Controversy

Unpacking the Child Abuse Case Against YouTube Influencer Ruby Franke

Even before parent vlogger Ruby Franke pleaded guilty to four counts of child abuse, people who knew the family—and many who just watched her videos—suspected something was seriously wrong.

March 1, 2025

Unpacking the Emilia Pérez Controversies: Inside the 13-Time Oscar Nominee's Shrinking Best Picture Odds

The future was bright for Spanish-language musical Emilia Pérez after big Golden Globe wins and 13 Oscar nominations. Then star Karla Sofía Gascón's old tweets resurfaced and its fortunes plummeted.

March 1, 2025

How the Bizarre Cult of Mother God Ended With Amy Carlson Being Mummified

Who was Amy Carlson? The disturbing tragedy—messages from Robin Williams, conspiracy theories and a blue dead body—unfolded in HBO's Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God.

February 28, 2025

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Jordan Chiles Addresses Possibility of 2028 Olympics After Medal Controversy

After Jordan Chiles left the Olympics without a bronze medal, a result that’s since been appealed, the gymnast shared whether she’ll be at the 2028 Summer Games in an exclusive interview with E! News.

February 26, 2025

Ruby Franke’s Husband Says He Asked Her to Stop Contacting Him From Prison

A year after Ruby Franke was sentenced to at least four, and up to 30 years in federal prison for child abuse, her estranged husband Kevin Franke shares insight into where they stand.

February 25, 2025

Love Is Blind Season 8: Ben Mezzenga's Pal Lana Responds to "Hired Friend" Claim

After Love Is Blind fans accused Ben Mezzenga of hiring friends to meet his fiancée Sarah Carton during season eight of the show, his pal Lana Truong spoke out in defense of the Netflix star. 

February 24, 2025

OnlyFans' Lily Phillips Addresses Accusation She's Faking Pregnancy

Days after OnlyFans model Lily Phillips shared a photo of herself sporting an apparent baby bump, she was asked on a night out in Hollywood if she was faking her pregnancy.

February 22, 2025

How Taylor Swift Was Allegedly Involved in Casting It Ends With Us

Amid Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's ongoing legal battle, a past interview with their It Ends With Us costar Isabella Ferrer seemingly revealed how Taylor Swift was involved in the casting. 

February 21, 2025

Angela Bassett Details Not Being “Allowed to Be Disappointed” Over Losing Oscar to Jamie Lee Curtis

Angela Bassett revisits her 2023 Best Supporting Actress Oscars loss to Jamie Lee Curtis, explaining how she felt limited in how she was allowed to respond.

February 20, 2025

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore Address Donald Trump's Claim They Were "Abandoned in Space"

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore respond to President Donald Trump's allegation that they were "abandoned in space" as they prepare for their flight back to Earth in March.

February 19, 2025

Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Reacts to Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds 'SNL' Appearance

After Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds made a cameo on 'Saturday Night Live’s 50th Anniversary Special, Justin Baldoni’s lawyer Bryan Freedman shares his thoughts on the couple's appearance.

February 18, 2025

Ashley St. Clair Says Elon Musk Has Yet to Acknowledge Their Baby

After announcing that she has welcomed a baby with Elon Musk, Ashley St. Clair says, through her rep, that the SpaceX CEO has not yet acknowledged their child.

February 16, 2025

It Ends With Us' Colleen Hoover Returns to Social Media, Wipes Photos with Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni

Colleen Hoover returned to Instagram after deactivating three weeks ago amid Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle. However, the It Ends With Us costars are now wiped from her account.

February 13, 2025

Armie Hammer Confirms He Bit the Heart of Living Animal—But Denies Cannibalism Allegations

Armie Hammer explained why he had taken a bite out of a living animal’s heart while admittedly denying that it was for the purpose of “any cannibalism or any sexual gratification.”

February 11, 2025

Jack Schlossberg Reveals Reason Behind His Controversial Social Media Posts

The grandson of John F. Kennedy opens up about why he trolls the internet, and its greater purpose.

February 10, 2025

Bianca Censori’s Rep Denies She Wrote Plea of Concern About Husband Kanye West

Following Kanye West’s controversial and antisemitic rants on social media, Bianca speaks out about the cry for help from an alleged fake account pretending to be her.

February 10, 2025

Bianca Censori’s Rep Denies She Wrote Plea of Concern About Husband Kanye West

A rep for Bianca Censori has set the record straight after an X account seemingly belonging to the model expressed concern for her husband Kanye West amid antisemitic tirade.

February 10, 2025

Selena Gomez Breaks Silence on Emilia Pérez Controversy 

Emilia Pérez star Selena Gomez addressed the controversy surrounding her costar Karla Sofía Gascón while attending the 2025 Santa Barbara Film Festival.

February 10, 2025

Untangling the Controversy Surrounding Harrison Butker's Graduation Speech

Before Harrison Butker's Kansas City Chiefs secured a spot in the Super Bowl, the NFL kicker faced backlash for his graduation speech at Benedictine College. Here were his most polarizing comments.  

February 8, 2025

Critics Choice Awards: Why Chelsea Handler Thanked Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni for the Distraction

At the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's legal battle got a shout-out from host Chelsea Handler during her monologue.

February 8, 2025

Kanye West Defends “Brother” Sean "Diddy" Combs Amid Sex Trafficking Case

Kanye West showed support for Sean "Diddy" Combs in the wake of the Bad Boy Records founder's ongoing sex trafficking case, saying, "Free Puff."

February 7, 2025

Kanye Says Bianca Couldn’t Wear Outfit Without His Approval

Following Bianca’s revealing Grammys outfit, Kanye tweets his thoughts on the decision.

February 7, 2025

Kanye West Says He Has “Dominion” Over Wife Bianca Censori After Naked Grammys Look

After Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori turned heads on the 2025 Grammys red carpet with her naked look, the “Carnival” rapper clarified his role in orchestrating the red carpet spectacle.

February 7, 2025