backlash

A four-part documentary executive produced by US actress Jada Pinkett Smith for Netflix is coming under fire on social media over its portrayal of Cleopatra by a Black actress. Detractors on TikTok and Twitter are decrying the upcoming…
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A cartoon scoffing at the deadly earthquake that has killed more than 11,000 people in Turkiye and Syria has received a severe backlash online for its insensitivity. French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo published a cartoon captioned…
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Adele is facing backlash for a recent Twitter post following the postponement of her Las Vegas residency. In a tweet on Tuesday, the 33-year-old singer announced she will be performing at the Brit Awards next week. “Hiya, so I’m…
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Hulu officials have removed a documentary about the Astroworld Festival tragedy following backlash to the special's release. The documentary, Astroworld: Concert From Hell, was uploaded to the platform on Wednesday without any promotion…
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An Orwell prize-winning author is to rewrite her memoir after criticism that her portrayal of schoolchildren was “racist”. Kate Clanchy, a Scottish poet and writer who has taught in schools for more than 30 years, has been accused of…
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French luxury label Louis Vuitton is facing a backlash on social media after releasing a scarf inspired by the traditional Palestinian keffiyeh. The brand is offering a blue checkered wrap-up decorated with Louis Vuitton’s monogram…
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Iranian president Hassan Rouhani said during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday that the nuclear agreement was “alive” despite backing away from the deal. Iran had officially started restricting international inspections of its nuclear…
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Rita Ora is facing criticism once again after travelling to Australia for her role as a coach on The Voice. The British pop star arrived on Monday to begin a two-week period of quarantine in Sydney before filming for the talent show.…
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Lucille Ball’s daughter Lucie Arnaz has defended Nicole Kidman, after news that the star is in talks to play her mother was met with a backlash online. The comedy legend will be depicted in Aaron Sorkin’s new film, Being the Ricardos,…
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