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Prime Video Taps Netflix Alum Casey Benesch As Head Of Comedy Marketing - deadline.com - county Hall
deadline.com
16.06.2022 / 19:25

Prime Video Taps Netflix Alum Casey Benesch As Head Of Comedy Marketing

EXCLUSIVE: Casey Benesch, a former Netflix executive who helped build up the streaming giant’s stature in comedy, is moving to rival Prime Video to head up comedy marketing.

Jerrod Carmichael Slams Dave Chappelle’s Anti-Trans Legacy: ‘Who the F— Are You?’ - variety.com
variety.com
16.06.2022 / 17:41

Jerrod Carmichael Slams Dave Chappelle’s Anti-Trans Legacy: ‘Who the F— Are You?’

Zack Sharf Jerrod Carmichael issued strong words against Dave Chappelle as part of a new GQ magazine profile. Carmichael, who came out as gay publicly in his April HBO special “Rothaniel,” said his niece was the only one who texted him after the project debuted. “I see you.

Jerrod Carmichael Criticizes Dave Chappelle Over Transgender Jokes: 'It's an Odd Hill to Die On' - www.etonline.com
etonline.com
15.06.2022 / 23:49

Jerrod Carmichael Criticizes Dave Chappelle Over Transgender Jokes: 'It's an Odd Hill to Die On'

Jerrod Carmichael is taking Dave Chappelle to task over his derogatory comments toward the LGBTQ+ community made in his controversial Netflix special. Carmichael says, in a nutshell, Chappelle's legacy is tarnished, and it's his own doing.Carmichael made the statement in a profile, where the 35-year-old comedian opened up about how the only person who acknowledged him after he came out as gay in his HBO stand-up special back in April was his 15-year-old niece.«She hit me with a quick text, 'I see you. I hear you,'» Carmichael said.

Mo’Nique, Netflix Settle Gender & Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Over Pay For Comedy Special – Update - deadline.com
deadline.com
15.06.2022 / 20:17

Mo’Nique, Netflix Settle Gender & Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Over Pay For Comedy Special – Update

2ND UPDATE, 9:45 AM: Mo’Nique and Netflix have settled the lawsuit she filed against the streaming company in 2019 claiming racial and gender bias, Deadline has confirmed. Details of the deal weren’t disclosed. Read about the case below.

Billy Eichner, Mae Martin Slam Netflix in LGBTQ Comedy Special for Streamer: ‘I’m Not Talking About Florida, I’m Talking About Dave Chappelle’ - variety.com - Florida
variety.com
09.06.2022 / 18:47

Billy Eichner, Mae Martin Slam Netflix in LGBTQ Comedy Special for Streamer: ‘I’m Not Talking About Florida, I’m Talking About Dave Chappelle’

Selome Hailu Billy Eichner and Mae Martin have called out Netflix’s support of Dave Chappelle’s jokes about queer and trans people — in a comedy special released by Netflix itself.Both comedians appear in “Stand Out: An LGBTQ Celebration,” which debuted on June 9 after being taped at Netflix Is a Joke Fest in May. The event, hosted by Eichner, was the largest-ever gathering of LGBTQ+ comics in one stand-up special, according to Netflix.“We all know how backwards and dangerous the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ laws are,” Eichner says in the special. “Queer people, and especially trans people, are under legislative attack in this country.

Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle to perform joint stand-up comedy show - www.foxnews.com - London - New York
foxnews.com
08.06.2022 / 00:17

Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle to perform joint stand-up comedy show

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle are slated to perform a joint stand-up comedy show. The two comedians will appear on-stage together on Sept. 3 at The O2 in London, Live Nation announced.Tickets for the event go on sale June 10.

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle to Co-Headline Comedy Show in London - www.etonline.com - London
etonline.com
07.06.2022 / 21:19

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle to Co-Headline Comedy Show in London

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle are joining forces for a stand-up show at O2 Arena in London later this year. According to multiple reports, Rock and Chappelle are set to co-headline on Sept.

