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Even the biggest stars occasionally feel the need to step away from the Hollywood lifestyle. Here are 25 who disappeared from the limelight.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / September 30

David Cross Calls Out Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle for Performing at Saudi Comedy Festival

When comedians sign up for “two weeks of laughter in the desert”, you might expect jokes — not expletive-laden rebukes from their own. But David Cross isn’t holding back in response to Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., and others agreeing to perform at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival.

Entertainment News / Music Times / April 5

Diddy's 'Making Da Band' Star Arrested Over A Real-Life 'Chappelle Show' Moment

Dylan John, a former contestant from Diddy's reality show "Making Da Band," was arrested following a physical altercation in Wake County on April 3. According to an arrest warrant from the Apex Police Department, John allegedly slapped Paul Joseph Galullo across the face twice during a dispute.

Dave Chappelle attends Dayton vs. Saint Louis, celebrates with Flyers after victory

As the race to the Atlantic 10 tournament heats up, Dayton had a big star on hand for Tuesday’s game against Saint Louis. Afterward, he celebrated with the Flyers.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / February 16

Dave Chappelle Says ‘SNL’ Barred Him From Talking Gaza, Transgender People in Opening Monologue

The comedian is set to appear in SNL50: The Anniversary Special, which airs live tonight

Entertainment News / IndieWire / January 19

‘Saturday Night Live’ Recap: Dave Chappelle Remains Controversial Despite Not Wanting to Be

The comedian's opening monologue doubled as one of his sets, going on for 17 minutes and covering topics from the Southern California wildfires to the suffering of the Palestinian people.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / January 19

‘SNL’ Monologue: Dave Chappelle Takes On L.A. Wildfires, Trump, P Diddy

Comedian wishes president-elect good luck, urges empathy for displaced people--"whether they're in the Palisades or Palestine"

Entertainment News / IndieWire / January 10

Timothée Chalamet to Host ‘SNL’ with Musical Guest… Timothée Chalamet

The "A Complete Unknown" actor pulls double duty a week after Dave Chappelle returns to Studio 8H.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / December 31

Michelle Buteau Slams Dave Chappelle’s ‘Dangerous’ Anti-Trans Jokes: ‘Doesn’t Feel Funny’

"And it’s not just Chappelle — it’s part of the culture that I don’t understand," comedian says

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / October 19, 2024

Dave Chappelle Shares Heartfelt Story for A Tribe Called Quest Rock Hall Induction

"When Tribe came out, it was a cue for everybody that you could be cool and not necessarily gangster," said the famed comic during Friday's ceremony

Golden State Warriors News / Bleacher Report / May 30, 2024

Insiders: Dave Chappelle's Skit on Prince Was 'True' and Icon Compared to Steph Curry

The late Prince was a noted basketball fan who surely would've enjoyed watching the NBA playoffs this year, and it sounds like his basketball skills once…

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / May 5, 2024

Man Who Attacked Dave Chappelle Sues Hollywood Bowl, Security Company

Isaiah Lee, who was arrested in 2022 after assaulting the comedian onstage at the venue, claims he was beaten “ruthlessly” in new lawsuit

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / April 16, 2024

Jerrod Carmichael Is Sorry for Criticizing Dave Chappelle’s Trans Jokes — to the Press

The comedian still stood by his original critiques and expressed his continued admiration for Chappelle

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / March 25, 2024

Kevin Hart Roasted and Revered While Receiving Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Chris Rock, Regina Hall, Dave Chappelle, and Jimmy Fallon showed up to honor and insult the comedian in equal measure

Entertainment News / TV Insider / January 1, 2024

Dave Chappelle’s ‘The Dreamer’ Weighs In on Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscars Slap

Dave Chappelle is back with a new Netflix stand-up comedy special, The Dreamer, and he’s weighing in on the infamous Will Smith–Chris Rock Oscars slap incident.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / November 23, 2021

Barack Obama receives Grammy nomination for 'A Promised Land'

The 64th Grammy Awards are scheduled to air live from Los Angeles' Staples Center (to be known as Crypto.com Arena as of Christmas Day) on Jan. 31, 2022, beginning at 8 p.m. EST.

Kristin Chenoweth dated Prince: 'I didn't know it was a date because it's Prince'

Will Smith narrates first 'Bel-Air' teaser from Peacock: 'Same crown, New prince'

Sandra Bullock's son doesn't watch her movies: 'I am not his cup of tea'

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 7, 2021

Dave Chappelle outs celebrities for leaving 'dirty notes' at White House

Then-White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham claimed in November 2019 that former president Barack Obama's aides had left notes saying "you will fail" and "you aren't going to make it" for the incoming Trump administration (h/t NBC News).

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker / February 26, 2021

Eddie Murphy: 'Chappelle's Show' Prince sketch 'totally and absolutely accurate'

Eddie Murphy confirms 'Chappelle's Show' Prince sketch 'totally and absolutely accurate'

"Game, blouses." That line will forever be linked to the Chappelle's Show sketch—and has probably been repeated on countless basketball courts across America as a result—in which the late Charlie Murphy recounts one fated night where he took on Prince in hoops.

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