Entertainment
30 April 2022
Link copied to clipboardPete Davidson and his friends played to an energized and sold out crowd on Friday at Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival at the intimate and iconic Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. Guests included Carly Aquilino, Giulio Gallarotti, Joey Gay, Jordan Rock, Dave Sirus, Big Wet and Neko White. The evening concluded with a surprise musical performance by Machine Gun Kelly which included a duet with Pete. EXCLUSIVE CLIP OF PETE DAVIDSON INTRODUCING MACHINE GUN KELLY
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Dave Chappelle returned to the Hollywood Bowl for another explosive night of comedy and music featuring Bill Burr, Deon Cole, Ludacris, Swizz Beatz, Donnell Rawlings, Jeff Ross and more. Usher surprised the crowd by walking out on stage with two bottles of champagne. Busta Rhymes closed out the night with a career spanning set, including a performance of “Look at Me Now” with Chris Brown.
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The Goddamn Comedy Jam opened the Outdoors at the Hollywood Palladium, a carnival-like extravaganza inspired by some of Netflix's most loved shows. Band leader Josh Adam Ryan was joined by comedians Matt Braunger, The Scar Brothers, and Maz Jobrani for a rip roaring set of rock and roll classics. UK comedian Jimmy Carr was up next and was joined by a stellar lineup for his first appearance at the festival. Darius Bennett stopped by to open the set before handing over to Jim Jeffries and Katherine Ryan. Leslie Jones closed the night with a set to remember.
The night also saw India’s biggest stand-up comedian and Bollywood star, Vir Das taking the stage at The Theatre at Ace Hotel.
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Additional highlights from last night include Mo Amer at the Peppermint Room who brought out surprise guest, Michael Che; Please Don’t Destroy at The Bourbon Room with opener Emily Wilson; and hilarious performanced from Guy Branum, Plastic Cup Boyz, David Cross, Felipe Esparza, Mike Falzone, Maz Jobrani & Friends, Big Jay Oakerson, Tom Papa, Becky Robinson, Brian Simpson and Melissa Villaseñor all across Los Angeles.
For more information and a full schedule visit www.netflixisajokefest.com
About Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival is celebrating the very best of comedy April 28-May 8, 2022. Produced by Netflix in association with Live Nation, the 11-day comedy fest in Los Angeles features over 250 shows across over 30 venues, from stand-up to Q&As to live reads and much more.
About Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visitwww.livenationentertainment.com.
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Festival Media Contacts: Grace Jones Grandstand Media gracej@grandstandhq.com
Katie Nelson Grandstand Media katien@grandstandhq.com