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The future in standup without Just for Laughs, and did Wendy Williams really consent to the docuseries about her?

The future in standup without Just for Laughs, and did Wendy Williams really consent to the docuseries about her?

FromCommotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud


The future in standup without Just for Laughs, and did Wendy Williams really consent to the docuseries about her?

FromCommotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Mar 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Just for Laughs, the world's biggest comedy festival, is cancelled this year due to financial problems. Ali Hassan and Cassie Cao read the tea leaves and imagine a future for standup comedians like themselves without the festival. Plus, a new series about Wendy Williams – the iconic former talk show host – documents her slide into dementia. But it’s unclear whether she consented to the way she’d be portrayed. Tayo Bero calls it a voyeuristic mess and says Hollywood should know better. She’ll share her concerns with Elamin.
Released:
Mar 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts & entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less.