American comedian and actor (born 1973)
Jerrod Carmichael says he wants Dave Chappelle to focus his 'genius' on more than trans jokes
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2024 Emmys Best Variety Specials Pre-Recorded/Live Predictions: 2024 Emmys best variety specials pre-recorded/live predictions include Jennifer Lopez ...
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Jerrod Carmichael Says “Slave Play” Joke Was Taken Out of Context: “It Has Nothing to Do With Sex”
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‘Neal Brennan: Crazy Good’ Is A Crazy Fun Netflix Special: Neal Brennan: Crazy Good Review - Get ready to sit back and laugh. From trauma to documentaries to ...
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Dave Chappelle in Abu Dhabi: How To Get Tickets, Now On Sale: Tickets for the comedian's Abu Dhabi Comedy Week showcase have just gone on sale; secure your ...
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Dave & Buster’s taps Lil Dicky and Busta Rhymes for a faceoff in new campaign: Name a better duo than Dave & Buster’s. I’ve got one: Lil Dicky and Busta Rhymes ...
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Dave Chappelle announces first Abu Dhabi gig as part of comedy week: American comic named festival's headline act, joining line-up that includes Chris Tucker ...
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Neal Brennan Thinks We've Failed By Turning 'Crazy Good' Comedians Like Dave Chappelle and Joe Rogan Into Moral Authorities
decider.com/2024/04/11/neal-brennan-crazy-good-interview/
Jerrod Carmichael Calls Dave Chappelle An 'Egomaniac' Over Anti-Trans Jokes Criticism
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Kevin Hart gets choked up as he accepts the Twain Prize for humor: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle and others toasted an emotional Kevin Hart at the ...
washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/03/25/kevin-hart-twain-prize-kennedy-center-speech/
Quick Glance: Kevin Hart Receives Mark Twain Prize for Humor
- Comedian Kevin Hart was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the Kennedy Center.
- The event featured performances by Dave Chappelle, Chelsea Handler, and Jerry Seinfeld, celebrating Hart's career.
- Hart, known for movies like 'Ride Along' and 'Central Intelligence', was praised for his versatility as a comedian, actor, and producer.
- The ceremony included humorous tributes from colleagues like Chris Rock and Keith Robinson, highlighting Hart's success and personality.
Here’s Who No Labels Should Actually Nominate: The centrist group should be recruiting entertainers, celebrities and provocateurs, not career politicians who ...
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Netflix Chief Ted Sarandos Defends Dave Chappelle From His Many Haters: The Netflix CEO says if you don’t like Chappelle's specials on Netflix ...
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Half Baked 2: a cheap DTV sequel comes out next month: They made a Half Baked 2, but none of the original cast is back except the girl who played Mary Jane.
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Our woke world can’t take a joke, and it’s no laughing matter: Laughter has been critical to our evolution, yet too many of us have lost that human touch.
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‘Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda’: Portland’s Mx. Dahlia Belle among comedians in new Netflix special
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After railing against comedy specials made by the world's biggest streamer that were widely perceived to be transphobic, the comedian is tackling the problem ... Show more britishgq.visitlink.me/OqVPS2
Comedian Donnell Rawlings has come a long way since ‘Ashy Larry’: “Chappelle’s Show” veteran Donnell Rawlings talks about his stand-up career as he releases his ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/02/27/donnell-rawlings-new-day-netflix/
Comedian Matt Rife arrives in Minneapolis for four sold-out shows with plenty of heat and haters
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Paid articlePaid Dave Chappelle-Produced Netflix Special to Star Donnell Rawlings: Dave Chappelle has chosen Donnell Rawlings as the next stand-up comedian to front his Netflix ...
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Mathieu Bitton's photo exhibit is an ode to Paris and friendships with Dave Chappelle, Lenny Kravitz
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-02-15/mathieu-bitton-leica-exhibit-dave-chappelle-lenny-kravitz-photography
Pollstar Awards Go to Taylor Swift, Dave Chappelle, Beyoncé and More: The annual Pollstar Awards celebrated the touring success of artists like Taylor Swift and ...
variety.com/2024/music/news/pollstar-awards-touring-taylor-swift-dave-chappelle-beyonce-metallica-1235902302/
Bowen Yang Hugs Controversial 'SNL' Host Shane Gillis During Show's Goodbyes: 'SNL' cast member Bowen Yang hugged host Shane Gillis on 'Saturday ...
decider.com/2024/02/25/bowen-yang-hugs-shane-gillis-on-saturday-night-live/
Quick Glance: Shane Gillis Appears on ‘Saturday Night Live'
- Shane Gillis finally appeared on ‘Saturday Night Live’, barely mentioning his past dismissal.
