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Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2006: support for Narmada Bachao Andolan, refusal to apologise and Fanaa boycott in Gujarat” and “2008: blog post about dog named "Shahrukh" and apology following controversy”.
9 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “Prolonged absence from public television and longstanding dispute with RTM” and “Marrakech du rire 2011: dispute over unpaid balance of performance fee and mutual threats of legal action”.
3 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Press allegation of a rude remark to UK immigration officials, categorically denied” and “Janhvi Kapoor's allegations on the day of his wedding to Aishwarya Rai”.
6 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “Prosecution for advertising illegal betting websites during broadcasts, followed by acquittal” and “RTÜK: TV8 sanctioned over O Ses Çocuklar on grounds of protecting children's development”.
16 controversies · 24 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “2007: 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry' criticised for stereotypes and jokes about gay people” and “2008: 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan' — allegations of stereotypes about Israelis, Palestinians and Arabs and refusal of release in Egypt”.
5 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “2011 revolution: public defence of Mubarak and boycott calls by activists” and “Trial for "insulting Islam" in his films: conviction followed by acquittal”.
4 controversies · 9 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “Son of Sardaar: allegations of anti-competitive practices involving Jab Tak Hai Jaan screenings” and “Dhoom 3: screenplay plagiarism action before Bombay High Court”.
16 controversies · 27 sources
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
Film, television and entertainmentCelebrities, influencers and social media
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Parcel containing €23 000: customs questioning, subsequent "clean chit" and ED investigation” and “Criminal complaint over kissing scene in Dhoom 2”.
9 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Legal notice over allegedly offensive portrayal of Sikhs in Son of Sardaar” and “Ajay Devgn Films' competition complaint against Yash Raj Films dismissed, followed by rejection of appeal”.
11 controversies · 20 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “Obscenity case after Twinkle Khanna unbuttoned his jeans at Lakme Fashion Week” and “Investigation ordered following complaint over religious sentiments concerning Khiladi 786”.
14 controversies · 27 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Photographer Alan Zanger: battery prosecution, 1996 acquittal and limited civil liability” and “2007 voicemail to daughter Ireland: insults, public apology and temporary contact restriction”.
18 controversies · 20 sources1 conviction3 formal charges
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “The Diary of a Teenage Girl: Controversy over Sexual Relationship Between a 15-Year-Old Girl and an Adult” and “The Legend of Tarzan: Debate over Colonial Myth, 'White Saviour' and Tarzan's Racist Legacy”.
5 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2014: incorrect answer about India's president on Koffee with Karan sparks nationwide memes about her intelligence” and “2015: named in AIB Knockout FIR despite attending as audience member”.
8 controversies · 11 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “2000s–2010s: joins NXIVM, then uses acting fame to recruit and legitimise organisation” and “2015–2018: 'first-line master' position in DOS immediately beneath Keith Raniere”.
11 controversies · 5 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 2 controversies, including “2019–2020: the Professor criticised for behaviour considered sexist and controlling in Money Heist” and “2021: Morte denounces unauthorised commercial exploitation of the Professor's image by impersonator and brands”.
2 controversies · 3 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Affair with Neil Morrissey while married to Les Dennis” and “Comparison of Britain's Got Talent performance with heroism of D-Day landings”.
10 controversies · 16 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “2009 arrest following incident with Tasya van Ree; no criminal charges filed” and “Australia: guilty plea for false entry document after bringing dogs into country”.
13 controversies · 18 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “1975–1980s: film press boycott of Amitabh Bachchan following Emergency” and “1984–2012: entry into politics, resignation amid Bofors scandal and later acknowledgement of false implication”.
8 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Posthumous surrogacy using her deceased son's sperm: legal mother and biological grandmother” and “Controversy over donations promised to the Aless Lequio Foundation and proceeds from the book and exclusive interviews”.
6 controversies · 12 sources1 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 9 controversies, including “2000: kiss with brother James Haven at Oscars and incest rumours” and “2002–2004: Maddox adoption through Cambodian system affected by fraud — facilitator later convicted”.
9 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2008: Raffaello Follieri scandal — former partner pleads guilty to fraud; Hathaway not implicated” and “2011: widely criticised Oscars co-hosting with James Franco”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Marine Le Pen interview on economic costings becomes emblematic confrontation” and “Televised confrontation with Florian Philippot over defence figures”.
9 controversies · 11 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Speeding at 127 mph: guilty plea, driving ban and fine” and “2005 British Comedy Awards: their programme wrongly receives People's Choice Award”.
