Carol Burnett has shaped American comedy across decades, winning Emmys and a Tony; now her enduring legacy frames a news moment at the Kennedy Center.
The Kennedy Center has named Bill Maher the Mark Twain Prize for Humor, as legal battles over the venue’s leadership and a planned two-year closure unfold. Trump’s influence on the center’s governance has dominated the narrative, with a gala featuring Maher and other celebrities taking place as the center navigates the controversy.