News about Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle's attacker sues Hollywood Bowl for negligent security and battery... two years after storming the stage and tackling the comedian

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 4, 2024
Isaiah Lee, the man who attacked Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl in 2022, is, now, suing the outdoor amphitheater. The 25-year-old is taking legal action against the iconic venue and its security staff for 'negligent security and battery.' According to TMZ , Lee claims that security allowed him to rush the stage and encourage the Chappelle Show host, 50, to carry out the attack. The lawsuit was filed exactly two years after Lee rushed the stage to attack the comedian because he was 'triggered' over Chappelle's jokes about the LGBTQ community and homelessness .

'OJ Simpson was one of the nicest men I've met': Wild video of Dave Chappelle recounting his FOUR encounters with the accused murderer goes viral in the wake of his death at 76

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 12, 2024
On Wednesday, it was announced that OJ had passed away at age 76 in Nevada following a short battle with prostate cancer - almost three decades after he was famously acquitted for the 1994 murders of his ex-wife Nicole Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Now, a resurfaced clip of comedian Dave, 50, discussing his run-ins with the controversial football player over the years has taken over the web. Despite admitting that he believed OJ had killed Nicole, Dave described the former athlete as 'one of the nicest' people he had ever met during a show at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles in 2017.

Fans of BRAWL in the stands, so Katt Williams' stand-up comedy appearance in Indianapolis comes early

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 8, 2024
Fans of Katt Williams' appearance in Indianapolis arrived a bit earlier than expected due to some raucous supporters in the upper deck. On Saturday evening, the 52-year-old comedian, who was slammed by Dave Chappelle in January, was attending the Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, where a fight between fans broke out. Although the initial report from TMZ indicated that a greater percentage of the show had been affected, a rep for the comedian claimed that only five minutes of the program had been cut.

Theatre tells white audience members attending Arts Council-funded venue to 'check their privilege at the door'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 24, 2024
A white audience members of a new comedy performance at the Arts Council-funded venue in London have been asked to 'check their privilege at the door.' The Soho Theatre in the capital's West End gave the instruction to comedy enthusiasts ahead of the Femmes of Colour Comedy Club's performance at the Theatre on March 25. The show has been described as a "unapologetic celebration of comedians of color who are not cis-men."

Bowen Yang, a SNL cast member, is sour-faced at a surprise Dave Chappelle guest appearance...after LGBT organizations blasted the joke over his transgender jokes, LGBT groups screamed for him

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 31, 2024
Chappelle, 50, who has hosted the show multiple times in the past and has even heard rumors of writers boycotting when he did so in 2022, did not appear in the most recent episode properly, but did a good job to the audience. The comic has often pushed boundaries and caused outrage with what some see as a jumble at the expense of the transgender community, which he claims has prompted people to protest his shows and even throw eggs at him. He never spoke, but he stood next to a star-studded lineup as host Dakota Johnson thanked musical guest Justin Timberlake and guest stars like Jimmy Fallon, Mark Cuban, and Barbara Corcoran. Yang, 33, was seen standing as far away as possible from Chappelle and appeared confused.

In a viral interview, Dave Chappelle mocked Katt Williams for going after Black comedians, as it's spoofed on SNL

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 22, 2024
In his viral Club Shay Shay interview, Dave Chappelle called out Katt Williams for threatening Black comedians. Katt, 52, the 50-year-old former comedian who stormed off stage last month, was uplifted by the Comedy Central star while appearing at MonDeRays at Hollywood Improv on Friday night. A clip surfaced on X, in which Chappelle said, 'What part of the game is this? He didn't say a word about any of these white boys. None of these white guys look like that.'

IVAN TONEY WATCH: Brentford's striker proves that his return from an eight-month suspension was worth the hype... his performance demonstrated why he is so popular and why Thomas Frank is desperate to keep him

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 20, 2024
PATEL AADEL AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: And while Thomas Frank insisted that the team be retained, the team's attention was diverted, to Toney, who was 'one of eleven' yet an important 'one,' even Brentford could not avoid being pulled into the excitement of his return. The last week featured more than a showbiz angle, exemplified by the pre-match scenes. But hey, when it was time for the football, Toney led from the front and demonstrated why it was worth the hype and wait.

