Queen Latifah will host the Kennedy Center Honors as the Apollo Theater receives recognition as an Iconic American Institution.

Queen Latifah was once a Kennedy Center Honors recipient, and now she’s the award show’s new host. CBS has announced that she will host the 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors. The recipients of the 47th Kennedy Center Honors includes director Francis Ford Coppola,

Actress, producer, entrepreneur, and Hip-Hop legend Queen Latifah was honored with The ADCOLOR in Music Icon Award for her trailblazing career in music and more. Latifah thanked ADCOLOR founder Tiffany R. Warren and her organization for spotlighting diversity for all creatives in the various spaces.

Queen Latifah is set to host the 47th Kennedy Center Honors Dec. 22.The actress and singer was among the 2023 honorees. She is well known for her roles

Queen Latifah will be the master of ceremonies for one of the most prestigious events. She will host the 47th Kennedy Center Honors.

The ceremony, which will air Dec. 22 on CBS, will honor Francis Ford Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval and The Apollo.