The event will air Dec. 29.
"I'm the president, but he's The Boss."
With those words, President Barack Obama greeted Bruce Springsteen Sunday night at a White House reception before the iconic rocker was lauded with Kennedy Center Honors along with Robert De Niro, comic genius Mel Brooks, jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck and opera singer Grace Bumbry
A surprise list of stars will perform for the artists who are receiving the honors that recognize individuals who have defined American culture through the arts as a living memorial to John F. Kennedy. The night attracts power players from Washington and Hollywood, including the president, first lady Michelle Obama, who was seated next to Springsteen, and Vice President Joe Biden.
About 300 guests, including Jack Black, Edward Norton, Matthew Broderick, Ben Stiller, Martin Scorsese, Sting, Philip Seymour Hoffman were at the reception in the East Room of the White House. Read more at AP
