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fromCalifornia Post
12 hours ago

Exclusive | Hollywood director's son accused of lewd acts in water polo games goes into hiding - as his mom gives arrogant four-word message

The allegations against the water polo star surfaced in the suit filed last month by former teammate Romain, who says Van der Woude subjected him to months of racist harassment and sexual abuse while playing on Harvard-Westlake's elite team.
SF parents
#hype-aversion
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Hype aversion is a reaction against popular culture pressure, where opting out can signify independence and personal taste.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Hype aversion is a reaction against popular culture pressure, where opting out can signify independence and personal taste.
Cancer
fromFuturism
1 day ago

William Shatner Says AI Is Spreading Horrific Rumors About Him

Generative AI tools have amplified disinformation, causing distress to public figures like William Shatner, who faced false cancer claims on social media.
Music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

The Industry Is Once Again Giving Kanye West a Pass

Kanye West's actions post-apology reveal a lack of genuine moral accountability despite initial expressions of sincerity.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 days ago

Why the manosphere has an antisemitism problem

Antisemitism is prevalent in the manosphere, with influencers promoting harmful stereotypes and conspiracy theories about Jews.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

TLC's Chilli claims she's "not MAGA" after sharing "Michelle Obama is a man" conspiracy theory - LGBTQ Nation

I WANT TO BE CLEAR: I am not MAGA and do not support any of the many policies that are causing great harm to the American people.
US politics
fromThe Cut
4 days ago

Brand Names Are in Crisis

"Any time you have to explain your name, you're essentially apologizing for it," says Alexandra Watkins, the founder of naming firm Eat My Words. Her deal-breakers for names include 'looks like a typo' and 'hard to pronounce.'
Marketing
fromFast Company
4 days ago

A Vegas showgirl just sued Taylor Swift-and Swifties are not having it

"Over the course of a decade, CONFESSIONS OF A SHOWGIRL grew into a brand encompassing performances, writing, and digital media-built by one person, city by city, and show by show."
NYC music
Film
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

The controversy around Zendaya's new film explained

The film 'The Drama' transitions from a romantic comedy to a dark narrative with a shocking revelation about a character's past involvement in a school shooting.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Jake Tapper Calls Out the Left Cozying Up to Hasan Piker: Has a History of Outrageous, if Not Bigoted' Comments

Jake Tapper questions the Democratic establishment's embrace of controversial socialist Hasan Piker, highlighting his history of shocking statements.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Republicans slammed for "cruel" one-word response to the Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Protesters rallied in Sioux Falls for transgender rights against anti-trans bills, while Republicans faced backlash for their dismissive response to Transgender Day of Visibility.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Fear of Being Canceled Activates an Ancient Alarm

Therapists are observing a new anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of public shaming and ostracism, termed akyronophobia.
#reality-tv
fromQueerty
1 month ago
Television

Jay Manuel gets candid about ANTM's blackface controversy: "As a person of color ... it was not easy for me" - Queerty

fromQueerty
1 month ago
Television

Jay Manuel gets candid about ANTM's blackface controversy: "As a person of color ... it was not easy for me" - Queerty

#chappell-roan
Privacy professionals
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Chappell Roan Backlash Over Security Guard Incident Fueled by Bot-Driven Smear Campaign: Report

Chappell Roan faced backlash due to a security incident, with a significant portion of negative social media posts attributed to bots.
Privacy professionals
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Chappell Roan Backlash Over Security Guard Incident Fueled by Bot-Driven Smear Campaign: Report

Chappell Roan faced backlash due to a security incident, with a significant portion of negative social media posts attributed to bots.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Here's How Celebrities Are Reacting To Jameela Jamil's Fierce Post About The Chappell Roan Hate

Jorginho accused a security guard of upsetting his stepdaughter after an encounter with Chappell Roan, leading to emotional distress for the child.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

"He can't even 'patriot' competently": Trump mocked for blindingly basic error in American flag - LGBTQ Nation

Trump's video for his presidential library features a flag with 56 stars, raising criticism and mockery online.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Promise of 'Woke 2' Is Fueling a Leftist Fever Dream

Donald Trump's 2024 victory was seen as a rejection of 'woke' ideology, leading to a culture of offensive speech without fear of consequences.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
Startup companies
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

