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Dave Chappelle
in this climate?!
June 7, 2024
What’s So Funny About Greta Thunberg?
Comedians across the political spectrum can’t stop doing jokes about the Earth-minded Swede.
By
Hershal Pandya
grammys 2024
Feb. 4, 2024
Sorry, Rufus Wainwright, It’s Dave
Chappelle
The singer accidentally announced photographer David LaChapelle as a Grammy winner.
By
Justin Curto
stand-up
Jan. 5, 2024
11 Signs You’re Watching an Edgy Comedy Special
None of them will shock you.
By
Kathryn VanArendonk
who? me?
Oct. 23, 2023
Dave Chappelle’s October 19 Whereabouts Are A Mystery
That is, if you have feelings about his condemning Israeli policies onstage.
By
Hershal Pandya
a long talk
Apr. 4, 2023
Mo’Nique Says It Loudly
The comedy veteran’s new special is a reintroduction: “It lets you understand why I fight the way that I fight.”
By
Craig Jenkins
the festival circuit
Feb. 21, 2023
The 2023 Roots Picnic Is a Convention for the ‘Canceled’
With Dave Chappelle, Lil Uzi Vert, DJ Akademiks, Talib Kweli, and, somehow, more.
By
Justin Curto
overnights
Nov. 13, 2022
Saturday Night Live
Recap: Dave Chappelle Takes
SNL
to a Season High
Despite all the baggage that comes with Chapelle in 2022, he pulled off a great
SNL
episode.
By
Joe Berkowitz
oh boy!
Nov. 6, 2022
Dave Chappelle’s Next Hosting Gig on
SNL
Is Getting Closer
With Black Star as the musical guest.
By
Jennifer Zhan
all the way stand-up
Aug. 19, 2022
Fat Joe Leans Into Stand-up, Should Probably “Lean Back”
Dave Chappelle will introduce the rapper’s upcoming one-man show.
By
Hershal Pandya
yikes
July 24, 2022
Dave Chappelle, Live Goat Do a Surprise Set at Kevin Hart–Chris Rock Show
The goat reportedly “had an accident” onstage.
By
Charu Sinha
netflix is a joke
July 7, 2022
Netflix Releases New Dave Chappelle Sp…eech
The stand-up is back with a 40-minute release titled
What’s in a Name?
By
Hershal Pandya
mike on the run
July 4, 2022
Killer Mike Returns With Dave Chappelle in ‘Run’ Music Video
His first solo song in ten years.
By
Alejandra Gularte
double headers
June 7, 2022
Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock Are Co-Headlining a London Show
Alert the Queen’s Guard!
By
Rebecca Alter
a long talk
May 25, 2022
The Man Behind Netflix Comedy’s Curtain
Robbie Praw explains his approach to buying stand-up specials for the streamer.
By
Jesse David Fox
the tackle
May 6, 2022
Dave Chappelle Attacker Will Not Face Any Felony Charges
But he is being charged with four misdemeanor counts.
By
Justin Curto
scene report
Apr. 25, 2022
Jon Stewart Gets Roasted, Lovingly, While Receiving the Mark Twain Prize
Steve Carell, Dave Chappelle, Pete Davidson, and more paid tribute to the former
Daily Show
host at the Kennedy Center.
By
Jen Chaney
stand-up
Mar. 28, 2022
The Rediscovered Prescience of
SpongeBob
’s “Squirrel Jokes”
Co-writer Walt Dohrn discusses the 2001
SpongeBob SquarePants
episode that lives on in meme form.
By
Rebecca Alter
survey says
Dec. 29, 2021
The Best Podcasts of 2021, According to People Who Make Podcasts
We asked over 150 creators, producers, hosts, and executives what they’ve been listening to.
By
Nicholas Quah
jokes
Dec. 8, 2021
BoJack
Creator Shares a Joke Netflix Censored to Raise Money for Trans Lifeline
“They were worried it might upset David Fincher.”
By
Rebecca Alter
who’s laughing?
Dec. 6, 2021
Netflix Is a Joke Festival Lines Up John Mulaney, Pete Davidson, and More
Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival is happening in Los Angeles from April 28 to May 8, 2022.
By
Natalie Lin
‘canceled’
Nov. 27, 2021
Dave Chappelle Took on Criticism From Teens at His Old High School
The comedian reportedly invited discontent students to speak during a Q&A session.
By
Jennifer Zhan
controversy
Nov. 22, 2021
A Trans Netflix Employee Who Criticized Chappelle’s Special Has Resigned
She and a fired colleague have reportedly withdrawn an unfair labor practice charge against the streamer.
By
Jennifer Zhan
respect the classics
Nov. 20, 2021
The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2021 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
Hello again, Cleveland.
By
Devon Ivie
opinions
Nov. 5, 2021
Jay-Z Called Chappelle ‘Super Brave, Super Genius’ While Promoting Netflix Film
“But I think that what happens with true art is it has to cause conversation.”
By
Jennifer Zhan
rock hall 2021
Oct. 31, 2021
Live From the Rock Hall Induction, It’s Chappelle’s Show
“I would like to apologize,” the comedian said while inducting Jay-Z. “I’m just fucking with you all.”
