Bill Maher: Trump's Snub Fuels Humor

0:00It's April 20th. From red carpets to breaking stories, this is entertainment and celebrity news, powered by AI. Bill Mahar's beef with Donald Trump just hit a petty new peak. The comedian said to snag the Mark Twain prize for American humor at the Kennedy Center on June 28th, the 27th one they've given. Out. But Trump's team tried to shut it down hard, calling the whole thing fake news right after the announcement back in March. White House press folks straight up denied Mahar was getting the award, but that didn't stick. The ceremony's still on. With Mahar's name right there on the Kennedy Center site, joining big names like Eddie Murphy and Woopy Goldberg. Mahar's not mad about the block attempt. In fact, he digs it. On his podcast, he called it a compliment, saying he respects Trump for playing the game that seriously and trying to keep him out. Their rivalry goes way back, full of traded insults over the years. Last year, things thought a bit with a White House dinner alongside Dana White, where Trump even signed Mahar's collection of their old burns.

1:02But that piece fizzled fast. Lately, Trump's backfiring, labeling Mahar an overrated light weight and regretting the invite. Still, Mahar's thankful the prize is moving forward, turning the snub into fuel for his next set.