Yahoo

Whitney Cummings Says Riyadh Comedy Festival Backlash ‘Is Just Racism,’ Claims Stand-Up Comics Who’ve Worked With Live Nation Have ‘Taken Saudi Money’

Whitney Cummings is the latest comedian to defend performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, which sparked widespread backlash in the comedy industry for its ties to the Saudi Arabia government.
Mint

Riyadh Comedy Festival turns controversial: Here’s why top stand-up comics refuse to perform in Saudi Arabia

The Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia has turned controversial. The debut festival, which runs from September 26 to October 9, is being promoted as the “world’s biggest comedy event”. Big names ...
Yahoo

Riyadh Comedy Festival controversy, explained: Why comedians are slamming performers

Over 50 stand-up comedians from around the globe, including Americans Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson, Whitney Cummings, and Bill Burr, are being hosted by the government of Saudi Arabia for the inaugural ...
The News International

World's largest comedy festival opens tomorrow in Riyadh: Details inside

Riyadh is all set to welcome the Riyadh Comedy Festival opening tomorrow, Friday, September 26, and running through October 9, 2025. According to the organizers, the Riyadh Comedy Festival will be the ...
Variety

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?’

Comedian David Cross released a fiery statement on his website Monday condemning the comedians who agreed to perform at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival. “I am disgusted, and deeply disappointed ...