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'Weird Al' Yankovic Declines Performance Offer at Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival
'Weird Al' Yankovic turned down a seven-figure offer to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, citing discomfort with accepting money from the country. He emphasized that while he respects performers who participated, he could not justify being part of the event due to its implications. The festival has drawn criticism from various figures in the comedy industry.
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'Weird Al' Yankovic turned down a seven-figure offer to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, citing discomfort with accepting money from the country. He emphasized that while he respects performers who participated, he could not justify being part of the event due to its implications. The festival has drawn criticism from various figures in the comedy industry.
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