The 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS will air Sunday, Dec. 22(8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and stream on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs)*.
In a star-studded celebration from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., honorees included acclaimed director and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola; the legendary American rock band the Grateful Dead (Mickey Hart, Billy Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Bobby Weir); blues rock singer-songwriter and guitarist, Bonnie Raitt; jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer Arturo Sandoval; and The Apollo, which will receive a special Honors as an iconic American institution. Additionally, former Kennedy Center Honoree (2023) Queen Latifah will host the special for the first time. President and Mrs. Joe Biden were also in attendance.
Done+Dusted returns to produce the special in association with ROK Productions. The event is executive produced by David Jammy, Elizabeth Kelly and Jack Sussman. The show is directed by Alex Rudzinski.
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
Pictured: Queen Latifah at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Derek Trucks, Leon Bridges, Miles Teller, Chloe Sevigny, and Maggie Rogers at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Grace VanderWaal, Gia Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, Robert DeNiro, Talia Shire, Al Pacino, and Laurence Fishburne at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: David Letterman, Miles Teller, and Chloe Sevigny at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured (L-R top row): Michelle Ebanks, Kamilah Forbes, Jonelle Procope, Bill Kreutzmann. Pictured (L-R bottom row) Arturo Sandoval, Francis Ford Coppola, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Weir, and Mickey Hart were recognized for their achievements in the performing arts during THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Dave Matthews, Susan Tedeschi, Brandi Carlisle, Arnold McCuller, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Jackson Browne, Julia Louis-Drefus, Emmylou Harris, and Keb’ Mo’ at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Jackson Browne at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Dave Matthews and Emmylou Harris at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Julia Louis-Dreyfus at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Sturgill Simpson, Rick Mitarotonda, and David Letterman at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Sheryl Crow and Brandi Carlile at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Gia Coppola, George Lucas, Jason Schwartzman, Grace VanderWaal, Laurence Fishburne, Al Pacino, Talia Shire, and Robert DeNiro at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Al Pacino at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Doug E. Fresh at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Debbie Allen at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Raye at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Kamasi Washington performs at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Keb Mo and Susan Tedeschi at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Arnold McCuller, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, and Jackson Browne at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Randy Brecker, Jose Sibaja, Chico Valdez, Timo Nunez, Trombone Shorty, and Andy Garcia Perform at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Sheryl Crow and Brandi Carlile at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Talia Shire and Jason Schwartzman at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Cimafunk and Trombone Shorty perform at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Queen Latifah at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Laurence Fishburne at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Miles Teller at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Ella Bric at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Andy Garcia at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Cimafunk performs at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Timo Nunez performs at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: The War and Treaty perform at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Chloe Sevigny at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: Martin Scorsese, Jason Schwartman, and Gia Coppola at THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Photo: Joy Asico-Smith/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.