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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hollywood icon Tom Cruise turns down U.S. President Donald Trump's Kennedy Centre lifetime achievement award - here's why
Hollywood icon Tom Cruise has made headlines again, but this time it's not for a blockbuster movie or daring stunt. Reports reveal that Cruise turned down an invitation to receive a Kennedy Centre Honour from US President Donald Trump, citing 'scheduling conflicts.' The prestigious award recognises lifetime achievement in the arts, making his decision notable. Social media erupted with speculation and fan reactions, questioning whether the choice was purely logistical or politically motivated. Tom Cruise, who remains a dominant force in Hollywood with projects like Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, continues to draw attention both for his work and personal decisions. Why did Tom Cruise turn down Donald Trump's invitation? According to multiple reports, Tom Cruise was invited to be part of the 48th Kennedy Centre Honours, joining other legends like Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, KISS, and Michael Crawford. His team reportedly cited scheduling conflicts as the reason, while the actor's spokesperson declined to comment further. Fans online are debating if his refusal is simply about commitments or a subtle message regarding Trump's involvement. Tom Cruise was offered the Kennedy honors by Donald Trump He declined because of 'scheduling conflicts' (via @washingtonpost) Kennedy Centre Honours significance The Kennedy Centre Honours are one of America's most prestigious arts awards, recognising lifetime achievement in music, theatre, and dance. Traditionally, the gala takes place in December and is later broadcast on CBS. This year, President Trump announced he would host, adding political weight to the ceremony, especially after earlier replacing the leadership of the arts complex. Tom Cruise's upcoming awards Despite turning down the Kennedy Centre Honour, Tom Cruise remains set to receive an honorary Oscar at the 2025 Governors Awards in November for his cinematic contributions. He continues to promote Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and maintain a busy professional schedule, which may be a major factor in his decision.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tom Cruise turns down Kennedy Centre Honour, cites ‘scheduling conflicts'
Recently, US President Donald Trump announced the winners of the 2025 edition of the Kennedy Centre Honours. Tom Cruise , along with many others such as George Strait , KISS, Sylvester Stallone, Michael Crawford, and Gloria Gaynor , were also named as the winners. The 'Mission: Impossible' star, however, was one of the only ones who outright refused to accept the award from the Trump administration. Let's take a closer look. Tom Cruise refuses to accept the Kennedy Centre Honour The actor has refused to accept the Kennedy Centre Honour, as per reports from The Washington Post. The star cited 'scheduling' issues and conflicts as one of the major reasons why he will not be able to accept the award. A quote from the reports read, 'According to several current and former Kennedy Centre employees who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to publicly discuss event plans'. Donald Trump had previously stated that for next year's honours, he should be one of the recipients due to the fact that he had never won the award himself. He had stated in a post, 'The hell with it, I'll become chairman and I'll give myself an honour. Next year, we'll honour Trump, okay?' What are the Kennedy Centre Honours? These are honourable awards that are given to a few selected recipients every year who work in the field and industry of performing arts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3–6 BHK luxury residences at Address by GS S3 Raymond Realty Learn More Undo The event is usually held in December, and will later on be broadcast on TV as well. This year, Trump has also announced that this year's honours will also be hosted by him as well. Earlier in February, after taking over the Oval Office, Trump had removed the leadership from the Kennedy Centre, which bestowed this honour in the first place. He had then appointed himself as the board chairman of the organization instead. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Irish Examiner
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Netflix throws Sesame Street a safety net with new streaming deal
