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'I Just Couldn't Be Part of That' Weird Al Yankovic Reveals He Rejected a Seven-Figure Comedy Festival Offer in Riyadh

Weird Al Yankovic declined a seven-figure offer to perform at a Saudi comedy festival, citing discomfort with the state-sponsored event. Other comedians faced backlash for participating due to human rights concerns.

International Business Times UK

Why was Dave Chappelle shocked by Travis Kelce's bachelor party?

Dave Chappelle was shocked by Travis Kelce’s tame bachelor party claiming "I had never seen anything like that".

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Nish Kumar: ‘The safety of minority groups is more important than whether or not Ricky Gervais likes me’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: Ahead of a new standup tour, the peppery comedian speaks to Louis Chilton about anger, punching down, and the state of British comedy – and he doesn’t hold back

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Oscars success unlocks the industry, says Marlon Wayans

Marlon Wayans believes Oscars success would change his career dramatically.

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Marlon Wayans explains how he stays friends with Dave Chappelle while supporting trans son

In recent years, Chappelle has been accused of making transphobic jokes in several stand-up specials

The Independent UK

Dave Chappelle tells Michelle Obama the Trump era is so unbearable even his jokes can’t keep up

Dave Chappelle just told Michelle Obama the current political climate is so unbearable even his comedy can’t keep up with the chaos. The legendary comedian sat down with the former first lady and her brother, Craig Robinson, for an episode of her podcast IMO, dropping some raw takes on how…

The Mary Sue

Dave Chappelle hops on the Trump hate train, says he has ‘squandered’ the ‘opportunity’ to be a unifying force for Americans

It’s no secret that Donald Trump’s popularity is at an all-time low. Even people who have supported him for years, especially those aligned with the MAGA movement, have largely voiced their dissatisfaction with Trump, particularly regarding his recent actions, most notably his stance on Iran and the escalation that followed.

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Eddie Murphy receives standing ovation as he collects lifetime achievement award

Murphy received the American Film Institute's life achievement award at a star-studded ceremony

The Independent UK

Dave Chappelle says Republican Party ‘weaponized’ his transgender jokes — and shames MAGA firebrand for coercing a selfie

Comedian has previously drawn heavy criticism for jokes about the transgender community

The Independent UK

Dave Chappelle Reviving Chappelle's Show Is Either The Worst Or Best Idea Ever. No Middle Ground.

Two decades later...

Cinemablend

Dave Chappelle stands firm through backlash and considers revisiting ‘Chappelle’s Show’

Dave Chappelle finds clarity away from the spotlight in the Ohio village where he lives

The Independent UK

Dave Chappelle helps keep Ohio radio station rooted in hometown with renovated building

Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs

The Independent UK

Call of Duty breaks its ‘immersive’ Black Ops 7 collab streak with…comedian Dave Chappelle, of all people

This idea seems a bit half baked.

Destructoid

‘Scary Movie’ Is Coming Back. And Its First Trailer Is Already Starting Controversies

What year is it?

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Katt Williams Just Made Some Bold Claims About Dirt He Allegedly Has On Eddie Murphy And Will Smith

Is the comedian looking to spill some more tea?

Evening Standard

Jason Manford reveals surprising secret to losing three stone in 18 months

The comedian and actor has been showing off a noticeably slimmer figure in recent months

The Mary Sue

Woman Notices Detail in Super Bowl Commercial We All Missed: “What Is That Man Doing?”

Really???

The Independent UK

Inside Super Bowl week's concerts, parties and celebrity scene heading into big game

Super Bowl week unfolds in the Bay Area with a mix of sports, music, and celebrity events

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The Independent UK

Dave Chappelle says he was ‘shook’ by killing of Charlie Kirk in new Netflix special

Dave Chappelle has said he was “shook” by the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Tom’s Guide

New releases on Netflix: 7 shows and movies you need to watch this week

Dig into all the new Netflix TV shows and movies heading to Netflix this week, including "The Beast in Me," "Nouvelle Vague" and more.

The Independent UK

Whitney Cummings blasts backlash over Riyadh Comedy Festival: ‘It’s just racism’

Cummings was one of many US comedians who traveled to Saudi Arabia for the festival

The Independent UK

Human Rights Watch refuses to accept donations from Aziz Ansari and other Riyadh comedy festival performers

Defending his decision to perform at the festival, Ansari said he had discussed donating a ‘part of the fee’ to human rights organisations

The Guardian - UK

We know what the comedians got out of the Riyadh comedy festival. What about the Saudi regime?

The tawdry event was an ultimately doomed attempt by the Saudi government to buy the kind of authentic grassroots culture it is unwilling to countenance, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew

The Guardian - UK

‘Amoral, evil’: vitriolic backlash builds against comics who played Riyadh festival

Murder by bone-saw, lashings for rape victims, punishment amputation, jail for satirists … these are the Saudi human rights abuses fuelling the fury at the likes of Louis CK, Dave Chappelle and Jimmy Carr. How have they responded?

The Independent UK

Comedians at controversial Riyadh festival ‘completely avoiding’ jokes about Saudi government

Comics were urged to use their platform to raise awareness of Saudi Arabia’s human rights issues, but reportedly signed contracts forbidding them from doing so in exchange for lucrative fees

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