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Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Return of Eurovision trophy in protest against Israel's participation” and “Criticism of EBU over non-binary flags and Eurovision's 'double standard'”.
5 controversies · 8 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “'Danke Kassel' following protest against health restrictions” and “Concert near Berlin: calls to ignore distancing rules and show ended early”.
6 controversies · 10 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Strong opposition to AI-generated songs” and “Refusal to support cultural boycott of Israel and concerts in Tel Aviv”.
4 controversies · 7 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2024–2026: former manager Brandon Garrett's assault lawsuit — civil action still disputed” and “2019–2024: default judgment of over $500,000 in security guard Thomas Weidenmuller case”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Governance dispute with Mick Mars: removal, document disclosure litigation and arbitration favouring the band” and “Public war of words with Eddie Vedder over glam metal and Mötley Crüe”.
8 controversies · 10 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “"Think You're Messi" video filmed in Spain during 2026 World Cup: controversy over political interpretation” and “Formal notice from Egyptian songwriters alleging copyright infringement involving "Ani Meshakeret?"”.
10 controversies · 19 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2024–2025: Controversy over Oasis reunion tour ticket prices; CMA investigation into Ticketmaster” and “2020: Open refusal to wear face mask during pandemic and incorrect claim that wearing one was 'not a law'”.
10 controversies · 9 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 2 controversies, including “'Miss You': Southstar–Robin Schulz controversy over remix of 'Jerk', with Oliver Tree credited on Schulz version” and “Use of photograph from Jonghyun's funeral in promotion: Criticism and Oliver Tree's apology”.
2 controversies · 3 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2024: Emergency contraception distributed at concert and false claims that it consisted of 'abortion pills'” and “June 2022: Strong speech against Dobbs ruling at Glastonbury”.
7 controversies · 11 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Public clash with Kylian Mbappé over lyric targeting management of SM Caen” and “Petition calling for withdrawal of his Victoires de la musique awards following 2018 success”.
6 controversies · 11 sources1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2021–2026: Ozuna named in Steely & Clevie 'dembow' litigation” and “2025: BCN Catering sues Ozuna and NIBIRU over Instapuff vape promotion contract”.
7 controversies · 8 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Michelle Pugh affair: years-long relationship, marital separation and sex addiction treatment” and “Relapse into alcohol and drug use followed by temporary separation”.
11 controversies · 17 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Dispute with agencies over exclusive contract: injunction, damages and proceedings still contested in 2026” and “Listed as a major tax debtor for 409 million won, payment status still disputed in 2026”.
8 controversies · 17 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Investigation for sexual exhibitionism following Cap d'Agde concert segment” and “Delphine Ernotte announces complaint for sexist and sexual insult following 'Delphine' song”.
7 controversies · 13 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2018 and 2020: Financial settlements with CPS and Metropolitan Police, including police apology for privacy infringement” and “2015–2017: Handling of his case becomes emblematic of pre-charge bail reform”.
7 controversies · 6 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “1985–2017: longstanding dispute over Beatles catalogue rights, followed by confidential Sony/ATV settlement” and “2006–2008: highly contentious divorce from Heather Mills and £24.3 million award”.
9 controversies · 15 sources3 convictions3 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Death of his technician Francis Stueber: negligence and wrongful death lawsuit, followed by settlement” and “Comments describing children's gender identity as a 'sad and dangerous fad'”.
8 controversies · 10 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2024–2025: increasing restrictions on narcocorridos and previous sanction in Chihuahua” and “2024: controversy in Chile over scheduled Viña del Mar Festival appearance”.
6 controversies · 11 sources
MusicArts, letters and intellectuals
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “2019: Arrest in Paris after buying cocaine and fine” and “2019: Fight in Paris days after cocaine arrest; three-month suspended prison sentence”.
12 controversies · 10 sources7 convictions8 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Operation Ore: Arrest, no downloaded abuse images found, but formal caution for accessing child sexual abuse website” and “Cincinnati disaster: Eleven deaths before concert and civil litigation”.
6 controversies · 12 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2009–2011: convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 19 years to life; conviction upheld on appeal” and “2007: first Clarkson trial ends with hung jury and mistrial”.
16 controversies · 11 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “January 2026 case: nine counts involving assault, theft, injuries and resisting arrest; detention followed by bail” and “EFCC 2026: invitation concerning alleged naira abuse during family ceremony”.
10 controversies · 13 sources1 conviction2 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “'Circles': Co-authorship and royalties lawsuit settled immediately before jury selection” and “Denver concert proceeds before full audience at beginning of COVID-19 pandemic”.
