Controversy

Breaking Down the Wild B-Girl Raygun Conspiracy Theories After Her Viral 2024 Olympics Performance

Time to debunk the drama surrounding Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, a.k.a. B-Girl Raygun, whose performance at the 2024 Olympics was received as original by some and an embarrassment by others.

August 14, 2024

USA Gymnastics Reveals Next Step After Jordan Chiles’ Olympic Bronze Medal Ruling

After USA Gymnastics' appeal to reinstate Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics was rejected, the organization shared that it plans to keep fighting the ruling. 

August 13, 2024

2024 Olympics: USA Gymnastics' Appeal for Jordan Chiles' Medal Rejected

USA Gymnastics shared that its appeal to have Jordan Chiles' bronze medal reinstated for her individual floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics was rejected.

August 12, 2024

Olympian Aly Raisman Slams "Cruel" Ruling Against Jordan Chiles Amid Medal Controversy

Aly Raisman fired back at the IOC’s ruling that Jordan Chiles should forfeit her bronze to Romania’s Ana Barbosu after deeming her score inquiry was submitted four seconds too late.

August 12, 2024

Ana Barbosu Breaks Silence After Her Appeal Leads Jordan Chiles to Lose Her Olympic Bronze Medal

Ana Barbosu responded after the International Olympic Committee accepted her court appeal over  Jordan Chiles' floor exercise score and said the bronze medal would go to the Romanian gymnast instead.

August 11, 2024

Jordan Chiles Stripped of Bronze Medal in 2024 Olympics Floor Exercise

The International Olympic Committee says Jordan Chiles must return the bronze medal she won at the 2024 Olympics after a court invalided her coach's inquiry that had raised her floor exercise score.

August 11, 2024

Why Kansas City Chiefs’ Harrison Butker Is Doubling Down on Controversial Speech Comments

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker spoke out about his viral commencement speech, saying he was “very intentional” with his comments. 

August 8, 2024

2024 Olympics: Jordan Chiles’ Coach Slams Cheating Claims Amid Bronze Medal Controversy

Jordan Chiles’ coach Cecile Canqueteau-Landi has stepped up to the mat for her athlete, issuing a firm response to claims the American gymnast didn’t earn her bronze medal amid ongoing controversy. 

August 8, 2024

Romania Appeals Gymnast Sabrina Maneca-Voinea's Score After Jordan Chiles' Medal-Winning Inquiry

Following Jordan Chiles' successful inquiry resulted in a floor exercise Bronze medal, the Romanian Olympic Committee filed an appeal of gymnast Sabrina Maneca-Voinea's final score in the Aug. 5 event

August 7, 2024

2024 Olympics: Gymnast Ana Barbosu Taking Social Media Break After Scoring Controversy

Romania’s Ana Barbosu announced she’s taking a step back from social media after she missed out on bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics to Jordan Chiles following a score inquiry. 

August 7, 2024

All the 2024 Olympics Controversies Shadowing the Competition in Paris

While the 2024 Olympics have been jam-packed with glory, the Paris Games have also been pocked with controversy, from coaching drama and a country name mix-up to a gymnastics scoring shocker.

August 7, 2024

2024 Olympics: Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon Gets Silver Medal Reinstated After Controversial Ruling

Olympian Faith Kipyegon of Kenya had her silver medal temporarily revoked after she was disqualified in a controversial ruling during the women’s 5000-meter final.

August 6, 2024

Baby Reindeer Star Richard Gadd Responds to Alleged Real-Life Stalker’s Netflix Lawsuit

Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd responded to alleged real-life stalker Fiona Harvey's $170 million dollar lawsuit against Netflix, claiming the series is "not intended to portray actual facts."

July 30, 2024

Full House's Jodie Sweetin Defends Olympics Drag Show After Candace Cameron Bure Calls It "Disgusting"

Full House alum Jodie Sweetin defended the 2024 Olympics' drag show at the Opening Ceremony in Paris after former costar Candace Cameron Bure called the performance "disgusting."

July 29, 2024

Shoko Miyata, Japanese Gymnastics Team Captain, to Miss 2024 Olympics for Smoking Violation

Shoko Miyata, Team Japan’s captain, will not be competing at the Paris Olympics after violating their team’s policies by smoking.

July 19, 2024

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Gymnast Gabby Douglas Weighs In On MyKayla Skinner’s Team USA Comments

After MyKayla Skinner commented on Team USA's work ethic, Gabby Douglas told E! News her training strategy and detailed her Ancestry collab.

July 18, 2024

Bobbi Althoff Reacts to “F--cking Ignorant” Rumor She Sleeps With Famous Interviewees

Bobbi Althoff, the host of The Really Good Podcast, responded to claims that she is intimately involved with her celebrity interviewees.

July 18, 2024

Chelsea Football Club Speaks Out After Player Enzo Fernández Faces Backlash Over Racist Chant Video

After Chelsea Football Club player Enzo Fernández faced backlash for saying a racist chant at Copa América, the team issued a statement. 

July 17, 2024

Why America's Next Top Model Alum Adrianne Curry Really Left Hollywood

Adrianne Curry, who won season one of America’s Next Top Model, revealed why she traded in her Hollywood career for a quiet life in Montana.

July 17, 2024

Why Armie Hammer Says Being Canceled Was "Liberating" After Sexual Assault Allegations

Armie Hammer retreated from the public eye after allegations of sexual misconduct were raised against him in 2021—now, he feels grateful.

July 15, 2024

Daisy Edgar-Jones Addresses Speculation Over Eyebrow-Raising Paul Mescal & Phoebe Bridgers Met Gala Pic

Daisy Edgar-Jones set the record straight on her viral pic with Paul Mescal and then-girlfriend Phoebe Bridgers at the 2022 Met Gala.

July 12, 2024

Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid's Son Jack Quaid Responds After Mom Defends Him From "Nepo Baby" Label

Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid's son Jack Quaid set the record straight after his mom said the "nepo baby" label was "dismissive" of his talent.

July 10, 2024

Gymnast MyKayla Skinner Says Her Controversial Comments About 2024 Olympics Team Were "Misinterpreted"

In gymnast MyKayla Skinner's deleted video, she criticized Team USA before the Olympics and said the talent "isn't like what it used to be."

July 5, 2024

Tom Hanks’ Son Chet Hanks Clarifies Intentions of “White Boy Summer” 

Chet Hanks explained “White Boy Summer” is meant to celebrate “fly white boys who love beautiful queens of every race.”

July 4, 2024