KISS receives Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC

Exclusive: Gene Simmons Praises Trump’s Oval Office at Kennedy Center Red Carpet: ‘Terrific; It Used to Be Drab’

KISS bassist Gene Simmons told Breitbart News on the Kennedy Center Honors red carpet that President Trump's Oval Office looks "terrific."

INTERVIEW: Inside Hollywood's embrace of Donald Trump at the Kennedy Center Honors

For years, Hollywood shunned President Donald Trump and the broader Republican Party. But at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors — the first to be hosted by the sitting president — Hollywood’s brightest stars came to Washington, D.C.KISS, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, and Michael Crawford — the event’s honorees — were joined by stars across the eras of Hollywood. Vince Gill, Kurt Russell, Brooks & Dunn, Montana Tucker, Neal McDonough, and more wal…

KISS receives Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC

(L-R) Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Paul Stanley of KISS attend the 48th Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on December 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images) KISS was celebrated Sunday in Washington, D.C., with the Kennedy Center Honors, with surviving members Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss in attendance. The band posted a photo from the evening on Instagram and shared their gratitude for the honor…

From muted politics to Sylvester Stallone shout-outs, here are 4 takeaways from the Kennedy Center Honors

Sylvester Stallone, Paul Stanley, and Gene Simmons were among this year's honorees.

Ace Frehley Remembered At The Kennedy Center Honors

The legacy of Ace Frehley took center stage at the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors, where the remaining members of KISS reflected on their late bandmate with a mix of sadness and gratitude. According to PEOPLE, the ceremony honored artists across generations, yet Frehley’s absence shaped the night in a profound way. His bandmates shared memories that highlighted how deeply his creativity influenced their journey. Paul Stanley and Peter Criss s…

KISS Finally Gets the Kennedy Center Honors Treatment in 2025

Kiss was honored at the Kennedy Center on Saturday, receiving their medals directly from President Trump during a presentation in the Oval Office. A video of the moment shows the band accepting the awards. This year’s class of honorees also included George Strait, Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor and Sylvester Stallone. “These are incredible people