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Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2026: New White House–Kimmel confrontation following Melania joke and early review of ABC licences” and “2026: James Talarico interview moved to YouTube after threat of equal-time rule enforcement”.
9 controversies · 14 sources
Violent crime and serial killersFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “1959–2006: Sexual abuse connected with BBC activities — 72 victims identified by Dame Janet Smith Review” and “1970s–2009: Duncroft — repeated school access, abuse allegations and Surrey investigation closed without prosecution during his lifetime”.
14 controversies · 19 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2024–2026: withdrawal from Todd Haynes film five days before shooting, leaving project and crew in difficulty” and “2020: Golden Globes speech on climate and criticism of celebrities' private jets”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Investigation opened after former partner's complaint alleging violence against their son” and “Slapping Gilles Verdez live on « Touche pas à mon poste ! »”.
13 controversies · 19 sources9 convictions9 formal charges
Film, television and entertainmentSport
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2023: Personal support for Vince McMahon despite allegations of sexual misconduct and governance failures” and “2021: Apologises in Mandarin after referring to Taiwan as a 'country'”.
6 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Some cultures are better than others and support for Rupert Lowe / Restore Britain” and “Humorous comparison of Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler followed by apology for 'very bad joke'”.
7 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “1970s–2015: Prominent celebrity role in Scientology and criticism of support despite abuse allegations” and “2015: Going Clear features Spanky Taylor's account that he failed to help her when she reported RPF”.
5 controversies · 7 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “Album with Jeff Beck: allegations of uncredited use of prison toast followed by lawsuit against folklorist Bruce Jackson” and “Saudi Arabia: film financing and relationship with Mohammed bin Salman draw cultural soft-power criticism”.
17 controversies · 33 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2025: Recording released in which Majors appears to acknowledge earlier assault against Jabbari” and “2013–2016: Emma Duncan accuses him of physical and emotional abuse during relationship”.
10 controversies · 8 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2008: Sachsgate — obscene messages left for Andrew Sachs, twelve-week suspension and Ofcom sanction against BBC” and “2009: Renewed controversy following sexual joke about elderly Spanish woman”.
7 controversies · 14 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 7 controversies, including “Portrayal of Vladimir Putin in The Wizard of the Kremlin and debate over normalising the Russian narrative” and “Campaign in Calais for child refugees and accusation of being among "millionaire luvvies"”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2025: After the Hunt renews #MeToo debates and allegations of anti-feminist narrative” and “2014: family allegations following suicide of half-sister Nancy Motes”.
7 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “April 2019: Chicago brings civil action to recover investigation costs” and “May 2025: Chicago civil lawsuit settled through $50,000 charitable donation”.
12 controversies · 5 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2024–2026: allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct and crossed boundaries on It Ends With Us” and “2024–2026: accusation of involvement in retaliation campaign amplifying backlash against Lively”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Ramoji Film City described as "haunted": local reaction followed by clarification” and “Sharp response to request to speak Hindi at a Marathi event”.
5 controversies · 6 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 27 controversies, including “Adhyayan Suman accuses her of physical and psychological abuse; Kangana calls it a "witch hunt"” and “"Generation Gutter": attacks on Gen Z protesters, backlash, complaints and dispute with Baba Ramdev”.
27 controversies · 31 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Coffee With Jalan: action against CarryMinati and interim injunction against allegedly defamatory content” and “Dostana 2: Kartik Aaryan removed after partial filming and debate over Bollywood "camps"”.
18 controversies · 28 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
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “2026: mockery of Ángela Aguilar's viral remarks, Aguilar's response and counter-backlash” and “2026: Soy Luna revival criticised over budget, plot and ending”.
5 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “May 2017: photograph holding a fake bloodied head resembling Donald Trump” and “2017: dismissal by CNN, loss of advertising contract and cancellations following Trump photograph”.
6 controversies · 9 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2016–2021: Couric admits omitting part of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's criticism of Colin Kaepernick” and “2021: Publication of Going There and public reassessment of professional relationship with Matt Lauer”.
6 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainmentCelebrities, influencers and social media
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Repeated criticism from animal welfare organisations following multiple animal deaths and new acquisitions” and “Seventh driving ban after failing to identify driver”.
18 controversies · 27 sources9 convictions9 formal charges
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2022: participates in Tibet House-related concert and films widely removed from Chinese platforms” and “2013: 47 Ronin criticised for Americanising Japanese legend and adding Reeves-led hero”.
