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Bill Cosby honored for comedy, social influence

Comedian Bill Cosby received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Monday after refusing to accept the award twice in the past.

International hip-hop artists find their roots in U.S.

Six hip-hop artists from five countries speaking four languages are on stage, warming up for their show at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

People.com: Amy Grant and Vince Gill to Sing for Soldiers

The country couple will host a concert to help injured vets

Obama appearance caps off Kennedy birthday party

President Obama led a chorus of "Happy Birthday" for Sen. Ted Kennedy on Sunday night at the Kennedy Center, topping off a celebration of the senator's 77th birthday that featured a crowd of celebrities and political heavyweights.

People.com: Jenna & Barbara Bush Give Advice to Sasha & Malia

"Enjoy your childhood in such a magical place," the former first daughters write

People.com: Usher Goes Back to School - as a Volunteer

The star helps out a D.C. grade school the afternoon before the Inauguration

Tough times for musicians mean silent nights

For musicians, the holiday season traditionally brings a windfall. Musicians can often pick up a significant portion of their annual income with a month filled with back-to-back performances.

People.com: Oprah to Host Show in Washington During Inauguration Week

She will air a live episode from the Kennedy Center Opera House

Time.com: Kennedy Center to Honor Streisand, Freeman

Kennedy Center Chairman Stephen Schwarzman hailed the "extraordinary genius and tenacity" of the 2008 lifetime achievement award recipients, who were announced Tuesday

People.com: Legendary Comedian George Carlin Dies at 71

The counterculture icon passed away from heart failure Sunday

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