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entertainment2 years ago

"Comedy Clash: Katt Williams' Controversies Spark Reactions from Sherri Shepherd to Kevin Hart"

Sherri Shepherd responded to a fan's inquiry during an Instagram Live session about whether she would discuss Katt Williams' controversial comments from the Club Shay Shay podcast on her talk show. While praising Katt for speaking his truth, she expressed hesitation due to the personal connections with those involved. Katt Williams had made headlines for his candid remarks about fellow comedians like Kevin Hart, Ricky Smiley, and Steve Harvey, including a claim about casting for the movie "Friday After Next" and a stipulation in his contract regarding working with Smiley. Fans have had mixed reactions, with some supporting Williams' outspokenness. Sherri remains undecided on addressing the controversy on her show.

via The US Sun|
##clubshayshay#comedycontroversy
entertainment2 years ago

"Katt Williams Confronts Comedy Peers Over Joke Theft and Scripted Scenes"

Katt Williams accused Cedric the Entertainer of stealing his joke, a claim Cedric has denied. Williams detailed the alleged theft on the Club Shay Shay podcast, stating that Cedric saw him perform the joke in 1998 and later used it verbatim in his own act. Cedric responded by defending his career and contributions to the industry, dismissing Williams' claims as "revisionist history." Williams also suggested that Cedric, along with Steve Harvey and Rickey Smiley, work together to exclude certain comedians from the industry.

via Hollywood Reporter|
##cedrictheentertainer#clubshayshaypodcast
entertainment2 years ago

"Dave Chappelle's 'The Dreamer' Sparks Controversy and Division on Netflix"

Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix special, "The Dreamer," has drawn criticism from liberal media critics for its jokes about the transgender community, continuing a pattern that has previously sparked backlash and protests. Critics from Rolling Stone, Variety, and BuzzFeed have accused Chappelle of being "obsessed" with the topic and lacking nuance in his humor. Conservative commentators argue that the outrage is manufactured for clicks and an attack on free speech, suggesting that making fun of all communities is a form of inclusion and equality in comedy. Despite the controversy, Chappelle continues to receive laughter from audiences and has recently won a Grammy for best comedy album, which also faced criticism from entertainment outlets.

via Fox News|
##comedycontroversy#davechappelle