Summary
President Trump hosted the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, the first time a U.S. president has led the event. This year's honorees include Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, and Gloria Gaynor, who are celebrated for their contributions to arts and culture. The event is set to be broadcast on December 23, 2025, on CBS and Paramount+.
Key Facts
- President Trump hosted the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony.
- This is the first time a president has hosted the ceremony instead of observing from a box.
- Honorees include Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, and Gloria Gaynor.
- The ceremony is set to air on December 23, 2025.
- Previous presidents did not host but sat with the honorees.
- The Kennedy Center Honors began in 1978 to recognize contributions to American culture.
- Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist of Kiss, passed away recently, and there was a tribute for him.
- The event was attended by various notable figures, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
