Riyadh Comedy Festival Comics choose money over morals

Comics perfomed at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, which has been known for violating human rights, showing their ...

'Dave, it’s not funny. It’s dangerous.' Why this comic's callout of Chappelle matters

A Buteau-ful Mind at Radio City Music Hall,” which is playing on Netflix, Buteau calls out comedian Dave Chappelle for his ...

David Cross Doesn’t Care If He Offends You

The candid comic still thinks those who performed at the Riyadh Comedy Festival participated in “a very dangerous, upsetting ...
The Grio

Dave Chappelle sparks backlash after saying it’s ‘easier’ to be a comedian in Saudi Arabia than in America

According to Dave Chappelle it’s easier to be an American comedian in Saudi Arabia. On Saturday, September 27, the 52-year-old comedian performed during the Riyadh Comedy Festival in the Saudi capital ...
WTAE-TV

American comedians at Saudi festival draw backlash from human rights groups

A comedy festival in Saudi Arabia featuring high-profile American performers is drawing intense criticism from human rights advocates who say the star-studded event helps gloss over the kingdom’s ...
Variety

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Defends Dave Chappelle Special in Staff Memo: ‘Artistic Freedom’ Is Different for Stand-Up (EXCLUSIVE)

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has addressed staff members on the streamer’s controversial new Dave Chappelle stand-up special, “The Closer.” The firebrand comedian has drawn criticism from the LGBTQ+ ...