{
  "id": 15891939,
  "title": "Sacha Baron Cohen Gets Real About Backlash, Death Threats and Resurrecting Ali G",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/sacha-baron-cohen-gets-real-about-backlash-death-threats-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hollywood Reporter",
    "slug": "the-hollywood-reporter",
    "url": "https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/sacha-baron-cohen-interview-backlash-ali-g-1236736244/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Sacha Baron Cohen recently appeared on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to provide cello accompaniment for a performance of Beck's song “In the Night.” According to Billboard, the comedian did not play a character during the appearance, instead performing as himself to support the musician's latest album, Ride Lonesome.\n\nThe Hollywood Reporter notes that Cohen is bringing back his Ali G character amidst brewing outrage. The publication reports that the comedian has addressed issues regarding cancel culture, boycotts, and death threats in relation to his work.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Beck Gets Some Help From Sacha Baron Cohen For ‘Tonight Show’ Performance: Watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/beck-gets-some-help-from-sacha-baron-cohen-for-tonight-show",
        "published": "2026-10-21T05:00:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Stereogum",
        "title": "Beck Plays The Tonight Show With Sacha Baron Cohen On Cello",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/beck-plays-the-tonight-show-with-sacha-baron-cohen-on-cello",
        "published": "2026-10-21T13:02:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}