- The next class of Kennedy Center honorees includes Paul Anka, Barbara Mandrell, David Foster, Andy Garcia, and David Mamet.
- The December 7 celebration has been moved from the Kennedy Center to the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
- The venue change comes amid an ongoing legal battle as Donald Trump seeks to add his name to the building and proceed with a $257 million renovation.
- The Kennedy Center was temporarily closed in September by its board due to reported structural risks, prompting an ongoing lawsuit challenging the closure.
- Donald Trump praised the honorees for shaping American culture, though it remains unconfirmed if he will host this year's event after hosting last year.
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