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle announce joint stand-up show - nypost.com - Los Angeles - county Buffalo - London
nypost.com
07.06.2022 / 18:41

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle announce joint stand-up show

on sale for the general public on June 10.The controversial comedians have set an age limit at their event, only welcoming guests 18 years and older. Rock recently joined Chappelle on stage at West Hollywood’s “The Comedy Store”, where both poked fun at their recent attacks. Chappelle was attacked on stage in May while performing at the “Netflix is a Joke” show in Los Angeles. Accused attacker Isaiah Lee, 23, said he was “triggered” by the comedian’s jokes about the LGBTQ community and homelessness.

Dave Chappelle to donate Buffalo, NY show proceeds to Tops supermarket mass shooting victims' families: report - www.foxnews.com - New York - Texas - New York - county Buffalo - county Uvalde
foxnews.com
07.06.2022 / 00:49

Dave Chappelle to donate Buffalo, NY show proceeds to Tops supermarket mass shooting victims' families: report

Dave Chappelle is donating proceeds from his show in Buffalo, New York. Chappelle, 48, is sending the proceeds from his show to families of victims killed in the mass shooting at a Tops Supermarket on May 14, according to ABC 7.  The comedian hosted family members of the victims at Sunday's comedy show at Shea's Performing Arts Center and will donate all proceeds to the families, the outlet reported.

Netflix's Ted Sarandos Defends Dave Chappelle & Ricky Gervais Against Backlash for Transphobic Jokes - www.justjared.com - New York - USA
justjared.com
28.05.2022 / 21:43

Netflix's Ted Sarandos Defends Dave Chappelle & Ricky Gervais Against Backlash for Transphobic Jokes

Netflix has exclusive comedy specials with big stars like Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais, but the streaming service has faced backlash for working with them due to transphobic jokes included in the specials.

Ted Sarandos Insists He’d Pass Netflix’s ‘Keeper Test’ to Retain His Job Despite 67% Drop in Stock Price This Year - thewrap.com - New York - Russia
thewrap.com
28.05.2022 / 21:37

Ted Sarandos Insists He’d Pass Netflix’s ‘Keeper Test’ to Retain His Job Despite 67% Drop in Stock Price This Year

New York Times in a story posted Saturday. “They are not always going to be right, but how you help navigate the outcomes, and the urgency you bring to it, is what gets folks through the storm. And the storms will come.”While Netflix was riding high with the addition of 10 million subscribers amid the first few months of the pandemic in summer 2020, trouble loomed on the horizon.

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Defends Ricky Gervais, Dave Chappelle: ‘Nobody Would Say That What He Does Isn’t Thoughtful or Smart’ - variety.com - New York - USA
variety.com
28.05.2022 / 21:29

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Defends Ricky Gervais, Dave Chappelle: ‘Nobody Would Say That What He Does Isn’t Thoughtful or Smart’

J. Kim Murphy Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has offered further defense for the streamer’s curation of stand-up comedy specials from Ricky Gervais and Dave Chappelle, both of which have been criticized for including language that is considered transphobic.In an interview with Maureen Dowd at The New York Times, Sarandos reaffirmed his stance on airing the specials, saying that the way comedians figure out where the line is is by “crossing the line every once in a while.”“I think it’s very important to the American culture generally to have free expression, Sarandos told the Times.

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Defends Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais Free Speech: “It Used To Be A Very Liberal Issue” - deadline.com - New York - USA
deadline.com
28.05.2022 / 19:05

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Defends Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais Free Speech: “It Used To Be A Very Liberal Issue”

In a wide-ranging interview published today in the New York Times, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has doubled down on his prior defenses of artistic freedom, backing comedians Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais.

