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Who is Carlos Mencia? 5 things to know as comedian faces charges over alleged million income reporting failure

Who is Carlos Mencia? 5 things to know as comedian faces charges over alleged $8 million income reporting failure

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Comedian Carlos Mencia, once one of the biggest names in stand-up comedy and television, is charged with 12 felony counts related to alleged tax violations. Prosecutors accuse Mencia of failing to report more than $8 million in earnings over several years. Mencia owes more than $300,000 in state taxes on income totaling $8.7 million. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas, File) (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas) According to the California Attorney General’s Office, Mencia allegedly failed to report millions of dollars in income earned between 2019 and 2022. Prosecutors claim the omissions resulted in substantial unpaid state taxes. At a press conference, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the accusations and referred to Mencia as “one of California’s biggest tax scofflaws.” Read more: Julie Nelson boat accident update: What happened at Balsam Lake? Kare11 reporter takes time off air; all about husband 5 things to know about Carlos Mencia 1. Carlos Mencia became famous through ‘Mind of Mencia.’ Mencia was born Ned Arnel Holness in Honduras and grew up in East Los Angeles. In the late 1980s, he …

After Pranit More, comedian Madhur Virli slammed for rape joke | Bollywood News

After Pranit More, comedian Madhur Virli slammed for rape joke | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 15, 2026 02:07 PM IST After stand-up comedian Pranit More’s fiasco, users on social media have been discussing how young comedians need to draw a line when it comes to their content. Last week, after Pranit More gave a platform to a 23-year-old youngster from Gurgaon to make a derogatory joke about women, he invited a serious backlash. Now, comedian Madhur Virli has come under the scanner for his joke on rape victims. What did Madhur Virli say? Recently an old clip from Madhur Virli’s show Love and Latex which happened in 2024 surfaced on social media. In the video, Madhur joked about how rape victims who ask for ‘cuddle after sex’ from the perpetrators end up getting murdered. The clip quickly went viral, with netizens strongly reacting to Madhur’s joke. One of the users shared the clip on X and wrote, “Meet Madhur Virli: Since when did rape jokes become normal? If you can’t make people laugh without joking about someone’s worst trauma, maybe comedy isn’t for you. Find an honest …

Internet outraged by comedian Madhur Virli’s joke on rape cases amid Pranit More biryani row, demands strict action

Internet outraged by comedian Madhur Virli’s joke on rape cases amid Pranit More biryani row, demands strict action

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Comedian Pranit More, who rose to prominence after finishing as the second runner-up on Bigg Boss Season 19, sparked immense backlash in the last few days. It all began when a 23-year-old audience member from his show, Himanshu Jangra, said he went on a date with a woman and paid ₹370 for a plate of chicken biryani, and therefore deserved a “return” on his investment. (Also read: Amid Pranit More biryani row, another video of female doctor joking about male corpse’s private body parts surfaces) Madhur Virli’s comments on rape during a show has shocked many on social media. Madhur Virli’s comments prompts backlash Amid backlash for this, the internet has now found a video from stand-up comedian Madhur Virli’s 2024 show ‘Love & Latex’. A user uploaded the video on Instagram and wrote, “Please stop this nonsense, disgusting things in the name of comedy.” In the clip, he was seen commenting on rape cases. He made comments on what would happen in a scenario where out of 10 rape cases, one case involves murder …

‘Pranit More ke bhi shows band hone chahiye’: Rashami Desai slams comedian and Himanshu Jangra for ₹370 Biryani remark

‘Pranit More ke bhi shows band hone chahiye’: Rashami Desai slams comedian and Himanshu Jangra for ₹370 Biryani remark

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The ₹370 biryani remark”> ₹370 biryani remark on comedian Pranit More‘s show has sparked a massive backlash on social media. 23-year-old Himanshu Jangra said that he went on a date with a woman where he paid ₹370 for a plate of chicken biryani, and therefore deserved a “return” on his investment. Pranit laughed and gave him the platform to speak on the show. Himanshu later apologised and deleted his social media accounts. Meanwhile, Pranit also apologised and said ‘comments made by the audience member do not reflect my views’. Rashami Desai has reacted to the inappropriate remarks passed on Pranit More’s show. Rashami Desai calls out Pranit More Actor Rashami Desai is the latest to join the list of celebrities who have spoken out on the controversy. The actor slammed Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra, and posted a reel shared by Praful Garg on her Instagram Stories. In the caption, she wrote, “Praful bhai, this is not a Comedy. It is a normal talking conversation and it has no content. They start communicating when they …

Lilly Singh on South Asian representation in the West: We’re fighting to just have our skin colour on screen

Lilly Singh on South Asian representation in the West: We’re fighting to just have our skin colour on screen

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Lilly Singh started her journey as a content creator-turned-comedian and late night show host, and now she is making strides as an actor now too. She recently appeared in the American comedy show Deli Boys 2, and she feels excited about the opportunity. “My whole career, I’ve tried really hard to make stories like this come to life. And it’s such an honour for me to step into a show that’s already so incredible, so comedic, has such a great cast, and I get to be part of this amazingfamily. It’s a dream show for me. I love the fact that all the characters are so messy and problematic, andwe don’t get to see characters like that very often. I get to play a wife that’s flirting with other men and disrespecting my husband, and it’s so much fun; more of that please,” she quips. Lilly Singh (Photo: Facebook) The show and her character mean a lot to Lilly Singh in terms of representation of the brown community in the West. “I’m sure in India …

Alia Bhatt, Sharvari promote Alpha on Samay Raina’s show?

