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Oct 07 2019
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Leave Comedy Alone
Comedy’s recent return to the national spotlight — with new Netflix specials from Dave Chappelle and Bill Burr, and the oops-on-second-thought firing of recently-hired Saturday Night Live cast member Shane Gillis — has brought passionate attacks on offensive speech, sweeping defenses of free expression, and the prevalence of “cancel culture” to the forefront along with it.
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Henry A. BrechterOct 22 2023
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Dave Chappelle Criticizes Israel’s Bombing of Gaza at Boston Comedy Show (Report)
Dave Chappelle allegedly criticized Israel‘s bombing of Gaza at one of his recent Boston comedy tour stops. The Wall Street Journal reported that the comedian initially condemned the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas during his show at TD Garden on Thursday, according to people in attendance. He reportedly then criticized Israel’s bombing of Gaza and
The Hollywood ReporterSep 20 2023
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Paramount+ removes Russell Brand comedy special in wake of accusations: Report
Paramount is the latest platform to remove content relating to Russell Brand from its platform amid recent accusations against the podcaster and comedian. Brand's comedy special, titled Russell Brand in New York City, was reportedly removed from Paramount+ sometime on Tuesday, though it is not explicitly known if the special was removed in response to the new allegations against Brand. The
Washington ExaminerSep 18 2023
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Russell Brand Cancels Comedy Dates After Sexual Assault Allegations
Russell Brand postponed the remaining dates of a comedy tour on Monday, two days after British news organizations published an investigation in which several women accused him of sexual assault. Mr. Brand was scheduled to perform two shows as part of his “Bipolarisation” tour of Britain this week. But in a statement provided on Monday by the Theater Royal Windsor, which was set to host Mr.
New York Times (News)Aug 07 2023
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Montgomery Riverboat Brawl: A Cathartic Comedy Of Justice For Black America
Last night, as the sun set over Montgomery, Alabama, Black America went to sleep with cell phones still clutched in hands, eyes shimmering with tears of joy, and sides pulsing with echoes of unbridled cackling at the epic brawl between Black crew staff of the Harriot II Riverboat and white pleasure craft owners. No need for the usual play-by-play here; just do a quick Google search with the
News OneSep 18 2023
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Russell Brand denies sexual assault allegations as promoters postpone his comedy shows
Yahoo NewsApr 18 2024
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Colorado Springs area entertainment events starting April 18
You Look Like Comedy Roast Battle — Hosted by Brian Sullivan with Spiro Siavelis, 7:30 p.m., Loonees Comedy Corner, 1305 N. Academy Blvd., $9-$60; looneescc.com. The Homewreckers — With The Dead End, Dirty Kings, Bryan Raymond, 7:30 p.m., Vultures, 2100 E. Platte Ave., $10; vulturesrocks.com. Willy Porter — Presented by Friends House Concerts, 7:30-10:30 p.m., private residence, address given
Colorado Springs GazetteJul 25 2023
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Dave Chappelle bringing new comedy tour to Little Caesars Arena in September
(WXYZ) — Legendary comedian Dave Chappelle is going out on tour this fall and will stop in Detroit in September.
On Tuesday, the tour was announced with a stop at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Sept. 9.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 27 at 10 a.m. with a presale happening on Wednesday.
Chapelle has won five Emmy Awards and was honored with the 2019 Mark Twain for
ABC 7 WXYZApr 11 2024
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Derrick Stroup
Alabama native and stand-up comedian Derrick Stroup is not your average slow talking Southerner. With the cadence of an angry auctioneer, he engages his audiences with his detailed stories, over the top energy and southern charm. Since leaving home for Denver in 2015 to chase his dreams of stand-up comedy, Derrick has become a regular opener for the likes of John Crist and Josh Blue. He also
Denver WestwordApr 19 2024
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Bianca Del Rio's 'Dead Inside' to play New Orleans Wednesday
Bianca Del Rio, the razor-edged comic persona of Gretna native Roy Haylock, who captured the "RuPaul's Drag Race" crown in the sixth season, will sharpen things up Wednesday at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts on the "Dead Inside" tour. Known for biting commentary on just about any subject, Bianca has successfully catapulted broadcast fame into world tours and films,
The Times-Picayune