Bill Maher Gets Mark Twain Prize After Fake News

0:00It's March 27. This is Vancouver News today, driven by AI. Bill Maher is set to become the 27th recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The Kennedy Center confirmed the honor for the comedian, following an initial report last week that got slapped down as fake news. This prestigious award, given out almost every year since 1998, has gone to big names in comedy like Conan O'Brien last year. Kevin Hart, the year before, earlier this week, the White House Communications Director called the story literally fake news on social media and the press secretary back that. Up in a statement. But things evolved quickly. With sources saying the situation changed in just six days, leading to the official announcement, Maher, known for his sharp political takes on real time with Bill Maher, reacted with his usual dry wit in a statement, poking fun at the awards. He's compared to his many eminions that never won. Kennedy Center reps praised his decades of influencing discourse through bold jokes, even as a self-described

1:05liberal who's lately criticized extremes, on both sides. He's also drawn attention for bridging divides, like dining with President Trump last spring at the White House, arranged by Kid Rock. Mars shared stories from that night on his show, noting Trump's self-awareness and how comfortable he felt speaking freely, despite past clashes. The gala honoring Maher happens June 28th, with Netflix streaming it later. This twist from fake to fact highlights how fast stories can turn in today's news cycle.