2010 Kennedy Center Honors
Who shows for the show
Half the fun of the Kennedy Center Honors, and almost all of the surprise, comes from who shows up to celebrate whom each year. The celebrator-celebrated combos are often intriguing, and occasionally a bit puzzling - Sunday night's gala being Exhibit A.
 | Oprah has life in perspective despite adulationBy Robin Givhan | |||
| Honor comes at a time of transition, as Winfrey's talk show winds down. | ||||
 | Demands keep Haggard roamingBy Chris Richards | |||
| After nearly 50 years, obligations and habit keep 73-year-old singer on road. | ||||
 | Honor surprises choreographer Bill T. JonesBy Sarah Kaufman | |||
| Mainstream approval caps dancer's controversial career. | ||||
 | Herman at home with his musical legacyDan Zak | |||
| Broadway composer finds reward in the enduring popularity of his work | ||||
 | McCartney remembers D.C. Beatles concertBy J. Freedom duLac | |||
| "The trip to Washington is a very romantic time in my memory." | ||||
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