Entertainment briefs 11/22/16

Chappelle to air 3 Netflix specials

NEW YORK -- Comedian Dave Chappelle is headed back to TV with his first concert specials in a dozen years -- a trio of specials to be released on Netflix in 2017. No date was given by Netflix, which said one of the specials is being produced exclusively for the network. Two never-before-seen specials "come directly from Chappelle's personal comedy vault," Netflix said. Chappelle's comedy career includes movie roles in "The Nutty Professor," "Con Air" and "Blue Streak." In 2003, he achieved fame and critical acclaim as mastermind of his Comedy Central sketch series, "Chappelle's Show," until his abrupt exit in its third season.

Kanye West cancels remaining tour dates

Kanye West pulled the plug on his Saint Pablo Tour a few days after making statements onstage about how he "would have voted for Donald Trump" and after a stormy weekend in which he canceled a show after four songs. A representative for the rapper said Monday the remaining 21 dates of West's tour were canceled. No reason was given. Live Nation said tickets will be "fully refunded at point of purchase."

-- From wire reports