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Multiple current and former Kennedy Center employees who spoke on the condition of anonymity told The Washington Post that Mr. Cruise declined the invitation to the December ceremony due to scheduling conflicts, though the "Mission: Impossible" star's representation declined to comment to the Post.
Tom Cruise turns down Kennedy Center Honors invitation due to schedule conflict: Report →
The Kennedy Center announced its upcoming lineup on Monday, which includes performances of “Chicago,” “Moulin Rouge” and "Back to the Future: The Musical."
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