Tom Cruise. Was invited but chose to decline.

I'm imagining Gaynor singing "Oh no, not I! I will survive" as she turns down this dishonor. Of course, that won't happen, but I can dream.

I saw a post where tom cruise was offered but turned it down over “scheduling conflicts.” I’ll see if I can find it again.

Still not gonna hand it to him, though.

Crawford still lives in a small town in New Zealand, I think? I'd love a "I'm sorry I can't be there to accept this award" at the very least...

He is a good actor but when was the last time he was in like…. Anything?

Crawford went to Auckland in New Zealand because he was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis. He wanted to lead a more secluded life. He gardens, sails. Supposedly, a nearby dairy farmer is one of his best friends. I mean, he IS 83. He's allowed to spend his hard earned dollars/pounds.

True but why not Joel Grey? Who had a much lengthier and prestigious career?

I don't think those people play Joel Grey songs. I'm not sure "Tomorrow Belongs To Me" is on the rally playlists. (But we definitely shouldn't encourage them.)

Well said, Peter.

If it was, it’d be their theme song.

I expect Trump would have them agree to accept before nominating. But I’d love to see no one show up.

Looking at that list, I'm guessing they got at least 30 "thanks but no thanks" before they received five acceptances.

I think the winners aren’t announced until they agree to attend.

If she hadnt been purged from the gay anthem singers, Gaynor is DTM. KISS? C’mon. Simmons is a shark and Stanley is the only musician client I fired.

Stallone has tracked right since 1980 right?

He's sat on the fence and refused to be drawn one way or he other.

He did endorse McCain in 2008 though

At this point in time, I think everybody would endorse McCain in comparison.

someone downthread pointed out they don't announce rhese things unless everyone already confirmed so

Oh, he made sure they said they'd attend before announcing this. . . . (Btw Raise your hand if you can't even imagine what this country will be like in December, let alone a year, 18 months from now.)