A controversial state-sponsored comedy festival in Saudi Arabia has divided the comedy world, with comedians attacking their peers for accepting giant sums of money from a government that is accused ...

"There were sex jokes, and trans jokes. It's really unusual to see this kind of comedy here in Saudi Arabia." That's how one ex-pat summed up the performances she's seen, at the first ever Riyadh ...

Shane Gillis is no stranger to scandal, but even he has his limits. The stand-up comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member weighed in on the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival, a ...

A controversial comedy festival in Saudi Arabia may provide a sneak peek at what theme park fans can expect soon. Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company is building the Six Flags Qiddiya City theme ...

If you’re like me, then you would have been proven wrong or severely let down by too many of 2025’s stand-up comedy specials. Which made those who did step up this year stand out that much more. I’ve ...

Controversial comedian and reality TV star DeeOne has completed a Guinness World Record (GWR) attempt for the longest stand-up comedy performance by an individual. According to organisers, the ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Dave Chappelle speaks onstage during the Jazz at Lincoln Center Gala on April 30, 2025 in New York City. Credit - Slaven Vlasic—2025 Getty Images A controversial ...