THE John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts honors people who have dedicated their lives to in the performing arts annually. This year marks the 44th year of the event, it took place on December 5, 2021.
Actress Bette Midler was one of the artists awarded this yearSplash News Although the event took place in the beginning of December it will now be available for viewers to watch from the comfort of home. The event will air on December 22, 2021, on CBS and will also be streamed through Paramount+. The event took place at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C. Five people were awarded at the 44th annual Kennedy Center Honors. Most read in Entertainment BACHELORETTE BACKLASH Michelle bashed for breaking Brandon's heart by picking Nayte TRISTAN'S LOSS! Khloe stuns in bodysuit as she feels 'embarrassed' by Tristan's cheating KOURT'S KRIS-MAS Kourtney goes pantless in lingerie & thigh-high boots in throwback photo 'YIKES!' Teen Mom Farrah's mother Debra, 64, ripped for dancing on a nutcracker in shorts JADE'S ESCAPE Teen Mom Jade takes fans inside her home as she shows off Christmas decor OH MACK GOD! Teen Mom star Ryan's wife Mackenzie shows off major weight loss in rare photo Who was awarded at the Kennedy Center Honors this year? The five artists that were awarded this year ranged from those involved in music, acting, to show creator. The following artists were awarded this year: Operatic bass-baritone Justino DíazMowtown founder Berry GordySaturday Night Live creator Lorne MichaelsStage icon Bette MidlerSinger-songwriter Joni Mitchell ...This year's Honorees represent the unifying power of the Arts and surely remind us of that which binds us together as human beings. These artists are equal parts genius, inspiration, and entertainment," Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter said in a statement. 
The 44th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Class Portrait pictured top L to R: Lorne Michaels and Bette Midler, pictured bottom L to R: Justino Diaz, Joni Mitchell and Berry GordyGetty Images - Getty Who was in attendance at the event? Other artists and A-listers attended the Kennedy Center Honors event. A list of the attendants included: Brandi CarlileSmokey RobinsonBarbara HersheyPete DavidsonDenyce GravesMartin ShortFred ArmisenAmy PoehlerJimmy FallonSeth MeyersKenan Thompson ...The annual Honors gala is an evening without categories, without disappointments, without competition — and the Honors telecast is a perennial Emmy nominee,... the event states on their website. ...It serves for millions of American arts lovers as the year's crowning event, paying tribute to our nation's preeminent artists with performances by the great stars of today who have followed in their footsteps.... Previous honorees have included Dick Van Dyke, Reba McEntire, Hamilton, Cher, and Carole King. We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The US Sun team? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS Source:
