Returning with an audience for the first time since 2019 and the first attendance of the U.S. president since 2016, the ceremony Sunday honored Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Berry Gordy, Justino Díaz and “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels.
Billy Porter, Steve Martin, Goldie Hawn, Chita Rivera and nearly a dozen “Saturday Night Live” cast members past and present.
Norah Jones crooned “The Circle Game” from behind a piano, while British singer Ellie Goulding – an interesting choice who appeared giddy about her assignment – offered “Big Yellow Taxi,” singing in front of backdrop of Mitchell’s artistic album covers.was spellbinding as she played piano – backed by the Kennedy Center Orchestra – during “River” .
His daughters Natascia Diaz and Katya Diaz kicked off his tribute with “En Mi Viejo San Juan,” before Grace Bumbry, also a former Kennedy Center honoree, talked about their shared professional history, particularly in “Carmen.” The always convivial Jimmy Fallon explored the musical guests that have also become an “SNL” staple before introducing the singer who hosted the second episode of the show in 1975, the currently retired Simon. While his “America” sounded feeble, it was nonetheless heartfelt as he sang for his longtime friend.
But the showstopper was Billy Porter, resplendent in a black feathered cape, platform boots and a sequined pantsuit, belting a boisterous “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” His tribute also included “Love is on the Way” and “From a Distance,” which, unexpectedly, became an audience clap-along.
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