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David Cross slams comedians ‘I admire’ performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival

Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Louis C.K., and Bill Burr are among the comedians performing at the Saudi Arabian festival

The Independent UK

Why are all these comedians selling out for the Riyadh Comedy festival?

You're that pressed for money?

The Mary Sue

‘Don’t 9/11 your friends’: Marc Maron, Shane Gillis slam Pete Davidson, Kevin Hart and other stars over Saudi comedy festival

‘One reporter was killed by the government but not a f***ing hill I’m going to die on,’ comedian Tim Jefferies told podcaster Theo Von

The Independent UK

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Comedians Shane Gillis and Zach Woods Speak Out Against Controversial Saudi Comedy Festival

The Riyadh Comedy Festival has drawn backlash for allegedly helping Saudi Arabia sanitise its rights record. Tim Dillon says he was removed over jokes about forced labour.

International Business Times UK

Charlie Kirk Would Not Have Wanted This

A vast cancel culture campaign is a poor way to honor his legacy.

Reason

Bowen Yang addresses relationship with Shane Gillis

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The Independent UK

SNL’s Bowen Yang says he and Shane Gillis have ‘mutual respect’ despite being ‘used’ against each other in the media

Yang was previously accused of playing a role in Gillis’s 2019 firing from ‘SNL’

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Bowen Yang And Shane Gillis Talked After SNL Firing. Now, He's Opening Up About Being 'Used' For Cancel Culture

They're both more dimensional than people pretended like.

Cinemablend

Shannon Sharpe not returning to ESPN after settling rape lawsuit

Sharpe recently settled lawsuit with ex-girlfriend who accused him of rape

The Independent UK

Streaming Strikes Again! With NBA Now in the Fold, Peacock Raises Prices

Peacock, part of NBC’s $2.5 billion bid for NBA rights, will increase its subscription prices next week.

Sports Illustrated

Benny Johnson brutally mocked for completely misunderstanding Shane Gillis’ ESPY jokes: ‘Dumber than bricks’

‘Shane Gillis isn't a subtle comedian. But somehow this guy misunderstood BOTH jokes,’ one critic pointed out.

The Independent UK

Shane Gillis stuns ESPYs crowd with joke referencing Epstein

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The Independent UK

Shane Gillis uses ESPYs monologue to take jab at Trump and make Epstein joke amid client list controversy

Controversial comedian returned to the stage as host of ESPN’s Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards

The Independent UK

Shane Gillis shocks ESPYs crowd with joke on Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump

Shane Gillis made a jab at Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein during his opening monologue at the 2025 ESPYs on Wednesday (16 July).

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Sports Illustrated

Shane Gillis Delivers Controversial Monologue at 2025 ESPYS

Comedian didn't hold anything back at annual show.

The Guardian - US

Gillis draws boos and laughs amid jabs at Caitlin Clark and Donald Trump at Espys ceremony

Comedian Shane Gillis’s opening monologue as host at the Espys awards ceremony went over awkwardly in front of some of the biggest names in sports

International Business Times UK

Decoding Shane Gillis ESPYs Monologue: Which Jokes Landed And Which Ones Divided The Audience

Gillis's bold ESPYs monologue divided viewers with humorous hits and uncomfortable misses, highlighting the challenge of balancing edgy comedy.

Sports Illustrated

Diana Taurasi Was Every WNBA Fan During Shane Gillis’s ESPYs Monologue

The WNBA legend did not look pleased.

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The Independent UK

Shane Gillis’ ESPYS monologue draws mixed reaction after jokes about Trump and Epstein

Some in the audience seemed uncomfortable

The Independent UK

HGTV star Nicole Curtis returns to Rehab Addict after suffering ‘setback’ that ‘rocked me to the core’

The Independent UK

Shane Gillis to host 2025 ESPYs years after being fired from SNL over racist comments. What to know

Controversial comedian is about to emcee one of the biggest nights in sports

Sports Illustrated

ESPN Made a Surprisingly Bold Choice to Host the 2025 ESPYs

ESPN goes with a sometimes controversial comedian to host the 2025 ESPY Awards.

Salon

The alpha male era is on its way out

The right’s “masculinity crisis” has popular culture in a bear hug. But it may be nearer to tapping out

The Guardian - UK

Stick to The Survivors: the seven best shows to stream this week

Owen Wilson is superb as the washed up professional golfer seeking redemption by coaching a troubled teenager, while in Tony Ayres’s captivating mystery thriller the residents of a small town struggle with the aftermath of a storm

Tom’s Guide

New on Netflix in June 2025 — every movie and show coming this month

Here are the shows and movies you need to watch on Netflix this month, including "Squid Game" season 3, "Ginny and Georgia" season 3 and more.

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