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MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “SHOW YOUR HEART fund after 2011 earthquake: suspicions about collection and use of donations, followed by confirmation of payment to Red Cross” and “Sexual assault allegation published by FLASH in 2013 and Gackt's categorical denial”.
8 controversies · 18 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2007: breach of medical record confidentiality following motorcycle accident” and “2010–2011: Satellite Sentinel Project in Sudan and controversy over unconfirmed 'mass graves'”.
8 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Special Tax Inspectorate investigation into a €12 million withdrawal” and “Relationships with two K3 singers under Studio 100's management”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Photograph wearing Native American headdress: Cultural appropriation accusations” and “Recurring queerbaiting allegations over his aesthetic and refusal to adopt labels”.
8 controversies · 11 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “1988–1995: Series of FCC indecency proceedings culminates in record $1.71 million settlement” and “1995: Mocks Selena after her murder, gunshot sound effects and apology in Spanish”.
8 controversies · 12 sources
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 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
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
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 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 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
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Personal expenses deducted through Costaguana: VAT reassessment and penalty upheld by Madrid High Court” and “Costaguana corporate structure and personal income tax: High Court upholds attribution of higher remuneration to Bosé”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2014: apologises to fans after declining to smile and pose during national mourning for Sewol” and “2014–2021: past remarks about a stay-at-home wife and children deprived of affection denounced as patriarchal”.
8 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “The Hobbit Labour Dispute, Government Pressure and Fast-Tracked Employment Law Changes” and “The Hobbit: Controversy over Deaths of Up to 27 Animals Linked to Production”.
8 controversies · 19 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2007–2008: strong backlash from Twilight fans against his casting as Edward Cullen” and “2009: controversy over remarks about same-sex scenes in Little Ashes”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “#MeToo rumours of inappropriate behaviour towards Sanjana Sanghi, directly denied by her” and “Support for Padmaavat and temporary removal of surname in protest against Karni Sena violence”.
8 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2022: nudity in Euphoria, criticism of sexualisation and Sweeney's intervention to remove certain scenes” and “2022–2023: mother's birthday party, Blue Lives Matter T-shirt and Make Sixty Great Again caps mistaken for MAGA merchandise”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “'Pondichéry' withdrawn from sale following acknowledgement of unattributed borrowings” and “Nelly Arcan interview: mockery of her Quebec accent and sexualised questions”.
8 controversies · 13 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Prominent pro-Sissi presenter: allegations of propaganda and endorsement of the security establishment's narrative” and “Defamation: convictions involving Osama El-Ghazali Harb and Abdel-Moneim Aboul-Fotouh subsequently overturned by acquittals”.
7 controversies · 12 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “French tax investigation into her residence and income” and “Allegations of plagiarism and appropriation concerning the 'Dis-le' music video”.
7 controversies · 7 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Extreme violence in 'C'est arrivé près de chez vous'” and “Conviction following an accident while intoxicated”.
7 controversies · 8 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Debate over His Austrian Nationality Following His Oscar” and “Highly Critical Remarks about Austrians and False Viennese Politeness”.
7 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2007: nudity and sexual content in Equus spark controversy around Harry Potter image” and “2009–2010: problematic alcohol use described by Radcliffe himself during Harry Potter period”.
7 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainmentCelebrities, influencers and social media
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2014: public support for Israeli soldiers during Gaza war” and “2016–2017: boycott campaigns and film bans in several Arab countries”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2015–2016: criticism of relationship with Tara King over their age gap” and “2016: statement openly acknowledging importance of money in his acting career”.
7 controversies · 10 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 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 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 7 controversies, including “1999–2002: action against magazines publishing topless photographs taken in her garden” and “2005–2006: second action against paparazzo over topless photographs taken inside her home”.
7 controversies · 11 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2008–2010: fake acting retirement, rap career and I'm Still Here documentary hoax” and “2012: fierce criticism of Oscar campaigning, described as 'total, utter bullshit'”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
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 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 7 controversies, including “1990: Pretty Woman criticised for romanticised portrayal of prostitution and social fairy tale” and “1991: conflict on Hook set and 'Tinkerhell' reputation”.
7 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2020–2022: Shane Norman action against Wayfarer and Baldoni for racial discrimination and wrongful dismissal” and “2021: copyright infringement lawsuit involving Five Feet Apart”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2009–2011: Old homophobic tweets and stand-up routines” and “2018–2019: Withdraws from hosting Oscars after initially refusing to apologise”.
7 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2012: affair with married director Rupert Sanders and public apology” and “2016: comments on gender pay gap deemed dismissive, followed by correction of misleading headline”.
7 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2011: plastic surgery rumours following publication of photograph with cosmetic surgeons” and “2011–2012: relationship with Park Min-young revealed after City Hunter, initially contradictory statements followed by breakup”.
7 controversies · 11 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2013–2018: 'The Wolf of Wall Street' caught up in 1MDB affair and Red Granite financing” and “2016: DiCaprio foundation criticised over donations and auctions linked to 1MDB figures”.
7 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 7 controversies, including “2016: Vanity Fair profile criticised as sexist and condescending towards Australia” and “2017–2018: I, Tonya criticised for portrayal of Tonya Harding and domestic violence”.
7 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “1950s–1961: Rita Moreno describes destructive relationship, infidelity and pressure surrounding abortion” and “1961–1962: Reputation for temperamental behaviour on Mutiny on the Bounty and accusations of contributing to delays and overruns”.
7 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainmentCelebrities, influencers and social media
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2003–2020: sexualisation of early work with Michael Bay and clarification of audition accounts” and “2009–2011: comparison of Michael Bay to Hitler and departure from Transformers”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “France 2 and Air Productions convicted of unfair conduct in awarding 'N'oubliez pas votre brosse à dents'” and “France 2 sanctioned for covert advertising on 'N'oubliez pas votre brosse à dents'”.
7 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2001–2018: divorce from Tom Cruise, Scientology speculation and distance from their children” and “2014: Grace of Monaco challenged by princely family”.
7 controversies · 13 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Sciences Po Grenoble affair: defamation complaint after reference to 'intellectual terrorism'” and “Bedbugs and immigration: CNews warned by Arcom”.
7 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Conviction for incitement to racial hatred following 'Casser du Noir' sketch” and “Conviction for insulting police officers following traffic stop”.
7 controversies · 13 sources2 convictions
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