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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Revealed: debate opponent of Mehdi Hasan organized violent far-right protests

In conversation with Hasan, Black refused to condemn violence against police officers, claimed that the Los Angeles police department was directed by liberal Marxists, and described his own political position as being white nativist, adding that neocons, libertarians, all those mainstream people, [they] might as well be leftists to me.
US politics
fromPolygon
6 days ago

Ubisoft says Outlaws failed because Star Wars is less popular now, but it's not that simple

Star Wars Outlaws' sales failure was attributed to brand issues rather than game quality.
fromwww.sun-sentinel.com
1 week ago

Federal regulators approve Paramount's $8 billion deal with Skydance, capping months of turmoil

Federal regulators approved Paramount's $8 billion merger with Skydance, amid political controversy and criticisms over Trump's settlement.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Candace Owens Vows to Fight Macron Lawsuit Over Claim French First Lady Is a Man: Obvious' She Has a Penis'

Candace Owens claimed that French First Lady Brigitte Macron was born a man, asserting that this claim has been used across her media content to gain a following.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Fired ABC News Reporter Terry Moran Takes Victory Lap Over Viral Clip of Trump Deputy Stephen Miller Defending Torture

Terry Moran faced suspension and non-renewal of his contract with ABC News over a tweet that labeled Stephen Miller a "world-class hater". The network cited this as a violation of company policy.
US politics
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

Christine Brennan's Caitlin Clark Book Is More About Gripes Than Greatness | Defector

Brennan's book on Caitlin Clark highlights issues in women's basketball and sports media dynamics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Is the New York Times trying to wreck Zohran Mamdani's mayoral bid? | Margaret Sullivan

Mamdani stated, "As a high school senior, I was attempting to illustrate my complex background, which includes aspects of my Indian Ugandan heritage and my mother’s Indian American identity."
US politics
Music
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Disturbed's David Draiman Addresses Boos from "a Few Jew Hating Morons" at Black Sabbath Concert

David Draiman addressed boos he received at the Black Sabbath concert and refuted exaggerations in media reports.
#olivia-munn
Podcast
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Joe Rogan Reveals 2 Former Presidents' Complained to Spotify After 2021 Ivermectin Video

Joe Rogan faced backlash and complaints from two former presidents after promoting ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment via Instagram.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Susanna Reid clashes with Robert Jenrick over fare dodgers video

Susanna Reid challenged Robert Jenrick over his controversial video confronting fare dodgers, emphasizing it focused on his personal narrative.
NYC politics
fromNew York Magazine
2 months ago

The Opinion That Ate the Paper

Kathleen Kingsbury managed significant editorial upheaval at the New York Times after James Bennet's controversial exit over a contentious opinion piece.
Miami Dolphins
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Colts apologize to Fins' Hill for now-deleted video

Colts removed schedule release video due to rights violation and insensitivity involving Tyreek Hill.
US politics
fromNew York Magazine
2 months ago

A Few of the Many Lowlights of Jeanine Pirro, Trump's Newest U.S. Attorney

Trump withdrew Ed Martin's nomination for U.S. Attorney, appointing Jeanine Pirro instead, highlighting her loyalty and contentious media presence.
#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Washington Capitals

Trump Laces Into MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace and Rachel Maddow in Oval Office Screed: They Should Be Forced to Resign'

US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Rages at 60 Minutes After Kamala Harris Interview Gets Emmy Nod: Fake, Corrupt, Anti-Trump Propaganda'

Trump accuses 60 Minutes of manipulating a Kamala Harris interview to misrepresent her coherence, leading to an Emmy nomination amid a lawsuit.
Washington Capitals
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Trump Laces Into MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace and Rachel Maddow in Oval Office Screed: They Should Be Forced to Resign'

Trump calls for Nicolle Wallace's resignation for her comments about a boy he honored, labeling them disgraceful and indicative of lost credibility.
SF LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Dylan O'Brien slammed by trans sibling for lack of support: 'He hasn't spoken to me in over a year'

Dylan O'Brien faces backlash from his trans sibling over alleged family estrangement despite his public support for the LGBTQ+ community.
#bill-belichick
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Pete Hegseth Lashes Out at New York Times Over Report of Second Security Breach Complains They Won't Return Pulitzer Prizes

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faced backlash for allegedly leaking sensitive military information regarding operations in Yemen.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Inside 'Signalgate': How The Atlantic navigated a national security scandal

I don't know what they're going to publish today. I don't know what the next cover of The Atlantic is.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Bill Maher Gets Defensive With WaPo Reporter Over Trump Meetup: You Don't Have to Patronize Me, Dude!'

