Past recipients of the prestigious honor include Muhammad Ali, Jay-Z, Spike Lee, Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza ...

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Sabrina Carpenter, Adam Driver, Paul McCartney and Miley Cyrus also are expected at the 50th anniversary extravaganza, as are many past cast members.