Controversy

Why Outer Banks Fans Think Costars Rudy Pankow and Madison Bailey Used Stunt Doubles Amid Rumored Rift

Rumors of a rift between Outer Banks' Rudy Pankow and Madison Bailey—who play onscreen couple JJ and Kiara— heated up after fans noticed a scene where the costars appeared to use stunt doubles.

November 13, 2024

Zach Bryan Hits the Road After Ex Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia's Emotional Abuse Allegations

Zach Bryan shared a new photo and message after his ex Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia—who he split with in October—accused him of emotionally abusing her throughout their year-long relationship. 

November 9, 2024

Lyle Menendez Actor Nicholas Alexander Chavez Faces Backlash Over "BRAT Supper" Jesus Halloween Costume

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story star Nicholas Alexander Chavez received polarizing reactions from fans after dressing as Jesus Christ at "BRAT Supper" for Halloween.  

November 2, 2024

Megan Thee Stallion Calls Out Gayle King for Asking About Sexual Relationship With Tory Lanez

Megan Thee Stallion spoke out about Gayle King previously asking whether her relationship with Tory Lanez was sexual before their July 2020 shooting incident, saying, "That's not what this is about."

November 1, 2024

Joy Behar Surprises The View Cohost Sara Haines With Question About Relationship With Another Woman

Joy Behar asked The View cohost Sara Haines a personal question about her past love life on TV—and in front of her parents—and the exchange has now gone viral.

October 31, 2024

Chappell Roan Confronts Photographer to Demand Apology for Alleged "Disrespectful" Treatment

Chappell Roan stopped posing on the red carpet at the premiere of Netflix's Olivia Rodrigo GUTS World Tour to tell off a photographer for allegedly acting "disrespectful" to her at a past event.

October 26, 2024

Chess Grandmaster, 17, Arrested and Banned From Event After Storming Out and Striking Videographer

Christopher Yoo—a 17-year-old chess grandmaster—was taken into custody and banned from the U.S. Chess Championship after hitting a videographer following his loss to fellow player Fabiano Caruana.

October 24, 2024

Why Lizzo Says "Only God" Can Cancel Her Now After Controversy 

Months after Lizzo decided to take a “gap year to protect my peace,” she reflected on her current relationship with the public and her decision to post on social media.

October 15, 2024

Grey's Anatomy Writer Took “Puke Breaks” While Faking Cancer Diagnosis, Colleague Alleges

Two years after former Grey’s Anatomy writer Elisabeth Finch resigned from her job after being exposed for faking cancer, a new Peacock docuseries sheds more light on her lies.

October 15, 2024

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

Gene Simmons Breaks Silence on Dancing With the Stars Controversial Comments

Gene Simmons addressed backlash over his comments to Dancing With the Stars contestants during his stint as a guest judge on the show's hair metal episode, saying, "I stand by every word I said."

October 11, 2024

JoJo Siwa Seemingly Plays Into Beyoncé & Sean "Diddy" Combs Conspiracy Theory With Award Show Shoutout

JoJo Siwa appeared to allude to a conspiracy theory that alleges Beyoncé is connected to Sean "Diddy" Combs' amid his sex-trafficking charges during a speech at the Industry Dance Awards.

October 9, 2024

Artem Chigvintsev Responds After Nikki Garcia Says He Attacked Her

In response to Nikki Garcia's recent restraining order, Artem Chigvintsev made new claims against his estranged wife, saying she attacked him on Aug. 29.

October 4, 2024

Garth Brooks Speaks Out on Rape Allegation From His and Trisha Yearwood's Makeup Artist

Garth Brooks broke his silence to deny allegations after his former makeup artist and hairstylist filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and battery on multiple occasions in 2019.

October 4, 2024

Olympian Suni Lee Calls Out MyKayla Skinner's "Put Down" to Gymnastics Team

Olympic champion Suni Lee shared that the MyKayla Skinner criticism ahead of the 2024 Paris Games was “frustrating,” especially considering “all the things that I’ve been through."

October 3, 2024

Luke Bryan Explains Why Beyoncé Was Snubbed at 2024 CMA Awards

After Beyoncé was seemingly shut out of the 2024 CMA Awards when she didn’t receive any nominations for Cowboy Carter, Luke Bryan shared his thoughts on the news.

October 3, 2024

Pink Shuts Down Conspiracy Theory About Sean "Diddy" Combs Connection

Pink shut down speculation that her decision to wipe her X account history was connected to Sean "Diddy" Combs' recent arrest for sex-trafficking and racketeering charges.

September 26, 2024

Olympic Gymnast Jordan Chiles Files Appeal Over Bronze Medal Ruling

Jordan Chiles' attorneys filed an appeal with the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland to overturn CAS' decision to strip her from the bronze medal and award to the prize to Romania's Ana Barbosu.

September 17, 2024

TikTokers Matt Howard and Abby Howard Slammed for Leaving Toddlers in Cruise Ship Cabin

Social media influencers Matt Howard and Abby Howard faced criticism after sharing they left their sons alone in their cruise ship room while they ate dinner.

September 16, 2024

Why Hacks Star Hannah Einbinder's Mom Slammed The Bear After 2024 Emmy Wins

At the 2024 Emmys, The Bear's Liza Colón-Zayas topped Hacks' Hannah Einbinder in the supporting actress in a comedy series race, and SNL alum Laraine Newman—a.k.a. Einbinder's mom—had thoughts.

September 16, 2024

ESPN’s Shannon Sharpe Confirms He Accidentally Live Streamed NFSW Video

ESPN commentator Shannon Sharpe admitted he accidentally shared a live stream of himself engaging in sexual activities. The former NFL star previously claimed his social media was hacked.

September 12, 2024

Olympian Jordan Chiles Returns to Spotlight at 2024 VMAs Red Carpet After Bronze Medal Debacle

Less than a month after being stripped of her bronze medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics, gymnast Jordan Chiles stepped out in a stunning red carpet look at the 2024 MTV VMAs in New York City. 

September 11, 2024

Jordan Chiles Says Her "Heart Is Broken" After Having Olympic Medal Stripped

Gymnast Jordan Chiles spoke candidly in her first interview since her 2024 Paris Olympics bronze medal was stripped, saying she was feeling heartbroken and lost her love of the sport.

September 11, 2024

Inside the Terrifying Case of the Idaho College Student Murders

Four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 2022. Six weeks later, police arrested Bryan Kohberger, who has pleaded not guilty to murder charges.

September 11, 2024

Shailene Woodley Reacts to Backlash Over Sharing Melania Trump’s Letter About Husband Donald Trump

Nearly two months after Shailene Woodley faced criticism for reposting Melania Trump's message on husband Donald Trump's assassination attempt, the actress addressed her controversial move.

September 9, 2024