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After a major backlash, Dave Chappelle's 'The Closer' lands Emmy nominations

Dave Chappelle's comedy special "The Closer," which ignited a massive backlash on social media and a staff revolt at Netflix last fall, has been nominated for two Emmy Awards. The program, widely criticized for Chappelle's transphobic commentary, received Emmy nods Tuesday morning for prerecorded variety special and directing for a variety special. Rounding out the prerecorded variety special ...
Dave Chappelle attends the opening night party presented by Netflix is a Joke on April 28, 2022, in Hollywood, California.

Dave Chappelle's comedy special "The Closer," which ignited a massive backlash on social media and a staff revolt at Netflix last fall, has been nominated for two Emmy Awards.

The program, widely criticized for Chappelle's transphobic commentary, received Emmy nods Tuesday morning for prerecorded variety special and directing for a variety special. Rounding out the prerecorded variety

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