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Whitney Cummings on Riyadh Comedy Festival Controversy: “It’s Just Racism”
Whitney Cummings is weighing in on the Riyadh Comedy Festival controversy. During the Monday episode of her Good For You…
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Stand-Up Comedian Jessica Kirson Donates Riyadh Comedy Festival Fee to Human Rights Campaign
Veteran comedian Jessica Kirson has donated the entire fee she received from performing at the recent Riyadh Comedy Festival to…
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Does the Controversy Over the Riyadh Comedy Festival Actually Matter?
The inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival closed on Thursday after a fortnight under the bright lights of Boulevard Riyadh City, and…
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Bill Burr Fires Back at Critics of His Riyadh Comedy Festival Appearance: “Sanctimonious C***s”
Conan O’Brien and the crew from his SiriusXM podcast took over Hollywood’s Fonda Theatre on Sunday night for a special…
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Louis C.K. Defends Performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival: “Feels Like a Good Opportunity”
Louis C.K. is explaining why he decided to take part in Saudi Arabia‘s Riyadh Comedy Festival. During his Friday appearance…
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Lesbian Stand-Up Comedian Jessica Kirson Expresses “Sincere Regret” for Riyadh Comedy Festival Performance
Comedian Jessica Kirson, an openly gay veteran of the stand-up stage, has issued a statement expressing “sincere regret” for being…
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Dave Chappelle Criticizes Free Speech in America at Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival
Dave Chappelle criticized the status of free speech in the United States while onstage at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in…
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David Cross Slams Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle and Others Performing at Saudi Comedy Festival: “Disgusted”
David Cross has become the latest comedian to criticize his fellow comics for participating in Saudi Arabia‘s Riyadh Comedy Festival.…
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Atsuko Okatsuka Details Comedian “Censorship Rules” at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival
Atsuko Okatsuka is revealing a few of the details in the offer she was presented with to appear at Saudi…
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‘Robbing Beirut’ Takes Top Prize at Red Sea Film Festival Awards
Lebanese director Katia Jarjoura has picked up the top Red Sea Souk Production Award for Robbing Beirut, a heist thriller…
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