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Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Minor online backlash after joke about fully booked soba restaurant and response about humour” and “Mine or Yours lyrics on married couples' surnames: political debate in 2025”.
7 controversies · 13 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Removed from Pride event after liking anti-LGBTQ+ posts” and “Investment in Icebreaker tax avoidance scheme”.
4 controversies · 7 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
Music
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “2026 public debate over his highly visible tattoos on stage” and “Controversy following his remark about rock musicians gaining weight”.
3 controversies · 4 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Killed at HMP Wakefield; murder trial halted and rescheduled in 2026” and “Prison attack and hostage-taking: Watkins hospitalised”.
5 controversies · 11 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
MusicCelebrities, influencers and social media
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Launch of MOTHER memecoin, insider-trading concerns and 2026 class action” and “Public allegation against Universal Music concerning unpaid international royalties”.
10 controversies · 15 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “2007–2008: death attributed to cocaine intoxication, with other medical factors” and “1993–1999: disputes portrayal of violence in 'What's Love Got to Do with It' while admitting hitting Tina”.
15 controversies · 16 sources3 convictions4 formal charges
Music
South Korean singer-songwriter and actress known as IU.
15 controversies · 19 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2024–2025: +57 — sexualisation of minor, changed lyrics and Colombian constitutional ruling” and “2021: criticism of initial silence during nationwide protests in Colombia”.
8 controversies · 11 sources
Music
South Korean rapper, dancer and songwriter, member of BTS.
4 controversies · 5 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2025: guilty plea to penetrative sexual activity with a child” and “3 March 2025: acquitted of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity”.
7 controversies · 4 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “2024–2026: Tenacious D suspends tour after Kyle Gass joke about attempt on Donald Trump's life” and “2008: Participation in 'Tropic Thunder' amid controversy over disability slurs”.
4 controversies · 6 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “His daughter's account of an absent father” and “Reassessment of his work for misogyny and homophobic stereotypes”.
6 controversies · 7 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Denunciation of "sasaeng taxis" following him for twenty years and threat of legal action” and “Tax audit: approximately 100 million won in additional tax, agency cites reporting differences between Japan and Korea”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “2006–2020: Tomi Rae Hynie's marital status disputed after Brown's death; South Carolina Supreme Court finds she was not surviving spouse” and “2005–2006: Jacque Hollander alleges 1988 rape; civil action dismissed as time-barred and dismissal upheld on appeal”.
18 controversies · 17 sources5 convictions7 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 1 controversy: “Departure from Take That after years of doubts, amid speculation”.
1 controversy · 2 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Civil sexual assault claim withdrawn with prejudice, followed by Jay-Z–Buzbee litigation” and “Lance Rivera case: Guilty plea to assault, followed by Rivera's later denial that Jay-Z stabbed him”.
11 controversies · 23 sources1 conviction2 formal charges
Music
South Korean singer, rapper and actress, member of BLACKPINK.
11 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2025: Controversy in Armenia over public funding for her concert in Yerevan” and “2020: Samantha Barbash's 'Hustlers' lawsuit — claims against Nuyorican Productions dismissed”.
9 controversies · 15 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “1979–1993: substantial tax debt, asset seizures, acquittal of tax evasion and continuing IRS disputes” and “1988: personal bankruptcy with debts exceeding 3 million dollars”.
11 controversies · 10 sources2 formal charges
Music
South Korean singer and dancer, member of BTS.
6 controversies · 7 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “New Jake Holmes lawsuit concerning 'Dazed and Confused' and 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' documentary, settled in 2025” and “'Stairway to Heaven': 'Taurus' plagiarism lawsuit ends with favourable verdict definitively upheld”.
8 controversies · 17 sources
Music
South Korean singer and member of BTS.
6 controversies · 9 sources
Music
South Korean singer and actress, member of BLACKPINK.
5 controversies · 6 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
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “1958–1980: violence against women acknowledged by Lennon and described by Cynthia Lennon” and “1972–1976: political surveillance and US deportation proceedings based on his British conviction, ultimately overturned”.
8 controversies · 10 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “1989: further admission to treatment centre after exposure to powerful painkillers” and “1983–1984: major relapse and treatment at Betty Ford Center”.
10 controversies · 12 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
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Independent 2023 report: systemic sexual abuse of hundreds of boys and young men over decades” and “Structural pressure on media and casting: implicit threat to withdraw artists and television dependency system”.
7 controversies · 11 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “High Court defeat in dispute over 'Pistol' series” and “Public support for Donald Trump and controversial remarks on racism and Meghan Markle”.
8 controversies · 9 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “New prosecution for historical sexual offences: 2018 trial halted over serious disclosure failures” and “2007 song about Harold Shipman accused of sympathising with serial killer”.
7 controversies · 13 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Art Nouveau character in blackface and enduring controversy over imagery” and “Spotify boycott in solidarity with Neil Young, followed by return in 2024”.
9 controversies · 20 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Thirty-three arrests and damage around Vélodrome concerts” and “Violence and intrusion by purported supporters during AccorHotels Arena concert”.
5 controversies · 10 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
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 “Appearances in France after prison release and accounts of approaches to women trigger renewed backlash” and “Separate fine of one million won for purchasing prostitution services”.
6 controversies · 5 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
South Korean singer, member of BTS and solo artist.
10 controversies · 16 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “2022–2025: Justice Tour cancellation and emergence of major financial dispute with Scooter Braun/HYBE” and “July 2025: $31.5 million financial settlement with Scooter Braun/HYBE”.
11 controversies · 12 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Associations' complaint alleging homophobia following performance of « Zoo »” and “Domestic violence allegation by former partner followed by acquittal”.
5 controversies · 11 sources1 conviction2 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2025–2026: Gatúbela lawsuit followed by withdrawal and public apology by claimants” and “2023–2025: copyright action targeting Don't Be Shy”.
7 controversies · 12 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
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Announced civil action against Syco / Simon Cowell for alleged breach of duty of care” and “Parliamentary testimony on misogyny and abuse in music industry”.
9 controversies · 19 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Montecito house: Seller seeks to cancel sale over incapacity; courts rule in Perry's favour” and “Australia: High Court rules in favour of designer Katie Perry in trademark dispute”.
15 controversies · 23 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Death from Heminevrin overdose during alcohol dependency treatment” and “Cow Palace: Collapse on stage after substance use and replacement by audience member”.
8 controversies · 11 sources1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “'Brown Sugar': Richards defends song as Stones remove it from live performances” and “Rolling Stones versus Donald Trump: Threat of legal action over use of songs”.
10 controversies · 18 sources2 convictions3 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2024–2026: Drake's litigation against UMG over Not Like Us — Lamar not sued, complaint dismissed then appealed” and “2025: Not Like Us performed at Super Bowl, partial self-censorship and continuation of public feud with Drake”.
9 controversies · 13 sources
MusicMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Skinny Revolution weight-loss treatment advertisements: weight-loss claims ruled irresponsible” and “Conviction for failing to ensure child's school attendance”.
8 controversies · 12 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “New York Court of Appeals ruling: Dr Luke is a limited-purpose public figure and must prove actual malice” and “Settlement ending dispute with Dr Luke before defamation trial”.
10 controversies · 13 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Bud Light boycott: Video shooting cases of beer after Dylan Mulvaney partnership” and “Homophobic slur on stage at Tennessee bar”.
9 controversies · 10 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
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