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Russell Brand’s no hypocrite, he preached what he practised. That’s why we indulged him

Why does society embrace the shameless yet punish those with principles?

The Guardian - UK

A new documentary reexamines the Louis CK scandal, 6 years later

A new documentary premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival examines the Louis C

The Independent UK

What can a new documentary tell us about the Louis CK scandal?

Sorry/Not Sorry, a new film premiering at the Toronto film festival, looks for lessons in the public disgrace and swift comeback of the comedian

The Guardian - US

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11 films they tried to bury: from dinner with DiCaprio to Johnny Depp’s snuff story

Louis Chilton walks through the movies that almost never saw the light of day

The Independent UK

11 films they tried to bury: from dinner with DiCaprio to Johnny Depp’s snuff story

Louis Chilton walks through the movies that almost never saw the light of day

The Independent UK

John Mulaney's cancellation comedy

Comedian, heal thyself

Salon

My 7 favorite new to Netflix movies that you should watch this month

Netflix's April brought rewatchable movies to the big red streaming machine. Here are my top 7 movies added earlier this month.

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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

The Independent UK

'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.

Los Angeles Times

Dave Chappelle wins Grammy for Netflix special that sparked transphobia accusations

It’s the comedian’s fourth Grammy Award

The Independent UK

Podcast host makes withering point about ‘cancel culture’ outside Louis CK gig

Comedian admitted to multiple instances of sexual misconduct in 2017

The Independent UK

Controversial comedians Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K. receive Grammy nominations

A pair of controversial comedians are among the 2023 Grammy nominees.

Tribune News Service

Louis CK review – sordid, cynical and queasy comedy

The standup returns to the UK with a set on morality, sex and religion that often excels but also stalls with casual misanthropy

The Guardian - UK

The Batgirl you’ll never see: why some films disappear for ever

She cost a cool $90m but the comic book heroine won’t even be streamed. Why do some productions deserve such an extreme fate?

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3D mermaids, CobraGator and Louis CK: the never-released films Batgirl will join in Hollywood’s vault of shame

Warner Bros is not the first studio to bury a film six feet deep. Here are a few more of the worst movies you’ll never see

Los Angeles Times

Louis C.K. makes movie comeback as director, producer and therapist. Seriously

Disgraced comedian Louis C.K. continued to sweep his sexual-misconduct scandal under the rug Friday by announcing a new film project that he directed, independently produced and financed.

The Independent UK

Johnny Depp is proof that men accused of abuse never suffer the same lifelong consequences as survivors

As the jury returns its verdict in the Depp v Heard defamation trial, Emmie Harrison-West asks why high-profile men who face allegations have a reserved spot in the limelight

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.

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Ricky Gervais draws backlash for mocking trans community in new Netflix special

Comedian Ricky Gervais is facing backlash over his new stand-up special on Netflix, in which he repeatedly mocks trans women.

The Independent UK

Louis CK sexual misconduct victim says his Grammy win is proof that ‘nobody cares’

‘It’s such bulls***. What is wrong with people?’ said Julia Wolov

The Independent UK

Louis CK’s Grammy win forces us to wrestle with cancel culture’s most uncomfortable dilemma

The comedian and TV creator, who admitted to sexual misconduct back in 2017, controversially won a Grammy award at the weekend. The incident has raised wider questions about the divide between art and artist, writes Louis Chilton – but there’s not going to be an easy answer

Mic

The hollow, algorithmic charm of BTS

On ‘Proof,’ it’s clear that as the group's popularity rose its nods to contemporary pop grew staler and more conservative.

Benzinga

Analysis: Did Will Smith Leave Apple Stuck With A Toxic 'Emancipation'?

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) came away from last week’s Academy Awards ceremony in equal states of euphoria and agita.

The Independent UK

Louis CK’s Grammy win forces us to wrestle with cancel culture’s most uncomfortable dilemma

The comedian and TV creator, who admitted to sexual misconduct back in 2017, controversially won a Grammy award last night. The incident has raised wider questions about the divide between art and artist, writes Louis Chilton – but there’s not going to be an easy answer

The Guardian - UK

The 2022 Grammys got behind the classiest of artists … and the least

Prizes for Silk Sonic, Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo showed the awards at their best – which can’t be said for Louis CK’s honour

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