Tag: Riyadh Comedy Festival
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Aziz Ansari Defends Riyadh Festival Appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Aziz Ansari Addresses Riyadh Comedy Festival Backlash on Jimmy Kimmel Live Comedian Aziz Ansari faced pointed questions about his decision to perform at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, as critics labeled the event a strategic move by a government facing ongoing human rights concerns. Kimmel pressed Ansari on…
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Aziz Ansari’s Riyadh Stop: The Moral Tightrope of Performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival
Overview: A comedian on a controversial stage Aziz Ansari’s decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival has sparked a global debate about art, money, and the politics of entertainment. Held in Saudi Arabia’s capital, the festival began on September 26 and runs through Thursday, drawing a lineup that includes renowned comedians such as Ansari,…
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Aziz Ansari Defends Riyadh Comedy Festival Appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, Amid Global Backlash
Aziz Ansari Defends Riyadh Appearance in Interview With Jimmy Kimmel Comedian Aziz Ansari faced tough scrutiny about his decision to headline the Riyadh Comedy Festival, a flagship event in Saudi Arabia’s capital. In a recent on‑air exchange on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, host Jimmy Kimmel pressed Ansari on why he would accept money to perform in…
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Bill Burr Defends Riyadh Comedy Festival Amid Criticism
Bill Burr Defends Riyadh Appearance Comedian Bill Burr has publicly stood by his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, despite a wave of criticism from fellow performers, rights groups, and some fans. In a live podcast chat with Conan O’Brien, Burr said he felt “wonderful” about his appearance and dismissed the backlash as…
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Bill Burr Defends Riyadh Comedy Festival Critics as ‘Sanctimonious’ and ‘Phoney’
Bill Burr’s Defense of Riyadh Lineup Sparks Heated Debate Comedian Bill Burr has publicly defended his appearance at the controversial Riyadh comedy festival, brushing off critics who labeled the event a troubling distraction from human rights concerns in Saudi Arabia. In a candid exchange with Conan O’Brien on a live podcast, Burr called his detractors…