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Those who write arts stories for the Times Union look back at 2021 (and in some cases,...

Flame Monroe, a stand-up from Chicago, said that she absolutely [does] believe that you should be able to make jokes about trans folks in an interview about Chappells special published on Sunday.

Dave Chappelle’s latest (and allegedly final) Netflix special The Closer has yet again sparked controversy around the comedian’s determination to

Joel Kim Booster, Jay Jurden and Sydnee Washington Set for Grindrs First-Ever Comedy Special Frazer Harrison/Getty Images The gay dating app is launching Gag Reflex, a live stream featuring sets with "insights into modern dating and the queer experience." Gay dating app Grindr hopes comedy fans will be gagging over its new comedy special. Debuting today, Gag Reflex, the apps first comedy event will stream live on YouTube as well as in-app to the millions of daily active users. The lineup featu...

That’s not the only time being trans has affected her comedy. Once, when touring with a headlining comic, a club owner refused to let McBride perform. And another comic refused to perform in a venue on the same night as McBride. “It gets to you,” she said. “That’s real cancel culture.” McBride is just one of many trans comics who faces prejudice and discrimination in landing gigs because of who they are. Yet it’s not trans comics who are loudly complaining about cancel culture. It...

New Year’s more subdued, but still lots to do, see, hear | The Daily Gazette SECTIONS December 30, 2020 Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams will present a virtual tribute to the Rolling Stones for New Year’s Eve. The music starts at 8 p.m. Shares0 Like most 2020 holidays, New Year’s will be a quieter affair than usual. Many traditions, such as First Night Saratoga, have been canceled, while others have taken on a virtual format. Here’s a look at some New Year’s events be...

Caution mixes with hope at restrained events on New Years Eve in CT FacebookTwitterEmail 1of6 Herb Guacamole from Camacho Garage in Westville, which will have indoor and takeout dining on New Year’s Eve.Splash PR / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less 2of6 A drink at the socially distanced bar area of Novelle in Mohegan Sun, where Big Lux will be performing.Joe Amarante / Hearst Connecticut Media /Show MoreShow Less 3of6 4of6 Hartford’s New Year’s Eve First Night will be missing fireworks ...