Aziz Ansari Defends Riyadh Gig, Plans To Donate Part Of Fee
Aziz Ansari is the latest comedian to defend to controversial decision to perform at Saudi Arabia’s debut Riyadh…
Jimmy Kimmel Grills Aziz Ansari on Riyadh Comedy Festival
On his late-night talk show Tuesday night, Jimmy Kimmel pressed Aziz Ansari for performing at the controversial, state-sponsored…
Louis C.K. Had “Mixed Feelings” Before Riyadh Comedy Festival Gig
Louis C.K. is the latest comedian to address his decision to perform at Saudi Arabia‘s inaugural Riyadh Comedy…
Dave Chappelle Says It’s Easier To Talk Freely In Saudi Arabia Than America
“It’s easier to talk here than it is in America,” Dave Chappelle told an audience in Saudi Arabia…
Bill Burr Defends Riyadh Comedy Festival Appearance Amid Backlash
Amid rising backlash from fellow comedians and human rights advocates, Bill Burr is defending his appearance at the…
Bill Burr Defends Riyadh Comedy Fest Gig
As many of his peers condemn the Riyadh Comedy Festival and its participants, Bill Burr appears to have…
Atsuko Okatsuka Reveals Riyadh Comedy Fest’s “Censorship Rules”
With Saudi Arabia’s star-studded debut comedy festival kicking off this weekend, comedian Atsuko Okatsuka has revealed some of…
Marc Maron and Human Rights Watch Slam Riyadh Comedy Festival
Saudi Arabia’s upcoming Riyadh Comedy Festival is drawing controversy with several U.S. comedians blasting the star-studded event and…