Awards - Joe Biden pays tribute to Billy Crystal and Queen Latifah
Lots of glamor at the White House: US President Joe Biden received several celebrities at the government headquarters. Hollywood actor Billy Crystal (75), US opera diva Renée Fleming (64) and rapper Queen Latifah (53) appeared at the White House on Sunday evening - shortly before receiving the prestigious Kennedy Center Lifetime Achievement Awards.
The other two award winners - singer Dionne Warwick (82) and Brit Barry Gibb (76), former singer of the Bee Gees - also made a detour to Biden before the award ceremony.
The US President paid detailed tribute to the work of the five artists. He described Crystal, for example, as an "American showman with a heart of gold" and Queen Latifah as a gifted storyteller.
The Kennedy Center, named after former President John F. Kennedy, is the largest cultural institution in the US capital. Previous award winners include Meryl Streep, Aretha Franklin, Robert De Niro, George Lucas, Tom Hanks and Sting. Last year, Hollywood star George Clooney, the rock band U2 and soul singer Gladys Knight were among the honorees.
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- Billy Crystal, the 75-year-old Hollywood actor, visited the government center to meet with President Joe Biden before receiving the Kennedy Center Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Queen Latifah, the talented rapper and actress, was among the celebrities who paid a visit to Joe Biden at the White House, with the Kennedy Center Awards ceremony just around the corner.
- Renée Fleming, the renowned US opera diva, was also a recipient of the prestigious Kennedy Center Lifetime Achievement Award, which she received with great honor and gratitude.
- Dionne Warwick, the 82-year-old legendary singer, and Barry Gibb, the former Bee Gees frontman, also stopped by the White House to meet with President Biden before the awards ceremony.
- Joe Biden delivered heartfelt tributes to each of the five award winners, highlighting Billy Crystal's talent as an "American showman with a heart of gold" and Queen Latifah's gift as a storyteller.
- The Kennedy Center, a cultural institution in Washington, DC, honors prominent figures in the arts with its Lifetime Achievement Awards, and previous recipients include Meryl Streep, Robert De Niro, and George Lucas.
- Queen Latifah, alongside other award winners like Dionne Warwick and Barry Gibb, expressed gratitude towards the US government and President Biden for recognizing their contributions to the world of music and entertainment.
- The Kennedy Center Awards ceremony is a star-studded event, attracting Hollywood stars such as Renee Fleming, Dionne Warwick, and Barry Gibb, who often share their experiences and challenges in the music industry.
- Hollywood legend Joe Biden was joined by prominent figures in the arts community, including Barry Gibb, Renee Fleming, and Dionne Warwick, as they celebrated the Kennedy Center Awards and paid tribute to the legacy of great artists.
- Singer Dionne Warwick and musician Barry Gibb, together with their fellow award winners, reminded the audience of the power of music, adding yet another memorable moment to the already-glamorous Kennedy Center Awards ceremony.
Source: www.stern.de
