The world of online philanthropy is no stranger to controversy, and it seems that YouTuber MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has fallen victim to the phenomenon of being “canceled.” Donaldson initiated an ambitious project to fund the construction of 100 wells across Africa to provide clean drinking water to an estimated 500,000 people … Read more
He’s cooking again. After being publicly silent since 2017, when several women accused him of sexual assault and harassment, Mario Batali is planning a controversial comeback with a series of virtual cooking events in early December. The Post can exclusively report that the 63-year-old celebrity chef is working with veteran media producer Karen Kapnick on … Read more
There’s a phrase made popular by Gen Zers and is now being used by celebrities that proves a wild reality for young women. “Are you a girl’s girl?” Being a “girl’s girl” is a label Generation Z has been loving but, depending on where you land, it could be seen as a compliment or an … Read more
This seating arrangement was funny, girl. Actress and singer Lea Michele was ironically seated behind talk show host Ziwe Fumudoh at the 2023 US Open men’s finals at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City on Sunday. Fumodoh, 31, seemed to be in bright spirits, wearing an equally bright yellow tweed jacket while seated next to … Read more
Woody Allen is calling cancel culture “silly” after being dogged by decades-old sex abuse allegations from his adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow. The 87-year-old filmmaker made the statement Sunday in an interview with Variety at the Venice Film Festival, where he is promoting his new movie, “Coup de Chance.” “I feel if you’re going to be … Read more
It’s not uncommon for pregnant mothers to hope for a healthy baby and smooth delivery. Nevertheless, in a digital age where sharing every aspect of one’s life has become the norm, a Florida mom’s seemingly innocent Instagram post has ignited a fiery debate about health and cancel culture. Kimberly Lecuyer, a 34-year-old fit pregnancy coach … Read more
Actor Kevin Sorbo, best known for his role in the 1995 series “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys,” says he’s a victim of cancel culture. The 64-year-old claims he’s been “blacklisted” from Hollywood over his Christian beliefs and conservative opinions. Sorbo said he first noticed that he was snubbed from the entertainment industry after parting ways with … Read more
Could she be more done with cancel culture? In a new interview with WSJ Magazine, Jennifer Aniston, 54, says she refuses to hold people who make mistakes in the same regard as former Hollywood mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein, 71. “I’m so over cancel culture,” the “Morning Show” star told the outlet. “I probably just … Read more
Gen Zers have been called everything from “snowflakes” to “psychos.” Now, thanks to a new, viral music video, they’re proudly calling themselves “haters.” New York-based rock outfit Infinity Song — comprised of Boyd siblings Abraham, 30, Angel, 27, Israel, 25, and Momo, 24 — is burning up TikTok with a teaser of their upcoming single, “Haters … Read more
If lyrics could kill. A musician performing as Adeem the Artist left the internet in hysterics after posting a pithy parody of country superstar Jason Aldean’s divisive ditty “Try That In A Small Town” — a song that has come under significant fire for so-called problematic, “pro-lynching” lyrics. Titled “Sundown Town,” the 35-year-old Knoxville, Tenn. … Read more
Ice Cube tackles a wide range of topics — including Kanye West’s antisemitic comments and his supposed feud with the rapper — in an interview on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” airing Monday at 8 p.m., on TalkTV. “We were always cool,” said Ice Cube of his relationship with West, speaking out about their dynamic for the … Read more
Kate Rohde was a trailblazer as a female Unitarian minister. But, she says, a cancel culture takedown left her scraping by at age 74, stripped of her ministership and her pension. In 1980, Rohde was among the first female ministers in her denomination and used her position to fight for progressive values. She even officiated … Read more
Following the release of his latest stand-up special, actor and comedian Rob Schneider doubled down on the importance of cracking jokes in the face of cancel culture. “There is no forgiveness from the liberal intelligentsia. You don’t get it,” Schneider told the “Fox & Friends” co-hosts on Monday. “So don’t bother. Just stick to your guns.” “At the end … Read more
Joan Rivers’ critically witty commentary has earned her a place as one of the top female comedians of all time. Despite her biting critiques of fashion, celebrities and more, the late, great media personality mainly steered clear of being canceled. Her daughter, Melissa Rivers, believes that the “Fashion Police” host would have found cancel culture … Read more
It was a surreal sight on Tuesday: A smiling Johnny Depp walking the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival 2023, signing autographs, taking selfies and hugging screaming fans. Just like old times. His new film, “Jeanne du Barry” — which stars Depp as King Louis XV — opened the famous festival. The likes of … Read more
Comedian and podcast host Joe Rogan said during an interview that he’s been putting up comics who aren’t afraid to touch “third rail stand-up” or “risky subjects” at his new Austin, Texas comedy club, by welcoming comedians like Roseanne Barr and Dave Chappelle. During an interview with The Free Press, Rogan said his Austin-based club, Comedy Mothership, features … Read more
The Chicks have no regrets about being one of the first targets of cancel culture — 20 years after making a snarky remark about former President George W. Bush. Formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, the country trio, composed of lead singer Natalie Maines, 48, and sisters Martie Maguire, 53, and Emily Strayer, 50, were … Read more
Like Indiana Jones finding the Holy Grail, Steven Spielberg has finally seen the light. This week, the filmmaker said onstage at the Time100 Summit that he regrets editing the guns out of “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and digitally swapping them with walkie-talkies for the 20th anniversary re-release in 2002. “That was a mistake,” a repentant Spielberg … Read more
Don’t hate the player, hate the name. After three decades, Nintendo has decided to change the controversial name of one of the villains from “Super Mario Bros” ahead of the movie’s official release in Japan this week. The Japanese video game giant announced the image overhaul in a recent message on their Twitter account. Per … Read more
Now that takes balls! “Real Time” host Bill Maher jokingly unveiled a new “award show” during his closing monologue Friday evening, saying it’ll be better than the Oscars and Emmys because it’s dedicated to people brave enough to stand up against the cancel culture. He vowed to present the “Cojones Awards” — a golden statue … Read more