Entertainment & Arts
Duke Ellington School of the Arts in D.C. is dedicating a theater to alum Dave Chappelle despite students criticizing the comedian’s November visit.
June 20, 2022
Comedian Dave Chappelle ‘refuses to allow last night’s incident to overshadow the magic of this historic moment,’ his spokeswoman told The Times.
May 4, 2022
Television
A Netflix employee has been fired for sharing “confidential, commercially sensitive information” related to Dave Chappelle’s polarizing new special.
Oct. 15, 2021
Dave Chappelle dropped by D.C.’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts earlier this week and received a less than glowing reception from some students.
Nov. 26, 2021
In a new stand-up performance, Dave Chappelle says he has three requirements before meeting with Netflix employees who disliked his latest comedy special.
Oct. 26, 2021
The theater at comic Dave Chappelle’s high school that was supposed to be named after him will be called the Theatre for Artistic Freedom and Expression.
June 21, 2022
Stand-up comedians are tweeting about Dave Chappelle’s latest performance at the Hollywood Bowl, where a man attacked the comic onstage.
The man who attacked comedian Dave Chappelle onstage at the Hollywood Bowl in May has been sentenced to nearly nine months in jail.
Dec. 15, 2022
After Netflix employees staged a walkout over his special ‘The Closer,’ Dave Chappelle is standing ‘by his Art’ but will listen to what critics have to say.
Oct. 22, 2021
After transphobic remarks in his Netflix special ‘The Closer’ caused an outcry, ‘SNL’s’ decision to have Chappelle back as host sparked criticism.
Nov. 6, 2022