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Bette Midler and Lorne Michaels are just two of the stars who will be honored at the Kennedy Center Honors this year.

The 75-year-old singer and 76-year-old Saturday Night Live creator will be toasted alongside musician Joni Mitchell, Motown founder Berry Gordy and opera singer Justino Diaz.

The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.

They have been presented since 1978, culminating each December in a star-studded gala celebrating the honorees in the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C.

Just a few months ago, the 2020 honorees – including Dick Van Dyke and Debbie Allen – were honored in a delayed event, due to the pandemic.

“Growing up in Detroit, I was not only Black but the ‘black sheep’ of my family,” Berry shared in a statement of the honor. “I was a failure at everything I did until I was 29 years old… The Arts not only give voice to the voiceless, but connect us, transform us, and soothe our souls. The Kennedy Center Honors epitomizes the recognition and value of both the Arts, and the Artist.”

Bette added in her own, “I am profoundly touched by this honor, in fact, I am stunned and grateful beyond words. For many years I have watched this broadcast celebrating the best talent in the performing arts that America has to offer, and I truly never imagined that I would find myself among these swans.”

Sara Bareilles gives a stunning performance during the In Memoriam segment at the 2017 Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday (February 26) in Hollywood.

The Grammy-nominated singer performed the classic Joni Mitchell song “Both Sides Now” while paying tribute to the stars that we have lost in the past year.

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Sara will be making her Broadway debut next month in the musical Waitress, a show she wrote the score for!

Watch the performance below.

Joni Mitchell is not in a coma, despite a report earlier today that said she was unresponsive.

The 71-year-old singer’s reps released a statement on her website after the false rumors spread.

“Contrary to rumors circulating on the Internet today, Joni is not in a coma. Joni is still in the hospital – but she comprehends, she’s alert, and she has her full senses,” the statement read. “A full recovery is expected. The document obtained by a certain media outlet simply gives her longtime friend Leslie Morris the authority – in the absence of 24-hour doctor care – to make care decisions for Joni once she leaves the hospital. As we all know, Joni is a strong-willed woman and is nowhere near giving up the fight. Please continue to keep Joni in your thoughts.”

We’re glad to hear that she is doing better!

Joni Mitchell is reportedly in a coma while remaining in a hospital, according to TMZ.

Since the 71-year-old signer is currently unconscious and unable to respond to anyone, her close friend Leslie Morris has filed for conservatorship.

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Leslie, who has been friends with Joni for 44 years, says that Joni doesn’t have any close relatives, who can take on the role.

In case you don’t remember, Joni was found unconscious in her Los Angeles home at the end of March.

UPDATE: Reps for Joni have released a statement saying she is NOT in a coma and will make a full recovery.

Joni Mitchell is getting better and better after being hospitalized earlier this week!

“Joni remains under observation in the hospital and is resting comfortably. We are encouraged by her progress and she continues to improve each day,” the 71-year-old singer’s rep shared on Twitter.

Her reps added, “Post your messages to Joni with the #WeLoveYouJoni hashtag then check out http://weloveyoujoni.com.”

In case you didn’t know, Joni was rushed to the hospital after she was found unconscious in her Los Angeles home.

We continue to wish Joni a speedy recovery during this time!

Joni Mitchell was reportedly rushed to the hospital on Tuesday (March 31) after being found unconscious at her Los Angeles home.

Paramedics responded to a 911 call at around 2:30pm and the 71-year-old singer was alert on her way to the hospital. It is not known yet what caused the emergency.

Joni was placed in intensive care, where she remained late Tuesday afternoon, and the situation looks serious, according to TMZ.

Joni is an eight-time Grammy Award winning artist who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame back in 1997. She is best known for her songs “Big Yellow Taxi,” “Woodstock,” and “River.”

We are wishing Joni a speedy recovery during this hard time!

UPDATE: Read a tweet from Joni’s team below…