Netflix fires employee for leaking Chappelle financial data

Netflix has fired an employee for allegedly leaking financial data that detailed how much the company paid for Dave Chappelle's latest — and highly controversial — comedy special, "The Closer."  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment October 16, 2021 Netflix fires employee for leaking 'sensitive' information about Chappelle special A Netflix employee has been fired for sharing "confidential, commercially sensitive information" related to Dave Chappelle's polarizing new special. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT What will shut down if Hollywood crews strike? Your IATSE questions, answered A strike would halt productions nationwide and pose a major blow to one of Southern California's most important industries.. SHARE       READ MORE Health experts and fans express concern over Coachella's new vaccination policy Coachella said it would no longer require proof of vaccination to attend the festival. Health experts and fans have questions. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Grab a tissue. You're not the only one crying to Adele's new song Adele is back with a new song, 'Easy on Me,' which has weepy fans welcoming the singer back into their lives after a six-year hiatus. SHARE       READ MORE 13 spooky best bets for Halloween fun: Elfman and Eilish, haunts, kids' stuff and more Make your plans for Halloween with our list of 13 spooky best bets. SHARE       READ MORE In her acting comeback, Kyle Richards had one question: 'How far do you need me to go?' After starting her career as a child star, 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' cast member Kyle Richards is returning to acting in 'Halloween Kills.' SHARE       READ MORE Michael Stipe, superfan, on the 'beautiful queerness' of the Velvet Underground Lifelong Velvet Underground fan Michael Stipe on discovering 'Loaded' on an 8-track tape, his friendship with Lou Reed and the pleasures of out-of-tune singing. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2021, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US