Nation May 04 Watch 4:39 News Wrap: Secretary of State Antony Blinken tests positive for COVID In our news wrap Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for COVID-19, Beijing shut down dozens of subway stations and bus routes as it tries to stem a COVID outbreak, Wall Street shot higher after Fed chair Jerome…
Arts Oct 20 Chappelle’s anti-transgender comments in Netflix special draws protest A small number of people gathered in advance of a planned walkout by Netflix employees. The action Wednesday is intended to highlight objections to Chappelle's stand-up special "The Closer" and the company's handling of it. By Alex Veiga, Lynn Elber, Associated Press
Arts Oct 28 Boundary-pushing Dave Chappelle receives Mark Twain award A host of comedians and musicians paid tribute to Chappelle, 46, describing him as a uniquely gifted and passionate performer. By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press
Nation Jul 06 Watch 8:30 Dave Chappelle on comedy in the #MeToo moment: ‘We’re all figuring this out’ Dave Chappelle doesn't think audiences "want to pay to see somebody worried about the repercussions of what they say." A comedian who made a name for himself as one of the smartest and sharpest comedians around, Chappelle's latest comedy sets… By Jeffrey Brown
Jul 06 Watch Dave Chappelle sing the PBS NewsHour theme song By Dan Cooney Comedian Dave Chappelle sat down recently for an interview with the PBS NewsHour's Jeffrey Brown about his career in comedy, his four Netflix specials and the boundaries of humor. He also sang this. Continue reading
Apr 30 Dave Chappelle says Michelle Wolf ‘nailed it’ at White House Correspondents Dinner By Murrey Jacobson "I know how hard it is to do what she did ... I think she nailed it," the comedian told the PBS NewsHour. "Whether I agree with it or not, I gotta respect the artistry."… Continue reading