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Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 33 controversies, including “Joshua Newton: new action challenging agreement and allegations concerning Ratner-signed O-1 visa letter, dismissed as already adjudicated” and “'Melania': major directing comeback through Trump family-linked project, reopening debate about rehabilitation”.
33 controversies · 45 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
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 22 controversies, including “Arne Schönbohm affair: allegations of Russian links and court injunction against several claims” and “Manuel Ostermann: ZDF/Böhmermann wins lawsuit over term 'Herrenmensch'”.
22 controversies · 42 sources
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 19 controversies, including “2025: uncorroborated allegation that Barack and Michelle Obama called Bob Iger to have her fired” and “2023: sarcastic Holocaust remarks taken out of context but regarded as shocking by Jewish organisations”.
19 controversies · 26 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “California: $2.75 million CCPA settlement over requests to opt out of data sharing” and “ESPN carriage: antitrust lawsuits by YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream customers still contested in 2026”.
19 controversies · 22 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Halyna Hutchins's parents and sister: separate civil action continues after end of criminal case” and “Baldwin sues prosecutors and investigators for malicious prosecution; case reinstated then transferred to federal court”.
18 controversies · 20 sources1 conviction4 formal charges
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 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 18 controversies, including “2025–2026: New FKA twigs dispute over NDA and attempted confidential arbitration” and “2026: Three counts of simple battery in New Orleans — guilty plea, probation and no hate crime charge”.
18 controversies · 11 sources3 convictions6 formal charges
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 entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “Prosecution for advertising illegal betting websites during broadcasts, followed by acquittal” and “Hull City: late payments, EFL transfer restrictions and reduction on appeal”.
16 controversies · 24 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “Shamshera: FIR for copyright infringement and cheating, investigation stayed by Delhi High Court” and “Fan / "Jabra Fan": initial consumer ruling against YRF followed by Supreme Court victory”.
16 controversies · 27 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2024–2026: River Haven restaurant sublease dispute; his company seeks over NZD 60 000 while operators allege pressure and harassment” and “August 2026: Controversy after live lobsters bought and released into sea”.
16 controversies · 19 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “2026: Donna Motsinger civil jury awards $59.25 million; new trial denied” and “2022–2023: new civil lawsuits by several women in New York and Nevada”.
15 controversies · 23 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Charlotte Arnould case: allegation of two rapes, formal investigation and order for trial before criminal court” and “PNF investigation into aggravated tax fraud and money laundering linked to Belgian tax residence”.
15 controversies · 25 sources2 convictions3 formal charges
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Conviction for drink-driving following several collisions” and “Romanian complaint alleging sexual relations with women subjected to trafficking”.
15 controversies · 21 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
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 entertainment
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Dhurandhar: controversy and legal action by members of Baloch community over character's dialogue” and “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke: NCW summons, appearance and written apology”.
15 controversies · 29 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Monarchies and royal familiesFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “2009–2011 / disclosures in 2025–2026: highly affectionate emails to Epstein after his conviction, contradicting her public distancing” and “February 2026: Sarah's Trust announces closure 'for the foreseeable future'”.
15 controversies · 21 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “Contractual dispute with Paresh Rawal over Hera Pheri 3, subsequently resolved” and “Canadian citizenship becomes a political issue before restoration of Indian nationality”.
14 controversies · 27 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 14 controversies, including “2022–2026: Pam & Tommy made without her consent; Anderson still requests apology from Seth Rogen” and “2025–2026: romance with Liam Neeson accused of being publicity stunt, which Anderson denies”.
14 controversies · 25 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Australia: subsequent investigation into possible false testimony closed without prosecution in 2023” and “Pledge to donate $7 million divorce settlement to charities: controversy over amounts actually paid”.
13 controversies · 18 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “2019: Richard Jewell — Atlanta Journal-Constitution threatens legal action over portrayal of journalist Kathy Scruggs” and “2016: Remarks on Trump, racism and the "pussy generation" — renewed controversy over political correctness”.
