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Revisiting comedian Kathy Griffin, following her film premiere at SXSW
When comedian Kathy Griffin posed for a photo holding what appeared to be the bloody head of Donald Trump, she became a pariah overnight. So she did the only thing she could do: turned her story into an act, and took it around the world.
When comedian Kathy Griffin posed for a photo holding what appeared to be the bloody head of Donald Trump, she became a pariah overnight. So she did the only thing she could do: turned her story into an act, and took it around the world. We spoke to Griffin last October--before she performed her act right here in Santa Monica. That performance was taped, and turned into a comedy special that just premiered at SXSW. This week, we revisit that conversation with Griffin, who despite the well-received festival debut, is still seeking a distributor for her film.
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We’ve all read about the celebrities caught up in the college admissions scandal, but there are big, behind-the-scenes people involved as well , including investor Bill McGlashan, who has been fired from TPG.
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May 30, 2017 is the day Kathy Griffin ’s life changed forever. It’s when the photo of her holding what appeared to be the decapitated head of Donald Trump landed on TMZ and she became a pariah overnight.
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