Ivan Toney puts Arsenal and Chelsea on alert by saying he wants to 'play for a top club fighting for titles' and this month 'could be the right time' to move as Brentford striker returns from his eight-month betting ban

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 17, 2024
As the England and Brentford strikers return from his eight-month betting ban, Ivan Toney has reiterated his desire to play for a 'top team.' Since the Football Association barred him from playing for 232 offences of their betting laws, the 27-year-old hasn't played for the Bees since the end of last season. On Wednesday, his ban came to an end, with Toney referring to it by posting a GIF of comedian Dave Chappelle in the 1998 American comedy film Half Baked, raising his arms in the air and screaming 'free' on his X account.

During a Hard Rock Live in Florida, Dave Chappelle stormed off stage after a fan takes out a cellphone during a performance of his latest Netflix special The Dreamer

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 31, 2023
After a fan pulled out his cellphone, Dave Chappelle allegedly stormed off the stage on Wednesday. When he charged Israel with "war crimes," the comedian, 50, was walking out on performances in October when he accused Israel of "war crimes." When the comedian appeared on a second night of a five-night show at the venue, he obviously caught a fan using his phone. The Emmy winner alerted security of the flagrant flouting of the laws and scolded the audience before he left the stage, shaking his head as he escorted. Fans paid $100 to see Chappelle's Show star perform at the stadium, which is about 20 miles north of Miami Beach, entertainer.

Kenny DeForest, a comedian, died in New York City after a horrific e-bike crash caused by failed skull surgery for a brain bleed

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 15, 2023
Kenny DeForest, a beloved comedian, died tragically on Wednesday, less than a week after being hospitalized in the aftermath of a horrific crash in Brooklyn. He was 37 years old at the time. The comedian was riding his e-bike when the accident occurred, according to a GoFundMe page that was hosted by DeForest's friends. Doctors tried to relieve the pressure on his brain by removing a piece of skull, but the surgery was unsuccessful. The funds collected will go to assist his family's pay for medical expenses.

Since cops intercepted a sick livestream of a Nashville school shooting and rape Christian girls in bathrooms, a trans woman was charged with trying to imitate Nashville school shootings and rape Christian girls in the toilets

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 24, 2023
A transgender woman has been charged with trying to shoot up schools and rape Christian girls in the toilets. After the transgender Nashville Christian Covenant School shooter Audrey 'Aiden' Hale,' Jason Lee Willie, who identifies himself as 'Alexia N. Willie,' allegedly modeled attackers.' Willie, 47, of Nashville, Illinois, was charged with 14 criminal charges of Interstate Communication of a Threat to Injure in US District Court.

Reuben Kaye, the queen of Australia, was stunned by the kid's reaction to his question about 'boys who wear makeup.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 6, 2023
On social media, the surprising reaction Reuben Kaye, the controversial Australian drag queen, asked a British boy about men wearing make-up, has resurfaced.

After comedian Hamas slammed Hamas for cutting off water to Gaza, Dave Chappelle announces that Palestinian students should not abandon job offers

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 22, 2023
According to The Wall Street Journal, the comedian, 50, aired his thoughts about the Middle East during his appearance at the TD Garden arena on Thursday. He slammed Israel for its reaction to the Hamas attack on Gaza, which has killed over 6,000 bombs in less than a week. During his appearance, Chappelle accused the US of assisting the murder of innocent civilians on his show, and said war crimes in Gaza were ongoing.

The Minneapolis club was forced to apologise for canceling the Latin Heritage Month function to host Dave Chappelle's official afterpartie: 'We regret... but we needed the funds!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 26, 2023
The Noche Chingona organisers were compelled to apologize to the Icehouse, a bar, restaurant, and club in Minneapolis. The dance party is regularly hosted, but on September 23, it was postponed to accommodate Chappelle. Icehouse is sticking by the move despite being apologetic. 'As with numerous music venues around the country, sales are already not back from COVID, and budgets are also a nightmarish battle.' The decision was made to honor a private party reservation in order to keep the lights on and for that reason only.

Justin Timberlake arrives at his 50th birthday party in New York City, where he performs with a cast member including Chris Rock, Jon Hamm, Angela Bassett, and Chance The Rapper

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 25, 2023
Justin Timberlake dapperted out for dinner in New York on Thursday. In a forest green jacket, the singer, who is supposed to reunite with his NSYNC colleagues for the forthcoming Trolls sequel, steps out. The 42-year-old Grammy winner paired it with a sage green jacket and brown boots.

