Why Shane Gillis turned down gig at controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival

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Why Shane Gillis turned down gig at controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival Edward Segarra, USA TODAY September 26, 2025 at 11:09 PM 2 Shane Gillis is no stranger to scandal, but even he has his limits.

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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY September 26, 2025 at 11:09 PM

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Shane Gillis is no stranger to scandal, but even he has his limits.

The stand-up comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member weighed in on the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival, a star-studded performance series that kicks off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, Sept. 26.

During a recent appearance on his "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast," Gillis revealed he was offered a "significant bag" to perform at the festival, which has a lineup featuring comedy stars Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Gabriel Iglesias, Aziz Ansari and others.

Gillis, 37, said he turned down the gig, even after the festival reportedly doubled its offer, citing the Middle Eastern country's alleged ties to terrorism during the 9/11 attacks. "I took a principled stand," he said. "You don't 9/11 your friends."

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Vivian Jenna Wilson speaks onstage during the 2025 Teen Vogue Summit at NYA WEST on Sept. 20, 2025, in Los Angeles.

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Content creator Miranda Sanchez attends the 2025 Teen Vogue Summit.

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"> Alyson Stoner speaks onstage during the 2025 Teen Vogue Summit.

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From left: Raven-Symoné, Versha Sharma, Alyson Stoner and Miranda Maday attend the 2025 Teen Vogue Summit.

">From left: Raven-Symoné, Versha Sharma, Alyson Stoner and Miranda Maday attend the 2025 Teen Vogue Summit.

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Marissa Bode speaks onstage during the 2025 Teen Vogue Summit.

">Marissa Bode speaks onstage during the 2025 Teen Vogue Summit.

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Nikki Rodriguez speaks onstage during the 2025 Teen Vogue Summit.

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Tramell Tillman poses with his award, and his first Emmy win, for best supporting actor in a dram series for "Severance."

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Tramell Tillman poses with his award, and his first Emmy win, for best supporting actor in a dram series for "Severance."

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"Severance" star Britt Lower with her award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series at the 77th Emmy Awards on Sept. 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.

">"Severance" star Britt Lower with her award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series at the 77th Emmy Awards on Sept. 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.

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Amaya Espinal attends the SHAO fashion show during September 2025 New York Fashion Week on September 15, 2025, in New York City.

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Lily Rabe, Naomi Watts and Danai Gurira attend the Jason Wu runway show during the September 2025 New York Fashion Week.

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Gayle King, Oprah Winfrey, and Whoopi Goldberg attend the Christian Siriano spring/summer 2026 runway show at Macy's Herald Square on Sept. 12, 2025.

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Noah Schnapp attends a "got milk?" event celebrating 30 years of the campaign on Sept. 9, 2025, in West Hollywood, California.

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Jesse Williams, Noah Schnapp, Nick Barrotta, Priah Ferguson and Keyla Monterroso Mejia

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Sabrina Carpenter on stage accepting the award for best album for "Short n' Sweet" during the 2025 MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025, in New York.

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Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter

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" src=https://ift.tt/mK3kexA class=caas-img>The stars came out for ABC's End of Summer Soiree on Sept. 5, 2025, in Los Angeles, including "Abbott Elementary" stars Quinta Brunson and Sheryl Lee Ralph.

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The stars came out for ABC's End of Summer Soiree on Sept. 5, 2025, in Los Angeles, including "Abbott Elementary" stars Quinta Brunson and Sheryl Lee Ralph.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph ABC's End of Summer Soiree in Los Angeles.

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" src=https://ift.tt/nKN07Er class=caas-img>"Grey's Anatomy" stars Chandra Wilson and Caterina Scorsone

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"Grey's Anatomy" stars Chandra Wilson and Caterina Scorsone

">"Grey's Anatomy" stars Chandra Wilson and Caterina Scorsone

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Steve Howey and Kaitlin Olson

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"High Potential" cast Amirah J, Kaitlin Olson and Matthew Lamb.

">"High Potential" cast Amirah J, Kaitlin Olson and Matthew Lamb.