Netflix has thrown Sesame Street a safety net with a new streaming deal that offers the popular children's staple a broad reach while keeping it on its long-standing home, PBS, at the same time, the companies announced on Monday. Starting later this year, new episodes will run on Netflix, PBS and the PBS Kids app on the same day. No specific premiere date was immediately announced. Select past episodes will be available on Netflix worldwide. The change for the more than 50-year-old show comes after Warner Bros Discovery — which had aired the show since 2016 — last year decided not to renew its deal for new episodes that air on HBO and Max, though episodes will remain there until 2027. 'This unique public-private partnership will enable us to bring our research-based curriculum to young children around the world with Netflix's global reach, while ensuring children in communities across the US continue to have free access on public television to the Sesame Street they love,' Sesame Workshop said in its press release. Sal Perez, the show's executive producer and a Sesame Workshop vice president, told The Associated Press recently that segments on the new season will be longer and 'really focused on character', while also focusing on its audience's emotional wellbeing and development. We're proud to continue our partnership in the pursuit of having a profound impact on the lives of children for years to come For Season 56, episodes will revolve around one 11-minute story, the Netflix release said. 'The more kids want to hang out with our characters on Sesame Street, the more they're going to take in those lessons,' said Mr Perez, adding that there would also be updates to the show's look and feel. The new season will also feature more exploration of the Sesame Street neighbourhood and a look inside the legendary two-story brownstone at 123 Sesame Street that houses Elmo, Bert and Ernie, and more. 'I strongly believe that our educational programming for children is one of the most important aspects of our service to the American people, and Sesame Street has been an integral part of that critical work for more than half a century,' said Paula Kerger, president and chief executive of PBS. 'We're proud to continue our partnership in the pursuit of having a profound impact on the lives of children for years to come.' Sesame Street has been shown in more than 150 countries, amassing more than 200 Emmys in addition to Grammy and Peabody awards and a Kennedy Centre Honour for lifetime artistic achievement. Its fan-favourite characters such as Oscar the Grouch, Big Bird and the Cookie Monster will now reside along the likes of Ms Rachel, Blippi and the residents of CoComelon Lane. Netflix says Kids and Family programming makes up 15% of the streamer's total viewing.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix throws Sesame Street a safety net with new streaming deal
Netflix has thrown Sesame Street a safety net with a new streaming deal that offers the popular children's staple a broad reach while keeping it on its long-standing home, PBS, at the same time, the companies announced on Monday. Starting later this year, new episodes will run on Netflix, PBS and the PBS Kids app on the same day. No specific premiere date was immediately announced. Select past episodes will be available on Netflix worldwide. The change for the more than 50-year-old show comes after Warner Bros Discovery — which had aired the show since 2016 — last year decided not to renew its deal for new episodes that air on HBO and Max, though episodes will remain there until 2027. 'This unique public-private partnership will enable us to bring our research-based curriculum to young children around the world with Netflix's global reach, while ensuring children in communities across the US continue to have free access on public television to the Sesame Street they love,' Sesame Workshop said in its press release. Sal Perez, the show's executive producer and a Sesame Workshop vice president, told The Associated Press recently that segments on the new season will be longer and 'really focused on character', while also focusing on its audience's emotional wellbeing and development. For Season 56, episodes will revolve around one 11-minute story, the Netflix release said. 'The more kids want to hang out with our characters on Sesame Street, the more they're going to take in those lessons,' said Mr Perez, adding that there would also be updates to the show's look and feel. The new season will also feature more exploration of the Sesame Street neighbourhood and a look inside the legendary two-story brownstone at 123 Sesame Street that houses Elmo, Bert and Ernie, and more. 'I strongly believe that our educational programming for children is one of the most important aspects of our service to the American people, and Sesame Street has been an integral part of that critical work for more than half a century,' said Paula Kerger, president and chief executive of PBS. 'We're proud to continue our partnership in the pursuit of having a profound impact on the lives of children for years to come.' Sesame Street has been shown in more than 150 countries, amassing more than 200 Emmys in addition to Grammy and Peabody awards and a Kennedy Centre Honour for lifetime artistic achievement. Its fan-favourite characters such as Oscar the Grouch, Big Bird and the Cookie Monster will now reside along the likes of Ms Rachel, Blippi and the residents of CoComelon Lane. Netflix says Kids and Family programming makes up 15% of the streamer's total viewing.
