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Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Evangelion television ending: massive backlash, hostile messages and provocative response in The End of Evangelion” and “Khara versus Gainax: lawsuit over approximately ¥100 million in unpaid royalties and loans”.
6 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Sexual assault allegations published by Shukan Bunshun, denied by Matsumoto, followed by withdrawal of defamation lawsuit” and “Sexualised remark to Rino Sashihara during televised discussion of NGT48 affair”.
5 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Arrest in Los Angeles and no-contest plea for lewd conduct” and “Arrest following altercation with paparazzo and tin of beans, then no charges”.
11 controversies · 17 sources1 conviction
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “New York stalking case: Jackman as victim” and “The Greatest Showman accused of airbrushing P. T. Barnum's racism and exploitation”.
8 controversies · 17 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Private topless photographs published by 'Chi': privacy action and favourable outcome claimed by Blasi” and “Televised confrontation with Fabrizio Corona: reciprocal accusations, followed by disputed allegation of staging”.
8 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Radio censorship of 'Le Diable (ça va)'” and “Controversy and censorship of 'Les Flamandes'”.
6 controversies · 7 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Admission of shoplifting when younger” and “Big Brother 3: confrontational behaviour, bullying allegations and apologies”.
4 controversies · 8 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Drink-driving: stopped by police, blood alcohol level of 0.071% and licence suspension” and “Biological father's legal action over parentage and adoption, withdrawn after extensive media coverage”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Repeated censorship of films in Iran and circumventing authorisation system for Offside” and “Detention and deportation at JFK Airport in 2001, followed by boycott of US engagements”.
9 controversies · 19 sources2 convictions
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Public verbal altercation with Patrick Stewart at Glamour Awards” and “Jokes about Harvey Weinstein amid scandal over alleged sexual assaults”.
7 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Joke about sending a bomb to Bernard Matthews factory during anti-Turkey Twizzlers campaign” and “Incorrect criticism of Sainsbury's over Turkey Twizzlers”.
11 controversies · 23 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 22 controversies, including “Copyright dispute over Rostock-Lichtenhagen photograph and identification of photographer” and “'Varoufake': false admission of manipulating Yanis Varoufakis video”.
22 controversies · 42 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Goya Awards 2003: outspoken opposition to the Iraq War and Aznar government” and “Western Sahara activism and statement contributing to a France–Morocco diplomatic crisis”.
7 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Permanent injury to a stuntman during filming of 'Cyborg'” and “Severe cocaine addiction and erratic behaviour on film sets”.
15 controversies · 21 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “'Tout est possible', emblem of 1990s 'trash television'” and “Plan to publish election trends from 6 p.m. despite legal prohibition”.
8 controversies · 14 sources2 convictions
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Defamation complaint by Limoux elected official following TF1 report on local taxes” and “Sharing misinformation contrasting French pensioners and migrants”.
6 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Ace Ventura: immediate and enduring criticism of homophobic/transphobic jokes” and “Unsolicited kiss of Alicia Silverstone at MTV Movie Awards resurfaces during Oscars controversy”.
8 controversies · 17 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “NTM convicted following remarks targeting police during concert” and “Conviction for assaulting flight attendant”.
13 controversies · 19 sources9 convictions
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Life of Brian: blasphemy allegations and local bans” and “'London is no longer really an English city': accusations of racism”.
7 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “Vancouver: guilty plea to assault after altercation with security guard, followed by absolute discharge” and “Mark Hotel: arrest for property damage, $9 767 restitution and announced conditional dismissal of charges”.
17 controversies · 33 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Tax dispute: National Court upholds a claim of approximately €796,929 linked to his company” and “Norma Duval: Supreme Court upholds infringement of her reputation and €60,000 compensation payable by Vázquez”.
8 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Affair with children's nanny and public apology to Sienna Miller” and “Arrest after altercation with paparazzo, then no prosecution”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Video referring to "beef": controversy followed by clarification that it was legally available buffalo meat” and “Remarks about leaders "without education": backlash followed by clarification”.
5 controversies · 6 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 27 controversies, including “Hrithik Roshan dispute: legal notices, emails and cyber investigation amid conflicting public accounts” and “Adhyayan Suman accuses her of physical and psychological abuse; Kangana calls it a "witch hunt"”.