13 controversies · 18 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Personal conviction for public insults against Louis Boyard upheld on appeal” and “Defamation complaint against Louis Boyard: MP acquitted”.
13 controversies · 17 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Riyadh Comedy Festival: Criticism of 'cultural sportswashing' and freedom of expression debate” and “'The Dreamer': Renewed criticism of jokes about transgender and disabled people”.
13 controversies · 17 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “January 2025: accompanies ICE during operations in Chicago” and “June 2025: coverage of ICE raids in Los Angeles and renewed controversy over his role”.
13 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Gandii Baat: FIR under POCSO Act and police summons” and “XXX Season 2: FIR, complaints about army portrayal and Supreme Court criticism”.
13 controversies · 23 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “2023 car accident: Civil negligence lawsuit still active in 2026” and “Stand-up return: Says she was 'kicked out of show business for being mean'”.
13 controversies · 13 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 entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Mumbai University: disinvitation from Jashn-e-Urdu and allegation of political censorship” and “Anupam Kher called a "clown" and "sycophant", followed by disclosure of a private apology”.
13 controversies · 21 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “2007 sexual offence allegation: separate arrest in February 2026” and “2013 voyeurism allegation: arrest in September 2025 and prolonged investigation”.
13 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “1952: Re-entry permit revoked during European trip — de facto exile from the United States” and “1922–1952: Prolonged FBI surveillance, from suspicions of "White Slave Traffic" to alleged links with communist organisations”.
12 controversies · 15 sources1 formal charge
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 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
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “WeightWatchers: Investment and ambassadorial role, followed by board departure after disclosure of weight-loss medication use” and “People's Fund of Maui: Backlash over billionaires' donation appeal, followed by nearly $60 million distributed”.
12 controversies · 14 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “Two new sexual assault complaints and continuation of judicial investigation” and “Judicial investigation expanded to two further alleged rapes and one sexual assault”.
12 controversies · 26 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “The Deb dispute: public allegations, US defamation lawsuit and Australian contractual litigation” and “MacInnes v Wilson: defamation claim dismissed in 2026, with appeal announced”.
12 controversies · 24 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “2024: backlash for appearing to ignore Ke Huy Quan when receiving Oscar” and “2008–2020: Tropic Thunder — satirical blackface and protests by disability organisations”.
12 controversies · 20 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “Kankani blackbuck case: Five-year conviction in 2018, appeal still pending in 2026” and “'Kala Hiran': 2026 personality rights/defamation action and interim injunction against unauthorised use”.
12 controversies · 22 sources1 conviction5 formal charges
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Maharashtra FDA notice over Vimal advertisement considered potentially "surrogate" advertising” and “Consumer commission notices over allegedly misleading Vimal advertising”.
11 controversies · 20 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “June 2021–July 2023: three years in prison, fine, community service and early release” and “2019–2021: substantial cooperation with prosecutors, break with Raniere and apology to victims”.
11 controversies · 5 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “"Hanging Out" podcast advertisement withdrawn after criticism of imagery evoking suicide” and “Ofcom complaints over jokes about Reverend Richard Coles on I'm a Celebrity”.
11 controversies · 18 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “2024–2026: backlash following Heart Attack performance at American Heart Association gala” and “2026: cancellation of five concerts and postponement of tour launch”.
11 controversies · 16 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “2026: at Cannes, Moore says fighting AI is 'a battle we're going to lose'” and “2019–2023: memoir alleges Ashton Kutcher's infidelity and pressure for threesomes; Kutcher expresses anger”.
11 controversies · 21 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “2014–2024: The Fat Cow dispute with Rowen Seibel, judgment largely favouring Ramsay followed by appeal” and “2015: court defeat over personal guarantee of York & Albany lease”.
11 controversies · 16 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “May 2026: criminal damage conviction overturned on appeal and not-guilty verdict entered” and “July 2026: Metropolitan Police apologise and pay £25,000 compensation for Heathrow arrest”.
11 controversies · 9 sources1 formal charge
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