Tag: Festival
Concertgoer dies in ‘freak accident’ at Utah music festival to see Post Malone
Tragically, a festivalgoer lost her life outside a well-known country music festival in Utah after being hit by…
Record-Breaking Number of Brazilian Films, Strong International Alliances and Women at the Top: 8 Takeaways From the Rio Film Festival 2025
The Rio International Film Festival, the largest film festival in Latin America, concluded this past Sunday, October 12,…
Human Rights Watch ‘Cannot Accept’ Donations From Aziz Ansari and Other Comedians Who Performed at Riyadh Comedy Festival
While justifying his choice to perform at the contentious, state-funded Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, Aziz Ansari…
Bill Burr Slams Riyadh Comedy Festival Backlash as ‘Bulls—‘ and Roasts Critics: ‘I Don’t Give a F— What These Phony F—ing People Are Saying’
Bill Burr has reacted strongly to critics who condemned his participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival. During his…
Jenna Ortega and Anne Hathaway in Paris, Maluma and Martin Scorsese at the New York Film Festival and More Celeb Red Carpet Photos: October 2025
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos recently commemorated Kelly's 54th birthday with a delightful celebration featuring a custom Fudgie…
Louis C.K. Says Performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival Is a ‘Positive Thing’ and ‘A Great Way to Get in and Start Talking’
Louis C.K. has publicly justified his choice to participate in the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. In…
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein,’ Noah Baumbach’s ‘Jay Kelly’ Stage Their Brazilian Debuts at the São Paulo Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix is set to debut four of its most awaited films at Brazil's prestigious São Paulo International Film…
Dave Chappelle Jokes ‘It’s Easier to Talk’ in Saudi Arabia ‘Than It Is in America’ While Performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival
While performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival on Saturday (reported by The New York Times), comedy legend Dave…
Bill Burr Defends Riyadh Comedy Festival Gig Amid Backlash: ‘Definitely Top Three Experiences I’ve Had’
In the midst of growing criticism from fellow comedians and human rights organizations, Bill Burr is voicing his…
‘Stranger Things’ Fan Gathering With Duffer Brothers, Finn Wolfhard and More Set for Italy’s Lucca Comics and Games Festival
Netflix is set to showcase the fifth and final season of Stranger Things at a special event during…
David Cross Slams Bill Burr and More Comedians Performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival: ‘I Am Disgusted… How Can Any of Us Take You Seriously Again?’
Renowned comedian David Cross made headlines this week with a pointed statement on his website, expressing his outrage…
LISTEN: ‘One Battle After Another’ Banks on Word of Mouth for Box Office Boost; San Sebastián Film Festival Scene
On the latest episode of Daily Variety, Variety box office expert Rebecca Rubin provides an in-depth analysis of…