Dave Chappelle defends Saudia Arabia set: Trans jokes 'went over very well'
In a new Netflix comedy special, the comedian doubled down on using transgender people as a punch line.
December 22, 2025
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Ellen DeGeneres laments getting 'kicked out of show business' in new stand-up routine
The Ellen DeGeneres Show faced rampant accusations of being a toxic work environment in 2020.
April 28, 2024
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Taylor Tomlinson explores bisexuality in new special ‘Have It All’
“So, anyway, I’ve been trying to figure out if I’m bisexual, or if I just binged Euphoria too fast,” Tomlinson said.
February 15, 2024
Trace Lysette blasts Dave Chappelle's new transphobic comedy special
“I don’t know what doll hurt Dave Chappelle. I really don’t. But it’s giving disgruntled client.”
January 4, 2024
Delta Drops Chris Rock Special Over Antigay Slur
Delta's in the news again for censorship, but this time for the right reasons.
August 25, 2016
Billy Eichner Hits the Big Time at Netflix
Comedian Billy Eichner has signed a deal with Netflix for a stand-up comedy special.
February 28, 2018
Roseanne Barr Spews Transphobia on New Fox Nation Special
Her first comedy special in 15 years premieres, and Barr is daring everyone to Cancel This!
February 13, 2023
Kathy Griffin Takes on Kellyanne Conway in 'The President Show'
Griffin starred as counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway in The President Show special on Comedy Central.
April 4, 2018
'Out In Left Field': Dana Goldberg and Guy Branum on SNL's Gay Problem
Comedians Dana Goldberg and Guy Branum discuss Alec Baldwin's controversial tweets and Ricky Gervais's notorious comedy special.
March 22, 2018
Hundreds Rally in Netflix Walkout Over Chappelle Special Debate
Employees and their supporters gathered to support trans workers at Netflix following the company's handling of Dave Chappelle's transphobia-laden comedy special.
October 20, 2021
If You’re Really Nice and Really Hot Reach Out to Comedian Leo Reich
Queer comedian Leo Reich’s first solo stand-up comedy special, Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares? debuts Saturday on HBO.
December 15, 2023
Hannah Gadsby Hasn't Quit Comedy: New Show 'Douglas' Will Tour U.S.
The out comic announced in Nanette that she was done with comedy, but now her new show will explore the uber-fame that arose from the Netflix special.
February 4, 2019
AbFab Stars Carry Real Olympic Torch Through London
Absolutely Fabulous stars Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley follow up their Olympics-themed comedy special with a real-life relay through the streets of London jointly carrying the Olympic flame.
July 26, 2012
Queer comedian Cameron Esposito has first baby with wife Katy Nishimoto
The couple has been married since 2021.
December 2, 2025
Hannah Gadsby on 'Douglas' and How She's Still Punching Up
The sensation behind Nanette has plenty more to say about the state of the world.
October 22, 2020
What a Hannah Gadsby Emmy Win Would Mean to Me
Gadsby's Emmy-nominated Nanette taught queer viewers that their stories have value, writes Leigh Finke.
August 28, 2019
Watch Mae Martin Talk Bathwater, Rehab in Netflix Stand-Up Trailer
This special, which drops on March 28, is perfect for those who want to laugh at stories with a queer spin on them.
March 22, 2023