A Star Is Born
2018
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Oct 12, 2021 · In the wake of criticism that Chappelle's 'The Closer' is offensive and anti-trans, Netflix is standing by the comedian in the name of 'creative freedom.'.
Oct 6, 2021 · Chappelle references those past controversies in his newest set. The National Black Justice Coalition, a civil rights advocacy group, called on Netflix to pull the special Wednesday.
Oct 26, 2021 · In a video posted to Instagram Monday, Dave Chappelle says he's willing to meet with Netflix employees who are upset over his comedy special, which has come under fire for transphobic material.
Nov 10, 2022 · Chappelle's standup special "The Closer" led to a walkout from Netflix employees in protest when co-CEO Ted Sarandos doubled down on his defense of it despite accusations of transphobia.
Nov 12, 2022 · Dave Chappelle is drawing scrutiny for hosting “SNL” after making a series of widely criticized jokes aimed at transgender people. Here’s a look at recent controversies surrounding his ...
Oct 23, 2021 · Chappelle gets close to lobbing a critique of social justice movements that mainly focus on aiding white people, but his analysis lacks nuance: He frames whiteness as the protective cover most...
Oct 20, 2021 · Two former Netflix employees withdrew an accusation they lodged with the National Labor Relations Board that alleged the streamer tried to stop them from speaking up about working conditions. Nov....
Feb 4, 2024 · Dave Chappelle won the Grammy for best comedy album for 'What's in a Name,' his second after 'The Closer' trans controversy, at the 2024 Grammys.
Oct 26, 2021 · Comedian Dave Chappelle has faced scrutiny for his recent Netflix comedy special The Closer — after his comments about the trans community sparked controversy.
Oct 20, 2021 · Chappelle insists his jokes — in which he has derisively referred to the LGBTQ community as “the alphabet people,” “gross,” and “confusing,” among other things — have been misconstrued by angry...
