Aziz Ansari

Bill Murray reportedly accused of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ on film set

Production of Being Mortal suspended by studio Searchlight while an investigation is being conducted

Andrew Pulver

22, Apr, 2022 @10:35 AM

Aziz Ansari: Nightclub Comedian review – standup looks back in cynical Netflix special

Intercut with footage from 20 years ago, the US comic’s new show considers the pandemic, politics and allegations made against him

Brian Logan

25, Jan, 2022 @6:01 PM

The 50 best TV shows of 2021

The great telly countdown hits the top spot with a furiously joyful, gut-wrenching five-part drama that was funny and full of life

22, Dec, 2021 @6:03 AM

Kevin Spacey and the rise of uncancel culture

Does the announcement that Spacey is returning to acting suggest a way back for other Hollywood men who were accused but not convicted of misconduct?

Peter Bradshaw

25, May, 2021 @8:18 AM

The 50 best comedians of the 21st century

From apocalyptic standup Frankie Boyle to the many hilarious faces of Tina Fey, Steve Coogan, Sharon Horgan and Kristen Wiig, we present the funniest people of the era

Hannah J Davies, Paul Fleckney, Harriet Gibsone, Brian Logan and Stuart Heritage

18, Sep, 2019 @2:45 PM

Aziz Ansari’s stand-up show addressed #MeToo – but it left me wanting more | Greta Parry

On the Australian leg of his tour, Ansari shows vulnerability in addressing allegations made against him. But there is unease and defensiveness too

Greta Parry

05, Jun, 2019 @4:49 AM

Aziz Ansari: Road to Nowhere review – combative set hits raw nerves

The US standup tackles morality, racism, R Kelly and Michael Jackson in a barbed satirical show

Brian Logan

04, Apr, 2019 @1:14 PM

'I felt terrible': Aziz Ansari addresses misconduct claims during comedy set

The Master of None creator speaks extensively about allegations made against him for the first time during sold-out show in New York

Kate Abbott

13, Feb, 2019 @10:30 AM

Post-#MeToo have the likes of Kevin Hart and Aziz Ansari learned from their mistakes?

Can we expect a new era of equality? Not if the first public utterances by some of the early offenders are anything to go by

Hadley Freeman

09, Jan, 2019 @1:20 PM

Hari Kondabolu: ‘I’ve had death threats. I’ve unified a continent in hatred of me’

The comedian on his controversial documentary, giving white people the shivers on race, and why he’s bringing American-style standup to the UK

Interview by Michael Hogan

17, Nov, 2018 @4:00 PM

Aziz Ansari suggests 'wokeness' can go too far at surprise gig

The US comic is cynical about competitive virtue-signalling in a show that doesn’t directly respond to allegations against him but is full of friction

Brian Logan

08, Oct, 2018 @3:40 PM

What went thong? How Sisqo said ‘I do’ to pop narcissism

When the singer performed a ‘lively rendition’ of his greatest hit at his own wedding, he joined a long line of artists who love the sound of their own voice a bit too much

Issy Sampson

28, Sep, 2018 @12:00 PM