Tom Cruise The shortlist for medals received during the 48th Kennedy Center Honors reportedly rejected the proposal.
Cruise, 63, is “Arranging conflicts”, according to this Washington Post This spoke with several current and former Kennedy Center employees who were anonymous.
Cruise has not yet resolved the reported offer. US Weekly Comments have been posted.
president Donald TrumpNamed himself as the chairman of the Kennedy Center earlier this year, he revealed on Wednesday, August 13 that the celebrity will be recognized in No. 48 Annual Ceremony.
“Today, President Donald J. Trump proudly reveals the winners of the 48th Kennedy Center Honors, recognizing an extraordinary group of artists whose talents have shaped American culture and entertained generations,” a statement on the White House website read. “These arts and cultural heroes will be celebrated at the annual Kennedy Center Honors Gala in December.”
Winners include George Strait, Michael Crawford, Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaino The band kissed.
Trump, 79, said in his speech that he was “very involved” in choosing recipients.
“I would say I’m about 98% involved. They’ve all gone through me.” Current President The United States told reporters. “I have a few Wokesters. Now, we have a lot of people. It’s different from the past, it’s completely different.”
Since then, some winners have expressed their congratulations.
“Kiss is the embodiment of the American dream,” lead singer Gene Simons Tell TMZ Wednesday. “We are honored to receive the Kennedy Center honors.”
Simon’s teammates Paul Stanley Equally happy, he expressed his joy to TMZ: “From our earliest days, kisses embody the American ideal that everything is possible and hard work can be rewarded.”
“The reputation of the Kennedy Center honor cannot be exaggerated,” added Stanley, 73. “I accept this on behalf of KISS’ long-term legacy and all the band members who helped create our iconic band.”
Peter Crisshe told the media, it was “the greatest honor.” [the band’s] Profession. ”
Trump has previously ridiculed his Kennedy Center winners’ inaugural class.
“If you don’t mind, we’ll be more conservative,” he said at a board meeting in March. Washington Post. “Some people are not considered much bigger than a respected star.”

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