Controversy

Awkwafina Addresses "Blaccent" Controversy and Quits Twitter

Awkwafina is leaving Twitter after reflecting on a years-long controversy over her alleged “Blaccent," calling the social network, where she has received the most criticism, an "ingrown toenail."

February 5, 2022

The Scandal That Rocked Figure Skating: How Nancy Kerrigan's Life Was Forever Changed in One Crazy Month

Nancy Kerrigan, Tonya Harding and the bizarre series of events leading up to the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics.

February 5, 2022

Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke Reportedly Walk Off Masked Singer After Rudy Giuliani Is Unmasked

Masked Singer judges Robin Thicke and Ken Jeong reportedly protested Rudy Giuliani's participation in the Fox competition series.

February 3, 2022

500 Former Playboy Employees Defend Hugh Hefner Amid Misconduct Allegations

After the premiere of A&E's Secrets of Playboy, which paints a less-than-flattering portrait of founder Hugh Hefner, hundreds of ex-Playboy employees and five of his exes came to his defense.

February 2, 2022

Whoopi Goldberg Suspended From The View for 2 Weeks Over Holocaust Remarks

A day after apologizing for her recent controversial remarks about the Holocaust, Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended from The View for two weeks.

February 2, 2022

Why Clayton Echard Says Bachelor Experience Hasn’t Been "Fun" in Apology to Elizabeth

Clyaton Echard issued a heartfelt apology to Elizabeth after sending her home over this season's villain, Shanae.

February 1, 2022

The View's Whoopi Goldberg Apologizes for Holocaust Comments

After Whoopi Goldberg faced backlash for comments she made about the Holocaust during a recent episode of The View, the talk-show host issued an apology: "I'm sorry for the hurt that I caused."

February 1, 2022

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Express "Concerns" to Spotify Over COVID-19 Misinformation

Amid growing criticism of Spotify and boycotts by Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have spoke out about their concerns about the company, which posted its own statement.

January 30, 2022

Janet Jackson Says She and Justin Timberlake Remain "Very Good Friends" After Super Bowl Incident

In her new Lifetime documentary, Janet Jackson spoke about the infamous 2004 Super Bowl "Nipplegate" scandal and its aftermath.

January 30, 2022

Benedict Cumberbatch Admits His Zoolander 2 Non-Binary Character "Backfired"

Benedict Cumberbatch's portrayal of a non-binary model in the 2016 movie Zoolander 2 drew condemnation from LGBTQ+ activists. Now, six years later, the actor addresses the controversy.

January 28, 2022

Cynthia Nixon Addresses All Your Burning Questions About And Just Like That…

Cynthia Nixon weighed in on the way Kim Cattrall's exit was handled on And Just Like That..., as well as Miranda's treatment of Steve.

January 28, 2022

Jennie Nguyen Responds to Her Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Firing

Jennie Nguyen is speaking out for the first time since being fired from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City over her controversial Facebook posts from 2020. Hear what she has to say below.

January 27, 2022

A Comprehensive Breakdown of All the Drama Between TikTok's Jack Wright and Sienna Mae

Jack Wright has accused Sienna Mae of touching him inappropriately on multiple occasions and manipulating him emotionally. She has issued a response denying the allegations.

January 26, 2022

Sydney Sweeney Addresses Euphoria's Controversial Nude Scenes

Sydney Sweeney addressed backlash to the amount of nudity in Euphoria, saying that she feels there's "a stigma against actresses who get naked on screen."

January 26, 2022

Queen Latifah Breaks Silence on Chris Noth's Firing From The Equalizer

Queen Latifah addressed the future of the CBS show The Equalizer after Chris Noth was fired from his role as in December following multiple sexual misconduct allegations.

January 25, 2022

Andy Cohen Breaks Silence on RHOSLC Star Jennie Nguyen's "Disgusting" Social Media Posts

Andy Cohen called The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Jennie Nguyen's racially-insensitive posts "upsetting" and "disgusting" and says the controversy is being discussed & addressed.

January 24, 2022

What Peloton Has to Say After Another TV Character Has Heart Attack on Bike

After Showtime's Billions featured David Costabile having a heart attack on the Peloton, the fitness company set the record straight in a statement.

January 24, 2022

RHOSLC's Heather Gay "Shocked" By Castmate Jennie Nguyen's "Blatantly Racist" Remarks

After a slew of racially-insensitive social media posts landed RHOSLC star Jennie Nguyen in hot water, Heather Gay has come forward to condemn her co-star’s resurfaced rhetoric.

January 22, 2022

Secrets of Playboy Bombshells: Sex Rings, Kidnappings and FBI Investigations

Holly Madison, Sondra Theodore, Miki Garcia and more individuals who were close to Playboy founder Hugh Hefner speak about their alleged experiences at the famed mansion.

January 22, 2022

RHOSLC Stars Condemn "Hatred" & "Prejudice" Amid Jennie Nguyen Social Media Controversy

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Jen Shah, Whitney Rose & Meredith Marks have condemned Jennie Nguyen's racially-insensitive posts from 2020, while others are being more cryptic.

January 21, 2022

Sia Says She Was "Suicidal and Relapsed and Went to Rehab" After Music Movie Backlash

Following the widespread backlash stemming from her controversial 2021 film Music, Sia recently opened up to the New York Times about her struggles in the aftermath.

January 20, 2022

Brian Cox Says Succession Co-Star Jeremy Strong Was Warned Not to Do New Yorker Profile

Succession star Brian Cox says that despite warnings, his co-star Jeremey Strong brought controversy upon himself with his highly-publicized New Yorker interview.

January 19, 2022

West Side Story’s Rachel Zegler Apologizes for Reenacting Britney Spears’ Tweets to Jamie Lynn

After West Side Story star Rachel Zegler faced backlash for monologuing Britney Spears' recent tweets to her sister Jamie Lynn amid their feud, the actress issued an apology.

January 18, 2022

Cheer Reveals How Jerry Harris' Accusers Were Empowered to Come Forward

In the second season of Netflix's Cheer, the twins who accused Jerry Harris of sexual abuse were able to share their story.

January 15, 2022