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 ...

The actor-comedian details his experience at the event: "Definitely one of the top three experiences I've ever had ... I think it's going to lead to a lot of positive things." By James Hibberd ...

There are a lot of stand-up comics who hate to do publicity, as if wasting a joke on a telephone interview is stealing a little bit of their soul. Bill Burr isn’t one of them. Despite an ascension to ...

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 ...

As many of his peers condemn the Riyadh Comedy Festival and its participants, Bill Burr appears to have connected with a new fandom. The comedian, who performed on Friday as part of the inaugural ...

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 ...