Bill Burr has defended his decision to perform at a recent comedy festival in Saudi Arabia. Burr is just one of many A-list comedians who took a check ...

American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a political crackdown.

Bill Burr has defended his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival on his latest ‘Monday Morning Podcast.’ He admitted he was “nervous,” expecting hostility in Saudi Arabia. “I think I’m ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Comedian and actor Donnell Rawlings is set to bring his Black & Mild Tour to Jacksonville. Rawlings, best known to many as “Ashy Larry” from Chappelle’s Show, will headline at The ...

Comedians are criticizing their fellow artists for accepting offers to appear at the Riyadh Comedy Festival despite Saudi Arabia's controversial human rights record.

Several comedians are facing criticism for headlining the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz reports on the controversy as performers such as Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, ...

David Cross and Marc Maron sharply critiqued pro free-speech comics who took the gig. Burr raved about the experience on his podcast.

Bill Burr has defended his decision to perform at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. On the latest episode of his podcast, the comedian gushed about his “great” experience in ...

Stand-up comedian and Chappelle’s Show star Donnell Rawlings will be stopping by Jacksonville for his “Black and Mild Tour.” Rawlings sat down with WOKV’s Chase Bunker ahead of his upcoming ...

Bill Burr defended his appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival amid the backlash from fellow comedians and human rights organizations.

Some of the biggest comedians in the world are descending upon Saudi Arabia for what's being billed as the "world's largest comedy festival," and their fans and peers alike are slamming them for their ...

Some of America’s biggest-name comedians are receiving major backlash for participating in the “world’s largest comedy festival,” Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival. The roster of American ...