US EditionNetflix Announces New Louis C.K. Special After Losing Millions Over 'Me Too' Scandal
The special marks Netflix’s first major-distributor release with C.K. since 2017, and he will also headline the Hollywood Bowl on May 5.
- Netflix announced Thursday that comedian Louis C.K. will headline the Hollywood Bowl on May 5, debuting his new stand-up special Ridiculous as part of the Netflix Is a Joke Festival.
- The 58-year-old comedian is returning nine years after five women alleged sexual misconduct in a 2017 The New York Times report, prompting Netflix to sever ties with him at that time.
- Following his cancellation, C.K. self-released four specials including Sincerely Louis C.K. and Sorry while touring theaters and arenas across the United States to maintain his career independently.
- His return to mainstream comedy on Netflix has sparked debate about whether cancel culture was real, with social media users posting jokes about the announcement.
- Tickets for the Hollywood Bowl show go on sale April 6, joining a weeklong Netflix Is a Joke Festival in Los Angeles featuring Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart and dozens of other comedians.
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After 9 Years, Louis CK Is Returning to Netflix
Louis CK is back on Netflix's slate for the first time in almost a decade. The streamer says it will release a new stand-up special from the comedian, titled Ridiculous , this summer, and he'll also headline the Hollywood Bowl on May 5 as part of the Netflix Is a Joke...
Once-canceled Louis C.K. to headline Hollywood Bowl comedy fest
NEW YORK — Once-canceled comedian Louis C.K. has apparently been declared rehabilitated and will headline a show at The Hollywood Bowl next month. Nearly a decade after being accused by several women of masturbating in front of them and then ...
Divisive comic returns to Netflix with new standup special and Hollywood Bowl show
Comedian Louis C.K. will return to Netflix with a new standup special and perform at the Hollywood Bowl as part of the streaming platform’s comedy festival, organizers announced Thursday.
Louis C.K. Sparks Cancel Culture Debate As Stand-Up Completes Decade-Long Comeback, Set To Headline Netflix Comedy Fest And New Special
louis ck netflix Nearly nine years after Netflix cut ties with him, Louis C.K. is back on the streaming giant. According to reports, C.K. will release a new stand-up special, Ridiculous, on the streamer this summer, which will mark his first special released by a major distributor since 2017, when he last partnered with Netflix. Almost a decade after being “canceled” and banished from mainstream pop culture, comedian Louis C.K.’s comeback is off…
Disgraced comedian returns to mainstream after admitting to sexual misconduct
Comedian Louis C.K., who was accused of and admitted to sexual harassment, was slated to get a second chance at one of the world's most iconic venues. Netflix said Thursday that the comedian would headline the streaming giant's "Netflix Is A Joke" festival on May 5 at the Hollywood Bowl, The Daily Beast reported.Netflix also plans to release his stand-up special "Ridiculous" — the first streamed comedy show since he stepped out of the spotlight …
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