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"Grey's Anatomy" star Alexis Floyd

">"Grey's Anatomy" star Alexis Floyd

" src=https://ift.tt/2xjGkLo class=caas-img>Michelle Nader, Executive Producer, Quinta Brunson, Kat Dennings, Tyler James Williams

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Michelle Nader, Executive Producer, Quinta Brunson, Kat Dennings, Tyler James Williams

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Pasha Pashkov and Danielle Fishel

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Tyler James Williams

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Quinta Brunson

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" src=https://ift.tt/L7OC4sb class=caas-img>Liberty Ross, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Flipper's and Dr. Dre attend the brand's Fall/Winter 2025 collection debut and launch party on Sept. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles.

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Liberty Ross, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Flipper's and Dr. Dre attend the brand's Fall/Winter 2025 collection debut and launch party on Sept. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles.

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">Dr. Dre and Benny Blanco

" src=https://ift.tt/wvNuT5y class=caas-img>MAAD and Raleigh the Vamp

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MAAD and Raleigh the Vamp

">MAAD and Raleigh the Vamp

" src=https://ift.tt/gBiwdI3 class=caas-img>Landon Barker

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Landon Barker

">Landon Barker

" src=https://ift.tt/0ONp8mC class=caas-img>As part of LA Phil's 2025 Latin Music Concert Series, Bajo La Luna brought together two acclaimed singer-songwriters, La Muchacha and Y La Madrigal, for an unforgettable night of music under the stars.

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As part of LA Phil's 2025 Latin Music Concert Series, Bajo La Luna brought together two acclaimed singer-songwriters, La Muchacha and Y La Madrigal, for an unforgettable night of music under the stars.

">As part of LA Phil's 2025 Latin Music Concert Series, Bajo La Luna brought together two acclaimed singer-songwriters, La Muchacha and Y La Madrigal, for an unforgettable night of music under the stars.

" src=https://ift.tt/6ZWTRa1 class=caas-img>Blending protest song, and experimental pop, the performance celebrated heritage, community, and transformation in a collective ritual of memory and reinvention. Pictured above is Y La Madrigal onstage.

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Blending protest song, and experimental pop, the performance celebrated heritage, community, and transformation in a collective ritual of memory and reinvention. Pictured above is Y La Madrigal onstage.

">Blending protest song, and experimental pop, the performance celebrated heritage, community, and transformation in a collective ritual of memory and reinvention. Pictured above is Y La Madrigal onstage.

" src=https://ift.tt/7FhLsn1 class=caas-img>La Muchacha onstage at The Ford.

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La Muchacha onstage at The Ford.

">La Muchacha onstage at The Ford.

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Latto, Emma Roberts, Jessica Alba, Barbara Palvin and Sophia Graves

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Latto, Emma Roberts, Jessica Alba, Barbara Palvin and Sophia Graves

">Latto, Emma Roberts, Jessica Alba, Barbara Palvin and Sophia Graves

" src=https://ift.tt/zCFHUil class=caas-img>Reggaeton singer Rauw Alejandro took the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, by storm as he made a surprise performance of "Que Pasaría," "Party," "Punto 40," "Buenos Términos," and "Lokera" at Bad Bunny's Puerto Rican Residency.

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Reggaeton singer Rauw Alejandro took the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, by storm as he made a surprise performance of "Que Pasaría," "Party," "Punto 40," "Buenos Términos," and "Lokera" at Bad Bunny's Puerto Rican Residency.

">Reggaeton singer Rauw Alejandro took the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, by storm as he made a surprise performance of "Que Pasaría," "Party," "Punto 40," "Buenos Términos," and "Lokera" at Bad Bunny's Puerto Rican Residency.

" src=https://ift.tt/imIDy8E class=caas-img>Rauw Alejandro onstage with Bad Bunny on Sept. 7, 2025.

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Rauw Alejandro onstage with Bad Bunny on Sept. 7, 2025.

">Rauw Alejandro onstage with Bad Bunny on Sept. 7, 2025.

" src=https://ift.tt/IaboJzd class=caas-img>Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers surprises fans at Complex LA on Sept. 5, 2025, ahead of their Los Angeles tour stop.

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Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers surprises fans at Complex LA on Sept. 5, 2025, ahead of their Los Angeles tour stop.

">Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers surprises fans at Complex LA on Sept. 5, 2025, ahead of their Los Angeles tour stop.