By
Devon Ivie
controversy
Oct. 26, 2021
Netflix Suppressed Search Results for
Cuties
in Attempt to Minimize Backlash
The streamer removed the film from search results and user home pages in response to the backlash.
By
Alejandra Gularte
controversy
Oct. 25, 2021
Dave Chappelle ‘More Than Willing’ to Talk to Trans Community About His Special
But says he is “not bending to anybody’s demands.”
By
Jennifer Zhan
netflix walkout
Oct. 22, 2021
I Was a Black Trans Leader At Netflix. Then I Was Fired.
B. Pagels-Minor, the pregnant former employee accused of “leaking” Netflix metrics, on the unrest that led to Wednesday’s walkout.
As told to
Zoe Haylock
buffering
Oct. 21, 2021
Let’s Overanalyze Netflix’s New Viewing Metrics
The streamer has a new ratings methodology. We dive in.
By
Josef Adalian
stand-up
Oct. 21, 2021
Dave Chappelle the Comedy Relic
After a decade of teaching Chappelle’s comedy to college students, a professor comes to terms with the fading relevance of the one-time GOAT.
By
Danielle Fuentes Morgan
protests
Oct. 20, 2021
Everything We Know About the Netflix Employee Walkout
“This isn’t cancel culture but an avoidance of accountability,” an organizer said at the event.
By
Justin Curto
controversy
Oct. 19, 2021
Netflix’s Ted Sarandos ‘Should’ve Led With Humanity’ in Latest Interview
The Netflix employee walkout is still scheduled for Wednesday morning.
By
Jennifer Zhan
the industry
Oct. 19, 2021
How Will Netflix Clean Up Its Latest Mess?
The earnings call is today, the walkout is tomorrow, and the internal strife is not going away.
By
Josef Adalian
comedy review
Oct. 15, 2021
Dave Chappelle’s Endless Feedback Loop
The Closer
proves the comedian is right about one thing: It’s time for a break.
By
Craig Jenkins
transphobia
Oct. 15, 2021
Hannah Gadsby Condemns Netflix’s ‘Hate Speech Dog Whistling’ After Chappelle
“Fuck you and your amoral algorithm cult.”
By
Rebecca Alter
trans rights
Oct. 13, 2021
Trans Netflix Staff Plan a Walkout After Company Response to Chappelle Special
“Our leadership has shown us that they do not uphold the values to which we are held.”
By
Rebecca Alter
trailer mix
Sept. 30, 2021
Dave Chappelle Allegedly Has Something Funny to Say in
The Closer
Trailer
“What could he possibly have left to say?” Morgan Freeman asks for us.
By
Zoe Haylock
men
Aug. 9, 2021
Pete Davidson and Jon Stewart Announce an A-List 9/11 Anniversary Comedy Show
Amy Schumer, Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, and more.
By
Rebecca Alter
them crooked vulture
June 21, 2021
Foo Fighters, Dave Chappelle, and a Radiohead Cover Walk Into MSG …
And 20,000 people lost their shit.
By
Devon Ivie
dave chappelle
May 26, 2021
Dave Chappelle’s New Documentary Will Close Out the Tribeca Film Festival
Radio City Music Hall will open its doors for the first time since the pandemic for the event.
By
Rebecca Alter
jokes
Feb. 24, 2021
8 Comedians Break Down Their Favorite Stand-up Closer Ever
Featuring jokes by Gary Gulman, Maria Bamford, Dave Chappelle, and more.
By
Dan Reilly
good one podcast
Feb. 16, 2021
Without Tony Woods, There Would Be No Dave Chappelle
The comedian joins this week’s
Good One
to discuss his influential style and performing all over the world.
By
Jesse David Fox
streaming
Feb. 12, 2021
Chappelle’s Show
Has Returned to Netflix
He finally got paid.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
not so funny business
Jan. 21, 2021
Dave Chappelle Tests Positive for COVID-19, Cancels Texas Shows
Two days before testing positive, Chappelle was pictured with Joe Rogan, Grimes, and Elon Musk in Austin, TX.
By
Chris Murphy
streaming
Dec. 15, 2020
HBO Max Will Also Remove
Chappelle’s Show
at Dave Chappelle’s Request
“I won’t get into it, but it’s very clear that it’s a very unique and specific and emotional issue he’s got.”
By
Megh Wright
2020 be like
Dec. 1, 2020
Dave Chappelle Leads YouTube’s Top Trending Videos of 2020
A list as chaotic as 2020 itself.
By
Zoe Haylock
streaming
Nov. 24, 2020
Netflix Removes
Chappelle’s Show
Because Chappelle Asked It To
“I think that if you are fucking streaming that show, you’re fencing stolen goods.”
By
Anne Victoria Clark
snl
Nov. 8, 2020
Dave Chappelle’s
SNL
Monologue Was an Illuminating Mess
In the sendoff to
SNL
’s Trump era, the comedian called for peace.
By
Craig Jenkins
overnights
Nov. 8, 2020
Saturday Night Live
Recap: Chappelle Is a Unifier
In a lopsided but satisfying episode, Dave Chappelle meets the post-election moment as only he can.
By
Matthew Love
snl
Nov. 8, 2020
Trump Flees the White House in This
Saturday Night Live
Sketch
His getaway car looks awfully familiar.
By
Rebecca Alter
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