Racism

Sydney Sweeney Breaks Silence on American Eagle Ad Controversy

Nearly four months after Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle jeans ad made headlines, the Euphoria actress responded to the "good genes" controversy.

7 days ago

Love Island's Huda Mustafa Apologizes to Olandria Carthen Over Her Reaction to Racial Slur

Love Island USA's Huda Mustafa issued an apology to costar Olandria Carthen after receiving backlash for her reaction to a caller aiming a racial slur at the latter on Louis Russell's live stream.

12 days ago

Kane Brown Details His Experience With Racism in Country Music

Kane Brown revealed certain songwriters in the country music scene refused to write with him because of his racial identity, and he shared his reaction when they later apologized amid his success.

July 16, 2025

Love Island USA’s Jeremiah Brown Addresses Cierra Ortega’s Exit Amid Racism Allegations

After Cierra Ortega was removed from Love Island USA amid alleged racist social media posts resurfaced, her costar Jeremiah Brown shared his stance on the controversy.

July 8, 2025

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

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 7, 2025

Emilia Pérez Oscar Nominee Karla Sofía Gascón Apologizes for Past Offensive Tweets

Emilia Pérez actress Karla Sofía Gascón apologized for now-deleted past offensive social media comments: “As someone in a marginalized community, I know this suffering all too well.”

January 31, 2025

Bath & Body Works Apologizes for Selling Candle That Shoppers Compared to KKK Hoods

Bath & Body Works has removed their candle “Snowed In” from shelves and issued an apology after online users compared the design to a series of Ku Klux Klan hoods.

October 14, 2024

How Teen Mom's Cory Wharton and Cheyenne Floyd Reacted When Daughter Ryder, 7, Was Called the N-Word

Teen Mom's Cheyenne Floyd told E! News she was "caught off-guard" when an kid called daughter Ryder the N-Word, but she bounced back fast. She and Cory Wharton share how they talk to her about race.

August 22, 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

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

Cassadee Pope is Leaving Country Music After Being “Shamed”

‘The Voice’ alum Cassadee Pope is leaving country music to concentrate on punk-pop and rock: "You're not completely ostracized and shamed for speaking out."

February 15, 2024

Jason Aldean Responds to “Pro-Lynching” Accusations in Song “Try That In a Small Town”

Country artist Jason Aldean was accused of sharing racist messaging in the lyrics and music video for "Try That In A Small Town." He responded to the "meritless" claims on social media.

July 18, 2023

The Great British Bake Off Faces Backlash Over Its Mexican Week Episode

Many viewers are outraged about the Mexican-themed episode of The Great British Bake Off, which some calling it racist.

October 9, 2022

Nicole Byer Recalls a Casting Director Once Asked Her to "Be Blacker" During an Audition

Chatting with host Laverne Cox on the new E! special If We're Being Honest, Nicole Byer recalled the time she was asked to "be Blacker" in the audition room. Hear her story.

September 6, 2022

Big Brother's Julie Chen Speaks Out on Season 24 Racism Controversy

Julie Chen weighed in on the already controversial new season of Big Brother and the cast's treatment of contestant Taylor Hale during E! News' Daily Pop.

July 14, 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

Jennie Nguyen Fired From Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Over Offensive Posts

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Jennie Nguyen has been fired for her racially-insensitive posts that recently resurfaced. See Bravo's full statement below.

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

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

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

Jen Shah Calls Out RHOSLC’s Jennie Nguyen Over "Disingenuous" Apology For "Offensive" Posts

Jennie Nguyen, star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, called the recently resurfaced and racially insensitive posts "offensive" and "hurtful" while apologizing. Read her full statement.

January 20, 2022

Below Deck's Heather Chase Apologizes for Saying the N-Word

When Below Deck star Heather Chase uttered a racial slur on camera, fellow cast member Rayna Lindsey called her out. Now, Chase is apologizing publicly.

December 15, 2021

Suni Lee Recalls Being Hit With Pepper Spray During Racist Attack

In a new interview, Olympic gymnast and Dancing With the Stars contestant Suni Lee recalled experiencing a racist attack while out with friends.

November 11, 2021

Nicki Minaj Appears to Slam Jesy Nelson’s Little Mix Bandmates Amid “Blackfishing” Accusations

Nicki Minaj stood up for Jesy Nelson after the Little Mix alum was accused of "blackfishing." The rapper appeared to call out Jesy's former bandmates for saying "evil" things out of "jealousy."