The uncancelable comedy of Dave Chappelle

The fact that Dave Chappelle's controversial remarks happened onstage may have provided some insulation from cancel culture.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment December 13, 2022 The uncancelable comedy of Dave Chappelle While attempts to cancel Dave Chappelle were largely unsuccessful, the controversy has highlighted the larger issue of freedom of expression and who exactly is entitled to it. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT How HBO's 'White Lotus' captures the theater of the tourism industry Columnist Carolina Miranda worked for several years as a travel writer. Here's what Mike White's dramedy gets exactly right about tourism as immersive but shallow theater. SHARE       READ MORE The Golden Globes are mounting a comeback. But Hollywood is still 'on the fence' As the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. on Monday announced nominees for its 2023 awards, just weeks from the telecast, industry reaction was muted. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Did the L.A. Film Critics go overboard with their 'Tár' love? Inside this year's vote Film critic Justin Chang and columnist Glenn Whipp break down how "Tár" won the day — but tied for best picture — at LAFCA's annual awards vote. SHARE       READ MORE Column: 'There's this very toxic energy circulating.' Alexandra Pelosi on her mom, dad and a new documentary Nancy Pelosi's filmmaking daughter turns hours of intimate footage into a look at the House speaker's home life, political and legislative battles. SHARE       READ MORE The rise and fall of cancel culture in comedy Comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff and comics Donnell Rawlings and Tiffany Haddish explain the origins of modern-day cancel culture and its historical equivalents. SHARE       READ MORE ¡Feliz Navidad! The 24 best Christmas songs en Español From Puerto Rican salsa to Bronx bachata to Mexican balladry — and something of a surprise at No. 1 — here's the perfect playlist for your holiday season. 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 © 2022, 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