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Kennedy Center Honors 2010
Check out all the glamorous looks from the Kennedy Center Honors gala.
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Kennedy Center Honors 2010
The first lady is quickly making Naeem Khan her go-to guy for big nights out (then again, all her nights out are big). Her frock for the Kennedy Center Honors was a scarlet sleeveless gown with matte crushed sequins in abstract windblown roses on scarlet tulle.
Kennedy Center Honors 2010
The former honoree, who attended the gala with her son Evan, showed us she is every bit the star we know she is in head-to-toe silver.
Kennedy Center Honors 2010
The daytime diva chose a black-and-white look (perhaps to let her rainbow-colored award take center stage?). This simple ball skirt and white blouse from Carolina Herrera was cinched with a belt wide enough to make the first lady jealous (Mrs. O does like her wide belts).
Kennedy Center Honors 2010
The pop princess worked this bold-yellow sheath by Prada at the Kennedy Center Honors. Stefani performed with her band No Doubt in honor of Paul McCartney's award.
Kennedy Center Honors 2010
Taking the deep plunge, Sheryl Crow was unafraid of a little cleavage in this cream floor-length silk chiffon halter gown with a brown leather belt from Reem Acra.
Kennedy Center Honors 2010
Paul McCartney's main squeeze made quite a statement with her short, sheer, sparkly dress.
Kennedy Center Honors 2010
This "American Idol" alum showed off her sleek new form in a draped black dress. Hudson sang a number from the musical version of "The Color Purple" in honor of Oprah Winfrey.
Kennedy Center Honors 2010
The actress and talk-show hostess was no shrinking violet in racy red. In a sea of black, her bright column with crystal strap details stood out as a hit, though we wonder if she was communicating her political leanings?
Kennedy Center Honors 2010
Washington, D.C., didn't know what hit it.
The sartorially conservative capital was hardly recognizable Sunday evening as the stars came out for the Kennedy Center Honors gala. The event recognizes those in the performing arts for lifetime contributions to American culture.
Oprah Winfrey,
Paul McCartney, dancer-choreographer Bill T. Jones, country singer
Merle Haggard and Broadway composer Jerry Herman were honored by many of their peers throughout the evening's festivities.
This year's televised special on the gala will air on CBS on Dec. 28. But check out now what frocks caught our fancy.
