19 h. ago Opinion | Plenty of jokes, but the Saudi comedy festival is no laughing matter

Opinion | Plenty of jokes, but the Saudi comedy festival is no laughing matter  The Washington Post

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2 d. ago Comedian Bill Burr Dismisses Backlash over Performance in Saudi Arabia: 'The Royals Loved the Show'

Comedian Bill Burr has defended his performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia several of his peers denounced him and others as sellouts.  The post Comedian Bill Burr Dismisses Backlash over Performance in Saudi Arabia: ‘The Royals Loved the Show’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 d. ago Pete Davidson stands by Saudi Arabia gig after FDNY father's 9/11 death despite backlash

Pete Davidson faces criticism for performing at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival despite his firefighter father Scott Davidson dying in 9/11.

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4 d. ago Chappelle says it's easier to speak freely at Saudi Arabian comedy fest than in USA, brings up Charlie Kirk

Dave Chappelle and other comedians faced scrutiny after agreeing to perform at a Saudi Arabian comedy festival despite the kingdom's persecution of writers and activists.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘They just wanted to laugh’: Bill Burr defends performing at Saudi comedy festival

Bill Burr was among several high-profile comedians who traveled to Saudi Arabia to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, including Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., and Pete Davidson. The post ‘They just wanted to laugh’: Bill Burr defends performing at Saudi comedy festival appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago At Saudi Comedy Festival, American Free Speech Becomes the Punchline

American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a political crackdown.

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6 d. ago David Cross says Dave Chappelle, Louis CK can't be taken seriously ever again after Saudi shows

David Cross called out fellow stand-up comedians participating in Saudi Arabia's comedy festival, citing the kingdom's crimes against humanity and oppression.

Politics

9 d. ago Marc Maron, Human Rights Watch and others slam Saudi comedy festival

The participation of big name funnymen, including Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari and Kevin Hart, provoked criticism from fellow comedians and human rights groups.

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