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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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 entertainment
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “International controversy after old remarks interpreted as admission of rape” and “Incident aboard Paris–Dublin flight after urinating in cabin”.
15 controversies · 25 sources2 convictions1 formal charge
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 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 entertainment
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Arrest for drug possession and period in custody” and “Final conviction for illegal possession of weapons linked to the context of the Bombay bombings”.
15 controversies · 29 sources1 conviction
Monarchies and royal familiesFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “1992: topless photographs and so-called 'toe-sucking' incident, followed by civil judgments against magazines for invasion of privacy” and “2008–2012: covert documentary in Turkish orphanages, diplomatic crisis and subsequent proceedings in Turkey”.
15 controversies · 21 sources1 formal charge
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 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 entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Prank on Matthieu Delormeau: CSA sanction subsequently annulled by Council of State” and “Forced gesture involving Capucine Anav: regulatory sanction upheld”.
13 controversies · 17 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Kyunki…: protests over euthanasia storyline” and “Kyunki…: religious controversy over Thakorji and public apology”.
13 controversies · 23 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 13 controversies, including “Remarks favouring India-Pakistan dialogue and Shiv Sena backlash” and “Rajesh Khanna: "poor/limited actor" remarks and apology to family”.
13 controversies · 21 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Kidulthood: allegations of harassment and sexual contact involving young actress” and “Doctor Who: allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate comments on set”.
13 controversies · 15 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “Fabricated Fidel Castro interview presented as exclusive” and “Conviction in Botton affair for handling the proceeds of misuse of corporate assets”.
12 controversies · 26 sources2 convictions
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “Defamation lawsuit against Bauer Media: liability victory followed by substantial reduction in damages” and “Federal copyright lawsuit concerning paparazzi photographs reposted on social media”.
12 controversies · 24 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 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 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
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
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 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
Business and billionairesFilm, television and entertainment
Television producer, entrepreneur and Syco executive.
11 controversies · 19 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 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 entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2005 British Comedy Awards: their programme wrongly receives People's Choice Award” and “ITV premium-rate competitions and phone-in scandal involving Saturday Night Takeaway and Gameshow Marathon”.
10 controversies · 17 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Conflict with Miramax over requested cuts for US release of Princess Mononoke” and “Boycott of 2003 Oscars in opposition to Iraq War”.
10 controversies · 17 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
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Diplomatic controversy in Poland after post-Eurovision remarks linking Polish 12 points to Holocaust remembrance” and “Special military service arrangement created for Kirel: debate over celebrity privileges”.
10 controversies · 19 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Blackbuck case: 2018 acquittal still challenged by state on appeal” and “Taj hotel altercation: assault allegation and prolonged trial”.
10 controversies · 11 sources2 formal charges
Film, television and entertainmentArts, letters and intellectuals
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Credit card fraud as a teenager and prison sentence” and “Remarks about Poland and Auschwitz: diplomatic protest and expressions of regret”.
10 controversies · 18 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Franz Schönhuber interview three days after Mölln attack: controversy over platforming far-right leader” and “Physical contact and sexualised remarks towards female guests: #MeToo reassessment and Gottschalk's defence”.
10 controversies · 22 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Longstanding conflicts with several Star Trek cast members” and “Palimony lawsuit by Vira Montes”.
10 controversies · 16 sources
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
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 9 controversies, including “Old smoking and tattoo photographs: controversy over her image following breakthrough” and “First case involving mother's debts: Han apologises and reveals alleged use of her name to borrow money”.
9 controversies · 20 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “'Polenwitze': stereotypes about Polish people, protests and ambassador's intervention” and “Bettina Böttinger: sexist and homophobic joke and televised confrontation”.
9 controversies · 21 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 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 9 controversies, including “Cockpit affair: in-flight video, pilot's licence revoked and conviction for insult/defamation” and “Pilot affair: civil judgment ordering payment of EGP 6 million in damages”.
9 controversies · 17 sources4 convictions2 formal charges
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