An Apple Employee Became an Overnight Meme Because of His Name. So He Changed It

A business card led to viral fame for Sam Straun, who later changed his name to distance himself from the attention.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Why Are We So Scared of Trans People?' Fox News Talent BRAWLS Over Olympic Ruling

Marie Harf argued that the decision was solving a problem that I actually don't think is a big problem on the Olympic stage. She stated, 'Honestly, I don't care' about trans women competing against women, which led to stunned reactions from the panel.
Women in technology
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Famed for authenticity, Farage's Cameo scandal reveals him for what he is: a performer | Gaby Hinsliff

Nigel Farage accepted paid video requests on Cameo from white supremacists, convicted rioters, and others requesting misogynistic content, raising questions about his judgment or genuine beliefs.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago
Right-wing politics

Gay makeup artist mocks right-wing "bozos" for using his photo to celebrate rugged masculinity - LGBTQ Nation

A gay makeup artist humorously highlights a far-right troll's mistake in using his image to promote conventional masculinity, unaware of his true identity.
fromMashable
1 month ago
LGBT

'Wired' cover on 'gay mafia' meets social media storm

Sensationalized imagery depicting gay Silicon Valley leaders provoked accusations of homophobia from LGBTQ individuals and political leaders.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

Gay makeup artist mocks right-wing "bozos" for using his photo to celebrate rugged masculinity - LGBTQ Nation

A gay makeup artist humorously highlights a far-right troll's mistake in using his image to promote conventional masculinity, unaware of his true identity.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago

Fake post claims Clavicular has 'come out' as bisexual

Clavicular has made the decision to come out to the public as Bisexual, he doesn't want this to change the outlook he gives to his fans. 'I've always felt more comfortable around guys my entire life... there's a reason why I do a lot of content with Drago & Cookie.'
LGBT
Social media marketing
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Not so "demure": Trans influencer behind viral catchphrase says fame "ruined my life" - LGBTQ Nation

Jools Lebron's viral fame from her 'very demure, very mindful' catchphrase led to substance abuse, alcoholism, and personal devastation despite initial success and celebrity connections.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How Long Is 15 Minutes of Fame, Really?

Celebrity fame is temporary and transient, unlike hereditary royalty, with most stars eventually fading into obscurity despite efforts to maintain relevance.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Mr. President, please take off your hat

Dignified transfers are solemn movements for military members who lost their lives overseas. They involve flag-draped caskets for the fallen and a trained carry team of seven people who execute precise movements to carry the casket off an aircraft at Dover, home of the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations and America's sole port mortuary.
Washington DC
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Mamdani Finds Another Public Figure Not to Smile With

Mayor Zohran Mamdani deliberately maintains a neutral or disinterested expression in photos with controversial figures like Trump and FIFA President Infantino, contrasting sharply with his trademark campaign smile.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Bill Maher Tells All About Trump Dinner And Texts Afterward Amid Rage-Feud: Just to Set The Record Straight!'

Bill Maher refuted Trump's account of their dinner and revealed post-dinner text exchanges during his New Rules segment, claiming Trump misrepresented events on social media.
#social-media-backlash
Television
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Gold Medal MAGA Hangover

The U.S. men's hockey team celebrates their Olympic gold medal with White House and political visits, while Formula 1 moves to Apple TV and the World Baseball Classic begins with Team USA facing competitive challenges.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Doechii's Levi's Jeans ad sends conservative Christians into a meltdown

The entire Levi's commercial is distasteful. Levi's goes as far as ending the ad with featured Grammy-winning rapper Doechii bending over with her rear end highlighted while dancing. While she stays in this position, she turns to the camera, allowing viewers to catch a glimpse of the first and only person's face during the thirty-second ad.
SF LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Idiotic White Woman': Sexist Star Dem Recruit Disparaged Women and Shared Porn on Social Media

Encontrar una mujer hermosa, buena onda, no interesada, con buen corazon es mas dificil que pegarle a la loteria. No imposible, pero cabron—finding a beautiful, cool, non-self-interested, kind-hearted woman is harder than winning the lottery. Not impossible, but it's a bitch to do.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Digital blackface flourishes under Trump and AI: The state is bending reality'

Imma keep it real with you, a Black woman said in a viral TikTok post, I get over $2,500 a month in stamps. I sell 'em, $2,000 worth, for about $1,200-$1,500 cash. Another Black woman ranted about taxpayers' responsibility to her seven children with seven men, and yet another melted down after her food stamps were rejected at a corn-dog counter.
Social justice
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Brand Beckham and the rise of the clapback costume

