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Pete Davidson and Colin Jost turned a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry into a free, one-night floating comedy show sponsored by Snapple, addressing criticism that they bought the vessel and proving the gimmick could reboot NYC’s comedy scene while delivering a brand activation that drew a young, engaged crowd.
The Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham opened with a successful debut featuring comedian Matt Rife, who drew a lively crowd with his stand-up and crowd interaction, marking a promising start for the new venue.
Comedian Matt Rife's two sold-out shows at IU Auditorium in Bloomington were canceled due to an unexpected medical emergency. Originally rescheduled from Valentine's Day, the announcement came 20 minutes after the first show was set to begin. Refunds will be provided to ticket purchasers. Rife apologized on social media, citing the medical emergency as the reason for the cancellation.
Kristen Wiig was welcomed into the Five-Timers Club on Saturday Night Live with celebrity cameos from Paul Rudd, Matt Damon, and Ryan Gosling, despite her initial reluctance to do a traditional five-timer sketch. The star-studded group of former SNL hosts made appearances throughout the night, and the show's cold open parodied the March Madness mania. The Five-Timers Club is an elite group of those who have hosted the sketch comedy show five or more times.
Comedian Nick Swardson was escorted offstage at his stand-up comedy show in Beaver Creek, CO, after engaging in a heated exchange with the audience, leading to his mic being cut and the spotlight turned off. The Vilar Performing Arts Center issued an apology to ticketholders and promised refunds, while Swardson later attributed the incident to a combination of alcohol and edibles at high altitude.
Adult film star Lisa Ann was arrested and forcibly removed from comedian Matt Rife's comedy show at Radio City Music Hall after allegedly causing a disturbance by recording with her phone, getting loud and disruptive, and kicking police officers. This incident adds to a string of scandals surrounding Rife, including criticism for making jokes about domestic violence in his Netflix comedy special and refusing to apologize.
Former adult film star Lisa Ann was reportedly removed from comedian Matt Rife's comedy show at Radio City Music Hall in handcuffs after allegedly being disruptive and recording the show, which is prohibited. Ann claimed she was not using her phone and was released after 45 minutes, while a source from the venue stated she was being disorderly and kicked police officers. This incident adds to controversy surrounding Rife, who faced backlash for including jokes about domestic violence in his Netflix special, leading to criticism from his fans.
Former adult film star Lisa Ann was taken out of a Matt Rife comedy show in handcuffs after allegedly pulling out her phone, but the venue and police dispute this claim, stating she was acting disorderly and combative after being told not to videotape inside Radio City Music Hall. Lisa Ann was eventually released after sitting in handcuffs for 45 minutes and having an ambulance visit. The incident has sparked controversy and reactions on the internet, with the details of the dispute remaining unclear.
Jay Leno and his wife Mavis were seen together for the first time since he filed for conservatorship over her estate due to her Alzheimer's diagnosis, as they attended his comedy show in Hermosa Beach, California. The couple appeared in good spirits, holding hands and chatting with a friend, although Leno has yet to comment on the filing or Mavis's diagnosis. The pair, married for 40 years, do not have children, and Leno recently survived a car explosion and a motorcycle crash.
Madelyn Cline was spotted supporting boyfriend Pete Davidson at his comedy show in Philadelphia, where they were photographed leaving together. The couple, who have been dating since September 2023, have largely kept their romance private. Davidson's stand-up performance in New York City was canceled in December 2023, but he has since been seen with Cline at various events. Cline was previously in a high-profile romance with Outer Banks costar Chase Stokes, while Davidson has had a star-studded dating history including Ariana Grande, Phoebe Dynevor, Kim Kardashian, and Emily Ratajkowski.
Megyn Kelly is calling for a boycott of Taylor Swift after the pop star attended a comedy show aimed at benefiting Palestinians in Gaza. Kelly criticized Swift for supporting the event and argued that humanitarian donations for Gaza were inappropriate due to the control of the territory by Hamas. Swift has not publicly responded to Kelly's comments, but her fans have come to her defense online.
Megyn Kelly called for a boycott against Taylor Swift after the singer attended a comedy show benefiting humanitarian relief in Gaza. Kelly criticized Swift for not understanding the situation in Gaza and urged her to apologize to Israelis and Jewish Americans. Swift's attendance at the event has raised questions about her stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Kelly also suggested that donations to Gaza may be funding Hamas. Swift's fans defended her, stating that she was simply supporting a cause that aids victims of genocide.
Megyn Kelly called for a boycott against Taylor Swift after the singer attended a comedy show fundraiser for humanitarian relief in Gaza. Kelly criticized Swift for not being aware of the situation in Gaza and accused her of supporting Hamas. Swift's attendance at the event has sparked online debate, with fans defending her actions as supporting a cause that aids victims of genocide.
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez attended a comedy show in Brooklyn hosted by Egyptian-American comedian Ramy Youssef, with proceeds going towards humanitarian efforts in Gaza. The show aimed to raise money for American Near East Refugee Aid, an NGO working to provide relief in Gaza, where thousands have been killed and displaced due to the Israeli onslaught. Both Swift and Gomez have faced criticism for not using their fame to draw attention to the situation in Gaza.
Comedians Pete Davidson and John Mulaney express their devastation over the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, and postpone their comedy shows in respect to the victims. The suspect, Robert Card, an army veteran, is facing eight counts of murder after opening fire at a bowling alley and a local bar. President Joe Biden breaks his silence on the shooting, offering prayers for the victims and urging the public to stay safe as the suspect remains at large.