" src=https://ift.tt/LeUWNAb class=caas-img>Kevin Jonas at the Jonas Brothers Complex LA pop-up.

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Kevin Jonas at the Jonas Brothers Complex LA pop-up.

">Kevin Jonas at the Jonas Brothers Complex LA pop-up.

" src=https://ift.tt/IaRMio1 class=caas-img>Kevin Jonas at the Jonas Brothers Complex LA pop-up.

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Kevin Jonas at the Jonas Brothers Complex LA pop-up.

">Kevin Jonas at the Jonas Brothers Complex LA pop-up.

" src=https://ift.tt/K9XiNJr class=caas-img>Tessa Thompson at the 2025 Road to the Golden Globes Party during the Toronto Film Festival at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto on Sept. 6, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario.

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Tessa Thompson at the 2025 Road to the Golden Globes Party during the Toronto Film Festival at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto on Sept. 6, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario.

">Tessa Thompson at the 2025 Road to the Golden Globes Party during the Toronto Film Festival at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto on Sept. 6, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario.

" src=https://ift.tt/mnO6xdo class=caas-img>Kirsten Dunst

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Kirsten Dunst

">Kirsten Dunst

" src=https://ift.tt/SpWfEsG class=caas-img>Channing Tatum

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Channing Tatum

">Channing Tatum

" src=https://ift.tt/3aSHPFt class=caas-img>Natalie Portman

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Natalie Portman

">Natalie Portman

" src=https://ift.tt/DUBWtZ8 class=caas-img>Sydney Sweeney

" data-src=https://ift.tt/6iGnoHs class=caas-img data-headline="Lindsay Lohan, Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey: Best celeb photos from September" data-caption="

Sydney Sweeney

">Sydney Sweeney

" src=https://ift.tt/6iGnoHs class=caas-img>Katy O'Brian

" data-src=https://ift.tt/rJxS3NV class=caas-img data-headline="Lindsay Lohan, Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey: Best celeb photos from September" data-caption="

Katy O'Brian

">Katy O'Brian

" src=https://ift.tt/rJxS3NV class=caas-img>Elizabeth Olsen

" data-src=https://ift.tt/lKtA62E class=caas-img data-headline="Lindsay Lohan, Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey: Best celeb photos from September" data-caption="

Elizabeth Olsen

">Elizabeth Olsen

" src=https://ift.tt/lKtA62E class=caas-img>Miles Teller

" data-src=https://ift.tt/Fo1AETz class=caas-img data-headline="Lindsay Lohan, Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey: Best celeb photos from September" data-caption="

Miles Teller

">Miles Teller

" src=https://ift.tt/Fo1AETz class=caas-img>Richard Linklater, Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott and Natalie Portman

" data-src=https://ift.tt/GRNceLI class=caas-img data-headline="Lindsay Lohan, Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey: Best celeb photos from September" data-caption="

Richard Linklater, Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott and Natalie Portman

">Richard Linklater, Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott and Natalie Portman

" src=https://ift.tt/GRNceLI class=caas-img>Corey Hawkins, Anna Diop and Willem Dafoe at the premiere of "The Man in My Basement" at Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 5, 2025.

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Corey Hawkins, Anna Diop and Willem Dafoe at the premiere of "The Man in My Basement" at Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 5, 2025.

">Corey Hawkins, Anna Diop and Willem Dafoe at the premiere of "The Man in My Basement" at Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 5, 2025.

" src=https://ift.tt/2Wtx4E9 class=caas-img>Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo and Matt Mitovich attend a fan screening of "NCIS: Tony and Ziva"on Sept. 3, 2025.

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Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo and Matt Mitovich attend a fan screening of "NCIS: Tony and Ziva"on Sept. 3, 2025.

">Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo and Matt Mitovich attend a fan screening of "NCIS: Tony and Ziva"on Sept. 3, 2025.

" src=https://ift.tt/Ix8C2Ht class=caas-img>Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly

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Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly

">Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly

" src=https://ift.tt/8aIvpzK class=caas-img>Amanda Seyfried departs from Hotel Excelsior during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 3, 2025.

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Amanda Seyfried departs from Hotel Excelsior during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 3, 2025.