Carlos Santana, a musician, delivers an anti-transit lecture mid-concert and states he endorses the same viewpoints as comedian Dave Chappelle

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 25, 2023
During a show in Atlantic City, Carlos Santana, a Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame member with over a 100 million followers worldwide with his eponymous band, made the remarks. You know who you are and what you are when God made you and me before we came out of the womb,' he said in between songs.' If you're growing out of it, you see things, and you begin to believe that you might be something that looks good, but you know it isn't right.' A woman is a woman, and a man is a male. That's it.'

Tiffany Haddish arrives in Dave Chappelle's comedy show in a grey denim co-ord and gold heels

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 2, 2023
On Tuesday evening, Tiffany Haddish arrived at Delilah in West Hollywood for Dave Chappelle's comedy performance. The actress, 43, stepped out in a dark grey denim co-ord made up of a cropped jacket and high-waisted jeans with a racy lace tie detail. Tiffany boosted her fashion with a pair of gold heels and bagged her essentials in a black crossbody suitcase.

On ABC Q&A, Reuben Kaye defends the X-rated Jesus parody as the audience applauds him

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 19, 2023
Kaye appeared on The Project in February about the mistreatment he suffers because of his sexuality and dressing in drag, especially in the Christian church. I love Jesus, I love any man who can be jailed for three days straight and come back for more.' On Monday night, a member of the Q+A audience asked Kaye if a straight person yelling the same joke would get the same mockery.

What is Netflix's withdrawal in July 2023? Austin Powers and Resident Evil AXED are among the streaming programs that have been discarded

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 17, 2023
Several marquee franchise titles will be available on Netflix next month. To name a few, Netflix, which saw daily sign-ups double last week, will cancel many films and television shows, including Austin Powers, Resident Evil, Kindergarten Cop, and Chappelle's Show. Many people on social media have already expressed disappointment with the streamer's removal of the cult favorite films and television shows. Those were among three Austin Powers films, including Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), and Austin Powers in Gold Member (2002), which stars Beyonce.

In SoHo, New York's trendy SoHo district, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle take the lead for a stroll together

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 13, 2023
On Monday, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle were seen strolling in casual style in New York City. Chappelle, 49, a comedian from SoHo, exhibited his bulging biceps on display in a black tank-top, and the comedians were seen on display in the SoHo area. Chappelle, who slammed the sorry San Francisco scene last month, wore tan trousers and white sneakers when out and about with Rock, 58.

Due to low demand, J&J's COVID vaccine, which is used by 19 million Americans, has been pulled by FDA

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 8, 2023
After the company was told that the last tranche of doses - about 12.5 million - had expired, the Food and Drug Administration has withdrew approval of Johnson & Johnson's Covid vaccine. Early industrial hiccups as well as health and safety issues caused the desire for the once-promising shot to take a nosedive.

ToMORROW, the 22 Netflix movies and TV shows are expected to be canceled

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 30, 2023
Throughout the month of June, Netflix is expected to ban 22 movies and TV shows from its website. 'Jerry Maguire' and the rom-com 'How to Lose a Guy in ten Days are among the axes on the menu.' The 'Chappelle's Show' (seasons one and two) and 'Cold Case Files' are among the notable shows to be canceled, according to season one.

At a surprise gig, Dave Chappelle slams San Francisco as a "half Glee, half zombie film."

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 15, 2023
During a surprise performance at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco last week, comedian Dave Chappelle, 49, slammed San Francisco's burgeoning homeless crisis. 'What the f*** happened to this place?' The offbeat comedian proclaimed as he told the audience how he noticed a homeless person defecating outside an Indian restaurant where he was planning to eat at. According to SFGATE's review of the film, Chappelle, 49, said that the area had turned into a 'half 'Glee,' half zombie movie.' San Francisco's Tenderloin district is well known for its violence, starvation, and heroin use.

When sitting courtside at a basketball game, Jessica Alba cheers for the Knicks

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 3, 2023
On Tuesday, Jessica Alba was spotted at Madison Square Garden in New York City for the New York Knicks versus Miami Heat game. As they all gathered courtside to watch the basketball game, the 42-year-old actress dressed up to join the three classic comedians - Chris Rock, 58, Dave Chappelle, 49, and Tracy Morgan, 54. The Dark Angel actress, who celebrated her birthday last Friday, sported an overstuffed, double-breasted jacket with a snake print print pattern and denim jeans.