Controversy

Unpacking the Child Abuse Case Against YouTube Influencer Ruby Franke

Parent vlogger Ruby Franke is charged with harming two of her six children. Meanwhile, people who knew the family—and many who just watched her videos—say they suspected something was seriously wrong.

September 23, 2023

TikToker Alix Earle Reflects on Her Dad's Affair With Ashley Dupré

TikToker Alix Earle remembers finding out her father cheated on her mom with Ashley Dupré, the call girl linked to the sex scandal that prompted the resignation of Eliot Spitzer as New York governor.

September 20, 2023

Drew Barrymore Reverses Decision to Bring Back Talk Show Amid Strikes

Drew Barrymore has changed her mind about having The Drew Barrymore Show return to the air this week after stirring controversy over her decision to tape new episodes during union strikes.

September 17, 2023

Why Maren Morris Is Stepping Back From Country Music

Maren Morris announced she is stepping back from country music and expresses her feelings in two new songs and music videos.

September 15, 2023

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Speak Out About Their Letters Supporting Danny Masterson

Ashton Kutcher and wife Mila Kunis shared a video message after coming under fire for writing a judge character letters in support of Danny Masterson for his rape trial, before his prison sentence.

September 9, 2023

Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau's Daughter Is Pregnant With First Baby

The late Mary Kay Letourneau's husband Vili Fualaau is about to become a grandfather at age 40. Their daughter Georgia Fualaau is expecting her first child.

September 9, 2023

Martha Stewart Stirs Controversy After Putting a Small Iceberg in Her Cocktail

Martha Stewart recently shared a photo of herself with an icy cocktail, but many of her followers had mixed feelings over the drink.

September 1, 2023

Miley Cyrus' Brother Trace Defends His Controversial OnlyFans Take as "Common Sense"

Trace Cyrus doubled down on his controversial stance on how women on OnlyFans "have lost their chance of settling down with a good guy," contending that "everything I said is just common sense."

September 1, 2023

The Highs, Lows and Drama in Britney Spears' Life Since Her Conservatorship Ended

The excitement over freeing Britney Spears in 2021 has fizzled. In the wake of her split from husband Sam Asghari, see where the pop star's post-conservatorship life got complicated.

August 27, 2023

Anatomy of a Pile-On: Learning From Netflix's Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard Trial Docuseries

There's not a lot left to say about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's 2022 defamation trial, but Netflix's Depp v. Heard re-tells the saga through the prism of the Internet's hottest takes.

August 16, 2023

Jamie Foxx Issues Apology to Jewish Community Over Controversial Post

Jamie Foxx issued an apologetic statement after his Instagram post referencing Jesus, which he has since deleted, sparked accusations of antisemitism.

August 5, 2023

What's Next for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Amid Royal Family Estrangement and Business Shake-Ups

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's burgeoning media empire hit a few bumps in the road, but the parents of two are privately regrouping and coming up with new plans.

August 4, 2023

The Public Tragedy of the Extremely Private Jacqueline Kennedy

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis became the public face of a nation's tragedy, a burden the famously private first lady handled with remarkable poise.

July 28, 2023

Miranda Lambert Reacts to Fan's "Shoot Tequila, Not Selfies" Shirt

After stirring up controversy for calling out fans taking selfies during her Las Vegas residency, video surfaces of Miranda Lambert interacting with another fan. Watch!

July 25, 2023

Parker McCollum Defends Miranda Lambert and Jason Aldean Amid Recent Controversies

Parker McCollum stands behind fellow county stars Miranda Lambert and Jason Aldean amid recent backlash over her response to fans taking a selfie mid-show and the latter's recent song.

July 22, 2023

Robin Thicke's Fiancée April Love Geary Fires Back at Haters Who Criticize Her Photos

Robin Thicke’s fiancée April Love Geary gave a "shoutout" to her "haters" on Instagram after being criticized over some of her risqué social media pics.

July 20, 2023

Sheryl Crow Slams Jason Aldean for "Promoting Violence" With New Song

Sheryl Crow criticized fellow singer Jason Aldean over his new song "Try That In A Small Town," which has stirred controversy for its lyrics and music video.

July 19, 2023

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All the Tragedy That Has Led to Belief in a Kennedy Family "Curse"

Even some of the Kennedys themselves have acknowledged talk of their family being cursed, but they have differing opinions as to what that actually means

July 17, 2023

Logan Paul's Company Prime Defends Its Energy Drink Amid Backlash

PRIME, a beverage company co-founded by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI, is under scrutiny for selling an energy drink with 200mg worth of caffeine.

July 13, 2023

Every Bombshell From Secrets of Miss America

A&E's new documentary series Secrets of Miss America digs into the dark side of the inner workings behind the century-old pageant.

July 11, 2023

How Jill Duggar Is Parenting Her Own Way Apart From Her Famous Family

After coming of age in the spotlight on 19 Kids and Counting, Jill Duggar and husband Derick Dillard are raising their three sons on their own terms.

July 8, 2023

Colleen Ballinger's Team Slams Blackface Allegations

Colleen Ballinger's legal team speaks out in her defense after the YouTuber is accused of wearing blackface in a resurfaced video of her performing Beyonce's "Single Ladies" in 2009.

July 7, 2023

Colleen Ballinger's Team Sets the Record Straight on Blackface Allegations

Colleen Ballinger's legal team spoke out in her defense after the YouTuber was accused of wearing blackface in a resurfaced video of her performing Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" in 2009.

July 7, 2023