![]() The set also included a sultry version of “How High the Moon” sung by Diane Reeves. Others seated on set were actors Richard Kind, Matt Damon and Don Cheadle, each offering praise for their colleague. He reminisced about memorable times with a young George, who “never stopped surprising me – just look at who he married!” The tribute was clearly enjoyed by Clooney and wife Amal in their box. ![]() The segment for Clooney was led by Julia Roberts, who called him a “Renaissance man.” Then the curtain rose to reveal a cozy bar and nightclub scene, where Clooney’s father, Nick, was seated at a table. Patti LaBelle reviewed six decades of friendship with the honoree, and joined the other performers singing “That’s What Friends Are For.” Previous honoree Michael Tilson Thomas said of Knight, “She has the staying power and a voice that brought us timeless joy.” ![]() Mickey Guyton and Ariana DeBose followed with “Best Thing that Ever Happened to Me” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” respectively. The show opened with the tribute to Knight that began with “Midnight Train to Georgia,” performed by Brooks with backup from several Pips. U2’s rousing “Walk On” helped close the evening with a flourish. Case in point: The evening’s closing tribute to U2, which showcased polished performances of the group’s faves “Elevation” and “One” by Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. Per the event’s longstanding tradition, the lineup of participants – typically showbiz chums of honorees and other associates – remained a carefully guarded secret to surprise both audience and honorees alike. There was no official host for the evening. It was an astutely-paced production that incorporated limited but effective use of video elements reprising each honoree’s life and career, live entertainment and emcee duties from past honorees such as Garth Brooks and LL Cool J. (The Honors event was conceived by, and produced for years, by George Stevens Jr.) D+D also produces the center’s Mark Twain Prize, which is now held each Spring. The 45-year-old event was produced for the first time by Dun+Dusted, in association with ROK Prods., following expiration of the center’s contract with White Cherry Entertainment. Their deeds were emphasized during the affair by A-listers that included Julia Roberts for Clooney and Sean Penn for U2. insiders and politicos.Īmong the principal themes of the evening, were the many philanthropic/good will activities generated from within this year’s crop of honorees - especially Clooney and U2 band members Bono and Dave “the Edge” Evans, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. The pair received a lengthy standing ovation from the audience filled with D.C. Others seated in the VIP tier included House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and husband Paul, who was making his first public appearance following the assault in his California home. Pity the folks at CBS who will have to trim precious elements of the polished three-hour event for its scheduled airing Dec. Seated in the presidential box of the Center’s Opera House alongside President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, as well as Vice President Kamila Harris and husband Doug Emhoff, the honorees were treated to a time-honored blend of entertainment and heartfelt testimonials from assorted pals. Will the Julia Roberts and George Clooney Rom-Com Charm U.S. 'Ticket to Paradise' Is Already a Hit Overseas. Julia Roberts Wants to Be in a Superhero Movie: 'Wouldn't It Be Awesome?' ![]() 'Good Night, and Good Luck' Series Adaptation in the Works at AMC (Trump famously shunned the Honors event throughout his term.) It brought down the house. He gazed around the packed house before delivering a hilarious riff of off-color topics such as the persecution of Jews in his “native” Kazakhstan (while targeting Kanye West) to Donald Trump, whom he sought to locate in the presidential box. ![]() U2’s set was “interrupted” midstream by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who stepped out in full Borat mode, a first for the unbridled entertainer at the Honors event. Sunday on behalf of the latest group of worthy honorees: actor/filmmaker George Clooney, soul legend Gladys Knight, Christian music singer/songwriter Amy Grant, composer/conductor Tania Leon and Irish rockers U2. A lively and music-filled edition of the Kennedy Center Honors was held in Washington, D.C. ![]()
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