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Dave Chappelle’s SNL monologue accused of ‘popularising antisemitism’

CEO of the Anti-Defamation League among those to criticise the comedian after his hosting stint over the weekend

The Independent UK

SNL: Dave Chappelle spoofs diverse casting on House of the Dragon

‘The Black characters… they take me out of it a little bit,’ Chappelle said of ‘House of the Dragon’

The Independent UK

Dave Chappelle monologue disappoints on 'Saturday Night Live'

Chappelle's monologue seemed filled with justification and minimization.

WEKU

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Saturday Night Live: Dave Chappelle courts controversy once again

The return of the divisive comic brings jabs at Kanye West’s fall from grace and a look forward to House of the Dragon season two

The Guardian - US

SNL: Dave Chappelle spoofs diverse casting on House of the Dragon

‘The Black characters… they take me out of it a little bit,’ Chappelle said of ‘House of the Dragon’

The Independent UK

'SNL' writers reportedly may be boycotting Dave Chappelle's episode

“They’re not going to do the show,” an insider told Page Six.

Mic

SNL fans criticise announcement that Dave Chappelle will host series next week

Saturday Night Live fans have criticised the announcement that Dave Chappelle will host the series next week.

The Independent UK

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Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle join forces for California comedy tour

LOS ANGELES — Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle are bringing their joint comedy tour to California for a limited run this winter.

Los Angeles Times

Hannah Gadsby hits out at ‘notoriously transphobic’ industry while announcing trans-inclusive Netflix comedy showcase

‘I am looking to broaden the scope of opportunities for genderqueer performers,’ comedian says

The Independent UK

Mo Amer’s ‘Mo’ Is a Love Letter to His Palestinian Heritage and Hometown

Up-and-coming comedian Mo Amer was opening for Dave Chappelle in 2014 when the more established comedian made a suggestion: Amer should make a short film to introduce his act. “I started thinking about the short film. I put it together, I was obsessed. And then I wrote it out and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mo Amer’s ‘Mo’ is a love letter to his heritage and hometown

Comedian Mo Amer was opening up for Dave Chappelle in 2014 when one day, the legendary comedian made a suggestion: Amer should make a short film to introduce his act

The Independent UK

Chris Rock: Will Smith public apology was ‘a hostage video’

In his first at-length comments on the slap, Rock tells an audience in Liverpool that Smith had impersonated ‘a perfect man for 30 years’ before revealing he was ‘just as ugly as the rest of us’

The Guardian - UK

Taylor Hawkins tribute concert review, Wembley Stadium: An emotional farewell to one of rock’s most beautiful souls

The six-hour event did its utmost to summon the unrivalled energy of the late Foo Fighters drummer

The Independent UK

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle at the O2 review: lively, unique but ultimately flawed

Moving on from controversy with a brief UK sojourn

Evening Standard

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Sir Paul McCartney in surprise appearance at Taylor Hawkins tribute show as stars join Foo Fighters for special memorial

The Beatles icon headed up a special bill of rock legends paying tribute to the late drummer

The Independent UK

Foo Fighters joined by Sir Paul McCartney at tribute concert for Taylor Hawkins

There were tears, cheers and heartfelt tributes from a host of rock legends as thousands of fans gathered in honour of Hawkins.

The Independent UK

Dave Grohl hails ‘brother’ Taylor Hawkins at Wembley tribute show

Liam Gallagher, Dave Chappelle, Nile Rodgers and Queens of the Stone Age featured at the show in honour of the late Foo Fighters drummer.

Daily Mirror

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle discuss how Will Smith broke his 'perfect' image

Chris's jaw met Will's palm during a hugely controversial moment at the 2022 Academy Awards back in March after the comedian joked about the Hollywood actor's wife

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The Guardian - UK

‘Did Will Smith hurt me? He played Ali!’ – Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle live

They are arguably the two greatest US standups of their generation – and both topical for not always lovely reasons. Could this double whammy possibly live up to the hype?

Evening Standard

Need To Know: what’s on this week in London 2 September - From Chris Rock to Taylor Hawkins tribute concert

Get the lowdown on Bodies, Bodies, Bodies, hear Chris Rock’s take on that slap and sample Wole Lagunju’s colourful works

Liverpool Echo

Murder suspect arrested, jailed last month and Dave Chappelle in Liverpool

These are the latest ECHO headlines on Thursday, September 1

Liverpool Echo

Dave Chappelle in Hot Water: Netflix star's secret show at Liverpool comedy club

Club only had two hours' notice before hosting the event

Evening Standard

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle at the O2 Arena in London: when and how to get tickets

This will be the first time the two comedians perform together

Daily Mirror

Ricky Gervais bans ice from his shows as comic says sound ruins the flow of stand-up

The Office creator bolstered his security detail to protect him while he tests new material at the Soho theatre after fellow comedian Dave Chappelle and author Salman Rushdie were both attacked on stage

The Guardian - UK

Sally Potter on making a film about violence with Chris Rock: ‘He is aware of what happens when a man feels humiliated’

In Look at Me, Rock is thrown to the floor by Javier Bardem. Potter discusses male anger in her film and the similarities between that and Rock’s real-life experience of being slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars

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