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Dave Chappelle: Fans, Critics Discuss Fall Out From Boston Show Walk-Outs, Backlash Dave Chappelle: Fans, Critics Discuss Fall Out From Boston Show Walk-Outs, Backlash
Dave Chappelle: Fans, Critics Discuss Fall Out From Boston Show Walk-Outs, Backlash A stand-up show from one of the controversial and beloved comedians ended earlier for some people who decided to walk out when he brought up the topic of the Israeli-Hamas, reports said. Some called his comments  political "tirade," while others said he was preaching peace.  Chapelle made the remarks during a TD Garden show on Thursday. According to The Wall Street Journal, the comic commended Hamas' attack on Israel but also condemned Israel for what he considered war crimes, which drew boos and shouts from the audience, posted Andrew Margolie, who was at the show, on Facebook.&nb…

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by Josh Lanier
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Vince McMahon 'Steps Back' As CEO Of Fairfield County-Based WWE Amid Misconduct Probe Vince McMahon 'Steps Back' As CEO Of Fairfield County-Based WWE Amid Misconduct Probe
Vince McMahon 'Steps Back' As CEO Of Fairfield County-Based WWE Amid Misconduct Probe Vince McMahon has “voluntarily stepped back” from his duties as CEO and chairman of Connecticut-based World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., while the company's board of directors investigates claims of misconduct against him, the company announced Friday morning, June 17. The WWE, whose headquarters in Fairfield County is located in Stamford, said that a Special Committee of the Board is conducting the probe and that McMahon's move is effective immediately and will remain in place until the conclusion of the investigation.  "McMahon will retain his role and responsibilities related to W…

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by Joe Lombardi