">Amanda Seyfried departs from Hotel Excelsior during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 3, 2025.

" src=https://ift.tt/VlNtU6D class=caas-img>From left: Jason Momoa, film director Julian Schnabel, Benjamin Clementine, Oscar Isaac, Louis Cancelmi and Franco Nero attend the red carpet for the movie "In the Hand of Dante" at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival.

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From left: Jason Momoa, film director Julian Schnabel, Benjamin Clementine, Oscar Isaac, Louis Cancelmi and Franco Nero attend the red carpet for the movie "In the Hand of Dante" at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival.

">From left: Jason Momoa, film director Julian Schnabel, Benjamin Clementine, Oscar Isaac, Louis Cancelmi and Franco Nero attend the red carpet for the movie "In the Hand of Dante" at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival.

" src=https://ift.tt/AmbJkeW class=caas-img>Oscar Isaac

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Oscar Isaac

">Oscar Isaac

" src=https://ift.tt/86fxKDo class=caas-img>Lin-Manuel Miranda speaks onstage during the special New York premiere of "Hamilton" at The Public Theater's Delacorte Theater on Sept. 3, 2025.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>Lin-Manuel Miranda speaks onstage during the special New York premiere of "Hamilton" at The Public Theater's Delacorte Theater on Sept. 3, 2025.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda speaks onstage during the special New York premiere of "Hamilton" at The Public Theater's Delacorte Theater on Sept. 3, 2025.

">Lin-Manuel Miranda speaks onstage during the special New York premiere of "Hamilton" at The Public Theater's Delacorte Theater on Sept. 3, 2025.

" src=https://ift.tt/uIyVJdU class=caas-img>Busy Philipps and Michelle Williams

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Busy Philipps and Michelle Williams

">Busy Philipps and Michelle Williams

" src=https://ift.tt/EVQgYmp class=caas-img>It's a family affair! Luis A. Miranda Jr, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luz Towns-Miranda on the red carpet.

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It's a family affair! Luis A. Miranda Jr, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luz Towns-Miranda on the red carpet.

">It's a family affair! Luis A. Miranda Jr, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luz Towns-Miranda on the red carpet.

" src=https://ift.tt/8IrF5AP class=caas-img>Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

">Lin-Manuel Miranda

" src=https://ift.tt/x4egX8z class=caas-img>Michelle Williams

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Michelle Williams

">Michelle Williams

" src=https://ift.tt/MXbLsqR class=caas-img>"Quinta is one of the most important voices in television today. It was an honor to celebrate her as our cover star, and to help kick off what's sure to be an extraordinary awards season for her," Owen said about Brunson.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>On Sept. 3, 2025, Bustle Editor-in-Chief Charlotte Owen hosted an intimate evening to toast Emmy nominee and cover star Quinta Brunson at Alba LA. "Quinta is one of the most important voices in television today. It was an honor to celebrate her as our cover star, and to help kick off what's sure to be an extraordinary awards season for her," Owen said about Brunson.

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On Sept. 3, 2025, Bustle Editor-in-Chief Charlotte Owen hosted an intimate evening to toast Emmy nominee and cover star Quinta Brunson at Alba LA. "Quinta is one of the most important voices in television today. It was an honor to celebrate her as our cover star, and to help kick off what's sure to be an extraordinary awards season for her," Owen said about Brunson.

">On Sept. 3, 2025, Bustle Editor-in-Chief Charlotte Owen hosted an intimate evening to toast Emmy nominee and cover star Quinta Brunson at Alba LA. "Quinta is one of the most important voices in television today. It was an honor to celebrate her as our cover star, and to help kick off what's sure to be an extraordinary awards season for her," Owen said about Brunson.

" src=https://ift.tt/2BiTfAn class=caas-img>Ali Wong and Quinta Brunson

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Ali Wong and Quinta Brunson

">Ali Wong and Quinta Brunson

" src=https://ift.tt/RsvLFYc class=caas-img>Madeleine Arthur, Keltie Knight and Lana Condor

" data-src=https://ift.tt/j0GN8pe class=caas-img data-headline="Lindsay Lohan, Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey: Best celeb photos from September" data-caption="

Madeleine Arthur, Keltie Knight and Lana Condor

">Madeleine Arthur, Keltie Knight and Lana Condor

" src=https://ift.tt/j0GN8pe class=caas-img>William Stanford Davis, Quinta Brunson and Janelle James of "Abbott Elementary."

