Is Louis C.K. uncancelled? Comedians don't want to talk about it

On Tuesday, Netflix released Louis C.K.’s first stand-up special on a major streaming platform since he was accused him of ...
CNN

American comedians at Saudi festival draw backlash from human rights groups

A comedy festival in Saudi Arabia featuring high-profile American performers is drawing intense criticism from human rights advocates who say the star-studded event helps gloss over the kingdom’s ...
The New York Times

At Saudi Comedy Fest, American Free Speech Becomes the Punchline

American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a political crackdown.
The New York Times

The American Comedian Who Became a Funnyman in China

Jesse Appell left everything behind to pursue a comedy career in China, where Western-style club comedy was just finding its footing. By Sopan Deb Becoming a successful comedian in the United States ...