January 8, 2019 CNN’s Don Lemon says if Kevin Hart doesn't want to be an LGBT ally 'we'll have to march on without him' On Monday night, CNN anchor Don Lemon called out Kevin Hart for remarks he said on his radio show about the blowback the comedian received for homophobic tweets he made several years ago.
January 3, 2019 Netflix pulls 'Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj' episode after getting 'valid' legal complaint from Saudi Arabia After being available since October, Netflix has pulled an episode of “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” after receiving a legal complaint from Saudi Arabia. The episode, which was heavily critical of the country’s government, is no longer available to stream on the service there.
December 31, 2018 Parkland shooting victim's father slams Louis C.K. for mocking survivors Louis C.K., the comedian who has been working on new stand-up material since allegations of inappropriate behavior with several women surfaced earlier this year, faces new criticism after he could be heard mocking survivors of the Parkland shooting during a set from earlier this month, TMZ reported.
December 27, 2018 Will Ferrell’s ‘Holmes & Watson’ panned by critics: 'Strange amount of anachronistic' Trump-related humor Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly’s “Holmes & Watson” has been absolutely crushed by critics, with some pointing out failed attempts to mock President Trump sprinkled throughout the film.
December 23, 2018 Louis CK draws criticism over use of N-word in 2011 clip Comedian Louis C.K., whose career took a nosedive after allegations of inappropriate behavior with several women, was taking more criticism this weekend when a 2011 video clip resurfaced of him using the N-word.
December 20, 2018 Sacha Baron Cohen show 'Who is America?' won't return for Season 2 Sacha Baron Cohen’s controversial comedy series “Who is America?” will not return for a second season, the actor announced this week.
December 16, 2018 Pete Davidson makes brief 'SNL' appearance hours after cryptic Instagram post Pete Davidson made a brief appearance on “Saturday Night Live” hours after his alarming post on Instagram, in which he wrote, "I really don't want to be on this earth anymore."
December 7, 2018 Kevin Hart steps down from Oscar hosting gig amid criticism over past anti-gay tweets Comedian Kevin Hart has announced he is stepping down from hosting the 2019 Academy Awards amid criticism over years-old tweets deemed anti-gay.
December 4, 2018 Former SNL writer booted from college event for ‘offensive’ jokes: report A Saturday Night Live writer and comedian -- who is Indian-American -- was booted mid-set while performing stand-up comedy at an event hosted by Columbia University’s Asian American Alliance, because his jokes were deemed “racist” and “homophobic,” The Columbia Daily Spectator reported.
December 1, 2018 George H.W. Bush and his 'SNL' impersonator Dana Carvey: 3 funny sketches to watch Watch comedian Dana Carvey portray former President George H.W. Bush in three memorable SNL skits.