David Beckham used sartorial choices—a sashiko jacket and a capacious Hermès bag—at Paris events to shape public perception amid family controversy.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Jason Bateman Responded After His Comments About Charli XCX Not Wanting Kids Sparked Backlash

I actually don't want to have kids.
Music
Women
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Grok Is Being Used to Mock and Strip Women in Hijabs and Sarees

AI users produced nonconsensual sexualized edits that add or remove religious and cultural clothing from images of women, disproportionately targeting women of color.
Social justice
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Why Is Everyone So Pissed About a Viral Target Sweater?

A Target-promoted "Dump Him" sweater provoked debates over gendered marketing, online culture, and interpretations ranging from breakup encouragement to broader social critique.
fromVulture
1 month ago

A Grand Theory of Celebrity and Who-dom

And by "Who-dom," I don't mean the Seussian variety but the taxonomy coined by 's Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger: the vast, sub-stratospheric tier of celebrity occupied by figures whose fame is intensely meaningful to some and virtually nonexistent to everyone else. Whos are defined in opposition to Thems, the indisputable celebrities known to most except those living under a rock or who willingly reject the very notion of pop culture,
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Brooklyn Beckham and Prince Harry are the canaries in the coalmine. The children of Instagram will be next | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

A child is born. Before they even landed Earthside, in the language of Instagram, a scan of them as a foetus in utero was uploaded to a waiting audience. The room in which they will sleep the pale pastel paintwork, the carefully curated nursery furniture is all there, ready, waiting: an advertorial empty of its model. Then comes the photo of the baby being born, held aloft to their audience while still covered in vernix, eyes not yet open, their mother smiling, hair perfect.
Social media marketing
Left-wing politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm the founder of a clothing line that has spoken out against ICE. I got dropped from a store, but the backlash is worth it.

A fashion brand founder transformed a hobby into Lingua Franca and embraced political activism despite business losses, prioritizing causes like immigration and civil liberties.
Fashion & style
fromNew York Daily News
2 months ago

Source details Victoria Beckham's 'inappropriate' wedding dance with son Brooklyn

Victoria Beckham's reportedly inappropriate dance with son Brooklyn at his 2022 wedding caused guest discomfort and intensified public family tensions.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Pointing Out The Parts Of American Culture That Are Changing Before Our Eyes

Widespread convenience technologies let people avoid leaving home, reducing everyday face-to-face interaction and increasing social isolation, division, and hostility.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Teyana Taylor Recants Leonardo DiCaprio Mystery Mouthing Reveal

Will America's long national nightmare ever be over? Will we ever learn who Leonardo DiCaprio was talking to during a Golden Globes commercial break? Yesterday, his One Battle After Another co-star Teyana Taylor confirmed that, in the soundless video of DiCaprio talking to someone offscreen, he was talking to her. "Yesterday, I thought I broke the Da Vinci Code," Taylor said on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. Today, she's less sure.
Film
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Black Celebrities Are Being Accused of "Selling Out"

Policing Black behavior enforces community solidarity by sanctioning perceived racial betrayal and criticizing individuals seen as prioritizing personal interests over Black interests.
Film
fromQueerty
2 months ago

As America burns, Melania wages cold war against people review-bombing her crappy new documentary - Queerty

Melania Tr*mp's $40 million documentary faces heavy pre-release online backlash and apparent review removals on Letterboxd and Rotten Tomatoes.
Television
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Consequences are making a comeback! Former reality star torpedoes her TV return with racist Bad Bunny rant - Queerty

Jill Zarin was removed from the RHONY reunion series The Golden Life after posting racist comments about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance.
Media industry
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Gen Z is retiring "Karen"-and the replacement name is starting fights - Silicon Canals

Gen Z popularized "Jessica" on TikTok as a millennial equivalent to "Karen," propelled by a recurring "nurse" joke and organic comment-thread consensus in mid-2025.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Megyn Kelly roasted for bizzare & "overtly racist" tantrum over Bad Bunny: "Football is ours!" - LGBTQ Nation

Megyn Kelly condemned Bad Bunny's Spanish Super Bowl performance as un-American, arguing it excludes English speakers and threatens American cultural norms.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

This Awards Season Has Devolved Into a Never-Ending Controversy. It's Starting to Get Unhinged.