5 controversies · 9 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Psychotropic medication collected by third parties: referral to prosecutors in June 2026” and “"Summer Swag" 2022: criticism over use of approximately 300 tonnes of drinking water per concert during drought”.
8 controversies · 15 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Serial infidelities and longstanding dual relationship: conduct publicly acknowledged by Pupo” and “Crimea, Russia and Belarus: concerts despite criticism and cancellations in Europe”.
8 controversies · 15 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “February–June 2025: Brooklyn conviction upheld on appeal and left intact by Supreme Court” and “June 2025: urgent request for home confinement based on alleged prison murder plot denied by judge”.
18 controversies · 17 sources2 convictions4 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2021–2026: Rauw Alejandro named in Steely & Clevie 'dembow' litigation” and “2024–2025: Zurich promoter sues Rauw Alejandro for defamation and interference following cancelled concert”.
7 controversies · 9 sources
MusicArts, letters and intellectuals
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Follow Me: 2026 backlash over extensive use of AI-generated imagery in video” and “Maghribi Maghribi: criticism of quality, performance and choice of artists”.
9 controversies · 18 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2025: Coachella — debut performance called a "disaster" after delay and severe technical problems” and “2023–2024: O2 Arena — accusations of satanism over bats, masks and references to Kingdom of Benin”.
7 controversies · 9 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Super Bowl 2023: 103 FCC complaints over sexualised nature of show” and “Savage X Fenty 2022: Johnny Depp chosen as featured guest, prompting backlash”.
11 controversies · 12 sources
Music
Rapper, songwriter and leader of BTS, formerly known as Rap Monster.
8 controversies · 10 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “'Stairway to Heaven': Plagiarism allegation ultimately rejected” and “2013–2014: Conflicting signals about reunion followed by tense public exchange with Jimmy Page”.
7 controversies · 12 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Hypocrisy allegations after criticising touring obstacles caused by Brexit” and “Political remarks: Jeremy Corbyn called 'communist' and public support for Brexit”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Berlin: Criminal investigation into SS-like stage costume, closed in 2025” and “BMG ends publishing relationship with Waters amid controversies over Israel, Ukraine and United States”.
11 controversies · 18 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Assault in Booba's Ünkut shop: five-year sentence upheld on appeal” and “Harassment complaint after thousands of messages from admirer”.
5 controversies · 10 sources3 convictions4 formal charges
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2017: Second trial — acquitted on three counts, jury unable to reach verdict on four others” and “2017: Retrial on four counts — second jury fails to reach verdict, CPS abandons further prosecution and Harris formally acquitted”.
6 controversies · 10 sources1 conviction2 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “July 2026: post interpreted as mockery after Argentina's World Cup defeat, boycott and apology” and “2022–2026: Rosalía named in Steely & Clevie 'dembow' litigation”.
8 controversies · 10 sources
Music
Singer-songwriter and member of BLACKPINK.
5 controversies · 7 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Paris 2016: six-year sentence for rape and violence, appeal still pending” and “Saint-Tropez 2018: five-year sentence for rape and appeal”.
8 controversies · 17 sources2 convictions4 formal charges
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2026: mistakes Arabic zaghrouta for 'yodelling' at Coachella, backlash and subsequent apology” and “2026: repeated attempted intrusions by alleged stalker and five-year restraining order”.
7 controversies · 12 sources
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
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “'Emilia Pérez': Criticism in Mexico over Spanish and cultural authenticity; Gomez responds” and “Tearful video about immigration deportations: Post deleted after political backlash”.
7 controversies · 11 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Embezzlement of approximately 528 million won from Burning Sun through trademark fees” and “Separate embezzlement of approximately 22 million won from Yuri Holdings for personal legal expenses”.
10 controversies · 8 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Merdan Yanardağ: civil personality rights lawsuit, damages award and contested enforcement during imprisonment” and “Lyrics about Adam and Eve: complaints, religious campaign and Erdoğan's reaction, with no conviction identified”.
5 controversies · 13 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “May 2026: Tax victory over 2011 — €55 million penalty annulled and refund ordered” and “May 2024: Second tax investigation dismissed — no evidence of conscious and deliberate omission”.
8 controversies · 7 sources1 conviction2 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Recurring Debate over the Lyrics of 'Fairytale of New York' and Their Censorship” and “Police Report by Sinéad O'Connor over Heroin Use”.
4 controversies · 9 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Rejection of feminist label despite empowerment icon status: mild backlash” and “Glastonbury: criticism of vocals and timing, with strong indications of technical problems”.
6 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “The Talk: confrontation over Piers Morgan and Meghan Markle, CBS investigation and departure” and “Former colleagues' allegations of racist or insulting remarks, formally denied”.
8 controversies · 11 sources
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