- Given the chance to perform at NBC’s Studio 8H, Gillis delivered a monologue hinting at a positive outcome for both him and ‘S.N.L.’.
- Initially announced as an ‘S.N.L.’ cast member, Gillis was swiftly dropped due to controversial remarks, only to return as a guest host almost five years later.
- In his monologue, Gillis took a mild approach, advising the audience not to look up his past dismissal.
Donnell Rawlings Defends Laugh Factory Showdown With Corey Holcomb: Donnell Rawlings is defending his Laugh Factory beef with fellow comic Corey Holcomb .. ...
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Sorry, Rufus Wainwright, It’s Dave Chappelle: The singer accidentally announced photographer David LaChapelle as a Grammy winner.
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Bowen Yang Subtly Calls Out ‘SNL’ for Embracing Nikki Haley: Between Haley, Dave Chappelle, and Shane Gillis, “Saturday Night Live” is once again embracing ...
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Paid articlePaid Bowen Yang Looks Away As Dave Chappelle Joins 'SNL' Goodnight In Apparent Tension
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Grammys Host Trevor Noah Talks Battling “Heroes” Chappelle, Chris Rock, Wanda Sykes for Comedy Album
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Joe Rogan Shares 15-Hour Green Room Spotify Playlist With Deal Renewal: Along with Spotify's deal renewal with Joe Rogan, the podcaster released a 15-hour ...
variety.com/2024/digital/news/joe-rogan-spotify-song-playlist-dave-chappelle-deal-renewal-1235896255/
Quick Glance: Spotify and Joe Rogan Enter New Long-Term Partnership
- Spotify has unveiled a new long-term agreement with Joe Rogan, host of one of the most beloved and controversial podcasts in the USA.
- 'The Joe Rogan Experience' will no longer be exclusively available on the audio giant, marking a shift from Rogan's previous contract.
- According to the company headquartered in Stockholm, 'JRE continues to reign as the podcasting king, consistently ranking as the most-listened-to podcast worldwide and being rated as Spotify's top podcast by users since 2020.'
- This announcement arrives as Spotify seems to be altering its podcast content strategy, moving away from exclusive deals that restricted the reach of successful shows.
Netflix Top 10: 'Baby Reindeer' Leads TV, 'Rebel Moon 2' Dominates: 'Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver' debuted as Netflix's most-watched title ...
variety.com/2024/tv/news/netflix-top-10-streaming-ratings-1235697082/
Paid articlePaid Dave Chappelle Calls Out Katt Williams For Going After Black Comedians: Dave Chappelle's responding to Katt Williams' viral Club Shay Shay interview .. ...
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Rambling Reporter: Dave Chappelle “Punches Down” in ‘The Dreamer,’ Trace Lysette Jabs Back
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Kevin Hart on Dave Chappelle Backlash. Claim He's an Industry Plant: Kevin Hart refuses to engage in speculation that he's just an industry plant.
variety.com/2024/tv/news/kevin-hart-dave-chappelle-backlash-industry-plant-claim-1235876493/
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The Crash of Ricky Gervais and Dave Chappelle: Hannes Roß writes a farewell letter to the two comedy giants
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How to win the culture war: Dave Chappelle is routing his critics, but “American Fiction” transcends the whole fight
economist.com/united-states/2024/01/04/how-to-win-the-culture-war
Quick Glance: Winning the Culture War
- Dave Chappelle makes waves with latest show 'The Dreamer'
- Chappelle critiques marginalized groups but remains popular
- Chappelle's decision to refrain from jokes about LGBTQ+ community
- Politics focuses on voting blocs, culture should provide individual facets
Unfunny business: Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais sink to new depths: Netflix’s latest specials show two once-funny comedians continuing to punch down in a ...
theguardian.com/culture/2024/jan/03/dave-chappelle-the-dreamer-ricky-gervais-armageddon-netflix
Opinion: Dave Chappelle walked off stage. Blame audience members who don’t follow rules
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Quick Glance: Disappointment: Dave Chappelle's The Dreamer
- Chappelle's worst stand-up special.
