Mark Kennedy

Mark Kennedy is an accomplished entertainment writer with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently at The Associated Press since September 2010, Mark specializes in writing features on various entertainment topics, serving as a reviewer for music, theater, and film, and editing spot news and features. Prior to this role, Mark worked as an Editor/Producer at AOL, where responsibilities included editing and publishing stories to the AOL News site. Mark's earlier tenure at The Associated Press involved serving as National Editor, directing national news coverage, and reporting from significant events such as Michael Jackson's funeral and a six-week assignment in Afghanistan. Initial reporting experience includes a position at the Boston Herald as a breaking news weekend reporter. Mark holds a Master's degree in Middle East History from Harvard University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Brown University.