Paul Simon News

The death of Nelson Mandela brought tears and tributes. He was hailed as a beloved icon, an inspiration to millions, a folk hero of epic proportions.

Legendary singer Paul Simon is set to be honoured for his career achievements and charity work at New York's fabled Carnegie Hall next year .

"What an honor it was to step into the shoes of Nelson Mandela and portray a man who defied odds, broke down barriers, and championed human rights before the eyes of the world.

In a Monday, April 2, 2012 file photo, singer Paul Simon performs at "A Celebration of Paul Newman's Dream" to benefit "SeriousFun" an association of Hole in the Wall Camps at Avery Fisher Hall in New York.

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "SNL Thanksgiving Special," 9-11 p.m., NBC. The second "Saturday Night Live" season had barely started when there was a classic Thanksgiving moment.

That was apparent from the first song the Connecticut native played Saturday night at Target Center for more than 7,300 extremely reverent fans.

Paul Simon performs the album "Graceland" at the "Hard Rock Calling" at Hyde Park on July 15, 2012, in London.

A roundtable with three of the most notable and accomplished figures in their respective fields is set for the Museum of Contemporary Art in New York City on December 3, with musical theatre master Stephen Sondheim , pop/rock icon Paul Simon and acclaimed novelist Michael Chabon all set to participate in the discussion.

Songwriting legend Paul Simon is still going strong, having released the quality So Beautiful or So What back in 2011 and continuing to tour .