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Carlos Santana makes shocking remarks about trans people during concert: ‘I’m like this with Dave Chappelle’

Mexican-born American guitarist likened himself to divisive comedian Dave Chappelle

The Independent UK

It’s a rap: what are the greatest hip-hop movies?

The genre, which turns 50 this month, has led to surprisingly few movies but the best include a black-and-white comedy and a starry documentary

The Guardian - US

Martina Navratilova starts Twitter row with Megan Rapinoe over trans women in sports

18-time Grand Slam winner had a one word response to Rapinoe’s claims that she was fueling transphobia

The Independent UK

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Stand-up comics on selling specials to the streamers: 'You do not need them'

LOS ANGELES — Netflix's first live stand-up special, Chris Rock's "Selective Outrage," was an all-around success for the streamer, landing among its Top 10 U.S. shows for the week and becoming Nielsen's most streamed comedy special in a measurement week, with 798 million viewing minutes. And it earned Rock $20…

Los Angeles Times

Hannah Gadsby reflects on ‘unfortunate’ association with Netflix

‘Nanette’ star previously called the service an ‘amoral algorithm cult’

The Independent UK

Wanda Sykes criticises old friend Dave Chappelle for ‘damaging’ jokes about trans people

‘If our paths did cross, I totally would say something,’ comedian said

The Independent UK

Wanda Sykes criticizes Dave Chappelle's anti-trans jokes: 'So hurtful and damaging'

Wanda Sykes has declared her support for the transgender community and criticized Dave Chappelle's transphobic material in a recent interview reflecting on the state of the comedy industry.

Los Angeles Times

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Kevin Hart Opens Up About Friendship With Dave Chappelle In Sweet Post, Then Reveals How His Barber Trolled Him Over It

Kevin Hart shared some warm words about his longtime friend, Dave Chappelle.

Cinemablend

John Mulaney's cancellation comedy

Comedian, heal thyself

Salon

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert: 10 drum highlights you need to see

From the tragedy of Taylor Hawkins' death, came the light of the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts, here are our highlights from the televised Wembley event

MusicRadar

Comedy isn't black or white – it's green

Chris Rock's special is a reminder that he's a rich guy with rich guy problems. He just knows one is marketable

Salon

Chris Rock slaps back at Will and Jada Pinkett Smith — hard — in live Netflix special

LOS ANGELES — When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars ceremony, many members of the live audience and TV viewers at home thought it was a joke — until they realized, to their horror, that it wasn’t.

Los Angeles Times

From Chris Rock to the SAG Awards. Why Netflix is dabbling in livestreaming

LOS ANGELES — For years, Netflix executives have been the biggest cheerleaders of TV bingeing.

Los Angeles Times

Ms. Pat won't hold back on telling jokes that hit hard and come from experience

The words raw and uncut fail to encapsulate the audacity of comedian Ms. Pat's brand of humor.

Los Angeles Times

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Roots Picnic is back, expands to 3 days

PHILADELPHIA — The Roots Picnic will return to the Mann Center on June 3 and 4 with headlining sets by Diddy with the Roots, Ms. Lauryn Hill performing her album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" and Philadelphia rapper Lil Uzi Vert.

The Independent UK

Roseanne Barr accuses Hollywood of double standards

‘I’m the only person whose life’s work was stolen by people I thought loved me,’ actor says

Los Angeles Times

'It was a witch-burning': Roseanne may forgive Hollywood, but she'll never forget

Almost five years have passed since Roseanne Barr fired off a late-night tweet that changed her life, bringing about a her fall from grace and the cancellation of the groundbreaking show that made her into one of TV's most electric personalities.

The Independent UK

Dave Chappelle wins Grammy for Netflix special that sparked transphobia accusations

It’s the comedian’s fourth Grammy Award

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Beyoncé or Adele? Will history be made, or repeated, at the 2023 Grammy Awards? And what about Bad Bunny?

Beyoncé or Adele? Kendrick Lamar or Bad Bunny? Willie Nelson or Buddy Guy? Wet Leg or Maneskin? Dave Chappelle or Louis C.K.?

Los Angeles Times

Chris Rock to Bro V. Wade: 5 Comedy specials and events we’re excited about in 2023

LOS ANGELES — Though 2023 appears to be in full swing after a long holiday, predicting the future of comedy this year still seems pretty laughable. We’re still catching our breath from the craziness of ’22, which ended with a bang (aka Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle touring stadiums together).…

Los Angeles Times

Man who attacked Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl sentenced to 270 days in jail

LOS ANGELES — The man who attacked comedian Dave Chappelle onstage at the Hollywood Bowl in May has been sentenced to nearly nine months in jail.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk left ‘withering’ by heavy boos at Dave Chappelle show: ‘You weren’t expecting this, were you?’

‘I actually felt bad for him,’ one crowd member wrote

The New Daily

Elon Musk booed onstage at Dave Chappelle show

Twitter CEO Elon Musk has been met with a loud wave of boos after being called on stage by Dave Chappelle at a San Francisco show.

ABC News

Elon Musk booed for minutes after being brought on stage by Dave Chappelle in San Francisco

The Twitter CEO and "world's richest man" gets a cold reception onstage with comedian Dave Chappelle, with loud booing heard echoing around San Francisco's Chase Center.

Fortune

Elon Musk says getting booed by Dave Chappelle fans was ‘a first for me in real life,’ suggesting he’s just becoming aware of a building backlash

Musk attributed the boos to “unhinged leftists."

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