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Music
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “Several albums placed on lists of material considered harmful to young people” and “Linz incident: pre-trial detention following fight, then Diversion”.
20 controversies · 30 sources4 convictions1 formal charge
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
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
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
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “'Colpa d'Alfredo': radio censorship over lyrics deemed offensive” and “Sanremo: compulsory alteration to 'Vado al massimo' over drug reference”.
19 controversies · 24 sources2 convictions1 formal charge
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 17 controversies, including “2009: Kanye West interrupts her MTV VMA speech, sparking a long public feud” and “2014: Withdraws catalogue from Spotify and sparks streaming remuneration debate”.
17 controversies · 20 sources
Celebrities, influencers and social mediaMusic
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “Video with YouTuber Mert Eksi and controversy over his homophobic remarks” and “Collaboration with Gims despite previous homophobic lyrics”.
16 controversies · 26 sources
Music
South Korean singer-songwriter and actress known as IU.
15 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 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 14 controversies, including “Two Modern Talking break-ups and longstanding conflict with Thomas Anders” and “Verona Feldbusch's allegation of violence and conflicting accounts of incident”.
14 controversies · 29 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “2012–2013: 'Marvin's Room' lawsuit over Ericka Lee's rights and voice, followed by settlement” and “2015: Ghostwriting accusations following Meek Mill's attacks and leaked reference tracks”.
14 controversies · 16 sources
MusicIdeologies, militancy and activism
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Tel Aviv councillor attempts to cancel concert because of her political positions” and “Statement that Israel should have withdrawn from Eurovision during Gaza war”.
13 controversies · 15 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Sanremo 1961: sings with his back to audience, gesture considered scandalous” and “Break with Don Backy: contracts, royalties and reciprocal allegations concerning the Clan”.
13 controversies · 18 sources1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “2007–2009: Sebastian Music / DJ Eliel dispute over co-authorship of Cuéntame and Lo Que Pasó, Pasó” and “2008–2010: Rudy Mills action alleging Gasolina infringed his earlier work of same name”.
13 controversies · 17 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Feud with Madonna over "Molly" reference at Ultra Music Festival” and “"All DJs press play": attack on the illusion of live DJing”.
13 controversies · 21 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Early lyrics deemed homophobic by Tiziano Ferro: public criticism and Fedez's apology” and “Long-running feud with Maurizio Gasparri and announcements of reciprocal legal actions”.
13 controversies · 22 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Controversy over homophobic remarks by Sexion d'Assaut and widespread concert cancellations” and “Fraud committed by former manager of Monstre Marin Corporation”.
13 controversies · 22 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
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 13 controversies, including “Lengthy contractual litigation with 3P/Pelham: artist contract ruled contrary to public morals” and “1999 Musikexpress interview: 'Ich bin ein Rassist' statement and apocalyptic/conspiratorial remarks”.
13 controversies · 19 sources1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “Allegation of 1968 Eurovision vote rigging by Franco regime” and “Withdrawal of "Honky Tonk Angel" after discovering meaning of title”.
12 controversies · 21 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
Thai rapper, singer and dancer, member of BLACKPINK.
12 controversies · 13 sources
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
Music
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “Southern Man / Alabama: controversy over portrayal of the American South and Lynyrd Skynyrd's response” and “Geffen Records sues over supposedly uncommercial albums; Young countersues before both actions are dropped”.
12 controversies · 23 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “'Countdown': Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker accuses Beyoncé of copying choreography” and “Obama's 2013 inauguration: Controversy over national anthem performed to pre-recorded vocal track”.
11 controversies · 16 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “2010: assault on dancer Alex Welch during tour — responsibility acknowledged and settlement” and “2016: criticism of Taylor Swift following donation to Kesha — Lovato publicly backs down”.
11 controversies · 16 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Michigan 2000: Concealed weapon following John Guerra altercation, then guilty plea” and “Royal Oak 2000: Separate firearm case after confrontation with associate of Insane Clown Posse”.
11 controversies · 21 sources2 convictions
Music
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Investigation into allegedly antisemitic and racist lyrics, ultimately closed without further action” and “Universal Music ends collaboration following 2020 controversy”.
11 controversies · 16 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Lance Rivera case: Guilty plea to assault, followed by Rivera's later denial that Jay-Z stabbed him” and “Arrest over loaded firearm in vehicle, followed by dismissal of charges”.
11 controversies · 23 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
South Korean singer, rapper and actress, member of BLACKPINK.
11 controversies · 12 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 11 controversies, including “'S&M': Broadcast restrictions and Ofcom finding over sexualised content” and “'S&M': David LaChapelle copyright lawsuit followed by out-of-court settlement”.
11 controversies · 12 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
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Conviction following robbery/assault of taxi driver” and “Formally placed under investigation (mise en examen) for attempted murder following Aubervilliers shooting, then acquitted”.
10 controversies · 20 sources5 convictions2 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2024: refuses White House invitation for Pride Month” and “2024: challenges intrusive fan behaviour and debate over celebrities' obligations”.
10 controversies · 17 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “1991: altercation with photographer during press conference, followed by apology” and “1991: defamation complaint against Corriere over comments about Italian-Americans he denied making”.
10 controversies · 16 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “'Banger leben kürzer' album restricted for violent, immoral and discriminatory content” and “Successive restrictions on 'Jung, brutal, gutaussehend' series with Kollegah”.
10 controversies · 13 sources
Music
South Korean singer, member of BTS and solo artist.
10 controversies · 16 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 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
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
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
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
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “"One Million Boys": claimed connection with notorious group followed by police investigation order” and “Headies 2022: disqualified after threats against rivals and statements deemed "reckless"”.
10 controversies · 13 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2016 complaint alleging property fraud exceeding 2 billion won, withdrawn following settlement” and “Arranging prostitution services for foreign investors”.
10 controversies · 8 sources1 conviction
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