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Kennedy Center Honors 2021 - Full Performers List, Plus Every Song They're Doing!

The 2021 Kennedy Center Honors special will be airing TONIGHT (June 6) and we have the full list of performers and celebrity presenters who will appear during the show.

The event was filmed a couple weeks ago in Washington, D.C. and the show is going to look a lot different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gloria Estefan will be hosting the show, which airs at 8pm ET/PT on CBS. It will also be available to stream live and on demand on the CBS app and Paramount+.

Estefan, who received a Kennedy Center Honors in 2017, previously hosted the show in 2018.

The 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors show is actually the event that was intended to take place in 2020. The event is traditionally held in early December every year.

Click inside to see the full list of performers for the event… More Here! »

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Dick Van Dyke, Garth Brooks, Debbie Allen & More Honored at Kennedy Center Honors 2021

Dick Van Dyke leans on his cane while arriving at the 2021 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony held at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Friday (May 21).

The 95-year-old legendary actor was honored at the ceremony, alongside Debbie Allen, Garth Brooks, Joan Baez and violinist Midori, for their contributions to the arts.

“Many years ago, I was the host of a similar event held, as I recall, in private with the Kennedy family,” Dick shared in a previous statement about the honor. “I saw the care with which the recipient was chosen from an impressive list of nominees. Since the creation of the Kennedy Center Honors, just over 200 have been honored with equal care. Being included in that small, illustrious group, is the thrill of my life.”

In addition to the honorees, Norm Nixon, Debbie‘s husband; Jasmine Jankelow-Harris, Joan’s granddaughter; Trisha Yearwood, Garth‘s wife; Charles Danziger, Midori‘s business partner; and Arlene Silver, Dick‘s wife were also in attendance with Kennedy Center Chairman David Rubenstein and its president, Deborah Rutter.

The 2021 Kennedy Center Honors, hosted by Gloria Estefan, will air on June 6 on CBS.

The event will also be available to stream on demand on the CBS app and Paramount+.

45+ pictures inside of Dick Van Dyke, Garth Brooks, Debbie Allen, Midori and Joan Baez

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Dick Van Dyke, Debbie Allen, & More Among Kennedy Center Honors 2021 Recipients!

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2021 honorees!

Five honorees were selected to receive the 2021 Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements, the organization announced on Wednesday, January 13.

This year’s honorees are choreographer and actress Debbie Allen, singer-songwriter Garth Brooks, actor Dick Van Dyke, singer-songwriter Joan Baez, and violinist Midori.

The 2021 Kennedy Center Honors will be held from May 17 to May 22. Due to COVID restrictions, The Kennedy Center is planning for in-person medallion ceremonies with a limited audience, along with several virtual events. However, plans may change depending on the state of the pandemic in the spring.

“This past year has taught us many things, including the need to be flexible and adaptable,” Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter said in a statement via THR. “They say necessity is the mother of all invention. The unusual circumstances inspired and opened up new ways for us to present a deeper experience, and hopefully understanding, of the art and lifetime work of our Honorees. 2020 has also shined a bright light on the impact of how art and culture speak to our collective human experience. It can meet us at any moment and sustain us during the most challenging days.”

CBS will be airing a primetime special of The 2021 Kennedy Center Honors on June 6th.

'Grey's Anatomy' Shuts Down Production Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Grey’s Anatomy has suspended production for at least two weeks.

The hit ABC series has shut down filming due to the coronavirus outbreak, Deadline reports.

The news comes as Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has also called for a limit on public gatherings to 50 people or less.

The cast and crew just wrapped production on Episode 21 of the show’s 25-episode 16th season.

Executive producer/showrunner Krista Vernoff and executive producers Debbie Allen and James D. Parriott wrote the following to the cast and crew:

“To Our Incredible Cast and Crew:

Out of an abundance of caution, production is postponed on Grey’s Anatomy effective immediately. We are going home now for at least two weeks and waiting to see how the coronavirus situation evolves.

This decision was made to ensure the health and safety of the whole cast and crew and the safety of our loved ones outside of work, and it was made in accordance with Mayor Garcetti’s suggestion that we not gather in groups of more than 50.

Stay safe, stay healthy, stay hydrated, stay home as much as possible, and wash your hands frequently. Please take care of yourselves and each other. As updates come in, we will keep you informed.

Thank you for all that you do!”

Get the latest coronavirus updates here.

Maria Shriver is Supported By Kids Patrick, Christina & Katherine Schwarzenegger at Move for Minds 2019!

Maria Shriver made it a family event while hosting the 2019 Move for Minds!

The 63-year-old journalist was joined by daughters Christina and Katherine Schwarzengger and son Patrick Schwarzenegger at the event thrown by The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement and Equinox Fitness Clubs on Saturday afternoon (November 2) art the Equinox Sports Club in Los Angeles.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Maria Shriver

Other stars at the event included Seth Rogen and wife Lauren Miller, Orange is the New Black actress Jackie Cruz, The Hills star Whitney Port, celeb chef Giada De Laurentiis, Sean Hayes and husband Scott Icenogle, singer Sugar Ray Leonard, Grey’s Anatomy actress Debbie Allen, and Wizards of Waverly Place actor David Henrie with wife Maria Cahill and daughter Pia.

Move for Minds
is an annual fundraiser that brings together a diverse and powerful group of experts in brain health, as well as voices of those directly impacted by Alzheimer’s. It is an annual initiative of non-profit organization The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, and all funds raised are used to support women-based Alzheimer’s research.

15+ pictures inside of the stars at the event…More Here! »

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John Legend Joins the Temptations' Otis Williams at 'Ain't Too Proud' Opening in L.A.

John Legend walks the red carpet with original Temptations member Otis Williams at the opening night performance of the Broadway-bound musical Ain’t Too Proud on Friday night (August 24) at Center Theatre Group’s Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.

The new musical follows the life and times of The Temptations and it’s set to open next year at the historic Imperial Theatre on Broadway. Los Angeles audiences can see the show now through September 30 and it’s one you won’t want to miss!

Other celebs in the star-studded crowd included Berry Gordy and The SupremesMary Wilson, who are both featured in the musical, as well as Lena Waithe, Danielle Brooks, Billy Crystal, Lily Tomlin, Corey Hawkins, Debbie Allen, Glee‘s Amber Riley, Young Sheldon‘s Iain Armitage, The Real‘s Loni Love, theatre actress Stephanie Styles, comedian Ali Wong, GLOW‘s Sydelle Noel, American Housewife‘s Carly Hughes, Transparent‘s Trace Lysette, Tina Knowles Lawson with her husband Richard Lawson, and Major CrimesJon Tenney with his wife, producer Leslie Urdang.

Cast members Derrick Baskin, Jeremy Pope, Jawan M. Jackson, and Ephraim Sykes all walked the carpet following the performance!

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Ellen Pompeo & More Shondaland Stars Support Joe Morton at His Play Opening!

Ellen Pompeo and Jesse Williams step out for the opening night performance of the play Turn Me Loose on Sunday night (October 15) at the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The play stars Joe Morton, who is a member of the Shondaland family as he stars on Scandal. His co-stars Bellamy Young and Darby Stanchfield were also there.

Ellen and Jesse‘s Grey’s Anatomy co-stars Debbie Allen, James Pickens Jr., and guest star Jeanine Mason showed up to give their support as well.

Ellen‘s husband Chris Ivery joined her on the red carpet.

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