RIO DE JANEIRO — Danilo Gentili is one of Brazil’s most popular — and most offensive — comedians, with a late-night talk show and a massive Twitter following. A typical Gentili joke might ...

On April 10, 2019, a federal judge sentenced Danilo Gentili, a political conservative, to 6 months and 28 days in prison for a video he posted on social media three years ago.

“The Noite” is a Brazilian late-night talk show and entertainment television program hosted by famous comedian Danilo Gentili, and it is one of the most popular programs featuring ...