George Lucas, Cicely Tyson, Eagles to Receive Kennedy Center Honors

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... it would be difficult to imagine a lineup of artists quite like this. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts says “Star Wars” creator George Lucas, groundbreaking actresses Rita Moreno and Cicely Tyson, singer Carole King, rock band the Eagles and acclaimed music director Seiji Ozawa will receive this year's Kennedy Center Honors. The diverse group announced Wednesday includes six honorees this year. In the past, the...

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