Viral ‘Wicked’ journalist reveals what ‘holding space’ means — and how she’s coping with ‘wild’ backlash

Viral ‘Wicked’ journalist reveals what ‘holding space’ means — and how she’s coping with ‘wild’ backlash

Her video is popular. The woman responsible for the “Wicked” interview about “holding space” has finally clarified what the hell she was talking about. Tracy Gilchrist for Out magazine told Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande that fans of the movie “are holding space” with the lyrics of “Defying Gravity,” which sparked an emotional reaction from … Read more

Coca-Cola responds to backlash over AI-generated Christmas ad: ‘Creepy dystopian nightmare’

Coca-Cola responds to backlash over AI-generated Christmas ad: ‘Creepy dystopian nightmare’

Coca-Cola has issued a statement after copping huge backlash for creating an AI-generated Christmas commercial that fans labelled “disastrous.” Paying homage to the iconic drink’s 1995 “Holidays Are Coming” campaign, the new 15-second advert depicts a fleet of cherry red trucks driving down a snowy road to deliver ice-cold bottles of Coke to customers in … Read more

Tropicana responds to backlash after new bottle design called ‘generic, no longer meaningful’

Tropicana responds to backlash after new bottle design called ‘generic, no longer meaningful’

Tropicana is squeezing out a response to the backlash following the redesign of the bottle. The carafe shape and crown cap of the orange juice bottle that has become synonymous with the brand was introduced in 2011 — but earlier this year that shape disappeared. The brand debuted a new bottle that was intended to … Read more

Dave Coulier defends John Stamos over bald cap cancer backlash: ‘This is how we are handling a very tough time’

Dave Coulier defends John Stamos over bald cap cancer backlash: ‘This is how we are handling a very tough time’

Dave Coulier is sticking up for his pal John Stamos. Coulier, 65, spoke out on social media Tuesday in defense of his former “Full House” co-star, who is receiving backlash for wearing a bald cap as a way of supporting Coulier amid his stage 3 cancer battle. “I’m sorry to see a bunch of negative … Read more

Disney faces backlash over ‘Snow White’ star Rachel Zegler’s Trump comments: ‘Unhinged and a liability’

Disney faces backlash over ‘Snow White’ star Rachel Zegler’s Trump comments: ‘Unhinged and a liability’

Rachel Zegler is whistling a controversial tune. After the “Snow White” star went on a tirade against those who voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 election, the president-elect’s supporters began calling for Disney to take action. Zegler plays the titular role of Snow White in the live-action film, which is set to release in … Read more

Tourist prompts nationwide backlash after spreading ashes at Machu Picchu: ‘No respect’

Tourist prompts nationwide backlash after spreading ashes at Machu Picchu: ‘No respect’

What’s worse than desecrating someone’s remains? Desecrating something with their remains. A tourist “urned” the ire of cultural preservationists after she was spotted sprinkling a loved one’s ashes at Peru’s Machu Picchu. The clip was originally posted to TikTok by Peruvian tour operator IncaGo Expeditions but was taken down amid the fierce backlash. The unidentified … Read more

Michael Strahan facing fierce backlash for how he stood during national anthem

Michael Strahan facing fierce backlash for how he stood during national anthem

Giants great and “NFL on Fox” analyst Michael Strahan is facing some backlash after the network’s special Veterans Day broadcast from Naval Base San Diego. The controversy appears to stem from the moment the national anthem was playing and the cameras showed the Fox crew standing lined up with their hands over their hearts, except … Read more

Popular video game streamer faces backlash after claiming job is way harder than any ‘9-5’ gig

Popular video game streamer faces backlash after claiming job is way harder than any ‘9-5’ gig

Here’s one comment that didn’t get a lot of likes. A well-known video game streamer went the wrong kind of viral over the controversial claim that his chosen profession is more challenging than any conventional job. “Streaming is wayyyyyy harder than a 9-5. [I don’t care], be mad about it,” user @WhoDontai said on X, … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ boss brushes off sexist clue backlash after host Ken Jennings’ apology

‘Jeopardy!’ boss brushes off sexist clue backlash after host Ken Jennings’ apology

“Jeopardy!” producer Sarah Whitcomb Foss is speaking out about that controversial clue. On Monday’s episode of the “Inside Jeopardy!” podcast, Foss was joined by former champion Buzzy Cohen to discuss the moment on the game show last week that was deemed “sexist” by viewers. During the Oct. 28 episode, the players had to complete the … Read more

Wedding-day backlash has bride questioning her ‘no children’ rule as guests revolt: ‘Be just as rude’

Wedding-day backlash has bride questioning her ‘no children’ rule as guests revolt: ‘Be just as rude’

An engaged woman took to Reddit seeking advice after telling her wedding guests that no children would be allowed on the big day — and receiving major pushback.  On the “r/wedding” subreddit page, a user posted an inquiry to other social media users asking for advice on a sticky situation surrounding the couple’s wedding.  “We … Read more

Robin Wright addresses backlash to her ‘anti-feminist’ character in ‘Forrest Gump’

