It turns out that edgy free-speech warriors will scuttle their principles for a check from a brutal autocratic regime.

New York City has long been recognized as the comedy capital of America. However, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is emerging as a significant contender with its inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival (September ...

The Riyadh Comedy Festival has sparked controversy, with comedians like Bill Burr expressing mixed feelings about performing. Critics argue it distracts from Saudi Arabia's human rights issues.

After coming under fire for performing at Saudi Arabia's controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival, Burr defended the decision on his 'Monday Morning Podcast.' ...

Bill Burr has defended his decision to perform at a recent comedy festival in Saudi Arabia. Burr is just one of many A-list comedians who took a check ...

American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a political crackdown.

Bill Burr has defended his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival on his latest ‘Monday Morning Podcast.’ He admitted he was “nervous,” expecting hostility in Saudi Arabia. “I think I’m ...

Several comedians are facing criticism for headlining the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz reports on the controversy as performers such as Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, ...

David Cross and Marc Maron sharply critiqued pro free-speech comics who took the gig. Burr raved about the experience on his podcast.

Bill Burr has defended his decision to perform at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. On the latest episode of his podcast, the comedian gushed about his “great” experience in ...

Some of the biggest comedians in the world are descending upon Saudi Arabia for what's being billed as the "world's largest comedy festival," and their fans and peers alike are slamming them for their ...

Some of America’s biggest-name comedians are receiving major backlash for participating in the “world’s largest comedy festival,” Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival. The roster of American ...