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Weird Al Yankovic Says He Turned Down 'Icky' Seven-Figure Saudi Arabia Comedy Show Offer
Despite the offer being the most he's ever been offered to do a show, the comedian said he "just couldn't be part of that."
Giancarlo Esposito Recites the Shahada Inside Saudi Mosque During ‘7 Dogs’ Production
How time on the set of ‘7 Dogs’ led the ‘Breaking Bad’ actor to join a prayer at a mosque in Saudi Arabia.
Anthony Mackie's 'Desert Warrior' On Track to Be Major Box Office Flop
The film, which opened last week, grossed $488,000 at the domestic box office to date.
Dave Chappelle Defends Riyadh Show Amid Backlash Over Saudi Ties
Chappelle defends his Riyadh festival set, points to Hollywood’s Saudi ties, and says criticism only surfaced after he agreed to perform.
F1 Races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Expected to Be Canceled Amid Middle East Conflict
The cancellations could reduce the 2026 F1 season to 22 races and create a lengthy gap in the spring schedule.
Dave Chappelle Calls It 'Easier' to Perform In Saudi Arabia: 'Transgender Jokes Went Over Very Well'
The stand-up comedian "doesn't feel guilty at all" for performing in the Middle Eastern country.
Cardi B Tells Fans She Wasn't Paid for Saudi Arabia 'Promo' Despite Speculation
Cardi recently performed in the country, which earlier this year held a widely criticized comedy festival.
Cardi B Suggests She’d Rather Live in Saudi Arabia Than in the United States
"I don’t feel real appreciated in America. Y’all need to convince me to come back.”
Cardi B Jokes She’s a ‘Good Woman’ Ahead of Saudi Arabia Festival: ‘I Follow All the Rules'
The rapper is set to perform at the 2025 Soundstorm Festival in Riyadh.
Pete Davidson Jokes He 'Had to Do' Riyadh Comedy Festival Because He's 'Losing Millions' on Ferry
Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's Staten Island ferry project has jokingly been referred to as "Titanic 2" over the years.
Dave Chappelle Criticizes Free Speech in America at Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival
The comedian said it’s “easier to talk” in Saudi Arabia than in America, sparking backlash.
Electronic Arts to Sell for $55 Billion in Deal Involving Donald Trump's Son-in-Law
Saudi Arabia's wealth fund and a private equity firm are also in on the purchase.
Shane Gillis Says He Turned Down Saudi Comedy Festival: ‘I Took a Principled Stand’
Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Bill Burr, Aziz Ansari, Gabriel Iglesias, Louis CK, and more are set to perform.
Booker T Says WWE Holding Wrestlemania 43 in Saudi Arabia is Bad for the Industry
"WrestleCon is going to be preempted for two big shows," he said.
Riyadh Season: Beterbiev vs Bivol II, Revisiting The Last Crescendo
The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, hosted the rematch between Beterbiev and Bivol on Feb. 22 in what many have called the greatest boxing card of all time. Complex UK was there to witness the star-studded event.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jokingly Roasts Impersonator: 'You Don't Look Like Me, You're Very Ugly'
Ronald made sure to let the guy know that he was joking by giving him a thumbs up.
Rauw Alejandro Links With Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia to Celebrate Soccer Star’s Birthday
The revered footballer turned 40 years old this week, with Rauw Alejandro on hand to help him ring in the moment.
Watch Coco Gauff’s Hilarious Reaction After Learning She Made $4.8 Million at WTA Finals
"I knew there was money, but I try not to never play for this, but that’s cool," Gauff explained.