The US president Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama hosted the five Kennedy center honorees at White House. Oscar winning actor Tom Hanks and British singer Sting have been awarded in Washington as recipients of this year's ‘Kennedy Center Honors’. Comedienne Lily Tomlin, ‘Soul’ singer Al Green and ballet dancer Patricia McBride were also honored.
According to media reports, British musician Sting received the top honor at Sunday's gala for his contributions to American culture. He first rose to fame in the 1970s as the front man for rock group ‘The Police’ while actor Tom Hank also honored for his contribution to American culture with his movies like ‘Philadelphia’, ‘A League of Their Own’, ‘Forrest Gump’, ‘Apollo 13’ and ‘Saving Private Ryan’.
Hanks, who won Oscars for his roles in ‘Philadelphia’ and ‘Forrest Gump’ said, “He couldn't believe it when he was told he was among the honorees”. Sting said, “It was ‘rare’ for an Englishman to receive the honor and I'm not sure when I'll wear it again, but I think I look rather fetching in it”, media reported.
The Kennedy Center Honors provide recognition to living individuals who throughout their lifetimes have made significant contributions to American culture through the performing arts. The primary criterion is excellence and artistic achievement in dance, music, theater, opera, motion pictures, and television.
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