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Kennedy Center Honors 5

American artists recognized for achievement in performing arts

By Caroline Zimmerman, Newser User

Posted Dec 2, 2007 12:19 PM CST

(Newser) – A "California Dreamin'" Beach Boy, the director of a bunch of "Goodfellas," a "wild and crazy" SNL alum, a Motown diva who beseeched us to "Stop! In the Name of Love," and a one-handed pianist all took a bow... Read full story »

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