Several big event teams pulled upcoming gigs featuring comedian Reggie Watts following a report by Rolling Stone regarding claims that he used drugs and treated his late partner poorly. His scheduled tour dates across multiple venues were rapidly scrapped as details surfaced. In addition, the Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast chose to replace his theme song from their broadcast. Industry news sites including Variety and Rolling Stone Australia have published ongoing updates about promoters dropping his acts and networks removing his music, after the published report described him as a heavy user of ketamine.
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Reggie Watts: Festivals Remove Comedian, 'Comedy Bang! Bang!' Drops Theme Song - Rolling Stone Australia
Reggie Watts: Festivals Remove Comedian, 'Comedy Bang! Bang!' Drops Theme Song Rolling Stone Australia
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Reggie Watts Dropped From Comedy Fests After Disturbing Report - Billboard
Reggie Watts Dropped From Comedy Fests After Disturbing Report Billboard
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Reggie Watts' Theme Song Axed From 'Comedy Bang Bang' Podcast After Report Alleging 'Reckless' Drug Use in Relationships - Variety Australia
Reggie Watts' Theme Song Axed From 'Comedy Bang Bang' Podcast After Report Alleging 'Reckless' Drug Use in Relationships Variety Australia
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Reggie Watts' festival dates disappear after abuse allegations - San Francisco Chronicle
Reggie Watts' festival dates disappear after abuse allegations San Francisco Chronicle
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Reggie Watts dropped from festivals after drug and abuse allegations - The Express Tribune
Reggie Watts dropped from festivals after drug and abuse allegations The Express Tribune