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Dave Chappelle Says Louis C.K. Accuser Has a ‘Brittle Ass Spirit’ in Netflix Special
In his new Netflix comedy special, Dave Chappelle says that one of the five women who accused fellow comedian Louis C.K. of sexual misconduct in a November New York Times article has a “brittle-ass spirit” for alleging that his conduct helped dissuade her from pursuing comedy as a career.
Chappelle addresses the recent spate of sexual harassment and assault allegations in Hollywood in the opening to The Bird Revelation, the second part of his Netflix special Dave Chappelle: Equanimity & the Bird Revelation, which premiered New Year’s Eve. It was taped in late November at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles.
“Here we are, Los Angeles, the real capital of rape and dick breath,” Chappelle tells the audience in his opening remarks. “They got Charlie Rose today…Who’s next, Captain Kangaroo?”
After Chappelle jokes about allegations against Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, he spends over 10 minutes addressing sexual misconduct allegations against Louis C.K. He says the allegations against C.K. — many of which involve him masturbating in front of other women — were a “turning point” for him, because his actions were the only ones in the recent series of allegations that made Chappelle “laugh.”
“It’s terrible, I know, it’s terrible. I’m sorry, ladies, you’re right. You are right,” Chappelle says. “At the same time, you know what I mean, I mean, Jesus Christ, I don’t know, they took everything from Louis, it might be disproportionate, I can’t tell, I can’t tell, this is like where it’s hard to be a man.”
Chappelle continues by addressing the allegations of Abby Schachner, a former comedian who claimed that Louis C.K. masturbated while on a phone call with her in 2003 in a November story in The New York Times. The Times reported that though the comedian apologized, the experience left Schachner “deeply dispirited” and that his conduct was “one of the things that discouraged her from pursuing comedy.”
Chappelle mentions Schachner’s story twice in his sexual harassment bit. “One lady said, ‘Louis C.K. masturbated in front of me, ruined my comedy dreams,'” he says. “Word?’ Well then I dare say, madam, you may have never had a dream. Come on man, that’s a brittle spirit. That is a brittle-ass spirit, that is too much, this grown-ass woman.”
Chappelle says that if Louis C.K. had masturbated in front of civil-rights icon Martin Luther King, he doubts that King would have dropped his “dream.” “Show business is just harder than that,” he continues. “I know that sounds fucked up, I’m not supposed to say that, but one of these ladies was like, ‘Louis C.K .was masturbating while I was on the phone with him.’ Bitch, you don’t know how to hang up a phone? How the fuck are you going to survive in show business if this is an actual obstacle to your dreams?”
Chappelle has previously released two other comedy specials on Netflix.
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Ashley Paul & Deniece Pearson’s Hit Single “Finding Rhythm” Surges Across Global Charts — And Now the Klubjumpers Are Dropping a High-Energy Remix Set to Ignite Dance Floors and Radio Stations Worldwide
— International pop sensation and powerhouse singer Ashley Paul and legendary vocalist Deniece Pearson (of the iconic group Five Star) have already lit up the global music scene with their powerhouse single “Finding Rhythm” — a cross-generational, disco-pop anthem co-written with famed pop songwriter and producer Lucas Marx and Luv Foundation UK. It has been rapidly climbing charts across the U.S. and overseas.
Today, the duo announces the next evolution of their hit: a high-octane, radio-ready remix by multi-platinum, Billboard-dominating producers — the one and only Klubjumpers.
A Global Hit Already Picking Up Major Heat
Since its release, “Finding Rhythm” has:
- Surged across U.S. dance and pop radio, expanding into major markets from New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Detroit, and Dallas.
- Landed playlisting across Europe and the UK, including early traction on dance stations in Germany, Spain, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
- Sparked viral fan videos in the UK, Poland, Brazil, and Australia, helping the track build international momentum.
- Performed strongly on Spotify’s dance-pop algorithms in the U.S., UK, Canada, and Latin America — with hundreds of thousands of streams on the rise.
- Debuted on the Music Week Pop Charts at #37 and currently has climbed to #29
Its success builds on Ashley Paul’s chart history, including:
- Over 1 million streams on her hit “Bingo Baby”
- SiriusXM rotation with “Hearts Up”
- UK summer tours and USA festivals
- Performances at the Pepsi Arena
- Billboard-charted hit “When Boys Cry”
And Deniece Pearson’s legacy as a celebrated pop vocalist — with Five Star’s massive global chart run, as well as a Grammy nomination and a Brit Award.
But now the track is about to explode again.
THE REMIX: KLUBJUMPERS TAKE “FINDING RHYTHM” TO THE NEXT LEVEL
When you want a remix that tears the roof off — you call Klubjumpers.
The multi-platinum, award-winning, Grammy-nominated remix/production duo — Sam Michaels and Dan Mathews — have spent decades transforming tracks into radio-ready, club-shaking, chart-topping monsters.
Their résumé includes:
- 80+ Billboard-charting singles
- Multiple #1 Billboard Dance Chart hits
- 30+ million records sold
- Remixing the world’s biggest artists, including:Jason Derulo, Enrique Iglesias, Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Right Said Fred, Shaggy, Ricky Martin, Miley Cyrus, Marques Houston feat. Kodak Black, Nico Rocks, and more
- Voted “Best Remixers” at the International Dance Music Awards
- Featured across major commercials, film, and TV, including CoverGirl (Drew Barrymore), Subaru, Charlie’s Angels, and the Helen Hunt film Every Day
And now they bring their signature EDM-pop-dance fusion to “Finding Rhythm.”
What to Expect From the Remix
- A bigger, brighter, punchier beat built for clubs and festival stages
- New EDM flourishes that show off Ashley’s powerful pop tone and Deniece’s angelic vocals
- A remix designed for radio programmers, DJ pools, and global dance charts
- A sound that moves seamlessly between Miami nightlife, Ibiza energy, and UK dance floors
ARTIST STATEMENT — ASHLEY PAUL
“This remix is a celebration — the energy, the creativity, it’s fire and captures everything we wanted ‘Finding Rhythm’ to be . It represents unity and soul ,
It will debut on 93.5 fm ,”the shore , out of California “this week on rotation” as it makes its way to 12 other planned current I heart radio stations
Working with Deniece was already iconic, but hearing Klubjumpers flip the track into dance-floor euphoria, I am captivated, and cannot wait for the world to hear it.”
— Ashley Paul
ARTIST STATEMENT — DENIECE PEARSON
“‘Finding Rhythm’ was created from a place of love and faith — the remix amplifies that spirit. Klubjumpers gave this record new life. It’s truly global.”
INDUSTRY STATEMENT — KLUBJUMPERS
“Ashley and Deniece delivered magic. Our goal was to elevate what was already there — something timeless, soulful, and unforgettable — and turn it into a high-energy experience for the dance floor. We’re proud of this one.”
— Sam Michaels & Dan Mathews, Klubjumpers
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