" data-src=https://ift.tt/9DTxlNu class=caas-img data-headline="Lindsay Lohan, Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey: Best celeb photos from September" data-caption="

William Stanford Davis, Quinta Brunson and Janelle James of "Abbott Elementary."

">William Stanford Davis, Quinta Brunson and Janelle James of "Abbott Elementary."

" src=https://ift.tt/9DTxlNu class=caas-img>Luke Tennie and Ashley Nicole Black

" data-src=https://ift.tt/ATGhd3p class=caas-img data-headline="Lindsay Lohan, Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey: Best celeb photos from September" data-caption="

Luke Tennie and Ashley Nicole Black

">Luke Tennie and Ashley Nicole Black

" src=https://ift.tt/ATGhd3p class=caas-img>From left, Emma Norton, Steve Aoki and Coco Mocoe attend a Playlist Masterclass hosted by Spotify and Steve Aoki at the music streamers Los Angeles office on Sept. 3, 2025.

" data-src=https://ift.tt/GMbwlos class=caas-img data-headline="Lindsay Lohan, Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey: Best celeb photos from September" data-caption="

From left, Emma Norton, Steve Aoki and Coco Mocoe attend a Playlist Masterclass hosted by Spotify and Steve Aoki at the music streamers Los Angeles office on Sept. 3, 2025.

">From left, Emma Norton, Steve Aoki and Coco Mocoe attend a Playlist Masterclass hosted by Spotify and Steve Aoki at the music streamers Los Angeles office on Sept. 3, 2025.

" src=https://ift.tt/GMbwlos class=caas-img>Steve Aoki onstage.

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Steve Aoki onstage.

">Steve Aoki onstage.

" src=https://ift.tt/g5fzOnv class=caas-img>Steve Aoki

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Steve Aoki

">Steve Aoki

" src=https://ift.tt/LqmKvuE class=caas-img>Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor attend "The History Of Sound" premiere at Walter Reade Theater on Sept. 2, 2025, in New York.

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Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor attend "The History Of Sound" premiere at Walter Reade Theater on Sept. 2, 2025, in New York.

">Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor attend "The History Of Sound" premiere at Walter Reade Theater on Sept. 2, 2025, in New York.

" src=https://ift.tt/jtPDHA9 class=caas-img>Paul Mescal

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Paul Mescal

">Paul Mescal

" src=https://ift.tt/HL9AoR0 class=caas-img>From left: Paul Mescal, Sean Pan, Zhang Xin, Oliver Hermanus and Josh O'Connor attend "The History Of Sound" premiere.

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From left: Paul Mescal, Sean Pan, Zhang Xin, Oliver Hermanus and Josh O'Connor attend "The History Of Sound" premiere.

">From left: Paul Mescal, Sean Pan, Zhang Xin, Oliver Hermanus and Josh O'Connor attend "The History Of Sound" premiere.

" src=https://ift.tt/iLnBSCj class=caas-img>Jeremy Allen White looks on during the Men's Singles Fourth Round match between Andrey Rublev and Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada on Day Nine of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sept. 1, 2025.

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Jeremy Allen White looks on during the Men's Singles Fourth Round match between Andrey Rublev and Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada on Day Nine of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sept. 1, 2025.

">Jeremy Allen White looks on during the Men's Singles Fourth Round match between Andrey Rublev and Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada on Day Nine of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sept. 1, 2025.

" src=https://ift.tt/v8gVwNR class=caas-img>Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson attend the red carpet premiere of "The Smashing Machine" during the 82nd Venice Film Festival Venice on Sept. 1, 2025.

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Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson attend the red carpet premiere of "The Smashing Machine" during the 82nd Venice Film Festival Venice on Sept. 1, 2025.

">Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson attend the red carpet premiere of "The Smashing Machine" during the 82nd Venice Film Festival Venice on Sept. 1, 2025.

" src=https://ift.tt/7FjQvGk class=caas-img>Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson

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Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson

">Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson

" src=https://ift.tt/3MhUZfY class=caas-img>James Franco and Izabel Pakzad attend Cinespia's screening of "The Silence of the Lambs" at Hollywood Forever Cemetery presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video.