27 controversies · 31 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “AIB Roast: FIR for obscenity and judicial protection against arrest” and “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil: crisis over Fawad Khan, threats to block release and ₹5 crore "penance"”.
18 controversies · 28 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Pregnancy Bible: complaint alleging offence to religious sentiments and High Court notice” and “Name Taimur: controversy over a presumed historical reference”.
8 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Domestic violence complaint against Lilian Thuram subsequently withdrawn” and “Unsuccessful defamation complaint against Lilian Thuram”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainmentCelebrities, influencers and social media
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Arrest following alleged assault at Birmingham nightclub” and “First driving ban following accumulation of points and speeding”.
18 controversies · 27 sources9 convictions
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Anthony Rapp: allegation concerning 1986, public response in 2017 and favourable civil verdict for Spacey in 2022” and “Anonymous account of approach as teenager and waking to find Spacey lying on him”.
15 controversies · 28 sources2 formal charges
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Violence against former partner: partial admission followed by fine of 5 million won” and “Alleged pregnancy, miscarriage and forced abortion: lengthy civil battle ultimately decided in Kim's favour”.
6 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Rumours of drinking and smoking while underage, publicly denied” and “Drink-driving and collision with transformer: final fine of 20 million won”.
6 controversies · 7 sources1 conviction
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 1 controversy: “Dubai Bling: public criticism of unrealistic, ultra-luxurious portrayal of Dubai”.
1 controversy · 1 source
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Lie-detector interview with 14-year-old girl who disclosed rape” and “Remarks about Magda Szubanski and concentration camp comparison”.
11 controversies · 21 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “The Idiots: Simulated Disability, Unsimulated Sex and Ban in Ireland” and “Dogville: Accusations of Anti-Americanism Against a Director Who Had Never Visited the United States”.
10 controversies · 19 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Question Time: accusation of racism against academic following exchange about Meghan Markle” and “Dispute with Equity after equality committee called him a 'disgrace'”.
10 controversies · 15 sources2 formal charges
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Departure of Éric Zemmour and Éric Naulleau from 'On n'est pas couché' following several controversies” and “France Télévisions convicted of defamation following Ruquier's remarks about Mireille Mathieu”.
6 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Civil claim by former partner over alleged marriage promise and public dispute over competing accounts” and “Allegation of illegal overseas gambling lodged by former partner, closed by prosecutors”.
5 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “2023 drug-use investigation: public questioning, negative tests and no decision before his death” and “Extortion of 350 million won: Lee was the victim of two women subsequently convicted”.
4 controversies · 5 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “Splash News copyright action over reposting film-set photograph on Instagram” and “Separation from Miley Cyrus: public exchange of conflicting allegations concerning drugs, alcohol and infidelity”.
3 controversies · 8 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Controversy over 'Drank & Drugs' and lyrics considered to promote alcohol and MDMA” and “Arrest after insulting police and encouraging audience to make offensive gestures”.
9 controversies · 17 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “Repeated verbal attacks on other celebrities early in career” and “Feud with Cheryl Cole and public insults”.
19 controversies · 29 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Much Loved: film ban, complaint alleging pornography/indecency and campaign of threats” and “Assault in Casablanca after film controversy and departure for France”.
5 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Bitch Better Have My Money: Appearance in Music Video Accused of Misogyny and Extreme Violence” and “Cannes: Confrontation with Swedish Feminist Activist over Equality in Cinema”.
7 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “2000 Weekly Shincho article about pregnancy and abortion, amid media silence” and “2016 SMAP crisis: Nakai among members considering leaving agency, followed by televised apology”.
3 controversies · 8 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Viewer complaints after slapping segment on Dangan! Heroes, followed by cancellation” and “Extramarital affair revealed in 2014 and public apology”.
6 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Paternity dispute with Eddie Murphy and legal proceedings” and “Allegations of abuse and sexual blackmail against Stephen Belafonte; restraining order”.
8 controversies · 11 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Domestic violence allegations made by former wife Cheryl Barrymore” and “Stuart Lubbock's death at his home: investigation, 2007 arrest and continued absence of charges”.
11 controversies · 20 sources
Film, television and entertainmentCelebrities, influencers and social media
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Account of being under the influence of a spiritual group” and “Controversy following a television segment using stereotypes about Chinese people”.
4 controversies · 7 sources
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