critics

Margot Robbie defends Jacob Elordi casting from ‘Wuthering Heights’ critics: ‘He’s our generation’s Daniel Day-Lewis’

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Margot Robbie defends Jacob Elordi casting from ‘Wuthering Heights’ critics: ‘He’s our generation’s Daniel Day-Lewis’

She has her co-star’s back. Margot Robbie has defended Jacob Elordi after his casting as Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell’s upcoming “Wuthering Heights” film adaptation drew major backlash from critics. “I get it,” the “Barbie” star, 35, acknowledged during an interview with British Vogue published Thursday. “There’s nothing else to go off at this point until people … Read more

Ex-Disney star Sabrina Carpenter fires back at critics of her risqué music: ‘You won’t let me evolve’

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Ex-Disney star Sabrina Carpenter fires back at critics of her risqué music: ‘You won’t let me evolve’

Sabrina Carpenter isn’t backing down from her risqué reinvention as she works to break free from the Disney Channel image some fans still cling to. The 26-year-old pop star has faced criticism following the release of her last two albums, “Short n’ Sweet” and “Man’s Best Friend.” More than ten years after her breakout role on … Read more

Callous critics blast broke parents for skimping on holidays: ‘If you can’t afford Christmas, you shouldn’t have kids’

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Callous critics blast broke parents for skimping on holidays: ‘If you can’t afford Christmas, you shouldn’t have kids’

He’s spreading Christmas jeer.  Penniless parents who can’t afford holiday toys for their tots deserve a fate worse than Santa’s “naughty” list, says an unsympathetic critic, who’s virally bashing folks for being broke.  “If you can’t afford to buy your kids Christmas presents, then you don’t deserve kids,” Sam, a dad and dog lover, from … Read more

McDonald’s brings back the McRib nationwide with fans cheering and critics groaning

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McDonald’s brings back the McRib nationwide with fans cheering and critics groaning

The cult-favorite McRib sandwich officially returned to certain McDonald’s on Tuesday, marking another comeback for the legendary limited-time menu item that has divided fans for over four decades. The tangy barbecue sandwich — seasoned boneless pork slathered in sauce and topped with pickles and onions on a toasted bun — has been tracked by fans since its … Read more

Daniel Day-Lewis rips critics who think method acting is ‘a cult’

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Daniel Day-Lewis rips critics who think method acting is ‘a cult’

There will be bad blood between Daniel Day-Lewis and critics of his method style of acting. The three-time Oscar winner and star of the new film “Anemone” shot back at detractors of the technique at the BFI London Film Festival on Wednesday, asserting that the naysayers are wrongheaded. “All the recent commentary in the last … Read more

Kathy Bates claps back at critics who say she lost 100 pounds only from Ozempic: ‘F–k you’

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Kathy Bates claps back at critics who say she lost 100 pounds only from Ozempic: ‘F–k you’

She did it her way. Kathy Bates defended the methods she used to lose 100 pounds in a new interview with Variety. “People say, ‘Well, it was the Ozempic.’ F–k you, it was the Ozempic!” the 77-year-old actress told the outlet. Kathy Bates on the cover of Variety. Peggy Sirota for Variety Kathy Bates for … Read more

Sabrina Carpenter denounces critics over album cover: ‘Y’all need to get out more’

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Sabrina Carpenter denounces critics over album cover: ‘Y’all need to get out more’

Sabrina Carpenter is responding to criticism over her racy image. The 26-year-old singer sparked controversy when she released the original album cover for her seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend,” with many taking issue with the idea that it objectified women and promoted sexist stereotypes. “I think between me and my friends and my family and the people … Read more

Bruce Willis’ wife fires back at ‘loud’ critics after revealing they live in separate homes

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Bruce Willis’ wife fires back at ‘loud’ critics after revealing they live in separate homes

Emma Heming Willis is pushing back against criticism over her decision to move husband Bruce Willis into a separate home amid his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. The backlash began after the 47-year-old former model shared details in her recent ABC special with Diane Sawyer, “Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey,” about why the actor now … Read more

Meghan Markle’s ‘calculated’ Netflix show ‘With Love, Meghan’ Season 2 bashed by UK critics: ‘Woman in need of some cash’

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Meghan Markle’s ‘calculated’ Netflix show ‘With Love, Meghan’ Season 2 bashed by UK critics: ‘Woman in need of some cash’

The second season of Meghan Markle’s Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan,” is just as brutal to watch as Season 1, according to critics. A new eight-part installment of the Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle series dropped on the streaming platform in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and features guest appearances from Markle’s celeb pals, including … Read more

Meghan Trainor claps back after critics say she looks unrecognizable

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Meghan Trainor claps back after critics say she looks unrecognizable

All about that clap back. Meghan Trainor is responding to critics who accused her of looking unrecognizable in the viral Nicki Minaj TikTok Challenge, which she shared last week. In the video, Trainor wore black and white athleisure clothes and rocked a high ponytail as she balanced precariously on an upturned dumbbell. Meghan Trainor doing the viral … Read more

