David Choe's 'Beef' Costars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong Call Rape Comments 'Hurtful and Extremely Disturbing'

Photo: Michael Buckner/Variety/Getty Amid the success of the newNetflixdramedy series, in which Choe plays ex-convict Isaac Cho, the actor, 47, came under scrutiny for a March 2014 episode of hisDVDASApodcast in which he joked about being a “successful rapist” during a massage. “The story David Choe fabricated nine years ago is undeniably hurtful and extremely disturbing. We do not condone this story in any way, and we understand why this has been so upsetting and triggering,” they said.

David Cook Gets 'Anxious' Performing for Fans — Including 'Kinky Boots' Songwriter Cyndi Lauper

David Cook says Cyndi Lauper has been ‘incredible’ & ‘complimentary’.Come back every weekday at 12:00 p.m. EST to watch People Now streaming live from the Meredith offices in New York City. Get the absolute latest in celebrity news, real-life people stories & the best of fashion and food. Want even more? Watch clips fromyesterday’s People Now. David Cook says Cyndi Lauper has been ‘incredible’ & ‘complimentary’. Come back every weekday at 12:00 p.

David Cook Says He Loved His Time on 'American Idol' — 'Except for That Haircut!'

David Cook revealsAmerican Idolis still such a ‘fraternity’ over a decade later.Come back every weekday at 12:00 p.m. EST to watch People Now streaming live from the Meredith offices in New York City. Get the absolute latest in celebrity news, real-life people stories & the best of fashion and food. Want even more? Watch clips fromyesterday’s People Now. David Cook revealsAmerican Idolis still such a ‘fraternity’ over a decade later.

David Copperfield, Cirque du Soleil and More Honor Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher: 'A Legend'

Celebrities and members of the Las Vegas community are honoring Siegfried Fischbacher after the illusionist died on Wednesday at 81.Fischbacher, whose work alongside stage partner Roy Horn made them a household name as Siegfried & Roy, died of pancreatic cancer at his Las Vegas home,his representative confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE.In the wake of the news, many turned to social media to pay tribute to Fischbacher, who was remembered as a “giant entertainer” and the “most loyal friend,” full of “pure showbiz and pure class.

David Cronenberg's 'Crimes of the Future' to Star Viggo Mortensen, Kristen Stewart & Léa Seydoux: Report

Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Daniele Venturelli/WireImage; Mike Marsland/WireImage According toDeadline,The Flydirector’s new filmCrimes of the Futurewill start filming in Athens, Greece this summer and will starViggo Mortensen,Kristen StewartandLéa Seydoux. Crimes of the Future’s logline reads: “The film takes a deep dive into the not-so-distant future where humankind is learning to adapt to its synthetic surroundings. “This evolution moves humans beyond their natural state and into a metamorphosis, altering their biological makeup. While some embrace the limitless potential of transhumanism, others attempt to police it,” the logline continues.