Iam Tongi spoke out Monday about his “American Idol” victory after being crowned the youngest male to ever win the competition and how he honored his late father during his time on the show. “It’s amazing,” Tongi, 18, told TV Insider. “I was so happy everyone voted. Thank you to everyone. Now that I’m the ‘Idol’ of … Read more
Pat McAfee “didn’t expect” the wave of backlash he received this week after revealing his self-titled show will be moving to ESPN later this year. During Thursday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” the former NFL punter, 36, addressed reactions from fans, stating it’s been “a little bit more negative” on the social media front. … Read more
She’s a sultry cover girl, but some are telling her to cover up. German pop singer Kim Petras graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue — the second-ever transgender model to do so. The publication is facing backlash from conservatives suggesting to boycott the publication for featuring a trans woman, though many people … Read more
A bizarre neighborhood dispute has erupted in Perth’s northern suburbs. And it’s over the smell of food … On behalf of their vegan family members, a Burns Beach resident has written to their neighbor asking they close their window when cooking their “sickening” meat — PerthNow reports. The upset writer presented the letter with “PLEASE TAKE SERIOUSLY” … Read more
Kim Kardashian apparently isn’t too frightened of her new role in “American Horror Story: Delicate.” The “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star, 42, will appear in the 12th season of Ryan Murphy’s scary anthology later this year — and she hired an acting coach to help hone her skills for the show. “We start shooting … Read more
A British influencer savaged for admitting judging what people put in their shopping trolleys has deleted her account after copping heavy backlash. Olympia Anley, a second-year university student who gained a huge following documenting her lavish lifestyle, recently described herself as being “snobby about people’s food shopping” after spotting a woman in the supermarket buying … Read more
Stephen A. Smith sent a message to everybody who was upset that he had Clay Travis on his podcast. Smith hosted the OutKick founder on his Audacy “Know Mercy” podcast earlier this week, and the two opinionists had a wide-ranging conversation that included their thoughts on cancel culture and whether or not Donald Trump would … Read more
Chlöe Bailey is responding to some of the backlash she got for her intimate sex scene in the new Amazon Prime Video series, “Swarm.” During the series premiere, the actress, who plays character Marissa Jackson, has an explicit scene with actor Damson Idris, who plays her boyfriend, Khalid. After the premiere, some fans on Twitter … Read more
Italian-American singer Ellynora went through a rollercoaster of emotions Thursday after her performance of the U.K.’s national anthem didn’t go as planned. Ellynora received harsh reviews on social media after she stumbled over the lyrics to “God Save the King” — and appeared startled while fidgeting with her earpiece — ahead of England’s 2-1 Euro qualifying … Read more
A Melbourne swinger’s club dubbed “Australia’s most exclusive” is enforcing new entry rules on its invite-only guests. The Monkey Club, which you enter through one of the city’s famed laneways, reportedly sparked outrage after its strict conditions of entry were made public last year. While there was a slew of wild rules for those who … Read more
Some fans are not too happy with actress Chlöe Bailey after her sex scene in the new Amazon Prime Video series “Swarm.” Bailey, who plays the character Marissa Jackson in the psychological-horror show, has an intimate scene with actor Damson Idris, who plays her boyfriend Khalid, in the first few minutes of the first episode, … Read more
An influencer has broken down in tears after her baby’s unusual name copped backlash for being “ridiculous” and “off the wall”. British couple Liana Jade and Connor Darlington named their eight-month-old baby boy Koazy, pronounced Cozy. However, the popular YouTubers – who have 2.71 million followers – have had their unorthodox choice in moniker criticized … Read more
Never-land in a million years. Jude Law stars as the villainous Captain Hook in Disney’s upcoming “Peter Pan & Wendy,” and some fans who’ve already caught a glimpse are wondering — is that really him? And if so, why? A teaser for the “Peter Pan” remake — which drops on streamer Disney+ Apr. 28 — shows the … Read more
Help wanted, but not desperately. A restaurant burned by unreliable workers has bluntly advertised what they’re looking for with an ad that reads: “Now hiring: non-stupid people.” Santino’s Pizzeria hung the all-caps banner outside its Columbus, Ohio storefront a few months ago in jest, according to local news outlet WSYX, but it’s just now raising … Read more
“Hogwarts Legacy” continues to summon negative feedback. The brand-new new game, which has faced a slew of backlash due to the continued fallout against JK Rowling, was labeled on Steam as a “genocide simulator” on Saturday reports Indy100. “Hogwarts Legacy” takes place nearly two centuries before the actual series takes place and allows players to … Read more
Heavy metal band Pantera has had three shows canceled from their forthcoming reunion tour following controversy over a 2016 incident involving singer Phil Anselmo. The shows were dropped from the line-ups of Germany’s Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals earlier this week, as well as a show in Vienna, due to public backlash … Read more
Amy Winehouse’s father, Mitch Winehouse, has thrown his support behind the controversial casting in the upcoming biopic “Back to Black.” Starring Marisa Abela as the late seven-time Grammy winner, the biopic has come under fire after fans pointed out that the actress doesn’t resemble the late singer in the slightest. But the “Tears Dry On … Read more
Sebastian Croft is casting a protective charm over himself. The “Heartstoppers” actor is addressing the backlash he has been receiving from fans of the Netflix series after it was revealed he would voice one of the characters in the upcoming “Hogwarts Legacy” video game. “I was cast in this project over 3 years ago, back … Read more
A pair of social media influencers are facing waves of backlash after posting a video showing their baby riding a Jet Ski without a life jacket. Popular Indonesian YouTuber Ria Ricis shared a video with her 30.8 million subscribers following her family taking a Jet Ski joyride. In the video titled “Moana (rides) the Jet … Read more
An Australian wedding venue that copped a furious backlash online over a painting hanging on its wall has taken down the artwork and apologized for any offense it caused. Redleaf Wollombi, located in New South Wales’ picturesque Hunter Valley, came under intense fire after a wedding party was pictured smiling in front of the painting … Read more