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Al Yankovic Rejects Saudi Gig | Wilmington News
“Weird Al” Yankovic turned down a seven-figure payday to perform at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival, calling the deal “icky” and refusing to compromise his ethics—even as others took the gig. His principled stance echoes past rejections, like declining an AI ad deal, revealing a consistent moral compass. The controversy highlights the growing tension for entertainers: balancing big money with human rights concerns, as critics like Jimmy Kimmel and Bill Maher weigh in on the ethics of performing in regimes with troubling records. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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