First Avenue, a prestigious performance venue in Minneapolis, canceled a Dave Chappelle show at the last minute after online backlash, citing the comedian’s transphobic jokes. “The Dave Chappelle show tonight … Read more
English comedian Ricky Gervais drew criticism for making anti-transgender jokes in his new stand-up comedy special on Netflix called “SuperNature,” which debuted on May 24. Within hours of the release, … Read more
Comedian Dave Chappelle was tackled on stage during his performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Tuesday, according to various media reports and circulating videos from witnesses. Chappelle … Read more
Gilbert Gottfried, an iconic comedian and actor, died at age 67 after a “long illness,” his family said on April 12. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our … Read more
Ticket sales for Chris Rock’s comedy shows have allegedly increased since his altercation with Will Smith at the 94th Academy Awards. According to a tweet from TickPick, the company sold … Read more
Louie Anderson, best known for his Emmy-winning performance as Christine Baskets in FX’s Baskets, has died aged 68 years old. Anderson died on Friday morning as a result of cancer … Read more
American comedian and actor Bob Saget died at the age of 65 on Jan. 9 at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Orlando, Florida. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies … Read more
Mort Sahl, a legendary political satirist and stand-up comedian in the United States, died at the age of 94 on Oct. 26 in Mill Valley, California. Lucy Mercer, a friend … Read more
Spotify has withdrawn the work of hundreds of comedians, including John Mulaney, Jim Gaffigan, and Kevin Hart, as part of a fresh dispute over royalties. Spoken Giants, which represents some … Read more
Rabbi-turned comedian and actor Jackie Mason died at the age of 93 years on July 24. Mason died after spending over two weeks at the Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, … Read more