Ricky Gervais has stirred up another controversy with a joke in his new Netflix special “Armageddon,” which hasn’t even come out yet.
In a teaser clip released by the comedian, Gervais jokes about terminally ill children, calling them “baldy” and the R-slur. Now, more than 12,000 people have signed a Change.org petition demanding Netflix remove the joke from Gervais’ upcoming stand-up special, which hits the platform on Dec. 25.
Immediately after the controversial “Armageddon” joke, Gervais says to the audience, “These are all jokes, all right? I don’t even use that word in real life, the R-word. … I’m playing a role.”
In an interview with Nihal Arthanayake on BBC Radio 5 Live’s “Headliners” podcast, Gervais called out “faux” outrage against him, and compared the petitioners to “hecklers.”
“I can play to a million people, I won’t get a complaint,” Gervais said. “As soon as it goes on...
In a teaser clip released by the comedian, Gervais jokes about terminally ill children, calling them “baldy” and the R-slur. Now, more than 12,000 people have signed a Change.org petition demanding Netflix remove the joke from Gervais’ upcoming stand-up special, which hits the platform on Dec. 25.
Immediately after the controversial “Armageddon” joke, Gervais says to the audience, “These are all jokes, all right? I don’t even use that word in real life, the R-word. … I’m playing a role.”
In an interview with Nihal Arthanayake on BBC Radio 5 Live’s “Headliners” podcast, Gervais called out “faux” outrage against him, and compared the petitioners to “hecklers.”
“I can play to a million people, I won’t get a complaint,” Gervais said. “As soon as it goes on...
- 12/22/2023
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Ricky Gervais is responding to critics of material in his latest special, which includes a description of young cancer patients as “baldy,” as well as a derogatory term for having disabilities, saying in a recent interview that they’re “hecklers” who are “faux” offended.
A teaser for the Emmy- and BAFTA-winning comedian’s new show Armageddon, which is set to release Christmas Day, previews a section of his special focused on his work with the Make-a-Wish Foundation. In it, he jokes about how he approaches talking to young cancer patients who request him.
“I’ve been doing video messages recently for terminally ill children — and only if they request it, obviously. I didn’t burst into hospitals and go, ‘Wake up, baldy!’ Watch me twerking on TikTok,'” he said. He adds that Make-a-Wish is “great, and they give these dying kids their like one wish. If it’s me,...
A teaser for the Emmy- and BAFTA-winning comedian’s new show Armageddon, which is set to release Christmas Day, previews a section of his special focused on his work with the Make-a-Wish Foundation. In it, he jokes about how he approaches talking to young cancer patients who request him.
“I’ve been doing video messages recently for terminally ill children — and only if they request it, obviously. I didn’t burst into hospitals and go, ‘Wake up, baldy!’ Watch me twerking on TikTok,'” he said. He adds that Make-a-Wish is “great, and they give these dying kids their like one wish. If it’s me,...
- 12/22/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Wonka, Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire, The Iron Claw, Anyone But You and Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only screening
Kevin Hart and Chris Rock were joined by friends, family, fans, and fellow comedians on Dec. 8 in NYC to celebrate their Netflix special Headliners Only.
Kevin Hart and Chris Rock
All of Us Strangers special screening
Andrew Scott, Claire Foy and Jamie Bell joined writer-director Andrew Haigh at their Searchlight film’s Los Angeles event on Saturday.
Claire Foy, Andrew Scott, Andrew Haigh and Jamie Bell
Wonka premiere
Wonka made its Los Angeles debut on Sunday with stars Timothée Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Keegan-Michael Key, Natasha Rothwell, Calah Lane and Patterson Joseph.
Natasha Rothwell, Patterson Joseph, Paul King, Calah Lane,...
Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only screening
Kevin Hart and Chris Rock were joined by friends, family, fans, and fellow comedians on Dec. 8 in NYC to celebrate their Netflix special Headliners Only.
Kevin Hart and Chris Rock
All of Us Strangers special screening
Andrew Scott, Claire Foy and Jamie Bell joined writer-director Andrew Haigh at their Searchlight film’s Los Angeles event on Saturday.
Claire Foy, Andrew Scott, Andrew Haigh and Jamie Bell
Wonka premiere
Wonka made its Los Angeles debut on Sunday with stars Timothée Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Keegan-Michael Key, Natasha Rothwell, Calah Lane and Patterson Joseph.
Natasha Rothwell, Patterson Joseph, Paul King, Calah Lane,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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When Billie Eilish, the 1975, and Tomorrow x Together headline Lollapalooza this weekend, fans don’t have to have be at Grant Park to see their sets live. This year, those who didn’t get Lollapalooza tickets can stream some of the biggest acts of the festival right from home thanks to Hulu’s four-day livestream.
Here’s what you need to know about watching the Lollapalooza livestream for free online this weekend,...
When Billie Eilish, the 1975, and Tomorrow x Together headline Lollapalooza this weekend, fans don’t have to have be at Grant Park to see their sets live. This year, those who didn’t get Lollapalooza tickets can stream some of the biggest acts of the festival right from home thanks to Hulu’s four-day livestream.
Here’s what you need to know about watching the Lollapalooza livestream for free online this weekend,...
- 8/2/2023
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
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