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Wanda Sykes Says She’d Never Perform at Riyadh Comedy Festival: ‘I Like My Head on My Body’
The comedian said she'd feel unwelcome at the Saudi Arabian comedy festival due to being a Black queer woman.
Wanda Sykes Recalls Chris Rock Being Unaware of Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Sykes recalls a conversation with Rock after he apparently didn't know she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011.
Roc Nation Live's 'One Philly' Unity Concert f/ Meek Mill, Will Smith and More: How to Watch
Other artists on the bill for the six-hour July 4 concert include The Roots, Jazzy Jeff, Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, and Seal.
Meek Mill Joins Lineup for Philadelphia's America Anniversary Concert f/ Will Smith, The Roots, More
The free July 4 event is hosted by comedian Wanda Sykes.
Wanda Sykes Says George Floyd Joke During Kevin Hart Roast Was 'Not Funny'
The comedian said many of the roast's jokes were "lazy" and "racist."
Will Smith, Christina Aguilera, The Roots Set for Philly's America Anniversary Concert
Jill Scott, Seal, and more are also on the lineup for the free concert.
Wanda Sykes Says She 'Caught a Lot of Flack' for Saying Will Smith Slap Made Her ‘Physically Ill’
The comedian said she was sickened at the sight of Rock being slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars.
Ariana Grande Wears 'ICE Out' Pin at 2026 Golden Globes
The singer's message comes after the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis.
Wanda Sykes Hilariously Roasted an Unimpressed Bill Maher at Golden Globes
At the Golden Globes, Wanda Sykes joked that she would "love a little less" Bill Maher.
Wanda Sykes Says Will Smith Called Her to Apologize for Chris Rock Oscars Slap
The comedian reflected on hosting the 2022 Oscars and revealed the unexpected call she got from Will Smith after the onstage altercation.
Wanda Sykes Says Kenan Thompson Is 'Gonna Be in a Lot Of Wigs' Following Ego Nwodim's 'SNL' Exit
Nwodim was the only Black woman in the 'Saturday Night Live' cast.
Kevin Hart Recalls Wanda Sykes Advising Him After Homophobic Jokes Resurfaced: ‘I Couldn’t Ignore That’
The 44-year-old continues to reflect on how the controversy affected his life and what he learned in its aftermath.
Wanda Sykes Says Dave Chappelle's Comments on Trans People Were 'So Hurtful'
Wanda Sykes said that Dave Chappelle's transgender material in 'The Closer' was "so hurtful," even though she still "loves the guy."
Wanda Sykes Is 'Still Traumatized' by Will Smith's Oscars Slap: 'I Hope He Gets His Sh*t Together'
During a recent stop on her comedy tour in Orlando, Florida, Wanda Sykes admitted that she's still "traumatized" over Will Smith's Oscars slap.
Wanda Sykes Calls Will Smith Slap ‘Sickening,' Says Chris Rock Apologized Because Was ’Supposed to Be Your Night'
Wanda Sykes has opened up about her experience on Oscar night, telling Ellen DeGeneres that the slap incident left her feeling "physically ill."
Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes, and Amy Schumer Are Hosting the Oscars
After multiple shows with no hosts, Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes, and Amy Schumer have been tapped to host the Academy Awards in Los Angeles next month.
Dave Chappelle Set to Perform at Netflix 2022 Comedy Festival f/ Chris Rock, Pete Davidson, Seth Rogen, and More
Despite the controversy surrounding his latest special 'The Closer,' Netflix has announced Chappelle will play its comedy festival alongside some superstars.
Ludacris Addresses Rumors of 'Fast & Furious' and 'Jurassic World' Crossover Movie
Luda reveals whether or not he's down for the meme-inspiring hypothetical mashup, which has been the subject of jokes and rumors for months now.