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Dave Chappelle Turns Down Theater Renaming At Alma Mater Amid Student Protests

Dave Chappelle has declined to have his name appear on the theater in his old high school based on reactions…
06.21.22
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Jerrod Carmichael Checks Dave Chappelle Over Trans Jokes: “Who The F*ck Are You?”

Openly gay comic Jerrod Carmichael spoke with 'GQ Hype' about why Dave Chappelle's standup legacy may be tarnished by transphobic…
06.16.22
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Dave Chappelle & Chris Rock Hosted A Secret Comedy Show To Discuss Their Stage Attacks

It's nothing quite like shared trauma to bring two people together, and comedic actors Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock had…
05.07.22
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Comedian Dave Chappelle Attacked On Stage At The Netflix Is A Joke Fest [Video]

According to reports, Chappelle, 48 was rushed by the man while on stage at the Hollywood Bowl. Dave and the…
05.04.22
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Theater Renaming At Dave Chappelle’s High School Delayed After Possible Student Protest

Duke Ellington School of the Arts high school was set to name its theater after Dave Chappelle but the event has…
11.15.21
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Hot Off The Wire: Fatal Shooting on Set of Alec Baldwin Film & Tommy DeBarge Dead At 64

Sad news today in our "Hot Off The Wire" report, including the death of Tommy DeBarge of '70s R&B group…
10.22.21
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Dave Chappelle Reps Says Comedian Is Open To Discuss Netflix Backlash That Lead To Employee Walkout

The saga of controversy that's resulted from Dave Chappelle's very viral Netflix standup special, 'The Closer,' has practically been unfolding…
10.22.21
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Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Admits He ‘Screwed Up’ When Defending Dave Chappelle’s New Special

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos admits he “screwed up” with the handling of employee concerns over Dave Chapelle’s new stand-up special 'The Closer.'
10.20.21
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Netflix Employees Plan Walkout Over CEO’s Support For Dave Chappelle’s ‘The Closer’

While many assumed Dave Chappelle would stand firm on the controversial trans jokes he made in 'The Closer,' many were…
10.19.21
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Netflix Backs Chappelle Despite Criticism Over Trans Remarks

A top Netflix executive said Dave Chappelle’s special “The Closer” doesn’t cross “the line on hate” and will remain on…
10.12.21
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Dave Chappelle Stands Firm In Recent Netflix Special Controversy: “If This Is What Being Canceled Is Like, I Love It”

Following the backlash he received for crude transgender and homophobic jokes in his new Netflix special 'The Closer,' stand-up icon…
10.08.21
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Dave Chappelle Catches Heat for Transgender Remarks in Netflix Special ‘The Closer’ [VIDEO]

Dave Chappelle is catching heat from the LGBTQ community for remarks made in his newest comedy special.
10.06.21