More phone-free gigs expected for Irish audiences Irish audiences can expect to see more 'phone-free' gigs on offer as several large comedy acts opt to ban mobiles to improve the viewing experience. Music • 11 Apr
Chappelle's show cancelled amid transphobia controversy Comedian Dave Chappelle's show in a renowned venue in Minnesota was cancelled hours before the comedian took to the stage amid controversy over his material. Dave Chappelle • 21 Jul 22
Hart praises Chappelle for response to stage attack Actor and comedian Kevin Hart has praised fellow comic Dave Chappelle for his "professional" response to being attacked on stage earlier this week. Television • 06 May 22
Man accused of Chappelle attack avoids felony charges The man accused of attacking Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl has been charged with four counts of misdemeanour — after Los Angeles … Television • 06 May 22
Chappelle refusing to allow attack to overshadow moment Dave Chappelle is refusing to allow an attack on him during an event at the Hollywood Bowl to overshadow "the magic of the historic moment" … Television • 05 May 22
Man charged after comedian Dave Chappelle attacked A 23-year-old man has been charged after Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage while performing during an event at the Hollywood Bowl. Dave Chappelle • 04 May 22
Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage in LA US comedian Dave Chappelle has been attacked during an event at the Hollywood Bowl theatre in Los Angeles. Entertainment • 04 May 22
Oswalt apologises to trans community over Chapelle post Patton Oswalt has apologised to fans and reiterated his support for the transgender community after posting a picture with his "friend" Dave Chappelle. Television • 04 Jan 22
Chappelle responds to trans row over Netflix special Dave Chappelle has labelled the backlash to his comments about transgender people in his Netflix comedy special as "nonsense". Television • 26 Oct 21
Netflix staff protest over Dave Chappelle special A group of Netflix employees staged a 'virtual' walkout and public rally in Los Angeles on Wednesday as anger swelled over a new Dave Chappelle … Television • 20 Oct 21
Netflix urged to pull Chappelle's latest comedy special Netflix has been urged to pull Dave Chappelle's latest stand-up special over jokes that are allegedly discriminatory against transgender people. Television • 07 Oct 21
Comedian Dave Chappelle tests positive for Covid-19 Dave Chappelle has tested positive for Covid-19, a representative for the comedian said. Television • 22 Jan 21
Eddie Murphy back on Saturday Night Live after 35 years Eddie Murphy made his return to Saturday Night Live on US television this weekend, 35 years after he left the comedy institution to pursue his … Television • 22 Dec 19
U2 rock Statue of Liberty with Grammy performance U2 delivered a politically-charged performance of their song Get Out of Your Own Way on a floating stage in New York Harbor against an impressive … Grammys • 29 Jan 18
Comedian Charlie Murphy dies from leukemia aged 57 Comedian Charlie Murphy, the brother of Eddie Murphy, had died following a battle with leukemia on Wednesday (April 12), aged 57. charlie murphy • 13 Apr 17