- Main focus: Chris Rock's 'Oscar Slap' and Hollywood Bowl performance.
- Weakest elements of his earlier specials scattered in The Dreamer.
- Hack jokes and 'laughs' from white audience.
How to win the culture war: Dave Chappelle is routing his critics, but “American Fiction” transcends the whole fight
economist.com/united-states/2024/01/04/how-to-win-the-culture-war
Ian Hislop knows how to stay relevant in middle age – Ricky Gervais, listen up: The flat thud with which recent specials by Ricky Gervais and Dave Chappelle ...
independent.co.uk/life-style/ricky-gervais-ian-hislop-offensive-dave-chappelle-b2478805.html
Netflix comedy specials once boosted talent. Now they platform out-of-touch men: Two shows from Ricky Gervais and Dave Chappelle, released within a week of each ...
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Landmark Bay Area music venue celebrates milestone anniversary in grand style: Over the years, the Independent has hosted such acts as Metallica, Doja Cat, Lizzo ...
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Lil Nas X fires back at Dave Chappelle for 'The Dreamer' dig: Lil Nas X urged Dave Chappelle to move on from his 2020 'Montero' music video ...
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Dave Chappelle Returns in Netflix’s ‘The Dreamer’: “I Love Punching Down”: The controversial comedian returned to Netflix to mock his Hollywood Bowl attack and ...
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Ex-Netflix Staffer Reveals New Details About Chappelle-Inspired Walk-Out: In this exclusive clip, B. Pagels-Minor, whom Netflix fired in 2021 ...
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Dave Chappelle's new Netflix stand-up special "The Dreamer" takes aim at trans and disabled communities. "I love punching down ... Show more
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Dave Chappelle walked off the stage during a set at Hard Rock Live. What we know
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Dave Chappelle on Chris Rock Oscars Slap, Says He Wasn't Offended Until He Asked Him If It Hurt
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How Dave Chappelle Fights the Culture War From the Stage: Chappelle sold more tickets in the past year than any other comedian despite repeated scandals and ...
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Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer Trailer Previews Latest Netflix Comedy Special: Netflix has released the trailer for Dave Chappelle's latest comedy special ...
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11 Signs You’re Watching an Edgy Comedy Special: Though Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais insist they are offending you in novel, culturally meaningful ways ...
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Dave Chappelle Drops Trailer for Netflix Special 'The Dreamer': Dave Chappelle has dropped the trailer for his new Netflix comedy special 'The Dreamer ...
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‘Lying for the laugh’: should comedians tell us the truth?: The controversy over Hasan Minhaj’s onstage storytelling was a sign of the shifting demands placed on ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/27/standup-comedy-demands-hasan-minhaj-truth-lying
Trans Actress Hilariously Roasts Dave Chappelle in Viral Video: Trace Lysette used Chappelle's own defence of his own material against him—"It's just jokes ...
newsweek.com/trans-dave-chappelle-tracy-lysette-transphobia-1858069
Wanda Sykes Grapples With The Slap, Chappelle and Turning 60: The Emmy, Grammy, and Golden Globe-nominated comedian ends the year by going deep on the state of ...
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Dave Chappelle to air new Netflix special two years after The Closer ignited trans row
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In this episode of The Last Laugh podcast, Wanda Sykes takes on everything from Dave Chappelle’s anti-trans jokes to why she was shocked Will Smith didn’t get ... Show more
Dave Chappelle Poses With Lauren Boebert, Who Turns Pic Into Anti-Trans Tweet: The comedian reportedly felt "tricked" and fired a one-liner at the far-right ...
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Dave Chappelle's Netflix special "The Dreamer": The Dreamer: The brilliant and controversial comedy superstar Dave Chappelle has a new Netflix special.
