The Kennedy Center Honors returns for another year in December with another A-list class. Bette Midler, Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, and “SNL” star Lorne Michaels are among this year’s honorees. The 44th class of honorees places an emphasis on music for lifetime achievement in the arts. Music legend Joni Mitchell, in addition to opera singer Justino Diaz, will also be receiving awards.