Controversy

Simone Biles' bronze on balance beam at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics was just one more important step in the champion's journey that is going to forever change how we talk about sports and mental health.

August 3, 2021

Jason Momoa let a journalist know he didn't appreciate a question about his Game of Thrones character Khal Drogo and scenes involving sexual violence.

August 3, 2021

Matt Damon spoke out for the first time after his "f-slur" remarks became a hot topic. In a statement to E! News, he said, "To be as clear as I can be, I stand with the LGBTQ+ community."

August 3, 2021

See an exclusive sneak peek of ABC's Bachelor in Paradise, featuring appearances from David Spade, Lance Bass and more.

August 2, 2021

"It's a fair point. Anybody should be offended by that behavior," Matt Damon shared after revealing he used a slur that upset his daughter. She would later educate him on why it's "dangerous" to use.

August 1, 2021

Rapper DaBaby will not perform at the 2021 Lollapalooza music festival after all. His scheduled headlining set was canceled last-minute amid controversy over his recent homophobic comments.

August 1, 2021

On the Olympic stage, members of the U.S. fencing team staged an apparent protest while standing next to team alternate Alen Hadzic, who is accused of sexual misconduct.

July 31, 2021

Team USA swimmer Michael Andrew, who previously disclosed he is not vaccinated against COVID-19, told reporters it's "pretty hard to breathe" in a mask following the 200-meter individual medley.

July 30, 2021

The International Judo Federation scolded German coach Claudiu Pusa for engaging in "bad behavior" with athlete Martyna Trajdos. See her response to the backlash below.

July 30, 2021

Amanda Knox expressed frustration with Matt Damon's new film Stillwater, which was loosely inspired by the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher.

July 30, 2021

Candace Cameron Bure acknowledged that footage she posted to social media on July 27 "didn't work" after users complained she was trying to be "seductive."

July 29, 2021

After Lindsie Chrisley announced her divorce from Will Campbell, father Todd Chrisley said he wishes his estranged daughter nothing but the "very best" as she starts this new chapter in her life.

July 29, 2021

"I know my fans know where my heart lies and that I stand 100% with the LGTBQ community," Dua Lipa reassured her followers after DaBaby came under fire for his derogatory remarks.

July 27, 2021

Britney Spears' mom, Lynne Spears, reveals Britney and her dad Jamie's relationship has "dwindled to nothing but fear and hatred" in new court documents.

July 27, 2021

Professional football player Andrew Spencer apologized to fans who were offended by his controversial tweets from 2011 and 2014.

July 27, 2021

YouTuber Tana Mongeau is extending a public apology to Khloe Kardashian after she made a joke about Tristan Thompson's late-night partying.

July 26, 2021

"So this dude was just supposed to be a white man with a terrible spray tan," Camila Cabello said in a statement after her backup dancer came under fire for his heavy makeup on stage.

July 25, 2021

Meghan Markle's estranged father Thomas claims he will take her and Prince Harry to court in hopes of having a relationship with grandchildren Archie Harrison and Lili Diana.

July 24, 2021

On Twitter, Machine Gun Kelly made it crystal clear that he's not impressed by Midnight in the Switchgrass, the movie that brought him and Megan Fox together.

July 23, 2021

Morgan Wallen has given his first press interview since his N-word controversy. Find out what the country music star told Good Morning America's Michael Strahan.

July 23, 2021

See Team Germany's gymnasts Elisabeth Seitz, Kim Bui, Pauline Schaefer and Sarah Voss pose in their unitards ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony.

July 23, 2021

Halsey stated she will no longer participate in press interviews after a magazine misgendered the singer in a cover story. They said in a since-deleted tweet, "Do f--king better."

July 21, 2021

Britney Spears stated that her previous testimony and social media posts regarding her conservatorship are just the tip of the iceberg, writing, "I will never be able to let go and fully move on."

July 20, 2021

After calling out a tabloid for posting paparazzi photos of her and Ryan Reynolds' kids, Blake Lively is praising those who are "making a difference" by respecting their privacy.

July 20, 2021