6 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2023–2026: Hart lawsuits against Tasha K and former assistant Miesha Shakes after accusatory interview” and “2024–2026: J.T. Jackson sues Hart for $12 million over alleged breach of settlement, defamation and malicious prosecution”.
7 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “House of Cards: staff allegations, removal from series, $30.9 million arbitration award, subsequent $1 million settlement and 2026 vacatur” and “Three British civil actions: default judgment set aside, proposed further allegations and confidential settlement in 2026”.
15 controversies · 28 sources2 formal charges
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Allegation of unpaid child maintenance over several years, formally disputed by his agency” and “Alleged pregnancy, miscarriage and forced abortion: lengthy civil battle ultimately decided in Kim's favour”.
6 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “After her death, allegations of an underage relationship with Kim Soo-hyun and financial pressure; central evidence subsequently discredited by police in 2026” and “Intimate photograph with Kim Soo-hyun posted then deleted, triggering immediately denied relationship rumour”.
6 controversies · 7 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “2025–2026: Disney+ postpones Knock-Off, major-budget production remains on hold despite judicial developments” and “2025: criminal complaint by Kim Sae-ron's family alleging breach of child protection law”.
12 controversies · 25 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 1 controversy: “Dubai Bling: public criticism of unrealistic, ultra-luxurious portrayal of Dubai”.
1 controversy · 1 source
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2024: Rolling Stone jockstrap cover, backlash and allegations of sexist/homophobic double standards” and “2021: Spencer accused of taking significant liberties with Diana's life”.
7 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Series of sexually explicit broadcasts in 2024: ACMA breaches and strengthened licence conditions for five years” and “Split with Jackie O and ARN: 'serious misconduct', disputed dismissal and 12,09 M AUD settlement”.
11 controversies · 21 sources
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 10 controversies, including “Ukraine: 'Russian Lives Matter Also' Following Announcement of Danish F-16s” and “Zentropa: Allegations of a Harassment Culture and von Trier's Remarks Downplaying His Partner's 'Ass Slaps'”.
10 controversies · 19 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Sharing intimate photograph of Narinder Kaur: ongoing criminal proceedings” and “Tweets calling Simon Blake and Colin Seymour 'paedophiles': liability for defamation”.
10 controversies · 15 sources2 formal charges
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Split with Catherine Barma: Ruq Productions ordered on appeal to pay approximately €1.5 million” and “Joke about Vaimalama Chaves and birth rate condemned as sexist”.
6 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2026: Appeal court partly upholds and partly extends anti-SLAPP dismissal of allegations against Scientology” and “2023: Remini sues Scientology and David Miscavige for harassment, stalking and defamation”.
6 controversies · 7 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Special tax audit and additional tax assessment in 2022–2023, agency denies tax evasion” and “2014 blackmail case: Lee was the criminal victim, but controversy over private conduct and public apology”.
5 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2025: When the Stars Gossip criticised for sexual writing, pregnancy dialogue and poor ratings despite enormous budget” and “2023: special tax audit and additional taxes; agency denies intentional fraud”.
7 controversies · 11 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Extortion of 350 million won: Lee was the victim of two women subsequently convicted” and “After his death, nationwide controversy over public summonses, media pressure and handling of the investigation”.
4 controversies · 5 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 entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2023: Testimony at Pras Michel trial concerning relationship with Jho Low and proposed electoral financing” and “2019: Jair Bolsonaro accuses him without evidence of funding Amazon fires”.
7 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “Massive backlash over replacing Henry Cavill in The Witcher” and “Separation from Miley Cyrus: public exchange of conflicting allegations concerning drugs, alcohol and infidelity”.
3 controversies · 8 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
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “West End Girl: allegations inspired by marriage, explicitly mixed with fiction” and “Fan criticism of 55-minute West End Girl concerts without interaction”.
19 controversies · 29 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Mockery of Hatim Ammor's appearance and allusion to sex change: social media controversy” and “Sweeping remarks about Maghrebi women, sex and alcohol: criticism of caricature”.
5 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2023–2024: Sorry/Not Sorry documentary and debate over consequences for women who spoke out” and “2022: Grammy for Best Comedy Album and controversy over his rehabilitation”.
10 controversies · 13 sources
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