Alia Bhatt, Sharvari promote Alpha on Samay Raina’s show?

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Comedian Samay Raina had hinted at Season 2 of his widely popular YouTube show India’s Got Latent at the end of his comedy special released last month. Now, a viral clip and image, reportedly from the sets of the show’s second season, have surfaced on social media, grabbing everyone’s attention because of the celebrity panel. Alia and Sharvari on India’s Got Latent? A picture doing the rounds online shows actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari seated on the panel of the comedy show. While Samay is not visible in the frame, his close friend and The Habitat owner Balraj Ghai along with comedian Ashish Solanki can also be seen in the image. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Who is Ron Taylor? 5 things to know about the comedian who won Funny AF with Kevin Hart

Who is Ron Taylor? 5 things to know about the comedian who won Funny AF with Kevin Hart

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The ‘Roast of Kevin Hart‘ Netflix special is set to premier on Sunday (May 10) night and there is a lot of buzz around it. So far, Netflix has revealed only two participants, host Shane Gillis and Hart himself – the rest of the lineup remains under wraps. Kevin Hart (L) and Ron Taylor attend the final of Netflix’s “Funny AF with Kevin Hart” at The United Theater on Broadway on May 5. (Getty Images via AFP) The mystery of the lineup has sparked speculations among fans as to who could grace the stage with Hart. The roast will air live from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles as part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest – and will not be a prerecorded broadcast. One of the names being linked as participants in the roast is comedian Ron Taylor. Taylor was the winner of the Netflix comedy reality show Funny AF hosted by Kevin Hart. The Netflix teaser for the live show confirmed Ron Taylor’s appearance in the show, possibly as a guest or a …

Kevin Hart’s brutal message to roasters: ‘I ain’t scared of you…’; comedian hypes Netflix live special

Kevin Hart’s brutal message to roasters: ‘I ain’t scared of you…’; comedian hypes Netflix live special

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Comedian and actor Kevin Hart has issued a fiery invitation to the comics preparing to roast him during Netflix’s upcoming live comedy special. He told the roasters that he is ready for it and is “not scared.” Kevin Hart invites roasters to bring their best for his Netflix roast special, declaring he’s ready and not scared. (Photo by Leon Bennett / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP) Hart shared the message on Instagram, giving a nod to late comedy legend Bernie Mac by quoting the comedian’s iconic “Kings of Comedy” line. “In the words of the late great Bernie Mac… ‘I ain’t scared of you MOTHAFUCKA’S’… BRING IT!!!!!!!! Make sure y’all tune in…. We are LIVE TONIGHT ON Netflix,” Hart wrote in the caption of the post promoting The Roast of Kevin Hart. According to Netflix Tudum’s website, the event will feature comedians and celebrity guests taking shots at Hart’s personal life, career, controversies and long-running friendships in what the platform describes as a “full-blown cultural moment.” Read more: How many kids does …

Comedian Louis CK says India has ‘functioning poverty’ which is still better than New York: ‘Nobody looks at you’

Comedian Louis CK says India has ‘functioning poverty’ which is still better than New York: ‘Nobody looks at you’

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American stand-up comedian, actor and filmmaker Louis CK recently visited India. In March, he came to India as part of his ‘Ridiculous’ tour, marking his first-ever performance in the country. Now, in a free-wheeling chat with friend Jim Norton, he opened up about what he saw during the time he stayed in India, taking special note of how poverty functions in the big cities. He compared the poverty and economic structure of India with New York to show what is different in both the cities. Louis CK talked about his experience after staying in India. What Louis CK said about India In a clip that was shared by Jim on his Instagram account, Louis said, “The feeling in India is that… and I am ignorant. I saw what I saw. Nobody is on the street looking like s***. Nobody’s on drugs and nobody is living homeless, like the way in the streets in New York. I see guys with a bubble syringe, shooting up in broad daylight all the time. I see guys bent over …

Kapil Sharma’s Canada cafe attacked again; comedian recieves death threat

Kapil Sharma’s Canada cafe attacked again; comedian recieves death threat

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A fresh set of gunfire incidents was reported around Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Cafe in Canada, according to recent reports. The attack was linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Following the attacks, a viral social media post by a member of the Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility.   Kapil Sharma’s cafe was attacked again According to reports, the shots were fired at a restaurant located next to Kapil Sharma’s cafe, sparking concern around safety. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link