You can hate me for it, but I'm not a liar. Trump was gracious and measured. And why isn't that in other settings? I don't know, and I can't answer, and it's not my place to answer.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

K-pop show mired in child exploitation controversy DW 04/03/2025

The producers of the K-Pop audition show "Under15" canceled the series amidst backlash over the sexualization of underage participants.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Roger Stone Admits Secure Conversations Shouldn't Be Had Over Any App' as He Tries Defending WH War Plan Leaks

Secure conversations shouldn't occur over apps like Signal, as it risks sensitive information leaking.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Channel 4 News featured son of Hamas official used in BBC Gaza documentary

Channel 4 News faced criticism for using footage of a Hamas official's son without proper disclosure.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

She Is a Racist!' Don Lemon Loses It on Gauche and Unseemly' Megyn Kelly in Scorched Earth Rant

Don Lemon accused Megyn Kelly of hypocrisy in her feminism, calling her a racist and criticizing her career built on trolling.
Lemon emphasizes Kelly's perceived lack of support for women despite her public persona.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Emilia Perez' and the New Era of Online Oscar Scandals

Karla Sofia Gascon, an Oscar-nominated actress, faces backlash over controversial past social media posts amid her rise as a prominent trans icon.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Feverish Dream': Ex-Biden Official Dismisses Trump Spox's Claim About $50 Million for Condoms in Gaza

Leavitt claimed the federal government was about to spend $50 million on condoms in Gaza, framing it as a significant waste of taxpayer money.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Australian TV host apologises to Djokovic over offensive, racist' jibe

Novak Djokovic boycotted on-court interviews in protest against a sports presenter’s offensive remarks about him and Serbian fans.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
7 months ago

Kike Hernandez Was Almost Suspended for Cursing During Dodgers Postseason Run

Kiké Hernández's candid remarks during an interview unnerved potential repercussions but he remains unapologetic, valuing honesty over societal expectations.
#los-angeles-times
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

Alec Baldwin goes off on uninformed' Americans, female directors and wife's trauma'

Baldwin's remarks at the Torino Film Festival reflect on American political apathy and concern for media misinformation.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Fans accuse Nicole Kidman of lying about story behind iconic post-divorce photo: 'Easily disprovable'

Nicole Kidman recently clarified that her iconic 2001 post-divorce photo was from a film, not a reaction to her divorce from Tom Cruise, stirring controversy.
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SF real estate
fromSFGATE
8 months ago

Oprah Faces Outrage Over $1 Million Kamala Harris Campaign Fee-Her Real Estate Empire Is Worth at Least 150 Times That

Oprah Winfrey denies accepting a $1 million fee from Kamala Harris' campaign, clarifying payments were made solely to cover production costs.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

J.K. Rowling is 'fairly involved' in 'Harry Potter' TV series after anti-trans controversies

HBO CEO Casey Bloys stated that J.K. Rowling's involvement as an executive producer on the new series does not hinder the development or hiring process.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.esquire.com
10 months ago

Hasan Minhaj Reflects on 'The New Yorker' Story A Year Later

Comedy involves a mix of emotional truth and exaggeration, as elaborated by Hasan Minhaj.
Minhaj experienced significant backlash from the media and internet, which affected his career opportunities.
His storytelling methods include both real events and creative interpretations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 months ago

Michael Eric Dyson Cries Cancel Culture' on The View After Nancy Mace Exposes His Flirty Texts

Cancel culture highlights changing social norms; what was once acceptable is now often scrutinized, complicating interpersonal communication.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Football Daily | Lee Carsley and the national anthem: nothing to see here. Or so you'd think

Lee Carsley emphasizes focus on the game over singing national anthems, igniting media controversy regarding national loyalty.
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