21), where author Colson Whitehead, singer Gladys Knight, actor Mindy Kaling and designer Vera Wang were among honourees.When presenting to Whitehead, who has won back-to-back Pulitzer Prizes, the president said: “How in the hell did you do that? Pretty good man,” before saying that he was “kind of looking for a back-to-back myself”.Biden has not officially announced his bid for re-election for 2024, but is expected to do so in the coming weeks.The medals at this week’s ceremony were awarded to people who deepened the country’s “understanding of the humanities and broadened our citizen’s engagement with history, literature, philosophy and so many other subjects.”“Above all, you’re masters of your craft,” Biden said (via ABC News).Springsteen received a medal for “his extraordinary contributions to the American songbook”. Biden quipped that “some people are born to run” when honouring the US rock icon, a reference to The Boss’ 1975 song ‘Born To Run’ from his third studio album of the same name.“Bruce Springsteen, a poet troubadour, chronicler of American life and resilience and hope and dreams, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, along with 20 Grammys, an Oscar, a Tony, and an unyielding love from millions of fans across generations,” Biden said.Last month, Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off first tour in six years.

Mindy Kaling has just received an award — and it’s a big one.

Mindy Kaling is still in disbelief with the honor of a lifetime, after President Joe Biden bestowed her with a National Medal of Art during a ceremony at the White House.The 43-year-old actress and producer took to Instagram on Wednesday and shared photos of her time at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., where she and a slew of other celebrities — like legendary singer Gladys Knight, actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and rock star Bruce Springsteen — were honored for their artistic achievements.Kaling said it was a while ago when the National Endowment of the Arts called her to inform her that the president wanted to honor her for her work in television and as an author. Kaling, of course, is known for her work on,,, the Netflix hit and HBO's .Kaling, dressed elegantly in a purple dress with matching heels, attended the ceremony with her 5-year-old daughter, Katherine, who donned a white ruffle dress with sparkly shoes.

“Vice President Harris, Second Gentleman, former president Selina Meyer, welcome to the White House,” declared Joe Biden today, opening a ceremony in the Executive Mansion for the 2021 National Medals of Arts and the 2021 National Humanities Medals recipients. “A sacred place for many reasons, it’s the residence of the First Family, but it is really the people’s house,” the real-life POTUS added.

The White House said President Joe Biden will present the 2021 National Medals of Arts in conjunction with the 2021 National Humanities Medals on Tuesday during a ceremony in the East Room.

Amy Grant is releasing new music after a decade-long break!

Barrett Strong, artist and songwriter credited with having given Motown its first hit with “Money (That’s What I Want),” has died. He was 81.

CBS’ broadcast of the 45th annual Kennedy Center Honors — which recognized George Clooney, U2, Tania León, Gladys Knight and Amy Grant — took home a Wednesday night ratings win for the network.

), and happy last night of Hanukkah as well! There's a variety of holiday content to watch today, and then the rest of the week becomes all about ringing in the new year as the broadcast networks roll out their year-in-review specials, and New Year's Eve specials commence. (Here's a guide to the best , by the way.)If you're a royal watcher, then Christmas is always a big day for the royal family, as they make the early morning walk—and later greet well wishers—to and from church.

What a moment! George Clooney was caught by surprise when his pal Julia Roberts took the stage at the 2022 Kennedy Center Honors in a dress covered with his pictures.

The official trailer for Spinning Gold has dropped and it explores the rise of Neil Bogart as the founder of Casablanca Records. Watch the preview in the video posted above.

People love their legendary rock record label story and the moguls behind them, “Cadillac Records,” “24 Hour Party People,” etc., and now the latest in this line of films is “Spinning Gold.” Directed by Timothy Scott Bogart, the music drama is based on the life of his father, Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart. Casablanca Records was responsible for an eclectic roster of bands like Donna Summer, Parliament, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, The Village People, Bill Withers, and KISS.

and Luciana Barroso, who have been married for 17 years, attended the 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors together in Washington D.C. on Sunday, December 4. The couple attended the event to support Damon's friend and colleague , who was an honoree, as well as the inspiration behind Damon wore a navy and black tie, while Barroso coordinated in a chic black gown.

Gladys Knight donned a long-sleeved red gown as she was seen at the Kennedy Center Honors at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

wore a gown plastered with pictures of BFF 's face. Clooney was one of the honorees at the event, so this kind of makes sense, I guess. The gown—a fitted number with a full skirt and small train—is a custom Moschino creation from creative director Jeremy Scott.

Gladys Knight donned a long-sleeved red gown as she was seen at the Kennedy Center Honors at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

The Irish rock band U2 are among the artists awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.While the band's contribution on the U.S. culture began with its amazing catalogue of music dating back to its first release in 1980, they have also made a major impact as activists for non-profits and social justice causes both as U2 and as individuals.The day's event included a White House reception for band members, Bono (vocals), The Edge (guitar, vocal), Adam Clayton (bass) and Larry Mullen Jr.

Ariana DeBose looked fashionable while walking the red carpet at The 45th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C. on Sunday. The West Side Story star, 31, wore a silky purple dress slit in the front revealing her long legs. She added metallic silver high heels and a thin necklace to her ensemble.

George Clooney and his wife Amal brought plenty of glamour to the red carpet at the 45th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. on Sunday.The Lebanese-British lawyer, 44, dazzled is sparkling form-fitting off-shoulder silver gown, while the Ocean's Eleven star, 61 - who is one of the night's honorees - looked handsome as ever in a black tuxedo.The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual event celebrating those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.  Glamorous pair: George Clooney and his wife Amal brought plenty of glamour to the red carpet at the 45th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C.

husband.On December 3, the attended the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony in Washington, D.C., where was honored for his lifetime achievements alongside artists like Gladys Knight and the members of U2. “Growing up in a small town in Kentucky I could never have imagined that someday I'd be the one sitting in the balcony at the Kennedy Center Honors,” George Clooney said, per . "To be mentioned in the same breath with the rest of these incredible artists is an honor.