Griffin's web site appeared temporarily inoperable immediately after the controversy began; it was unclear whether it had been taken offline or was perhaps overwhelmed by a sudden surge of interest. A cached version at the time indicated her next performance had been planned for June 16 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Grass Valley, Calif. The venue's site noted, "Mature Content: May not be suitable for younger audiences."
The performance by Kathy Griffin on July 22nd has been cancelled. Edit: Any guests that did purchase tickets will receive a full refund.
Posted by Route 66 Casino Hotel on Tuesday, May 30, 2017
An updated message on the site now says the appearance has been canceled.
Kathy Griffin about Donald Trump: 'He broke me'In an emotional statement, comedian Kathy Griffin says, "I don't think I will have a career after this."
Posted by USA TODAY on Saturday, June 3, 2017
A venue in New Mexico posted a similar message via its Facebook page:
Griffin's now operational site, which previously listed a slew of upcoming dates, now says simply, "No dates currently scheduled. Please check back for new tour date announcements."
CNN also parted ways with Griffin, who had been part of their New Year's Eve coverage in the past. A statement posted by the network's public relations department read, "CNN has terminated our agreement with Kathy Griffin to appear on our New Year's Eve program."
You don't have to like Kathy Griffin. But you should stand up for her.
Posted by HuffPost Entertainment on Saturday, June 3, 2017
Griffin posted a somber video shortly after the uproar over the photo started, saying, “I sincerely apologize. I’m a comic. I crossed the line ... I went way too far. The image is too disturbing. I understand how it offends people. It wasn’t funny. I get it.”
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