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Trans lives matter: Netflix employees, other protestors stage walkout to protest against Dave Chappelle's stand-up special
•A pre-noon rally at a Netflix office-studio complex drew about 100 people, most on the side of an estimated 30 workers at the streaming giant that joined in afterward. Some were willing to identify themselves as Netflix employees, but all declined to provide their names.
Why is Dave Chappelle obsessed with transgender jokes? He needs the shock of offensiveness to make an impact
•As a group of trans employees at Netflix prepare to stage a walkout in protest against Dave Chappelle's stand-up special The Closer, we see how the comedian sees pushing these hot buttons as the easiest way to make a big fuss.
Trans employees at Netflix plan walkout after chief defends Dave Chapelle's stand-up comedy special
•An internal message among trans employees this week accuses Netflix of "repeatedly releasing content that harms the trans community and continually failing to create content that represents and uplifts trans content."
Dave Chappelle’s new Netflix Special 'doesn’t cross the line on hate', top exec says despite controversy
•Netflix said will Dave Chappelle’s The Closer will remain on the streaming service despite criticism over comedian’s remarks about the transgender community
Creative Arts Emmys 2021: Claire Foy, Courtney B Vance win big
•Claire Foy was honoured for The Crown and her reprisal of Queen Elizabeth II, the role that won her a lead actress Emmy in 2018. Vance won for his role in Lovecraft Country.
Clarence Williams III, best known for playing undercover cop in TV series The Mod Squad, passes away at 81
•Clarence Williams III died Friday at his home in Los Angeles after a battle with colon cancer, his manager said on Sunday.
Comedian Dave Chappelle tests positive for coronavirus, cancels shows in Texas
Trendingdesk •Dave Chappelle has been in quarantine since the test and has not experienced any symptoms.
HBO documentary on Tiger Woods finishes with an underwhelming feeling despite noble intentions
Tatsam Mukherjee •Tiger only manages a perfunctory portrait of a champion, who went through the beats of being a disgraced celebrity, to charting a phenomenal (and improbable) comeback.
Jim Carrey, Maya Rudolph impersonate Joe Biden, Kamala Harris on SNL; Dave Chapelle returns as host
Fp Staff •Host Dave Chappelle opened his Saturday Night Live monologue by lighting a cigarette and calling it “a pretty incredible day.”
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction review: David Letterman's talk show is heartfelt and entertaining
Devkin •The third season of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman features reality TV star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian West, actor Robert Downey Jr, musician Lizzo, and comedian Dave Chappelle.