11 controversies · 18 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Paanch: initial refusal of certification by Censor Board” and “Black Friday: High Court blocks release until verdict in bombings trial”.
10 controversies · 18 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Controversy over her lips after Koffee with Karan: she denies surgery” and “2015 World Cup: blamed for Virat Kohli's poor performance”.
8 controversies · 8 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2021: Variety incorrectly describes her as a 'woman of colour', then corrects report” and “2023: Twitter account hacked and false announcement of The Queen's Gambit season 2”.
6 controversies · 11 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2015: 'Donut-gate' — licking pastries and saying 'I hate America', followed by apologies” and “2017: Manchester bombing after her concert — Grande was an indirect target, not responsible”.
10 controversies · 11 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2021–2025: Leaked graphic sexual messages referring to BDSM, violence and cannibalism” and “2021: Private Cayman Islands videos, 'Miss Cayman' comments and apology to pageant”.
8 controversies · 8 sources
Film, television and entertainmentPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “1977–2003: Oui interview on sex, cannabis and homophobic remarks, followed by partial challenge to his own statements” and “2003–2023: allegations of non-consensual sexual touching by several women, general apology and retrospective acknowledgement”.
10 controversies · 20 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Fun Radio dispute over Cauet's arrival: Arthur's claim dismissed by court” and “Final conviction for public insult against Dieudonné”.
8 controversies · 14 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “A Hero: plagiarism allegation by Azadeh Masihzadeh, rejected in 2024 with final appeal ruling favouring Farhadi in 2026” and “Boycott of 2017 Oscars in protest against US travel ban”.
8 controversies · 17 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Jimmy Bennett: sexual assault allegation, financial settlement, Asia Argento's denial and no judgment on the merits” and “Proceedings against Morgan over parental responsibility: addiction allegations and response from his lawyers”.
8 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “2013: unscheduled interruption of MTV Movie Awards and attempt to take Will Ferrell's trophy” and “2017: The Little Hours angers Catholic League; Plaza is actress and producer”.
4 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2019–2022: extreme preparation for Elvis and prolonged isolation from family” and “2022: hospitalisation immediately after Elvis following statement that his body had 'started shutting down'”.
6 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “1970s–2008: Affair with married Senator Edward Brooke publicly disclosed by Walters” and “1981–2021: Interview with teenage Brooke Shields reassessed as intrusive and sexualising”.
8 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Dame Edna: 2003 controversy over Spanish language and Latinos” and “Defence of Barry Spurr following disclosure of racist emails”.
5 controversies · 8 sources
Film, television and entertainmentCelebrities, influencers and social media
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “'L'Isola dei Famosi': controversy surrounding Rossano Rubicondi and break with Marco Borriello” and “TIM campaigns: criticism of sexualisation and vulgarity amid debate over advertising effectiveness”.
8 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2003: inappropriate touching of Hilarie Burton on MTV, acknowledged and followed by apology” and “2004: highly sexualised interview with Anne-Marie Losique, recontextualised by interviewer in 2017”.
9 controversies · 16 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 entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Eleven-year planning dispute over his Jerez property and order for partial demolition” and “Sale of assets to prevent tax seizure: conviction for fraudulent concealment of assets (alzamiento de bienes)”.
8 controversies · 14 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “1997: Autumn Jackson trial reveals admitted extramarital affair and secret payments” and “2004: "Pound Cake speech" and controversy over criticism of Black communities”.
15 controversies · 23 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2004: Andrea Mackris sexual harassment complaint, counterclaim for extortion and confidential settlement” and “2015: Challenges to his "war zone" accounts during Falklands War”.
10 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2012–2020: wedding at Boone Hall, former slave plantation, followed by public apologies” and “2014: 'Allure of Antebellum' editorial on Preserve accused of romanticising the slave-owning South”.
10 controversies · 19 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “November 2024: Australian visa cancelled before Schoolies over plans to create adult content” and “November 2024: Deportation from Fiji and designation as a prohibited immigrant following activities announced under a visitor visa”.
8 controversies · 14 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2016: Incident aboard family aircraft and federal investigation” and “2018: Make It Right homeowners sue Pitt and foundation over construction defects”.
9 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 33 controversies, including “Tanya Reid: allegation of coercion into oral sex after sexual approaches involving Ratner and Russell Simmons” and “'Rush Hour': longstanding criticism of racial stereotypes as a source of comedy”.
33 controversies · 45 sources
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