Robin Wright addresses backlash to her ‘anti-feminist’ character in ‘Forrest Gump’

Robin Wright isn’t running away from the debate about one of her most iconic movie roles. The actress, 58, did an interview with the New York Times Friday alongside her “Forrest Gump” co-star, Tom Hanks, to promote their new film “Here,” and Wright was asked if she thinks her character in the 1994 classic, Jenny … Read more

Shaq sparks backlash for ‘creepy’ comment to Angel Reese about her ‘little ass shorts’

Shaq sparks backlash for ‘creepy’ comment to Angel Reese about her ‘little ass shorts’

Shaquille O’Neal’s recent appearance on pal Angel Reese’s podcast sparked controversy this week after comments made to the WNBA star were condemned as “creepy” by some listeners. During Thursday’s installment of “Unapologetically Angel,” Shaq — who is a friend and mentor to the Chicago Sky forward — floated ideas as to how compensation in the … Read more

Kayla Nicole didn’t see the backlash coming after Angel Reese podcast interview

Kayla Nicole didn’t see the backlash coming after Angel Reese podcast interview

Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, thought she handled questions about her personal life with grace during a recent interview on Angel Reese’s podcast — until her mom called. During Tuesday’s installment of the “I Am Athlete Daily” show, the influencer recalled her mom being upset over negative backlash on social media when she discussed the … Read more

Bow Wow faces backlash for saying he misses Diddy’s parties: ‘Tone deaf’

Bow Wow faces backlash for saying he misses Diddy’s parties: ‘Tone deaf’

It’s not a good day to be Bow Wow. The “Bounce With Me” rapper, 37, is facing backlash for complaining on a podcast that Sean “Diddy” Combs isn’t hosting parties anymore following his arrest for alleged sex trafficking and racketeering.   “It seems unreal at times,” Bow Wow said about Combs’ legal troubles on the Oct. … Read more

‘Big Brother’ star Makensy Manbeck responds to ‘difficult’ backlash over her gameplay

‘Big Brother’ star Makensy Manbeck responds to ‘difficult’ backlash over her gameplay

Makensy Manbeck has no regrets about the decision that cost her the win on “Big Brother 26.” During Sunday’s finale, the 22-year-old construction project manager won the final Head of Household and decided to evict Cam Sullivan-Brown over Chelsie Baham — who wound up beating Manbeck in a unanimous jury vote in the final two. … Read more

Influencer Cecily Bauchmann reacts to backlash for bringing 4 kids to Disney World amid Hurricane Milton: ‘Do I regret it?’

Influencer Cecily Bauchmann reacts to backlash for bringing 4 kids to Disney World amid Hurricane Milton: ‘Do I regret it?’

Disney over disaster. Cecily Bauchmann is apologizing after revealing she was headed to Disney World — as others were preparing for Hurricane Milton. Earlier this week, the influencer posted a now-deleted video highlighting her packing process for a family trip to Florida. In the clip, the mom-of-four explained they were set to head to the airport in just … Read more

Met Gala 2025 theme sparks ‘appropriation’ backlash: ‘Pray no one shows up in black face’

Met Gala 2025 theme sparks ‘appropriation’ backlash: ‘Pray no one shows up in black face’

Next spring’s Met Gala could be canceled. Coiffed brows furrowed and tongues were wagging throughout fashiondom after Vogue revealed the selection of what some found to be a potentially problematic theme for 2025’s event. “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, the magazine stated in an Instagram post, “will take the Black dandy as its subject, examining the … Read more

Chappell Roan savagely calls former teacher a ‘bitch’ onstage after backlash for canceling shows

Chappell Roan savagely calls former teacher a ‘bitch’ onstage after backlash for canceling shows

Not a femininomenon. Chappell Roan is going viral for calling her former teacher out onstage at the Austin City Limits Music Festival over the weekend. While introducing her song, “My Kink is Karma,” the 26-year-old singer went in on her theater teacher in an explicit intro, according to the Daily Mail. “I usually dedicate this … Read more

‘Snow White’ reboot star Rachel Zegler responds to backlash over her comments criticizing original 1937 film: ‘Made me sad’

‘Snow White’ reboot star Rachel Zegler responds to backlash over her comments criticizing original 1937 film: ‘Made me sad’

The star of Disney’s live-action “Snow White” reboot, Rachel Zegler, is defending herself from backlash she received after calling out the “weird” love story in the original animated film years ago. In a new interview with Variety, Zegler accused her critics of taking her comments “out of context” after interview footage from 2022 featured her … Read more

‘Balkan breakfast’ TikTok trend touted for health faces backlash as ‘rough’ side effect revealed

‘Balkan breakfast’ TikTok trend touted for health faces backlash as ‘rough’ side effect revealed

Maybe don’t rush to get on board with this trend. The so-called Balkan breakfast — charcuterie-style spreads consisting of feta cheese, raw vegetables, tomatoes, bread and perhaps even some bacon and a red pepper sauce called Ajvar — have taken over TikTok, with countless users attempting to recreate their own versions of the southeast European feast. … Read more