A-list comedians face backlash for performing at Saudi Arabian festival

A comedy festival in the capital of Saudi Arabia has become a cultural flash point as major comedians face criticism for ...

Riyadh Comedy Festival Lineup: Full List of Artists Performing — And Why They're Facing Backlash

The Riyadh Comedy Festival, featuring top global comedians, is facing backlash over Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.

11 Black comedians who stunned audiences in serious roles

From Mo’Nique in 'Precious' to Kevin Hart in 'True Story,' these comedians proved their talent runs deeper than comedy. See who made the list at REVOLT.

Underscore Talent Launches Comedy Division To “Bridge Traditional Stand-Up With Digital-First Era”

EXCLUSIVE: Underscore Talent has created a comedy unit, with several signings secured on launch. The next-gen talent ...
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Comedian Joe List Talks Debut Documentary

Comedian and filmmaker Joe List wouldn’t be one of today’s top stand ups if he didn’t have a reverence for the game-changing class of comics that came before him. List took notice when comedians like ...

Marc Maron, Shane Gillis, Zach Woods denounce Saudi comedy festival with A-list lineup

Comedians from Dave Chappelle to Pete Davidson are facing criticism for their upcoming performances at a Saudi comedy ...

What is the Riyadh Comedy Festival? The Saudi Arabia event stirring controversy in Hollywood

The Riyadh Comedy Festival stars A-list comedians like Peter Davidson, but despite its blockbuster acts, it has copped ...