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Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Arrest and penalty following explicit 'Bück dich' performance in Worcester” and “Controversy surrounding poem 'Wenn du schläfst' and its depiction of an assault involving Rohypnol”.
10 controversies · 19 sources1 conviction
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2015: Armed home invasion and aggravated battery case” and “March 2017: No contest plea in the 2015 case and release”.
10 controversies · 10 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Peru tour video apparently showing Malik and Louis Tomlinson smoking a joint” and “#FreePalestine tweet and wave of threats / political backlash”.
10 controversies · 19 sources1 conviction
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2019: Participation in protests that led to Ricardo Rosselló's resignation” and “January 2023: Throws away a fan's phone after she films him at very close range”.
9 controversies · 7 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2002: Dirrty controversy over video's hypersexualisation and symbols” and “2004: photographer sues Aguilera and bodyguard following alleged altercation”.
9 controversies · 13 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Eurovision 2009: controversy over alleged TRT censorship of Düm Tek Tek music video” and “Tepebaşı municipality: damages action after 2013 concert ended before contractual duration”.
9 controversies · 17 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “December 1999: Arrest after Club New York shooting, followed by immediate dropping of charges against Jennifer Lopez” and “2001: Controversy over use of a racial slur in the 'I'm Real' remix”.
9 controversies · 15 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Art Nouveau character in blackface and enduring controversy over imagery” and “Feud with Jackson Browne over Not to Blame and allegations against Browne”.
9 controversies · 20 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Two former employees allege sexual violence, trafficking and forced labour: Spanish investigation closed solely for lack of jurisdiction” and “Dismissal of Punta Cana maintenance staff: six-year employment dispute, ruling favourable to Iglesias concerning two employees”.
9 controversies · 18 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “X Factor 2010: controversy over US record deal predating participation” and “Selection over Gamu Nhengu: Waissel becomes target of strong public anger”.
9 controversies · 19 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2013: Control verse, 'King of New York' proclamation and challenge to leading rappers of his generation” and “2015–2017: Alright, Fox News/Geraldo Rivera criticism and debate over hip-hop, racism and police violence”.
9 controversies · 13 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “'Judas': Religious controversy over biblical figures and release around Easter” and “'Born This Way': Allegations of strong resemblance to Madonna's 'Express Yourself'”.
9 controversies · 15 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 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
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Statements about crack/cocaine and exclusion from Sanremo Festival” and “X Factor 2014: dramatic departure after Spritz For Five eliminated”.
9 controversies · 20 sources3 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “1970–1975: Paul McCartney takes legal action to dissolve Beatles partnership” and “1972: Give Ireland Back to the Irish, political song banned from British radio”.
9 controversies · 15 sources3 convictions
MusicArts, letters and intellectuals
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Pandora Papers: shell companies in the British Virgin Islands and Seychelles for royalties” and “Closeness to Moroccan palace and role as facilitator in entertainment industry”.
9 controversies · 18 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Public dispute with Seyi Shay and filmed verbal confrontation in salon” and “Sex tape: blackmail attempt followed by release of private video”.
9 controversies · 13 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Lollapalooza 2015: Arrest followed by guilty plea to reckless conduct” and “2015 Openair Festival in Switzerland: Encourages crowd against man accused of taking his shoe”.
9 controversies · 8 sources2 convictions1 formal charge
MusicCelebrities, influencers and social media
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2016–2020: Earlier sharing of 'All Lives Matter' content — public apology and stated support for Black Lives Matter” and “2019–2020: 'Renegade' controversy — dance goes viral without initial credit to creator Jalaiah Harmon”.
8 controversies · 12 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Disclosure of multiple instances of statutory rape experienced during adolescence” and “Concert in Israel goes ahead despite intense BDS campaign”.
8 controversies · 19 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “'Volks-Rock’n’Roller' Album Cover Interpreted by Some Critics as a Swastika Reference” and “Performance of the Former Austrian National Anthem Without Reference to 'Great Daughters'”.
8 controversies · 13 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2014–2016: split with K2L and financial litigation with former manager Kamilla Fialho” and “2017: Vai Malandra — appropriation and sexualisation allegations and Terry Richardson controversy”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
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
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Tax Dispute Involving Tens of Millions of Kronor, Won by Ulvaeus” and “Strong Public Positions Against The Pirate Bay and Illegal Downloading”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
MusicPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Live 8 Criticised for the Near-Absence of African Artists from Its Main Line-Ups” and “Split with Parts of Make Poverty History Following His Enthusiastic Support for the G8 Compromise”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
MusicCelebrities, influencers and social media
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2006: Driving with infant son on lap and child protection services intervention” and “2007: Court-ordered drug testing and temporary loss of physical custody of children”.
8 controversies · 16 sources1 conviction
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Break with Jim Vallance and proposed contractual lawsuit ultimately abandoned” and “Waking Up the Neighbours deemed non-Canadian under CanCon rules: direct attack on the CRTC”.
8 controversies · 17 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “1980 conviction for insulting a serving judge” and “Performance ban and legal battle for gender recognition under military regime”.
8 controversies · 15 sources2 convictions1 formal charge
MusicPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Reaction to Silvio Berlusconi's joke about Barack Obama: 'happy to have become French'” and “'Born HIV Free' campaign: contracts awarded without tender to a close associate”.
8 controversies · 13 sources1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2018: old tweets containing homophobic slur, initial defence followed by apology” and “2020: Dindu Nuffin and Tinychat controversy — disputed racism allegations, apology over title and context”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “'Photograph': $20 million copyright infringement lawsuit followed by settlement” and “'Shape of You': Writers of 'No Scrubs' added to songwriting credits”.
8 controversies · 17 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2004: Insults directed at photographers and police officers at Taipei airport” and “2004: Accuses Madonna of lip-syncing, then apologises”.
8 controversies · 16 sources
Music
South Korean rapper, songwriter and producer, leader of BIGBANG.
8 controversies · 11 sources
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
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
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
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2015: withdraws from Miss USA following Donald Trump's remarks about Mexican immigrants” and “2020: criticism of Black Lives Matter posts and commitment to 'do better'”.
8 controversies · 11 sources
MusicMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “First bankruptcy following tax dispute with HMRC” and “This Morning interview with slurred speech and public suspicions of intoxication”.
8 controversies · 12 sources1 conviction
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “'SexKylie' image shift and backlash surrounding Let's Get to It tour” and “On a Night Like This: requests for a less explicit version of music video”.
8 controversies · 15 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
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2004: Spelman students protest against 'Tip Drill' video deemed misogynistic” and “2015: Tennessee drug arrest — methamphetamine charge dropped and case resolved through minor offences”.
8 controversies · 13 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2012: Grammy Awards exorcism-themed performance condemned by Catholic organisations” and “2018: highly publicised altercation with Cardi B at New York Fashion Week”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “TVXQ/JYJ split: legal battle against SM Entertainment over exclusive contract” and “Recordings of insulting remarks towards "sasaeng" fans and collective apology by JYJ”.
8 controversies · 17 sources1 conviction
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Arrest and subsequent five-million-won fine for marijuana use” and “Alternative military service deemed irregular: annulment and renewed enlistment”.
8 controversies · 15 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Gambling addiction since adolescence: massive losses, debts, seizures and loans from friends” and “1983: Pupo admits striking his record label manager Freddy Naggiar”.
8 controversies · 15 sources
Music
Rapper, songwriter and leader of BTS, formerly known as Rap Monster.
8 controversies · 10 sources
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