Chelsea Handler is opening up.
The 47-year-old comedian got candid in a new interview with Variety about her career, as well as the state of comedy, weighing in on several of her fellow comedians.
During the conversation, she also revealed a late night TV gig she’d be interested in taking over, as well as her candid thoughts about one fellow comedian’s recent controversial stand-up.
Find out what she had to say…
Louis C.K. is making an announcement.
The 54-year-old controversial comedian revealed that he directed an indie film called Fourth of July, playing in select theaters in July.
Find out what else he said and watch the trailer…
Louis C.K. just took the stage for the first time since facing sexual misconduct allegations.
The 50-year-old comedian performed a surprise set on Monday night (August 27) at the Comedy Cellar in New York City.
This marks the first public appearance and performance for Louis, who has been out of the spotlight for the past 10 months.
According to the New York Times, Louis stepped onstage at 11 PM for a 15-minute set and did not address or mention the allegations.
Back in November, five women came forward to accuse Louis of inappropriate behavior. He later apologized and admitted the claims were true.
Sarah Silverman appears on the cover of GQ‘s annual comedy issue alongside Kate McKinnon and Issa Rae, available on newsstands on May 29.
Here’s what the 47-year-old comedian had to say…
On Louis C.K.: “Life is complicated. Love is even more complicated. But you can’t not do it. I don’t have some definitive sound bite or nutshell of how I feel about it, even to myself. But I’m also okay with that…He’s my brother, so it’s hard. I may not have a very clear perspective on it, but I’m trying to.”
On Al Franken: “He and [his wife] Franni are devastated. I understand that I may have cognitive distortion, because I love him so much. But all I can say is, and he may not be excited about this, but he has no sexuality. I believe in my heart of hearts he never copped a feel…I’ve worked with him for years. I’m so sad that he got bullied into resigning, because all he loved in this world was being a senator. I’ve never met a more pure person.”
On Aziz Ansari: “I was just like, ‘Gross, I don’t wanna know that about Aziz!’ Hopefully he’s dealing with things, looking inward, and will blossom from it.”
For more from Sarah, visit GQ.com.
Chloe Moretz is breaking her silence on Louis C.K.‘s sexual misconduct scandal.
The 20-year-old Miseducation of Cameron Post actress worked with the 50-year-old comedian on his film I Love You, Daddy, which was dropped days before the release in light of the accusations.
“I could single-in and talk about my experience, but I think it’s more important to talk about the entire movement as a whole,” she told Variety at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
“I’m one of hundreds of thousands of women in so many different industries that has a story,” she continued. “You could ask anyone in this room and all of us could give you 10 stories, I’m sure.”
“I think it’s just nice, the communication, and the fact that you asked this question at Sundance in a video suite, this never would have happened two years ago,” she added. “So the fact that it’s a conversation and it’s a question is monumental, and I think that shouldn’t be looked past or looked over. We’ve all been through a lot of stuff, but at least we’re communicating and people are going to be held accountable.”
Watch her interview below.
Louis C.K. has been dropped by his management company and publicists following sexual misconduct allegations.
The 50-year-old comedian’s reps at 3 Arts Management confirmed that they have ended their relationship with Louis.
“We have terminated our relationship with Louis C.K. We are committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our staff, clients and the community at large. We are doing a full internal review regarding this situation and are taking additional steps to strengthen our processes and procedures while engaging with our staff to address any concerns about harassment or abuse of power. This behavior is totally unacceptable in all circumstances and must be confronted and addressed,” the company said in a statement.
Additionally, FX has ended their deal with Louis and his production company Pig Newton, saying he will no longer receive compensation on any of the shows they were producing with him.
TBS has also suspended production on his animated comedy series The Cops.
Louis C.K.‘s upcoming stand-up special for Netflix is now canceled.
The company confirmed the news on Friday (November 10) in a statement.
“The allegations made by several women in The New York Times about Louis C.K.‘s behavior are disturbing. Louis‘s unprofessional and inappropriate behavior with female colleagues has led us to decide not to produce a second stand up special, as had been planned.”
The news of the Netflix special’s cancellation comes on the same day as the announcement by indie film company The Orchard that Louis‘ new movie, I Love You, Daddy, will no longer be released.
The 50-year-old comedian was met with allegations of sexual misconduct from five women in an explosive New York Times report released on Thursday (November 9).
