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The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
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- The Herald Scotland
Trump critic urges Kennedy Center pick Gloria Gaynor to reject honor
Navarro recalled meeting the "I Will Survive" singer at a Miami concert, where she was gifted a keychain that played the iconic disco anthem. She said during the "first Trump term, I pressed it til it ran out of batteries." "Look, the woman is a goddess and deserves all the flowers that come her way," Navarro, 53, added. "But I wish she wouldn't accept an award from the hands of a man who has attacked the rights and history of women, people of color and LGBTQ (people)." Sylvester Stallone, George Strait tapped for Kennedy Center Honors, Trump to host ceremony The political strategist continued: "The gay community, in particular, helped turn her signature song into an anthem. Trump is a stain on the prestige and significance of the KCH. Don't do it, Gloria!" USA TODAY has reached out to Gaynor's rep for comment. Trump, who named himself chairman of the Kennedy Center earlier this year, said he was pretty involved in the selection process and also plans to host the honors after organizers allegedly begged him to fill the role, arguing he would bring better ratings. Is 'The View' going on hiatus? What to know after Joy Behar's Trump comments KISS frontman Gene Simmons, who has previously called out the president, said he was "deeply honored" by the recognition, according to a statement to TMZ that was confirmed by Billboard. Singer and guitarist Paul Stanley added the honor "cannot be overstated," while former guitarist Ace Frehley called it a "dream come true that I never thought would materialize." KISS' former drummer Peter Criss said, "I feel so blessed. This is the greatest honor of our career." The show will air later this year on CBS. In February, Trump announced a massive overhaul at the Kennedy Center, which included the termination of multiple board of trustees members, including Chairman David Rubenstein. In his remarks on Aug. 13, the president reiterated the desire to restore the center to what he saw as its former glory and to end its elevation of "woke" material. Contributing: Anna Kaufman
New York Post
5 days ago
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- New York Post
‘The View' co-host Ana Navarro urges Gloria Gaynor to turn down Kennedy Center honor because of Trump
'The View' co-host Ana Navarro pleaded with musical icon Gloria Gaynor Thursday to reject her upcoming Kennedy Center award because it will be bestowed by President Donald Trump. In a post on Instagram, the political commentator shared how she once met the 'I Will Survive' singer at a concert and Gaynor gifted Navarro a keychain that belted out her famous song. Advertisement 'Let's just say, during first Trump term, I pressed it til it ran out of batteries,' the anti-Trump commentator wrote. She then expressed her displeasure that Gaynor would be honored at an event hosted by the president. 'Yesterday, Trump announced he picked her to receive a Kennedy Center Honor, which he plans to host. Look, the woman is a goddess and deserves all the flowers that come her way. But I wish she wouldn't accept an award from the hands of a man who has attacked the rights and history of women, people of color and LGBTQ,' she wrote. 'The gay community, in particular, helped turn her signature song into an anthem. Trump is a stain on the prestige and significance of the KCH. Don't do it, Gloria!' Navarro pleaded. Advertisement On Wednesday, Trump, the new Kennedy Center Chairman of the Board, announced the list of entertainers who will receive awards at the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors in December. Gaynor joins country legend George Strait, rock band KISS, Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone, and English actor Michael Crawford as the honorees this year. 3 'The View' co-host Ana Navarro took to social media to beg musical icon Gloria Gaynor to decline her upcoming Kennedy Center award because of President Donald Trump's presence. WireImage A rep for Gaynor told Fox News Digital after the announcement Wednesday that she was 'beyond blessed and honored to be receiving this award.' Advertisement 'My hope is that in accepting this honor, I can continue with the inspirational phenomenon that began with 'I Will Survive.' Sharing my music and art on a global level to provide encouragement, hope, empowerment, inspiration, understanding, and unity is the core of my purpose,' the rep for Gaynor shared. 'I've always focused on a creative path that will help others and I hope that being awarded the Kennedy Center honor will help me continue this legacy.' 3 On Instagram, Navarro made a post about how she previously met the 'I Will Survive' singer at a concert while mentioning she shouldn't accept the award from Trump, saying he 'has attacked the rights and history of women.' Ron Sachs – CNP for NY Post Gaynor's team has not publicly addressed Navarro's comments and did not return Fox News Digital's request for comment Thursday. Advertisement Trump will host the annual awards show after his overhaul of the Washington, DC, performing arts center in February. Shortly into his second term, Trump fired several Kennedy Center board members, including the president and Chairman of the Board, and replaced them with pro-Trump figures, who then named the president as chair. 3 Gaynor will be joined by country legend George Strait, rock band KISS, Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone, and English actor Michael Crawford at the upcoming 2025 Kennedy Center Honors. AP In a February post on Truth Social announcing the changes, Trump vowed to make the performing arts center 'great again,' by removing board members who did not share his administration's 'vision for a Golden Age in arts and culture.' Trump said that drag shows 'targeting' children were one example of programming at the Kennedy Center that would end under his leadership. His actions stirred backlash in the theater and film world, with multiple entertainers, including showrunner Shonda Rhimes, singer Renée Fleming, and actress Issa Rae, resigning from their roles at the Kennedy Center or canceling upcoming performances at the venue in protest.
