140 years later this is why Mark Twain’s ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ still ignites controversy
It went from being considered vulgar shortly after it was published to a masterpiece decades later. Still, it’s one of the ...
Missouri’s Nikki Glaser says she’s scared of ‘death threats’ if she tells political jokes
The KU graduate spoke to reporters at this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor festivities at the Kennedy Center in ...
O’Brien receives Mark Twain humor prize
Conan O’Brien received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday night at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, drawing Sarah Silverman, Will Ferrell, David Letterman ...
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Tony Norman: With ‘James,’ Percival Everett updates Mark Twain’s most underrated character
In an interview with Tony Norman, Percival Everett expressed surprise that there weren’t previous attempts to flip the script ...
5 Best Trump Burns From Conan O'Brien's Kennedy Center Event
Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center, making his award show the first major event at the venue since President Donald Trump became the board chair.
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Rooks Refects: Conan O’Brien crown jewel of comedy
This stroke of luck and early testament to O’Brien’s gift for comedy led to a short but revolutionary stint writing for “The ...
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Kennedy Center lays off Social Impact employees
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has dissolved its Social Impact division, which ...
Amanda Seyfried Snuggles Up to a Fluffy Dog, Plus Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom, Selena Gomez and More
Newlyweds Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom are back stateside on March 25 with their dog Kuma following their recent ...
‘A real fear’: Nikki Glaser says she’s scared to make political jokes in the Trump era
Nikki Glaser says Donald Trump's reelection has changed the country's comedy landscape, as comedians fear political jokes ...
Should US officials send messages on Signal?
The comedian received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at one of the more prominent events since US President Donald ...