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Weird Al Says He Rejected Seven-Figure Offer to Play Riyadh Comedy Festival

The refusal highlights a wider split in comedy over large state-funded paydays, raising questions about censorship and human-rights ties.

Melcochita Says Partner May Be Pregnant, Family Demands Proof

Kunal Kamra Rebukes Ranveer Allahbadia for 'Milking' Latent Row

Brazil Appeals Court Acquits Comedian Léo Lins in 2–1 Vote

Beverly Hills Theater Apologizes After Canceling Israeli Comic Over Political Litmus Test

Brigitte Macron Faces Backlash Over Leaked Video Insulting Feminist Protesters

Backstage Video of Brigitte Macron Insulting Feminist Protesters Triggers Political Backlash in France

Brigitte Macron’s “Sales Connes” Comment Triggers Backlash as Agency Concedes Video Mistake

Brigitte Macron Criticized After Leaked Video Shows Insult Toward Feminist Protesters

Cajeme Mayor Imposes Indefinite Ban on Comedian Brincos Dieras Over Gender-Violence Concerns

Whitney Cummings Calls Riyadh Comedy Criticism ‘Racism’ as Industry Rift Widens

Riyadh Comedy Festival Goes Ahead Under Tight Content Rules and Hefty Fees

e.l.f. Cosmetics Ends Matt Rife Campaign as Critics Demand Concrete Steps

E.L.F. Cosmetics Ends Matt Rife Campaign After Backlash

Edinburgh Fringe Cancels Jewish Comedians’ Shows Over Staff Safety Concerns

Supreme Court Summons Influencers Over Disability Mockery, Warns of Legal Action

Supreme Court Expands India’s Got Latent Case to Include Samay Raina Over Disability Jokes

Ranveer Allahbadia Questioned by Police and NCW Over Controversial Remarks