Glammed-out food influencer cooks enormous meals for the hungry — but critics accuse her of doing it for ‘clout’

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Glammed-out food influencer cooks enormous meals for the hungry — but critics accuse her of doing it for ‘clout’

Call her Robin Food. A Lebanese influencer has divided people online after filming herself prepping mammoth meals for the poor to shame food-wasting celebrities. Surthany Hejeij, 33, has amassed over 15.7 followers on Instagram with her culinary clips, which always begin with a person discarding an obscene amount of food. They then cut to heartrending … Read more

Chip Gaines slams critics of gay couple in new Magnolia Network reality show

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Chip Gaines slams critics of gay couple in new Magnolia Network reality show

Love is love. Chip Gaines spoke out against the backlash to the same-sex couple featured on the new Magnolia Network reality show “Back to the Frontier.” “Talk, ask questions, listen.. maybe even learn,” the 50-year-old wrote on X Sunday. “Too much to ask of modern American Christian culture. Judge 1st, understand later/never.” Chip and Joanna … Read more

Madelyn Cline reacts to critics’ fixation on her changing appearance on ‘Outer Banks’

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Madelyn Cline reacts to critics’ fixation on her changing appearance on ‘Outer Banks’

Madelyn Cline knows what you said last season. The actress, 27, is clapping back at the online chatter about her appearance on “Outer Banks.” Cline has starred as Sarah Cameron on the Netflix drama, that follows a group of friends on the Outer Banks in North Carolina, for four seasons. Madelyn Cline for the cover … Read more

Ryan Murphy’s JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette first look is a crime — according to critics

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Ryan Murphy’s JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette first look is a crime — according to critics

Ryan Murphy has his work cut out for him. The “American Horror Story” creator, 59, took to Instagram over the weekend to share a first look at the actors portraying John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in his upcoming “American Love Story” anthology series. “Here are some stills from our LOVE STORY camera test,” … Read more

‘There are no breaks and no bonus’: Proud trad wife barks back at critics who ‘think being at home isn’t real work’

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‘There are no breaks and no bonus’: Proud trad wife barks back at critics who ‘think being at home isn’t real work’

A modern-day “Leave It To Beaver” family. In an era when many women are trying to step away from traditional gender roles, Maria West is doing the complete opposite — by proudly owning the title of being a “trad wife.” The Seattle woman loves nothing more than being a stay-at-home mom and wife while her … Read more

Gen Z says salary norm should be ‘banned’ — but critics say ‘it really is not that difficult’

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Gen Z says salary norm should be ‘banned’ — but critics say ‘it really is not that difficult’

A fired-up Gen Zer has declared being paid fortnightly in Australia should be straight-up “banned” because she finds it difficult to manage her salary. Ren Adelina, 21, has amassed over 700,000 views on TikTok by declaring she’s unhappy with a fortnightly pay cycle. “Getting paid fortnightly needs to be genuinely banned,” she said. “One week … Read more

‘Reborn mothers’ love their scary-realistic baby dolls and slam critics of bizarre craze: ‘I want the right to go out with them’

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‘Reborn mothers’ love their scary-realistic baby dolls and slam critics of bizarre craze: ‘I want the right to go out with them’

SAO PAULO — Videos featuring emotional moments with hyper-realistic baby dolls have sparked both online fascination and political debate in Brazil, with lawmakers even bringing the lifelike dolls into legislatures. Influencers have staged situations such as birth simulations and strolls in shopping malls with the hand-crafted baby figures, known as “reborn” dolls, creating videos that have gone viral. … Read more

Stephen A. Smith calls out critics who want ESPN to fire Ryan Clark over RG3 wife comments

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Stephen A. Smith calls out critics who want ESPN to fire Ryan Clark over RG3 wife comments

Stephen A. Smith said his ESPN colleague Ryan Clark “crossed the line” by involving Robert Griffin III’s wife in their public feud, however, he didn’t think it was “a fireable offense.” What started as Clark and Griffin, a Fox Sports analyst, sharing their takes about the confrontation between WNBA stars Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark during … Read more

Women are putting tacks in their flip-flops to mimic celeb-fave brand — but critics warn money-saving trend is ‘dangerous’

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Women are putting tacks in their flip-flops to mimic celeb-fave brand — but critics warn money-saving trend is ‘dangerous’

These shoes are really tack-y. It’s safe to say this fashion fad is starting to stick. DIY fashionistas are setting off alarm bells by putting tacks in their flip-flops to imitate a viral celebrity couture trend, as seen in viral TikTok videos online. The spiked sandal hack was inspired by a collaboration between Spanish fashion … Read more

Marathon runner fires back at critics over race-day ‘bikini’ bottoms: ‘Give me a break!’

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Marathon runner fires back at critics over race-day ‘bikini’ bottoms: ‘Give me a break!’

A female athlete who recently ran the London Marathon in just 2 hours and 39 minutes has detailed the shocking comments made about her appearance after she competed in a pair of running briefs. Holly Archer is a British runner who has previously won silver in the women’s approximately one-mile event at the European Athletics … Read more