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After a major backlash, Dave Chappelle's 'The Closer' lands Emmy nominations

Dave Chappelle's comedy special "The Closer," which ignited a massive backlash on social media and a staff revolt at Netflix last fall, has been nominated for two Emmy Awards.

Los Angeles Times

Emmy surprises: 'Squid Game,' Dave Chappelle, 'This Is Us'

The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesday included some snubs and surprises, including “This Is Us” walking away forever without a top nomination and Nathan Lane making history as the most-nominated best comedy guest actor in Emmy history

The Independent UK

J.K. Rowling backs Macy Gray’s anti-trans remarks about what makes ‘a woman’

“Harry Potter” author and British billionaire J.K. Rowling quipped that she’ll purchase Macy Gray‘s “entire back catalogue” after the “I Try” singer made controversial remarks in line with Rowling’s beliefs on gender identity.

Los Angeles Times

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‘I will never be against the second amendment’: Run the Jewels’ Killer Mike on rap, racism and gun control

After almost a decade of working alongside El-P, the rapper is releasing a solo single. He talks about the chaos and loss that inspired it, his friendship with Bernie Sanders and the ‘racist’ twisting of lyrics

The Guardian - UK

My worst moment: Tommy Davidson bet a TV version of ‘Coming to America’ would make him a star. He bet wrong

“I do a little bit of everything,” Tommy Davidson says of his stand-up act. “It’s a little bit political. It’s a little bit of storytelling. It’s a little bit autobiographical. It’s a little bit of improv. The only thing that’s on my mind when I get on stage is that…

Chicago Tribune

Sam Jay: Let art and comedy be dangerous

The "Pause with Sam Jay" comedian appeared on "Salon Talks" to weigh in on the art of conversation

Salon

‘Right to Offend’: How generations of Black comedians turned hot-button issues into hilarity

A&E documentary looks back with classic footage and comments from artists and experts.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Dave Chappelle turns down high school theater naming honor after students protested ‘Closer’ transphobia

Dave Chappelle still stands by his transphobic “Closer” comedy special, but he won’t force outraged students to face his name every day in the hallway.

Tribune News Service

Dave Chappelle refuses to have his name on high school theatre following backlash

‘The idea that my name will be turned into an instrument of someone else’s perceived oppression is untenable to me’

The Independent UK

Despite protests, Dave Chappelle's high school is finally dedicating a theater to him

After a recent visit to his former high school in Washington, D.C., took a tense turn, Dave Chappelle is going back for more.

Los Angeles Times

New this week: Luke Combs, Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Soccer Mommy and Luke Combs, the the action comedy “The Man From Toronto” starring Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson, and the 10-episode, coming-of-age comedy “Gordita Chronicles.”

The Independent UK

Jerrod Carmichael condemns Dave Chappelle’s anti-trans legacy: ‘Who the f*** are you?’

‘Your legacy is a bunch of opinions on trans s***? It’s an odd hill to die on’ Carmichael said

The Independent UK

Foo Fighters announce star-studded line-up for Taylor Hawkins tribute concert

Liam Gallagher, Brian May and Mark Ronson are among the names set to perform at Wembley in September in honour of the late drummer

Daily Mirror

Members of Queen, the Police, Rush to honor Taylor Hawkins

The London-based tribute concert for Foo Fighters’ late drummer Taylor Hawkins will include Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde, Oasis’ Liam Gallagher and comedian Dave Chappelle

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‘Dirty Daddy’: Top comedians get deep, and sometimes dark, in remembering Bob Saget

In Netflix special, Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle and other admirers remember the ‘Full House’ star who died in January.

The Independent UK

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle announce joint stand-up show in London

Comedians are teaming up weeks after they were attacked on stage in separate incidents

Evening Standard

Get ready: Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle are co-headlining a comedy gig in London

Tickets go on sale on Friday June 10

The Independent UK

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle announce joint stand-up show in London

Comedians are teaming up weeks after they were attacked on stage in separate incidents

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Daily Mirror

BGT winner Axel Blake's life before fame – from celeb support to Amazon Prime special

Dad-of-two Axel Blake had been making waves in the comedy circuit long before impressing the panel of celebrity judges and earning a Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell

Inverse

25 years ago, Nicolas Cage made the most bombastic crime thriller ever

Cage was prolific in the late ‘90s, but one movie, in particular, redefined the entire action genre.

The Guardian - UK

Norm Macdonald’s Nothing Special: a standup says farewell

The revered comic, who died last year, recorded his last Netflix set at home in 2020. It has the feel of a wake, as fans including David Letterman pay tribute

Chicago Sun-Times

With no stage and no audience, Norm Macdonald still makes the jokes stick

In a newly released Netflix special called ‘Nothing Special,’ shot in 2020, the late comedian delivers almost an hour of his trademark provocative humor.

Reason

Netflix Airs Ricky Gervais' Controversial Standup, Chooses Actual Entertaining Over Woke Pandering

"The platform's choice to release this special now, during a wave of unprecedented anti-trans legislation, is unconscionable," according to Vox.

Salon

As "Ellen" ends, she can say gay now

As seen in "Hacks" and stand-up performances, the world is still very anti-LGBTQIA+, even after Ellen

Evening Standard

Comedy isn’t cosy or comfortable — don’t try to cancel Ricky Gervais

Less than two minutes into his new Netflix special, Ricky Gervais warns the audience that he will be deploying irony throughout his set. “That’s when I say something I don’t really mean for comic effect,” he explains and you laugh at the wrong thing because you know what the right…

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