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White House Says Bill Maher Will Not Be Given Honor

If the Mark Twain Prize was offered, it apparently was withdrawn quickly

(Newser) - Confusion is swirling around whether Bill Maher is about to receive one of comedy's top honors. The White House on Friday rejected reports that Maher is this year's choice for the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, after two people familiar with the Kennedy Center's plans told...

Yes, Politics Came Up as Conan Got Kennedy Center Award

O'Brien accepted Mark Twain Prize for humor

(Newser) - Conan O'Brien accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Sunday night at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and, perhaps not surprisingly, the current state of national affairs came up quite a few times during the course of the evening. President Trump, of course, wasted no time gutting...

Conan O'Brien Nabs This Year's Mark Twain Prize
Conan O'Brien
Gets a Big Honor
Jan 17, 2025 12:30 AM CST

Conan O'Brien Gets a Big Honor

He's this year's Mark Twain Prize winner

(Newser) - A big honor is being bestowed on Conan O'Brien: He's this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honoree. The comedian, podcaster, former late-night host, and upcoming Oscars host will be celebrated at Washington, DC's John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on March 23,...

Kevin Hart Joins Elite Group of Americans

He's the latest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American humor

(Newser) - Kevin Hart wiped away tears on stage as he looked up from the bronze bust on a pedestal to the trio of comedy legends who had come to witness his professional highlight. In the VIP balcony of the Kennedy Center opera house, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Dave Chappelle sat...

Ellen DeGeneres to Get Twain Humor Prize

Her only question: 'Why didn't I get this sooner?'

(Newser) - Ellen DeGeneres is following in the footsteps of Bill Cosby and Tina Fey: She's this year's recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, E! Online reports. DeGeneres' "special brand of humor has allowed us to find hilarity in the mundane and has kept us laughing...

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