Cheap Trick is responding to criticism for performing at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, which took place in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 7.The band appeared at the ceremony, which was hosted by President Donald Trump,

The Rockford, Illinois-based rockers paid tribute to their longtime musical compatriots and 2025 Kennedy Center honorees, covering the face-painted band's signature hit "Rock and Roll All Nite" at the Dec. 7 ceremony.

New photos have been released from the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, featuring Laura Osnes, Kelsey Grammer, David Phelps, Carrie Manolakos, and more as well as honoree Michael Crawford. Check them out now.

Garth Brooks performed at this year's Kennedy Center Honors but he didn't pay tribute to country star George Strait like you might expect.

President Trump has made major changes at the Kennedy Center this year, ousting the board chair and president, and naming himself host of the organization's yearly awards show.