Comedy

Pauly Shore and The Comedy Store Hit with Second Lawsuit Alleging Assault by Bouncers

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pauly Shore and The Comedy Store in Los Angeles are facing a new lawsuit alleging assault by the comedy club’s bouncers. Comedian Eliot Preschutti filed the lawsuit on Thursday, claiming that he was attacked by bouncers on December 15 after forgetting to pay his bar tab. Preschutti alleges that as he was leaving the club, two bouncers grabbed and detained him, accusing him of trying to hit the server. He further claims that a group of bouncers threw him face-down on the sidewalk and proceeded to hit and kick him for … Read more

Controversial Online Speech Law Threatens Political Satire and Comedy in Sri Lanka

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka has implemented a new online speech law that some fear could stifle political humor and limit freedom of expression. The law, known as the “Prevention of Terrorism Act,” gives the government the power to prosecute individuals for spreading hate speech and misinformation through social media and other online platforms. The legislation comes at a time when social media has become a major source of political satire and commentary in Sri Lanka. Cartoonists, bloggers, and comedians have utilized these platforms to voice their opinions and critique government policies. However, critics … Read more

Pauly Shore Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Violent Attack at The Comedy Store Club

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Comedian Pauly Shore is facing legal trouble after being accused of involvement in a violent attack at The Comedy Store club over a year ago. Sean Kehoe and his daughter Kirra Lyn Potts have filed a lawsuit against Shore and The Comedy Store, alleging charges of battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence. The incident occurred during the pair’s visit to the Hollywood location of the iconic establishment owned by Shore’s parents, Sammy and Mitzi Shore. According to court documents obtained by USA TODAY, Kehoe and Potts claim that … Read more

Legal Battle Erupts as George Carlin Estate Sues Comedy Podcast for AI-Generated Impersonation

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LOS ANGELES, CA – The late comedian George Carlin’s estate has filed a federal lawsuit against the comedy podcast Dudesy, alleging that the podcast produced an hour-long comedy special featuring an AI-generated impression of Carlin without permission. However, a representative for one of the hosts of the podcast now admits that the special was actually written by a human. The lawsuit, filed by Carlin’s manager, Jerold Hamza, in a California district court, points out that the special, titled “George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead,” presents itself as being created by an AI trained on Carlin’s … Read more