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“A terrible loss to the music community. His music and presence will be forever etched fondly in my memories.”

‘I Will Survive’ singer has reportedly donated nearly $22,000 to right-wing politicians and organizations since 2023

Change in medal production process is latest shake-up at the newly Trump-chaired Kennedy Center

Gene Simmons previously said Trump was ‘out for himself’

The late-night host discusses Trump’s takeover of cultural center’s honors to stop ‘woke’ liberal artists from winning

Tom Cruise was reportedly invited to receive a Kennedy Center Honor, alongside Sylvester Stallone, rockers KISS and singer Gloria Gaynor. Trump, as the new chairman of the Kennedy Center, stated that he “turned down plenty” of candidates for the 2025 honours list because of their "woke" politics.

Tom Cruise reportedly turned down a Kennedy Center Honor due to scheduling conflicts.

Trump has no room for “woke” artists on his honor roll.

President’s crackdown in DC widens as he seeks greater power over authorities – key US politics stories from 13 August 2025

The president turns the annual DC arts celebration into another monument to himself, handpicking honourees and hogging the spotlight

President, set to honor Sylvester Stallone and Kiss, says he was ‘98%’ involved in selections and ‘turned down plenty’