All articles tagged with #netflix special
SNL’s Marcello Hernández told Dax Shepard on Armchair Expert that he’s in a relationship with Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral and isn’t dating Sabrina Carpenter, despite Shepard’s playful push to marry her. Hernández praised Carpenter, clarified he isn’t pursuing her, and the chat also ties into Carpenter’s SNL moments and Hernández’s Netflix special, Marcello Hernández: American Boy.
Dave Chappelle surprise-released a new Netflix standup special titled 'The Unstoppable' after the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight, continuing his long relationship with Netflix and offering fans a holiday treat.
Beyoncé won her first Primetime Emmy for her Netflix special 'Beyoncé Bowl' in the costume design category and is also nominated in two other categories for the same special, with additional awards and nominations expected.
Sabrina Carpenter is facing rumors of a break in her relationship with Barry Keoghan, as gossip suggests Keoghan may be dating a TikTok influencer. This speculation is overshadowing the release of Carpenter's Netflix special, 'A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter.' Despite the rumors, Keoghan's social media still features photos of the couple, and he occasionally comments on Carpenter's posts. The couple, who began dating in late 2023, have not publicly addressed the rumors.
Jamie Foxx has hinted at being poisoned during his 2023 health crisis, allegedly implicating Sean 'Diddy' Combs, a former friend, during his Netflix special. Despite the serious allegations, Foxx humorously noted that if Diddy were responsible, he would have been dead. The claims have sparked widespread speculation, with Foxx describing his ordeal as a betrayal by a 'fake friend' and using his special to share his side of the story.
Comedian Neal Brennan's new Netflix special, "Crazy Good," explores the upside of "bad mental health" and challenges the expectation that he should be sad, while also delving into the role of comedians as cultural leaders. Brennan discusses the risks of being a comic in today's climate, his decision to direct the special himself, and the title's significance. He also mentions referencing famous friends in the set and his growing comfort in the spotlight, and shares his excitement for up-and-coming comedians like Brian Simpson and Fahim Anwar.
Comedian Jacqueline Novak's Netflix special "Get On Your Knees" delves into the topic of blowjobs with unrelenting kinetic style, blending poetic and crass terms while exploring the conflict between sexual idealization and awkward reality. Directed by Natasha Lyonne, the stripped-down aesthetic and Novak's unyielding performance create a distraction-free zone, culminating in a transcendent and powerful mic drop moment.
Comedian Pete Davidson reveals in his new Netflix special "Turbo Fonzarelli" that he was high on ketamine at Aretha Franklin's funeral, expressing embarrassment over his past drug use. Davidson, who was dating Ariana Grande at the time, jokes about his behavior at the funeral and speculates on what Franklin's reaction would have been. He also discusses the effects of ketamine and its classification by the DEA.
Comedian Pete Davidson revealed in his Netflix special "Turbo Fonzarelli" that he attended Aretha Franklin's funeral high on ketamine in 2018, joking about paying his "R-E-S-P-E-C-Ts" to the late icon while under the influence. He expressed embarrassment about his past drug use and shared his efforts to address it, including multiple rehab stints and treatment for depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and borderline personality disorder. Despite personal struggles, he's been seen with his new girlfriend Madelyn Cline, but avoided discussing his love life in the special.
Comedian Matt Rife has faced criticism for a joke about domestic violence in his Netflix special, Natural Selection. The joke involved a woman with a black eye and implied that her inability to cook led to her abuse. Rife responded to the backlash by posting a link to a website selling helmets for people with special needs as his "official apology." Despite the controversy, Rife has gained popularity on TikTok and sold hundreds of thousands of tickets for his ProbleMATTic World Tour.
Stand-up comedian Beth Stelling showcases her comedic prowess in her new Netflix special, "If You Didn't Want Me Then." With a steely cynicism and a cool girl smirk, Stelling delivers inappropriate laughs, particularly focusing on topics like aging and childhood. Through her storytelling, she gradually reveals vulnerability, compassion, and feminist fire, while revisiting her childhood marked by divorce. Stelling's performance also includes scathingly deadpan stories about her eccentric father and a sneakily loving portrait of her supportive mother. With her unique voice and surprising punchlines, Stelling captivates audiences and offers a deeper understanding of herself and the complexities of growing older.
Comedian Amy Schumer mocked Hilaria Baldwin's Spanish heritage scandal in her latest Netflix special, "Emergency Contact." Schumer ridiculed Baldwin's faux Spanish accent and pointed out that she was actually born in Boston. Baldwin was accused of exaggerating her Spanish heritage in 2020. Schumer also made jabs at Baldwin's husband, Alec Baldwin, and his recent legal troubles.
Comedian John Mulaney denied rumors that he and Pete Davidson did drugs together, saying that Davidson has always been supportive of his sobriety. Mulaney shared a story about how a mix-up with a nurse at the rehab center he attended led to him being woken up from a drug-induced sleep after Davidson called him repeatedly under the fake name "Al Pacino." The story is part of Mulaney's new Netflix special, "Baby J," which features tales of his drug use and subsequent sobriety.