Ryan Coogler's Sinners has provoked intense online Oscars-season controversy, with fans accusing awards outcomes of racism and cultural appropriation while pitting films against each other.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Traitors' Colton Underwood hits back after Michael Rapaport's 'homophobic' dig

Rapaport hit back: "Nobody in this room would be better at holding a secret than you." "There it is," Underwood responded, adding: "You think it was fun for 29 years of my life?" "Oh no, no, no, no, no - that has nothing to do with it. I think you came into this game loving the idea of being a Traitor," he told Underwood, failing to acknowledge the accusation made.
LGBT
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Elon Musk posted about race almost every day in January

Elon Musk intensified promotion of white supremacist and anti-immigrant messages on X in January, repeatedly endorsing claims of white victimhood and demographic threat.
LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

12 Powerful LGBTQ+ Celebrity Coming Out Stories That Helped Me Find My Voice

Black LGBTQ+ celebrities' public coming-out experiences provide crucial visibility that helps queer youth embrace their identities and live authentically.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Meet Chloe Grace Moretz's wife as Beckham comments resurface

"As a model in this industry for over 14 years, testing has been, and will forever be a huge component of a model's career. "Yet the frustration has always been the same with it. This is why I have created the Testing Network. In my 14 years, I have found that when a shoot is curated with a full team of creatives, these shoots are some of the most inspiring, influential and fulfilling experiences I've had of my career. But those tests are a rarity, and they shouldn't have to be."
LGBT
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How anti-ICE pin badges became the essential red carpet accessory

Celebrities increasingly use red‑carpet pin badges and apparel as visible protest symbols against ICE and immigration enforcement, supported by activists and viral DIY commerce.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Donald Trump's Furious Post Slamming A Team USA Skier Is Going Viral

"It brings up mixed emotions to represent the US right now. I think it's a little hard. There's obviously a lot going on that I'm not the biggest fan of. Just because I wear the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the US."
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Mediaite's Luke Touma Floored By MAGA Backlash to Bondi: Even InfoWars Calling It Out For The Clown Show It Is!'

Far-right media criticize the Trump administration's Epstein response, suggesting elite legal impunity preserves market stability and calling the administration a 'clown show'.
#nicki-minaj
fromQueerty
2 months ago
US politics

Nicki Minaj boasts she's "Tr*mp's number one fan," but her wig is staging a quiet protest - Queerty

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

Nicki Minaj claims Chrissy Teigen is trans because she laughed at a joke about her butt - LGBTQ Nation

fromQueerty
2 months ago
US politics

Nicki Minaj boasts she's "Tr*mp's number one fan," but her wig is staging a quiet protest - Queerty

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

Nicki Minaj claims Chrissy Teigen is trans because she laughed at a joke about her butt - LGBTQ Nation

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

OOPS: Ms. Rachel Likes Anti-Semitic Comment, Apologizes, and Then Entertains Theory They' Set Her Up

Ms. Rachel apologized for accidentally liking an antisemitic Instagram comment, later entertained a pro-Palestinian account's claim that she was set up, prompting public skepticism.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump posts racist meme of the Obamas - then deletes it

President Donald Trump posted a racist clip showing Barack and Michelle Obama as apes on Truth Social, deleted with the White House blaming a staffer.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

When the Two Sides of the Culture War Meet

Working-class values, celebration, and patriotic themes appeared in both Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime and Turning Point's alternative performance, despite different political framing.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Piers Morgan Accuses MAGA Of Going Woke' With Its Censorious' Bad Bunny Outrage

MAGA's outrage over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show mirrors the censorious, joyless tendencies of 'woke' cancel culture and may now appear thin-skinned.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Clown show': Obama reacts to Trump sharing racist monkey video

Political discourse has degraded into a cruel, clownish spectacle; most Americans find demeaning behavior deeply troubling and it may damage Republicans in upcoming midterm elections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Rages In Vicious Super Bowl Meltdown Trashing Bad Bunny Over Not Speaking English, Disgusting' Dance

A harsh denunciation labeled Bad Bunny's Spanish Super Bowl halftime performance terrible, disgusting, un-American, and demanded immediate replacement of the NFL's new kickoff rule.
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