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MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “'Mayhem': Surf company's trademark lawsuit dismissed in full in August 2026” and “Theft of her dogs: Woman who returned bulldogs seeks $500,000 reward; claim dismissed”.
9 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2002: false claim that all Roma extras in Tiefland had survived — retraction, apology and criminal investigation closed” and “1982–1987: lawsuit against Nina Gladitz over Tiefland — Riefenstahl loses on most disputed points”.
9 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Financial lawsuit against former management involving nearly 400,000 euros” and “Violence against Jaimie Vaes in Amsterdam: sufficient evidence according to prosecutors and 32-hour settlement”.
9 controversies · 17 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Science, medicine and healthFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Co-author of federal memorandum reducing universally recommended childhood vaccinations” and “CMS leadership nomination: scrutiny of holdings and roles in healthcare companies potentially regulated by his agency”.
9 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Dispute with Amr Adib: EGP 300,000 fine for insult/defamation upheld on appeal” and “Insults against a sound engineer: EGP 10,000 fine upheld on appeal”.
9 controversies · 17 sources4 convictions6 formal charges
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Angelica Schiatti: trial for stalking and defamation, 100 000-euro offer of reparation and referral to Constitutional Court” and “Seizure and eviction from home over family maintenance debts; later acquittal for insulting officer during eviction”.
9 controversies · 20 sources3 formal charges
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “1970–2018: financing, rights and creative control prevent completion of The Other Side of the Wind for decades” and “1941–2016: enduring controversy over authorship of Citizen Kane screenplay”.
9 controversies · 16 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2026: promotion of nationwide strike against ICE operations” and “2026: controversy in Argentina after 'like' on post mocking World Cup final defeat”.
9 controversies · 16 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Affair with young This Morning colleague and repeated lies to ITV, colleagues, agents and media” and “Television return in Cast Away and public dispute over reasons for ITV departure”.
9 controversies · 14 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2021–2025: Devin Nunes sues NBC over Maddow segment — case ultimately dismissed for lack of actual malice” and “2024: Public opposition to NBC hiring Ronna McDaniel, followed by termination of contract”.
9 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Public criticism of Gladiator II and dispute over the meaning of the original film” and “Altercation with Azealia Banks: assault allegations, then decision not to prosecute”.
9 controversies · 17 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “1980s: multimillion-dollar tax debt owed to IRS” and “1975–1980: personal decline dominated by cocaine, alcohol and compulsive sexual behaviour”.
9 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “August–September 2026: Maharashtra FDA show-cause notice over Vimal Elaichi advertising for possible surrogate promotion” and “2021–2022: son Aryan Khan arrested in cruise ship case, then not charged due to insufficient evidence”.
9 controversies · 15 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “After "Woman, Life, Freedom": continuing professional ban and reported travel restrictions” and “Public refusal in 2025 ever to act wearing compulsory hijab again”.
9 controversies · 16 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “The Bengal Files: historical objections, complaint by Gopal Patha's family and dispute over release” and “Photograph of children at screening of The Bengal Files despite "A" certification”.
9 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2021: Allen v. Farrow documentary and renewed public dispute over facts” and “2020: Hachette staff protest and cancellation of memoir publication”.
9 controversies · 16 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Participation in CCIF gala and recurring allegations of proximity to Islamism” and “Livre Noir journalist case: prosecution limited to violence charge followed by acquittal”.
9 controversies · 17 sources1 conviction2 formal charges
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2026: MSF trademark dispute over Jigra — injunction refused but disclaimer ordered” and “2024: accusations of inconsistency after supporting Poacher and carrying Gucci calfskin bag”.
8 controversies · 11 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2021: Kamla Pasand/pan masala advertisement — health criticism, withdrawal, repayment and legal notice to brand” and “2020: FIR and complaints following KBC question about Ambedkar's burning of Manusmriti”.
8 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2026: controversy over 'size zero' models in The Devil Wears Prada 2 and denial of dismissals” and “2024: withdrawal from Vanity Fair photo shoot in solidarity with Condé Nast union strike”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “MVAT/sales tax disputes over rights associated with her performances” and “Paatal Lok: complaints over Gorkha, Sikh and political portrayals”.
8 controversies · 8 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2026: Returns to cinema with Citizen Vigilante, heavily criticised for anti-migrant and vigilante narrative” and “2021–2025: Leaked graphic sexual messages referring to BDSM, violence and cannibalism”.
8 controversies · 8 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “'À prendre ou à laisser' archive footage accused of sexism; Arthur launches legal counteroffensive” and “Antisemitic death threats following 7 October: perpetrator convicted”.
8 controversies · 14 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
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 “Statements against repression in Iran and civilian deaths during 2026 war”.
