On Sunday, March 23, the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor celebrated Conan O'Brien at the Kennedy Center. The Prize is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists. Previous recipients ...

These comedic pioneers didn’t just tell jokes—they fundamentally shaped how Americans laugh, what subjects are acceptable for humor, and how comedy can function as social commentary rather than mere ...

The 2025 Thurber Prize for American Humor, named after humorist and cartoonist James Thurber, will return to New York City for a truly exceptional evening of celebration, laughter, and literary ...

The 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor will be presented to comedian and actor Kevin Hart tonight, Sunday, March 24 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET and broadcast on CNN. The prize, which honors ...

Kevin Hart, who rose from the open mics and comedy clubs of his native Philadelphia to become one of his country's most recognizable performers, received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in a ...