Kennedy Center honors Trump Stallone Kiss Gaynor.

The 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees, front row from left, Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor and Michael Crawford; back row from left, members of the rock band KISS, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss, pose for a group photo at the 48th Kennedy Center Honors Medallion Reception, hosted at the U.S. Department of State, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

Trump says he’s hosting the Kennedy Center Honors recognizing Stallone, Kiss, Gaynor and others

Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, and Gloria Gaynor are among the luminaries being celebrated at the annual Kennedy Center Honors. Donald Trump says he’s hosting the Sunday night gala in Washington, and that’ll be a presidential first. Since returning to office in January, the Republican has made big changes to the performing arts institution. He’s ousted the leadership and had himself voted in as chair. The honorees are being celebrated for their influence on American culture and the arts. It’s expected to be emotional for Kiss members after the recent death of their original lead guitarist, Ace Frehley.

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