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Lamorne Morris first met Fargo costar Jon Hamm while high on mushrooms and thought he was the Devil
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Dave Chappelle cuts stand up show halfway after spotting fan with phone: Dave Chappelle walked out of the show early after spotting an audience member violating ...
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Elon Musk almost needed SFPD wellness check after ‘breakdown,’ getting booed at Dave Chappelle show
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From Chris Rock to Hannah Gadsby: the new book treating standup as fine art: As our relationship with comedy has shifted, so has the role of comedian in ...
theguardian.com/culture/2023/dec/07/comedy-book-jesse-david-fox-chris-rock-dave-chappelle-jon-stewart
The Simple Truths of Nate Bargatze on ‘SNL’: The show leaned into the comic’s understated humor, to refreshing effect.
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Quick Glance: Nate Bargatze Hosts Frighteningly Funny SNL Halloween Episode
- Comedian Nate Bargatze hosts Saturday Night Live's Halloween edition with musical guest Foo Fighters.
- Bargatze is a little nervous, but handles himself well.
- It's a solid block of stand-up and enjoyable to watch someone make the most of their moment.
- Hallmark has dominated Christmas and now they're going after Halloween.
The Simple Truths of Nate Bargatze on ‘SNL’: The show leaned into the comic’s understated humor, to refreshing effect.
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Stream It Or Skip It: 'Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only' On Netflix, Current Kings Of Comedy Commemorate Their Reign
decider.com/2023/12/12/kevin-hart-chris-rock-headliners-only-netflix-review/
Dave Chappelle is coming to Portland on Dec 7, tickets still available for the Moda Center show
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Rep. Lauren Boebert caused quite a stir after she snapped a selfie with #DaveChapelle 👀 #TMZLive discusses! 👉www.tmz.com/2023/11/30/lauren-boebert-snaps-picture-dave-chappelle-capitol-hill-dc/
Here Are The Top Netflix Comedy Specials In A Decade: Ten years ago, Netflix aired its first-ever stand-up comedy special with Aziz Ansari’s "Buried Alive ...
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Louis Theroux names the controversial figure he wants to interview next: The documentary maker wants his BBC conversation series to ‘see people clearly’
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/louis-theroux-dave-chappelle-interview-b2438919.html
Dave Chappelle’s Remarks on Israel Draw Cheers and Walkouts in Boston: In apparently unplanned comments, the comedian waded into the Israel-Hamas war and decried ...
nytimes.com/2023/10/24/arts/dave-chappelle-israel-walkouts.html
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Dave Chappelle's Israel Remarks in Boston
- Dave Chappelle addresses the Israel-Hamas conflict in Boston, causing a stir and dividing the audience.
- Chappelle's comments drew cheers and walkouts during a show in Boston.
- The incident occurred during one of the two shows at TD Garden in Boston.
- Mobile phones were prohibited during the performance, resulting in limited evidence of the exact sequence of events.
Comedian Matt Rife Shares The Best Advice Dave Chappelle Has Given Him: In a backstage interview at the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit, comedian Matt Rife shares his ...
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What Dave Chappelle Has Said About Israel-Hamas Conflict: Dave Chappelle made headlines after he spoke about the Israel-Hamas conflict during a stand-up show in ...
newsweek.com/dave-chappelle-israel-palestine-hamas-1838651
Dave Chappelle at the United Center: Still stepping over the line: When he’s on, he captures a tension between knowing better and not knowing enough.
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‘We’re all learning’: why Netflix needs Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda: A mixed bill of standups, presented by the Nanette star and due to be recorded for the ...
theguardian.com/stage/2023/oct/13/hannah-gadsby-nextflix-gender-agenda-nanette-standups
Houston Astros: Hank Conger recalls being part of Astros' resurgence: Twins first-base coach Hank Conger spent just one season in Houston as a player ...
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Dave Chappelle alternates between shock and sweetness in his official St. Paul debut
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Paid articlePaid Minneapolis venue Icehouse apologizes for swapping Latinx event with Dave Chappelle after-party
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Dave Chappelle is bringing his standup act to Tampa’s Amalie Arena: Tickets go on sale Friday.
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Pechanga Resort Casino will host a series of comedy shows through November: Find out which comedians will be part of the casino's weekly comedy nights at ...
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