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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
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Early judicial allegations in dispute with New Entertainment Academy” and “1981 Shūkan Gendai article and agency retaliation against publisher Kodansha”.
7 controversies · 11 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2001 conviction for six sexual offences against teenagers and appeal refused” and “"Pervert in the Park": complaint against News of the World rejected, but coverage disputed”.
7 controversies · 13 sources1 conviction
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 5 controversies, including “Questioned after police officer named and insulted in song” and “Marseille residents' complaints about gatherings and filming linked to his entourage”.
5 controversies · 10 sources1 conviction
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 6 controversies, including “2016 complaint over non-consensual sexual filming: initial closure followed by controversy over the investigation” and “Covert filming and repeated distribution of sexual videos involving women”.
6 controversies · 5 sources1 conviction
Music
South Korean singer, member of BTS and solo artist.
10 controversies · 16 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “2013: Message at Anne Frank House — 'hopefully she would have been a Belieber'” and “2013: Mop bucket video, insult directed at Bill Clinton and subsequent apology”.
11 controversies · 12 sources2 convictions
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Orly brawl with Booba: eighteen-month suspended prison sentence” and “Public suspicions after shooting at Booba video shoot, case closed without established link”.
5 controversies · 11 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2020: Black Lives Matter post featuring her dog, criticism and apology” and “2023: publicly condemns retouching of GQ Mexico cover”.
7 controversies · 12 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “2017–2018: rumours of tension with Soy Luna cast and public denial” and “2020: withdrawal from Juan Osorio's telenovela project communicated through intermediary”.
5 controversies · 9 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 15 controversies, including “'Ur So Gay' and 'I Kissed a Girl': Criticism of LGBTQ+ stereotypes” and “American Music Awards: Geisha-inspired performance accused of cultural appropriation”.
15 controversies · 23 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
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
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
Music
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “Earlier conviction for drug possession” and “Successive restrictions on 'Jung, brutal, gutaussehend' albums for youth protection”.
12 controversies · 14 sources2 convictions1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “Controversies over highly anti-police lyrics and « Qu'est-ce qu'on attend »” and “Conviction alongside JoeyStarr for anti-police remarks at La Seyne-sur-Mer concert”.
3 controversies · 6 sources2 convictions
Celebrities, influencers and social mediaMusic
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “2012–2013: Inappropriate sexual behaviour at Eurogamer — ban followed by end of Microsoft relationship” and “2015: Women's organisations campaign against his 'rape face' videos and misogynistic remarks”.
19 controversies · 31 sources
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
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
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2011–2012: backlash over authenticity of Lana Del Rey persona, followed by heavily criticised Saturday Night Live performance” and “2014–2015: remarks describing feminism as 'not interesting' and debate over portrayal of abusive relationships”.
10 controversies · 17 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Lima 2014: on-stage wardrobe malfunction and accusations of publicity stunt” and “Maradona's death: criticism of media priorities following day against violence towards women”.
13 controversies · 20 sources1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Photograph on ledge of 34-storey building and apology for dangerous behaviour” and “Public support for Duck Dynasty's "family values" following Phil Robertson's homophobic remarks”.
7 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
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2007–2010: Loaded firearm on tour bus in New York, guilty plea and one-year sentence” and “2008–2010: Arizona drugs case — guilty plea and probation”.
10 controversies · 20 sources3 convictions
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
Music
Thai rapper, singer and dancer, member of BLACKPINK.
12 controversies · 13 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Israel: Cancellation of Tel Aviv Concert Followed by Catalogue Geoblocking in No Music for Genocide Campaign” and “Royals: Allegation of Racialised Criticism of Hip-Hop Conventions”.
7 controversies · 11 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Peru video apparently showing Tomlinson and Zayn Malik smoking a joint” and “Public Twitter feud with Naughty Boy and Zayn Malik”.
6 controversies · 12 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Tamil activism and allegations of sympathy for Tamil Tigers” and “Repeated US visa refusals and difficulties”.
15 controversies · 34 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2014–2016: executive commissioner for children's services in Rotherham after child sexual exploitation scandal” and “2015–2018: critical assessment and commissioner role in restructuring Sandwell children's services”.
10 controversies · 24 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2016–2017: Cuatro Babys accused of misogyny and objectification of women” and “2018: Mala Mía and #MejorSolaQueConMaluma campaign against imagery deemed sexist”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Tax structure through Curaçao and settlement of approximately two million euros with tax authorities” and “Bankruptcy of The Entertainment Group: major losses but personal exoneration by insolvency administrator”.
6 controversies · 12 sources1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “1996–1999: Christopher Selletti claims to have written lyrics to Hero” and “1996–2000: Rhonda Dimmie alleges Hero copied Be Your Own Hero — summary judgment for Carey”.
12 controversies · 18 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “2019–2024: casting in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood at centre of nepotism debate” and “2023–2024: Wildcat, directed by her father and starring Maya Hawke, revives family nepotism allegations”.
3 controversies · 6 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Recurring controversies over album « Jihad » and its imagery” and “Old video containing homophobic insult, followed by public regret”.
7 controversies · 12 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
Music
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “1993: Jordan Chandler allegations and two criminal investigations opened” and “1994: Chandler civil settlement without admission of wrongdoing, followed by end of investigations without charges”.
20 controversies · 14 sources1 formal charge
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 entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2008: controversy over Annie Leibovitz's Vanity Fair portrait taken when she was 15” and “2009: 'slanted eyes' photograph, criticism from Asian organisations and civil action ultimately dismissed”.
10 controversies · 18 sources
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 6 controversies, including “RTÜK finds Geri Dönüş Olsa excessively erotic and sanctions Kral TV; Murat Boz publicly protests” and “Stardium 2014: civil judgment for concerts outside contract and unjustified termination”.
6 controversies · 12 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “"Malinche" Mexican scholarship recipients case: arrest and investigation concerning employment and immigration law, then provisional dismissal” and “Allegations of political persecution by police and judges, followed by criminal complaints against the investigating judge”.
6 controversies · 15 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Public defence of "Yahoo boys" and controversy over cyberfraud” and “EFCC trial for computer fraud and bank card data”.
7 controversies · 11 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Marriage, divorce and custody of her son: lasting media debate over motherhood and career” and “Lawsuit against magazine for unauthorised photographs of her son, settled with apology”.
5 controversies · 13 sources
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