Late-night comedians criticize Democrats for choosing to shut down the government
Late-Night Comedians Criticize Democrats Over Government Shutdown Late-night hosts shared their disbelief and frustration with Democratic senators on Monday after eight of them allied with Republicans on a funding plan that might end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. “I can’t believe it!” exclaimed Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show.” “What is ‘it’? Yes, […]
Biden warns that late-night comedians may jeopardize their careers by criticizing Trump
Biden Commends Late-Night Hosts for Standing Against Trump In a recent speech delivered in Boston, former President Joe Biden expressed his admiration for late-night television hosts who criticized the Trump administration, even at the potential risk to their careers. Accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, Biden remarked that these are […]
Comedians Cancel Salesforce Performances Following Benioff’s Support for Trump
Comedians Kumail Nanjiani and Ilana Glazer have decided to cancel their performances at Salesforce’s annual conference, DreamForce. This comes amid ongoing backlash against CEO Marc Benioff for his recent support of President Trump. Earlier this month, reports surfaced indicating that Benioff, who has a history of supporting Democratic causes, has shifted his stance toward Trump. […]
Human Rights Watch rejects donations from comedians who took part in the Riyadh Comedy Festival
Human Rights Watch Stops Accepting Donations from Riyadh Comedy Festival Performers Human Rights Watch declared on Thursday that it will no longer accept contributions from comedians who took part in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival. Human rights advocates expressed to Variety that donations from performers like Aziz Ansari are deemed “unacceptable.” “While we find this […]
New documentary on John Candy uncovers the comedian’s battle with severe anxiety
Documentary Explores John Candy’s Life John Candy often felt he was living on “borrowed time.” He tragically passed away from a heart attack on March 4, 1994, at the age of 43 while filming *Wagons East!* in Durango, Mexico. Now, a documentary titled *John Candy: I Like Me*, directed by Colin Hanks and produced by […]
Trevor Noah discusses Charlie Kirk, Saudi Arabia, and American comedians being cautious during Trump’s presidency.
Trevor Noah discussed how comedy is often one of the first casualties in authoritarian regimes, pointing out that his fellow comedians feel they are “sacrificing themselves” under Trump. He recounted his childhood, highlighting that from the ages of six to nearly ten, he experienced a lack of freedom of speech in South Africa, where he […]
Comedians at Saudi Arabia festival criticized by Washington Post
Criticism of Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival The Washington Post Editorial Board expressed strong disapproval on Tuesday regarding the participation of stand-up comedians at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival. The board described the performances as “bad jokes” and raised concerns about the financial ties to an oppressive regime. In their editorial, they condemned around 50 […]
Did American comedians compromise for Saudi money? The Riyadh double standards revealed
From September 26 to October 9, 2025, Saudi Arabia will host its inaugural Riad Comedy Festival, which is part of the country’s Vision 2030 entertainment initiative. Notable American comedians including Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, and Bill Burr have received offers to perform, with fees ranging from $300,000 to $1.6 million. However, the conditions for their […]
American Comedians Removed from Their Moral High Ground in Saudi Arabia
Chappelle at Riyadh Comedy Festival Comedian Dave Chappelle spoke to the audience at the Riad Comedy Festival this past Saturday, as reported by the New York Times. Riyadh serves as the capital of Saudi Arabia, a country often linked to significant topics like “Oil,” “Islam,” and “Al-Qaeda.” Chappelle is among “over 50 comedian icons,” which […]
David Cross criticizes comedians taking part in the comedy festival in Saudi Arabia
David Cross Critiques Comedians at Riyadh Comedy Festival Comedian David Cross voiced strong disapproval over his fellow comedians’ participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival, which kicked off in Saudi Arabia on September 26 and will run until the end of October. This event features a lineup of 50 well-known comedians, including stars like Kevin Hart […]