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The honor, given by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and awarded annually since 1998, has not been given to anyone for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former Daily Show host says he's been influenced by work of Mark Twain, 'or as he was known by his given name, Samuel Leibowitz'; Stewart’s given name was Jonathan Leibowitz

Jon Stewart to receive the Mark Twain Prize - Top US accolade for former Daily Show host

An elementary–aged rapper, an award–winning composer, and a dancer defying the stigmas of cerebral palsy, come together in the Kennedy Center Next 50, a new cultural leadership initiative.

(JTA) — Jon Stewart, who has often referenced his Jewish heritage in his humor, will be awarded this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, one of the country’s most

Jon Stewart is getting one of comedy’s most coveted awards — the former “Daily Show” host is the next recipient of the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

President hosted actress Bette Midler, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, opera singer Justino Díaz, Motown producer Berry Gordy and SNL creator Lorne Michaels at the White House Sunday.

Comedian David Letterman took a swipe at Donald Trump at the Kennedy Center Honors, saying it was nice to see a president in attendance after Trump skipped the event during his tenure.

Joe and Jill Biden will head to the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday night, marking the first time in four years a president has attended after Donald Trump refused to go after criticism from honorees.

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