Bill Burr has spoken out about performing at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. Comics like him has received a lot of heat. But you know Bill, he says it how it is. The comedian ...

Bill Burr has heard the complaints. He knows some of his fans are furious that he performed at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. And guess what — he doesn’t care. “The general consensus is, ...

When Bill Burr returns from his upcoming abroad show and says that he “killed,” the appropriate reaction will be, “Which journalist?” In less than two weeks, the biggest names in English-speaking ...

The bulk of criticism against Burr (and other comedians on the lineup) concerns the fact that Riyadh Comedy Festival was arranged by the Saudi Arabian government, a.k.a. the ones doing the oppressing.

Amid rising backlash from fellow comedians and human rights advocates, Bill Burr is defending his appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, calling it “one of the top three experiences I’ve had” and ...

After an introductory segment featuring co-hosts Sona Movsesian and Matt Gourley, the Fonda’s lights dimmed as O’Brien readied to reveal his surprise guest — Bill Burr ... who’s who to the country for ...

The decision by some of stand-up’s biggest names to attend a festival in a nation infamous for its censorship has the comedy world picking sides and settling old scores ...

Kirson, who was praised for her Riyadh set by fellow stand-ups Bill Burr and Louis C.K., apologized for her Saudi Arabia appearance and made good on her promise to donate what she earned from the gig.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 11: Bill Burr attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures "Nobody 2" at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 11, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin ...

Bill Burr is defending his decision to perform at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival, a move that sparked backlash. While reflecting on the trip on his podcast, the comedian described warming up ...