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David Choe, the star of Netflix’s new hit series “Beef,” is an artist and an actor. But his performance in the series isn’t what has people talking — it’s an admission he made back in 2014 detailing how he sexually assaulted a masseuse, which he later said he made up and called “bad storytelling.” Critics have labeled him a rapist and have called for a boycott of the show.

Here’s everything to know about David Choe.

Who is David Choe?

Born in Los Angeles on April 21, 1976, Choe spent most of his upbringing raised by his Korean immigrant parents in the Koreatown neighborhood. During his teens, he became a spray paint artist, which ultimately led to his full-scale career as a painter, mural artist and art creative. After a short stint attending California College of the Arts and Crafts in Oakland, he went on to self-publish a graphic novel called “Slow Jams,...

Tiffany Haddish is bringing the funny to Netflix, with an original hour-long stand-up comedy special, the streamer announced Tuesday.

“Tiffany Haddish is a force,” said Lisa Nishimura, VP of Original Documentary and Comedy Tuesday. “Hilariously funny, brash and self-effacing, she’s an incredible artist who is winning over audiences while breaking barriers, and we are tremendously proud that she will showcase her formidable talent on Netflix.”

The “Girls Trip” breakout star’s comedy event will tape in early 2019 and premiere globally later in the year.

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Haddish is currently starring opposite Tracy Morgan on TBS’ “The Last O.G.” and will soon be seen again on the silver screen in “Night School,” “The Oath,” and “Nobody’s Fool.”

The yet-to-be-titled standup special marks Haddish’s second project with Netflix, as she’ll...