Bill Murray reportedly accused of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ on film set
Production of Being Mortal suspended by studio Searchlight while an investigation is being conducted
January 2022
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
December 2021
2021 in TV
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
May 2021
Kevin Spacey and the rise of uncancel culture
Peter Bradshaw
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?
September 2019
Best culture of the 21st century
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
July 2019
The watcher
'He’s dead': can Aziz Ansari stage a comeback with his Netflix special?
Directed by Spike Jonze, the comic leads with the accusations made against him last year, introducing a more contrite Ansari 2.0
June 2019
Aziz Ansari's show addresses #MeToo – and reveals his flawed humanity
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
April 2019
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
February 2019
'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
January 2019
Ask Hadley
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
November 2018
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
October 2018
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
September 2018
What went thong? How Sisqo said ‘I do’ to pop narcissism
A mockery of #MeToo: the rush to rehabilitate Louis CK is indecent
Nosheen Iqbal
May 2018
Aziz Ansari returns to standup in New York: 'He talked about his outrage fatigue'
The comedian played five surprise shows but audiences say he avoided discussing recent sexual misconduct allegations against him
February 2018
Carnality and consent: how to navigate sex in the modern world
‘I was flat-out raped’: Amy Schumer says she was assaulted as a teenager
January 2018
Hadley Freeman's Weekend column
What’s the difference between a bad date and a wild night? It depends who you ask
Hadley Freeman
Almost everyone can imagine an Aziz Ansari situation, because so many of us have been on one side or the other
The Aziz Ansari furore isn’t the end of #MeToo. It’s just the start
Sarah Solemani
Young women are starting to imagine a new reality of sexual equality,says Sarah Solemani, an actor, writer and activist
#MeToo is messy and emotional – but it could change everything
Brigid Delaney
The conversations I’ve had around #MeToo are messy and emotional. Something’s happening but what it is ain’t clear
