Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Amid rising backlash from fellow comedians and human rights advocates, Bill Burr is defending his appearance at the Riyadh Comedy ...

Bill Burr doubled down on his controversial appearance at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival, brushing off censorship criticism and calling the experience a chance to engage rather than withdraw.

The actor-comedian details his experience at the event: "Definitely one of the top three experiences I've ever had ... I think it's going to lead to a lot of positive things." By James Hibberd ...

Appearing on a live taping of the Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend podcast, Bill Burr claimed the “general consensus” around his Riyadh Comedy Festival is, “‘How dare you go to that place and make those ...

Comedian Bill Burr was roasted online for the way he defended his decision to perform at a Saudi Arabian comedy festival organized by the government. Last Friday was the first day of the Riyadh Comedy ...

Veteran comedian Bill Burr unleashed on critics of his recent trip to Saudi Arabia, saying he doesn’t "give a f---" what anyone thinks about his appearance at a comedy festival in Riyadh. The ...

Bill Burr has spoken out about performing at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. Comics like him has received a lot of heat. But you know Bill, he says it how it is. The comedian ...

Bill Burr attends the 27th Television Academy Hall of Fame Ceremony on Aug. 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. JC Olivera/PMC As many of his peers condemn the Riyadh Comedy Festival and its ...

Bill Burr is lashing out at critics for slamming his appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. During an interview on the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, Burr said he does not “give a fuck ...