8 controversies · 17 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Prolonged media dispute with Morgan: serious allegations concerning his addictions and role as a father, followed by denials” and “Complaint against a Novella 2000 journalist: prison sentence sought for defamation and debate over proportionality”.
8 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2013: Response to Corey Feldman on Hollywood sexual abuse — "you are damaging an entire industry"” and “1981–2021: Interview with teenage Brooke Shields reassessed as intrusive and sexualising”.
8 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainmentCelebrities, influencers and social media
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Two road accidents in Milan: 2026 investigation for failure to assist, disputed by her lawyer” and “Dispute with Antonino Spinalbese over trip to Argentina and custody of their daughter”.
8 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Paternity of Gabriela Guillén's son: delayed public acknowledgement followed by court ruling and costs order” and “1985 interview: sexist remarks and admission of having hit 'a woman', followed by a chronologically inconsistent explanation in 2019”.
8 controversies · 14 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “December 2025–April 2026: Provocation outside Indonesian embassy in London, diplomatic complaint and subsequent dropping of UK charge” and “September 2026: Public safeguarding concerns raised after promotional video featuring a newborn baby”.
8 controversies · 14 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainmentArts, letters and intellectuals
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2026: adaptation of The Shards — Ellis reportedly excluded from creative process after early episodes” and “2019: White turns controversies into manifesto against political correctness, social media and progressive culture”.
8 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2002–2004: Bowling for Columbine — Heston interview, depiction of NRA gatherings and subsequent allegations of misleading editing” and “2000: "From my cold, dead hands" — rifle display and direct confrontation with Al Gore over gun policy”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “The Odyssey: wave of transphobic criticism and false rumour that Page would play Achilles” and “Beyond: Two Souls: unauthorised nude digital model and takedown requests”.
8 controversies · 11 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “1980s–1990s: Posthumous allegations of Nazi espionage and fascist sympathies — strongly disputed and largely discredited theory” and “1940s–1950s: Alcohol and morphine use described as destructive to his health and career”.
8 controversies · 9 sources1 formal charge
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Controversy after giving away a dog he had raised for five months” and “Allegation of an affair with a married woman in 2021”.
8 controversies · 18 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2024–2025: public call for Joe Biden to leave presidential race despite recently supporting him financially” and “2025: calls replacing Biden with Harris without primary 'a mistake' while standing by his article”.
8 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Identity misused in fraudulent investment advertisements” and “Allegations of a toxic workplace culture at Plopsa and removal of its CEO”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “First public comment on Gaza: Replies 'Correct' to 'Viva Palestina'” and “New York concert ticket: Illustration deemed insensitive near 25th anniversary of 9/11”.
8 controversies · 11 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2016: Refuses to rebroadcast old sexually explicit Donald Trump interviews during presidential campaign” and “2002: Humiliation of Anna Nicole Smith over her weight and model's subsequent testimony about its impact”.
8 controversies · 12 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Song Sung Blue challenged by son of musician portrayed on screen” and “Backlash after performance at Rupert Murdoch's 95th birthday”.
8 controversies · 17 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Totti–Blasi separation: reciprocal allegations of infidelity and civil proceedings on 'addebito' still pending” and “Rolex watches, bags, jewellery and clothing: lengthy property dispute with Francesco Totti”.
8 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Final conviction for corruption of minors” and “Final conviction for sexual harassment and undeclared work in 'Les Faucons' affair”.
8 controversies · 14 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2024: Dymond inquest finds no proven causal link with the programme” and “May 2019: Steve Dymond dies following appearance and programme is permanently cancelled”.
8 controversies · 7 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Unsolicited kiss of Alicia Silverstone at MTV Movie Awards resurfaces during Oscars controversy” and “Ace Ventura: immediate and enduring criticism of homophobic/transphobic jokes”.
8 controversies · 17 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Further CNMC sanctions against Sálvame in 2021–2022 for content unsuitable for minors and undisclosed advertising” and “Direct participation in a PSOE campaign event alongside Ángel Gabilondo”.
8 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Airport video: accusations of queue-jumping after apparently bypassing security queue” and “Pregnancy Bible: complaint alleging offence to religious sentiments and High Court notice”.
8 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Statements favouring death-penalty logic following several crimes involving minors” and “Extortion involving photographs of her daughter: Mimi Marchand convicted at first instance”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Claim of past sexual relationship with Geri Horner, denied by Horner” and “Public disclosure of kiss between Emma Bunton and Holly Willoughby and criticism of outing”.
8 controversies · 11 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “New claim by Nacho Palau in 2024 alleging failure to comply with family contact arrangements” and “Long paternity dispute with Nacho Palau over their four children, decided in Bosé's favour by Supreme Court”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
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