The award was given to Murphy, 61, for “outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment.”
Category: Comedy and Humor
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Jerrod Carmichael Addresses Scandals That Engulfed the Golden Globes
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How Danhausen Became Professional Wrestling’s Strangest Star
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10 Things Our Critics Are Looking Forward to in 2023
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A ‘Titanic’ Parody Show That Draws Fans Near, Far, Wherever They Are
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Day 25: That Time an Orthodox Jew Celebrated Christmas
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‘Die Hard’ Comes to the Christmas Stage in London
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Adam Sandler to Receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
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When Jewish Artists Wrestle With Antisemitism
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Jerrod Carmichael to Host Golden Globes as Broadcast Returns From Scandal
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Budd Friedman, Who Built an Empire of Comedy Clubs, Dies at 90
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