Oozing confidence: Dua Lipa, 27, is determined women should share the same confidence and pride in herself that she has while performing (pictured in February)

WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Actor George Clooney, singer-songwriter Amy Grant, singer Gladys Knight, composer Tania León and rock group U2 were set to be celebrated on Sunday for their contributions to the arts with a White House reception and Kennedy Center Honors show.

Good pals: Christine McGuinness and her close friend Chelcee Grimes were seen kissing as the enjoyed an evening together at Winter Wonderland in London's Hyde Park this week

He's the four-time Grammy Award winner with a heart of gold. 

"I feel giddy," she said on the red carpet at the Kennedy Center before the show.

"Mostly I feel a debt of gratitude," for all the people who have worked with her for four decades, she said. "Everything takes a village."

She started weekend singing classes at the the Sylvia Young Theatre School which has produced a plethora of stars including Spice Girl Emma Bunton, pop star and actress Billie Piper, the late Amy Winehouse and television presenter Denise Van Outen amongst many others.

At a reception for the five honorees at the White House, President Joe Biden addressed each artist personally, praising their individual talents and saying they embodied the spirit of the country.

Multitalented: Chelcee first began her football career aged 10, playing for Liverpool Ladies (pictured in 2019)

During the SNL episode, SZA also joined host Keke Palmer, 29, and several cast members for the digital short Big Boys that praised the wintertime benefits of larger men.

Iowa: Second invitation to the Music City Bowl (2020 game was canceled due to COVID-19 issues for opponent Missouri), a program-record 10th consecutive postseason appearance and 35th bowl bid overall.

Before: Getting glam-ready for FOREIGN the baby shower, Molly-Mae shared a picture while her hair was getting done, donning a waffle-textured brown robe and matching trousers