Controversy

Yulissa Escobar Sets Record Straight on Love Island USA Exit

Love Island USA star Yulissa Escobar, who abruptly exited the Peacock dating series during its second episode, detailed what really happened when she left the villa.

July 4, 2025

Inside Malia Obama's Super-Private World After Growing Up in the White House

Having grown up in an unforgiving spotlight, former first daughter Malia Obama is making her own way in Hollywood and otherwise fulfilling the job she was born into: Going about her life.

July 4, 2025

How David Beckham and Victoria Beckham's Marriage Survived and Thrived After Scandal

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, parents of four and married for 26 years, became #goals after cheating allegations threatened to relegate their relationship to divorce court in the mid-'00s.

July 4, 2025

Sean "Diddy" Combs Juror Slams "Insulting" Public Response to Verdict

One of Sean "Diddy" Combs' jurors is defending their decision to acquit the rapper of charges of sex trafficking and racketeering after the July 2 verdict received mixed reactions from the public.

July 3, 2025

Kesha Responds to Controversy Over Jeffrey Dahmer "Cannibal" Lyrics 

Kesha said she was "re-canceled" over her 2010 "Cannibal" lyric referencing serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer after the song sparked a dance trend on TikTok a decade later.

July 3, 2025

Sean "Diddy" Combs' Personal Chef Says She Fears for Her Safety After Verdict

Sean "Diddy" Combs' former personal chef Jourdan Atkinson alleged he assaulted her in 2008 and posted that she does "not feel safe" since his acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

July 3, 2025

Lorde Shocks Fans Over New Vinyl Album’s NSFW Image

Lorde raised eyebrows after including an NSFW photo insert in a special vinyl edition of her new album Virgin, which was released June 27. 

June 27, 2025

How Ginny & Georgia Will Address Austin Actor Diesel La Torraca’s Age in Season 4

Ginny & Georgia creator Sarah Lampert shared how the writers plan to address the five-year age difference between actor Diesel La Torraca and his character Austin Miller in the upcoming season four. 

June 20, 2025

Jack Schlossberg Slams "Grotesque" Ryan Murphy Series About Uncle JFK Jr.

John F. Kennedy Jr.'s nephew Jack Schlossberg called out Ryan Murphy for his forthcoming show American Love Story, which will spotlight his uncle's romance with Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. 

June 19, 2025

Breaking Down Simone Biles and Riley Gaines' Messy Feud

Simone Biles took offense to college swimmer Riley Gaines’ disparaging comment about a trans high school athlete—and the chalk started flying in both directions.

June 17, 2025

Nezza Details Singing “Star Spangled Banner” in Spanish Against Los Angeles Dodgers’ Wishes

Singer Nezza tearfully recalled her experience of singing the Spanish-language version of the “Star Spangled Banner” at a Los Angeles Dodgers game after the baseball team told her to sing in English.

June 16, 2025

Michael Tait, Christian Music Singer, Admits to "Unwanted" Touching of Men

After Michael Tait was accused by multiple people of sexual assault and drug abuse, the Christian rock singer shared a post apologizing for his behavior and admitting to "unwanted" touching of men.

June 13, 2025

YouTuber Ms. Rachel Addresses “Hateful Comments” Aimed at Olivia Munn

Ms. Rachel urged her followers to “be kind” to Olivia Munn and her family after the Daily Show alum’s husband John Mulaney revealed she was receiving dangerous threats.

June 12, 2025

The Disturbing Story of Teacher Mary Kay Letourneau and Her Abuse of Student Vili Fualaau

Mary Kay Letourneau was 34 when she first sexually abused not-quite-13-year-old Vili Fualaau. They later married and had two children; she died in 2020 and the 41-year-old is now a grandfather of two.

June 11, 2025

Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau’s Daughter Audrey Welcomes First Baby With Fiancé

Vili Fualaau and the late Mary Kay Letourneau's oldest daughter Audrey Fualaau welcomed her first baby with her fiancé Ethan Tela: a baby boy named Elias Ulumailuma D. Porter.

June 11, 2025

Amanda Seyfried Says Paramount Owes Her Money for Mean Girls Merch

Amanda Seyfried accused Paramount Pictures of owing her money for using her "likeness" on Mean Girls merchandise, saying she's "a little resentful" about the lack of compensation. 

June 9, 2025

Love Island USA's Yulissa Escobar Breaks Silence After Sudden Exit From Show

Love Island USA star Yulissa Escobar, who abruptly exited the Peacock dating series during its second episode, apologized for resurfaced clips in which she used a racial slur.

June 6, 2025

Rachael Kirkconnell and Jade Roper Criticize Jesse Palmer's Bachelor in Paradise Age Gap Hopes

Bachelor in Paradise host Jesse Palmer faced backlash from Bachelor Nation alums Rachael Kirkconnell and Jade Roper over his comments about hoping for an age-gap romance on the show's 10th season. 

June 5, 2025

Love Island USA Announces Yulissa Escobar’s Sudden Exit From Show

After Love Island’s Yulissa Escobar made her debut on season seven of the dating competition, she suddenly left the Fiji villa halfway through the second episode.

June 5, 2025

Blake Shelton Reacts to Controversy Over AMAs 2025 Pre-Taped Performance

Blake Shelton addressed internet commentary surrounding his and wife Gwen Stefani’s performances during the 2025 American Music Awards, which appeared to be taped prior to the May 26 ceremony.

May 28, 2025

Lauryn Bosstick Sparks Conversation Claiming People Are "Scared" to Share "Amazing” Pregnancy Stories

The Skinny Confidential’s Lauryn Bosstick sparked an online conversation after she explained why she wants to share more positive pregnancy stories.

May 28, 2025

Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Remake Facing Backlash Over Ending Change

The live-action adaptation of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch features a handful of major changes to the iconic storyline—and many fans were disappointed to see how Lilo’s family bond had been altered.

May 27, 2025