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 ...

Comedians are criticizing their fellow artists for accepting offers to appear at the Riyadh Comedy Festival despite Saudi Arabia's controversial human rights record.

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, ...

Amid rising backlash from fellow comedians and human rights advocates, Bill Burr is defending his appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, calling it “one of the top three experiences I’ve had” and ...

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

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 ...