Queen Latifah, 4 others honoured by John F. Kennedy Centre

Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and three other performers will receive the John F. Kennedy Centre Honours in 2023.

The Center made this known in a press release Thursday.

Crystal is an actor and comedian; Latifah, a rapper, singer and actress; Renée Fleming, another recipient of the honour, is an acclaimed soprano.

The others are Barry Gibb, a singer-songwriter and member of the Bee Gees; and singer Dionne Warwick.

Kennedy Center Honours celebrate lifetime artistic achievements, UPI reported.

Recipients are chosen for their contributions to American culture through the performing arts, including music, dance, theatre, opera, film and television.

“The Kennedy Center Honours recognizes artists who have made profound contributions to the cultural life of our nation,” Kennedy Center chairman David M. Rubenstein said.

“This year’s slate represents an extraordinary mix of individuals who have redefined their art forms and demonstrated remarkable tenacity and authenticity in becoming an original,” Kennedy Center president Deborah F. Rutter added.

“Each of them has explored new terrain, stretched artistic boundaries, and most importantly, committed to sharing their gifts with the world.”

Singer and actress Gloria Estefan will host the awards ceremony for a third time. The event will take place Dec. 3 at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C., and air on CBS. The special will also stream on Paramount+.

Done+Dusted will executive produce the event.