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While defending his decision to perform at the controversial, state-sponsored Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, Aziz Ansari said he planned to donate “part of the fee” to “causes that support free press and human rights,” listing Reporters Without Borders and Human Rights Watch, which has long been critical of the comedy festival and the Saudi regime. But in a statement to Variety, a spokesperson for Human Rights Watch said the organization “cannot accept” donations from Ansari and other comedians who have “generously offered to donate part of their performance fees.” (Jessica Kirson said “I deeply regret” performing at Riyadh...

The event has drawn criticism due to human rights abuses by the Saudi governmentJimmy Kimmel grilled comedian Aziz Ansari over his involvement in the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. The state-sponsored festival, which also featured fellow standups Dave Chappelle and Bill Burr, has drawn criticism due to the Saudi Arabian government’s alleged human rights abuses, as well as accusations around its involvement in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. Appearing on the October 7 edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ansari was faced with questions from the host about performing. “This is something that’s become a big...

The actor-comedian details his experience at the event: "Definitely one of the top three experiences I've ever had ... I think it's going to lead to a lot of positive things."Bill Burr took to his podcast to give a detailed rundown of his experience last week in the Middle East, where he performed at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival. The actor-comedian described rather nervously warming up for the event with a set in Bahrain to get a feel for what an audience in the region would find funny (and acceptable) and then performing at the Saudi Arabia festival’s opening night...

Bill Burr is fired up. The comedian and actor, 56, blasted insurance companies and praised accused UnitedHealthcare CEO-shooter Luigi Mangione while speaking about the LA fires during his Tuesday appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Burr revealed that, like many people in Los Angeles, he had to evacuate after flames threatened his home. “I got lucky,” he said. “You know, the winds moved. “And I think everybody did a great job. Unlike the internet,” he added, alluding to the rapacious criticism of state and local officials’ response to the fires. Burr went on to mock online critics who liken themselves to...

The comedian is publicly defending his wife of 10 years, Nia Renée Hill, after she was caught flipping off former president Donald Trump at the Ultimate Fighting Championship 295 match. “I love my wife,” Burr, 55, remarked of the incident on the Rich Eisen Show. “You know where you stand with her.” Trump, said to be a big fan of the American mixed martial arts competition, entered Madison Square Garden in New York City Saturday night alongside UFC president Dana White, Tucker Carlson, Kid Rock and son Don Jr. As the crowd cheered, Trump approached his ringside seat in front...

During Saturday’s Ultimate Fighting Championship 295 event in New York City, former President Donald Trump — accompanied by Kid Rock, Tucker Carlson and UFC President and CEO Dana White — made an iconic entrance into Madison Square Garden.Comedian, podcaster and longtime UFC color commentator Joe Rogan described the scene as reminiscent of a superhero film.“He walks out to Kid Rock’s ‘American Badass’ with Kid Rock and Tucker Carlson, walking in like the right-wing Avengers, and the place went nuts,” Rogan said Thursday on his podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.”

Comedian Bill Burr’s wife was not happy to see former President Donald Trump walking to his seat at Madison Square Garden for UFC 295 on Saturday, video from the event reveals.Burr’s wife, Nia Renee Hill, was in the distinct minority with her disdain, because the crowd erupted in cheers and applause when Trump first exited the tunnel at the Garden. Still, as Donald Trump passed their seats on the way to his own, Burr’s wife was seen raising both her middle fingers to the ex-prez, according to the Daily Mail.Watch the video here:Bill Burr's wife Nia Renée Hill loves Trump...

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Comedian and HBO late-night host Bill Maher predicted that Republicans are “definitely going to win” a congressional majority in next week’s midterm elections, thanks in part to “woke culture.” Maher claimed the left has gone “super crazy” in ways that the average American “doesn’t understand” and doesn’t want. He made his comments while appearing on comedian Bill Burr’s “Monday Morning Podcast” on Thursday. The two talked pop culture, the Playboy Mansion, and politics, with Maher admitting that Republicans are going to “do so well” on election day next Tuesday.

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Netflix comedian Bill Burr poked fun at “pro-choice” advocates in his new show, “Live at Red Rock,” saying it’s “weird” to support “choice” when that choice is to “kill a baby.” Breitbart reports Burr got a lot right about abortion in his new comedy routine, pointing out how the whole purpose is to kill a baby before he/she is born. He began by explaining how he identifies with the “pro-choice” side because he likes to be independent, according to the report. “I don’t like people telling me what to do, and I was just like, ‘It’s your body, who the...

A number of comedians have spoken out against cancel culture in recent years, including Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Burr, David Spade, Kevin Hart, Michael Che, and Ricky Gervais. But there’s one comic who doesn’t think the trend of funnymen and women losing jobs for politically incorrect jokes is a problem — Jay Leno. The former host of “The Tonight Show” told the Los Angeles Times that stand-up acts have always had to adapt to the new norms, saying, “You either change with the times, or you die.”

Bill Burr slammed CNN and Joe Biden on his recent podcast. The comedian, who is never concerned with being politically correct, said the network is a “f–king treasonous un-American pieces of s–t” that can’t stop talking about President Trump because Joe Biden is a “bore.” Burr has a weekly podcast on Thursdays. He doesn’t hold back his feelings on the topics of the day and last Thursday, he aimed his fire at CNN.

Apparently Bill Burr has triggered the liberals.

Comedy specials have become a bugle call for herds of people looking for reasons to be offended and to demand the end of a celebrity’s career. They have also become a “safe space” for people who like to laugh at politically incorrect humor and provide relief from a life where saying what you really mean is incredibly risky. Bill Burr’s “Paper Tiger” is no exception, delivering a swift kick straight into the hornet’s nest of strident feminism. In his hour-long Netflix special, Burr is undaunted by the recent backlash against all forms of comedy by people who seem affronted by...

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