Donald Trump, a man who has made a lifelong sport out of spectacle, feuds, and headline-grabbing antics, rarely lets a moment pass without making it unforgettable. From fiery spats with pop stars to endless jousts with the press, his life reads like a nonstop reality show. Yet even in the world of glitter and glam, the spotlight often lands elsewhere on artists who shape culture and music. Now, not controversy, but awards: Trump is going to headline the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors.

President Donald Trump has unveiled the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, spotlighting iconic stars Sylvester Stallone and Kiss, celebrating their legendary contributions to music, film, and American culture.

Donald Trump is set to headline the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, an annual celebration of individuals who have profoundly shaped American culture through the performing arts. He announced the honorees during a press conference at the performing arts center on Wednesday, highlighting Sylvester Stallone, KISS, George Strait, Michael Crawford, and Gloria Gaynor. “The 48th Kennedy Center Honorees are outstanding people, an outstanding group – incredible,” Trump remarked. This year marks the first honors chosen under his chairmanship, which he will also produce.

The annual ceremony, traditionally held each December in Washington, D.C., will be broadcast on CBS, showcasing the glamour and artistry of the honorees. Last year’s recipients included filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, rock legends the Grateful Dead, singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt, jazz virtuoso Arturo Sandoval, and the legendary Apollo Theater, all celebrated for their enduring impact on American culture and the performing arts. While he prepares to celebrate this year’s honorees, Trump has also remained active in the entertainment world, recently supporting Sydney Sweeney while criticizing Taylor Swift.

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Donald Trump slammed Taylor Swift while praising Sydney Sweeney amid her American Eagle controversy, calling her authenticity unmatched and criticizing what he described as a performative outrage in the public spotlight.

Donald Trump took to Truth Social in a dramatic post, showering praise on Sydney Sweeney and calling her American Eagle campaign the most captivating effort currently. He credited her Republican alignment for the brand’s impressive sales. At the same time, Trump mocked Jaguar for what he called a disastrous, overly “woke” advertisement, comparing its flop to Bud Light’s decline. He then turned his attention to Taylor Swift, branding her a “woke singer” who lost popularity, adding, “being WOKE is for losers.”

Donald Trump’s recent attack on Taylor Swift harks back to a Truth Social post from the previous election cycle, in which he openly expressed his disdain for the singer. That statement sparked widespread attention across news outlets and social media. He now points to that moment as the reason for what he claims is a decline in Swift’s popularity. As speculation grows over possible legal action by James Gunn, Trump continues to dominate headlines, now preparing to take center stage as host of the Kennedy Center Honors.

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