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James Franco and Izabel Pakzad attend Cinespia's screening of "The Silence of the Lambs" at Hollywood Forever Cemetery presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video.

">James Franco and Izabel Pakzad attend Cinespia's screening of "The Silence of the Lambs" at Hollywood Forever Cemetery presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video.

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September marks the end of summer and the start of fall, and Hollywood A-listers are gearing up for spooky season. But before they get in the Halloween spirit, they'll have to get red carpet ready for the MTV VMAs, the 2025 Emmy Awards and dust off their favorite fits for New York Fashion Week.Here's what celebs are up to this month, starting Spanish actor Javier Bardem making a statement as he arrives for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on Sept. 14, 2025. Scroll through for more.

Gillis' comments come after a federal judge in New York ruled earlier this month that a lawsuit against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over its potential involvement in the 2001 terrorist attacks can move forward.

The ruling by U.S. District Judge George B. Daniels marks a legal victory for the relatives of 9/11 victims, who have been trying to bring the kingdom to court since 2002.

What is the Riyadh Comedy Festival?

The Riyadh Comedy Festival has been billed as "the world's largest comedy festival," according to the Visit Saudi website, offering attendees access to performances from over 50 comedy stars from Sept. 26 through Oct. 9.

However, the inaugural festival has quickly gained controversy for its association with Saudi Arabia and the country's authoritarian regime.

Nonprofit Human Rights Watch accused the Saudi government of using the festival to "deflect attention from its brutal repression of free speech and other pervasive human rights violations."

"Participating comedians, to avoid contributing to laundering the Saudi government's reputation, should use the comedy festival to publicly urge Saudi authorities to free unjustly detained Saudi dissidents, journalists and human rights activists," the organization wrote in a Sept. 23 statement.

Marc Maron, Pete Davidson speak out on Riyadh Comedy Festival

Gillis isn't the only comic speaking out on the Riyadh Comedy Festival.

Marc Maron blasted the Saudi Arabian festival during a stand-up performance, which he shared in a Sept. 23 Instagram post.

"I mean, how do you even promote that? 'From the folks that brought you 9/11. Two weeks of laughter in the desert, don't miss it!'" said Maron, who also noted the country's reported involvement in the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

"I mean, the same guy that's going to pay them is the same guy who paid that guy to bone-saw Jamal Khashoggi and put him in a … suitcase," Maron continued. "But don't let that stop the yucks, it's going to be a good time!"

Pete Davidson: Comedian says focus on his dating life showed 'embarrassing' double standard

Fellow comedian Pete Davidson has a softer stance on the issue.

During a Sept. 23 appearance on the "This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von" podcast, the "SNL" alum acknowledged he'd received "a little bit of flak" for his participation in the festival but noted the performance's financial incentive.

"I get the routing, and then I see the number, and I go, 'I'll go,'" said Davidson, whose firefighter father died in service during the 9/11 attacks.

Shane Gillis' history of controversy

Gillis has become one of the biggest names in comedy in the last several years, but his rise to stardom hasn't been without criticism.

In 2019, Gillis was set to be a new cast member on "SNL" but was fired before he got to appear on the show. Days after the announcement of his casting, Gillis faced backlash over a 2018 podcast clip, in which he used an anti-Asian slur, mocked stereotypical accents and said that "an Asian trying to learn English bothers me."

Gillis apologized after the video resurfaced and said at the time that he is a "comedian who pushes boundaries." He added that while his "intention is never to hurt anyone," he's "trying to be the best comedian I can be, and sometimes that requires risks."

Shane Gillis attends the Netflix "Tires" Season 2 premiere at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, on June 4, 2025.

Who is Shane Gillis? The comedian's controversies, explained

The comedian has since continued to generate controversy with some of his button-pushing material, some of which critics have deemed offensive.

But the outcry has not derailed Gillis' career. The comic has enjoyed success with his stand-up tours, as well as comedy specials like 2023's "Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs" on Netflix. He also cocreated and stars in the TV series "Tires," which released a second season in June.

Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, Brendan Morrow and Michael Loria, USA TODAY

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