Dave Chappelle alleged attacker claims Will Smith inspired his tackling of comedian: report - www.foxnews.com - New York - Hollywood
foxnews.com
24.05.2022 / 19:39

Dave Chappelle alleged attacker claims Will Smith inspired his tackling of comedian: report

The man who was arrested for tackling Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl claimed he was inspired by actor Will Smith, who pulled a stunt at the 2022 Oscars by slapping Chris Rock after taking offense to a joke made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.  Isaiah Lee, 23, spoke with the New York Post in a jailhouse interview on Monday and lamented to the outlet that while he felt Rock was out of line with the "G.I Jane" joke he made at Pinkett Smith’s expense, speaking to hair loss from alopecia, ultimately Smith was "standing up for his wife," and that action is what inspired him to do the same for those Lee felt Chappelle offended with his commentary surrounding the LGBTQ and homeless communities. "I wanted him to know that next time, he should consider first running his material by people it could affect," Lee claimed, according to The Post.

Dave Chappelle Attacker Boasts He’s Seen as Celebrity in Jail but Would Need Security If Free: ‘I Feel Safer Here’ - thewrap.com - New York - Los Angeles - Hollywood - Los Angeles
thewrap.com
24.05.2022 / 03:21

Dave Chappelle Attacker Boasts He’s Seen as Celebrity in Jail but Would Need Security If Free: ‘I Feel Safer Here’

New York Post that his fellow inmates recognize him from the Hollywood Bowl incident.“They come up to me and ask, ‘Hey, are you the guy who went up to Dave Chappelle?'” Lee said. “I feel safer here right now than being outside because I’m going to need to find and hire security.”On Sunday, Lee said that he rushed the stage and tackled the comedian to send him a message about his “triggering” jokes. “I wanted him to know that next time, he should consider first running his material by people it could affect,” the 23-year-old stated, referencing his history with homelessness and sexual abuse, as well as his bisexual identity.

Dave Chappelle's alleged attacker reveals motivation: 'I wanted him to know what he said was triggering' - www.foxnews.com - New York - Los Angeles - Los Angeles - New York
foxnews.com
23.05.2022 / 19:53

Dave Chappelle's alleged attacker reveals motivation: 'I wanted him to know what he said was triggering'

Dave Chappelle's alleged attacker revealed the motivation behind the moment in a recent jailhouse interview. Isaiah Lee, 23, explained in an interview with the New York Post that Chapelle's jokes about homelessness and the LGBTQ were "triggering" for him. "I identify as bisexual… and I wanted him to know what he said was triggering," Lee told the outlet.

Dave Chappelle's Accused Attacker Reveals the Reason Why He Tackled Him - www.justjared.com
justjared.com
23.05.2022 / 18:13

Dave Chappelle's Accused Attacker Reveals the Reason Why He Tackled Him

Isaiah Lee is revealing the reason why he allegedly attacked Dave Chappelle on stage earlier this month.

Dave Chappelle Attacker Speaks Out From Jail: ‘I Wanted Him to Know What He Said Was Triggering’ - thewrap.com - New York - Los Angeles
thewrap.com
23.05.2022 / 13:09

Dave Chappelle Attacker Speaks Out From Jail: ‘I Wanted Him to Know What He Said Was Triggering’

New York Post from a Los Angeles correctional facility Sunday, Lee explained what was going through his mind when he ambushed Chappelle on the stage of the Hollywood Bowl.“I identify as bisexual … and I wanted him to know what he said was triggering,” he said. “I wanted him to know that next time, he should consider first running his material by people it could affect.”Lee said he was “triggered” by Chappelle’s jokes about the LGBTQ community and homelessness.

Dave Chappelle's Alleged Attacker Isaiah Lee Reveals His Reason Behind Tackling the Comedian - www.etonline.com - Los Angeles
etonline.com
23.05.2022 / 05:51

Dave Chappelle's Alleged Attacker Isaiah Lee Reveals His Reason Behind Tackling the Comedian

Dave Chappelle during his comedy set at the «Netflix is a Joke» festival in early May — is finally speaking out about the reasons behind his actions. Lee also claims that he never intended to actually harm the comedian.Lee, 23, spoke with in a jailhouse interview published on Sunday, and claimed that he felt «triggered» by the comedian's jokes about the LGBTQ+ community and homeless people.«I identify as bisexual … and I wanted him to know what he said was triggering,» Lee, who is currently in custody at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles, told the publication.

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