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Jessica Kirson, a well-known comedian and Garden State native, shared that she now regrets her involvement in a contentious international comedy show. The popular lesbian comedian, who is originally from South Orange, has expressed “sincere regret” after participating in the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. “I hoped that this could help LGBTQ+ people in Saudi Arabia feel seen and …

Louis C.K. defended his and other comedians’ decision to perform at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia amid a wave of criticism from fellow comics. Appearing on Real Time With Bill Maher Friday ahead of his scheduled Riyadh set on Monday, C.K. said he initially had “mixed feelings” about taking the gig, and that he previously turned down …

IGN Fan Fest is returning this October with a special Fall Edition of the event. Fans will be able to watch celebrity interviews, exclusive gameplay, trailers, and deep dives across movies, TV, games, and more during the one-day event on October 15. There will be more than 80 exclusive reveals in the main show beginning at 10am PT / 1pm …

Bill Burr took to his Monday Morning Podcast this week to talk about his performance at Riyadh Comedy Festival in the capital of Saudi Arabia. His latest episode arrived amid backlash from his fellow comedians for participating in an event that Human Rights Watch said is being used to deflect attention from the country’s “brutal repression of free speech.” Burr said that while …

As many of his peers condemn the Riyadh Comedy Festival and its participants, Bill Burr appears to have connected with a new fandom. The comedian, who performed on Friday as part of the inaugural festival’s starry lineup, reasoned “they’re just like us” as he responded to backlash to Saudi Arabia’s debut comedy festival. “It was great to experience that part …

Zach Bryan was a surprise guest at this weekend’s Born & Raised Festival in Pryor, Oklahoma, popping up on Saturday to sing with Gabriella Rose during her afternoon set. But Bryan also seems to have seized the opportunity to confront Gavin Adcock, a Georgia country singer who has criticized Bryan and was scheduled to perform that same day. In a …

Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Love and Thunder) is set to produce a New York-bound stage musical-comedy about the ill-fated Fyre Festival and its creator Billy McFarland, with “Skyfall” songwriter Paul Epworth composing the score and The Pirates of Somalia director Bryan Buckley writing the book and directing. Announced today at a launch event on a barge anchored …

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney opened the Toronto Film Festival on Thursday night on a patriotic note as he lauded the late John Candy for standing up to bullies in many of his classic Hollywood comedy roles. “In many of his movies there would have a been a scene, where John would pivot, having been pushed too far,” Carney recounted, …

Fall festivals supply the nutrients for a rich diet of films for the next six months, all the way until Oscar night. Venice launched Wednesday with Francis Coppola paying tribute to his friend Werner Herzog. On Thursday, Telluride revealed its lineup, which plays over the Labor Day weekend. (And, yes, the German maverick will fly to Telluride, as always.) He’s …

Go Fest: Max Finale Timed Research is a quest released during the Max Finale event and is available to all Pokémon Go players. If you’re planning on defeating Eternamax Eternatus in Pokémon Go, then completing Go Fest: Max Finale Timed Research is a must! The Go Fest: Max Finale Timed Research rewards include Max Particles and Candy XL – all …