Amy Winehouse’s dad Mitch defends biopic after film set photos spark backlash

Amy Winehouse’s dad Mitch defends biopic after film set photos spark backlash

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

Austin Butler’s singing coach defends ‘cringe’ Elvis voice: ‘It’s his voice’

Austin Butler’s singing coach defends ‘cringe’ Elvis voice: ‘It’s his voice’

Austin Butler’s voice has been a hot topic of discussion as he continues to talk like Elvis. While many have said the voice is “cringe,” his singing coach is defending him as nothing more than a hard worker. “Because of COVID shutdowns he was working on it all the time, and it’s difficult to switch off … Read more

Megyn Kelly defends Gwen Stefani’s Japanese claims: ‘Not a Hilaria Baldwin’

Megyn Kelly defends Gwen Stefani’s Japanese claims: ‘Not a Hilaria Baldwin’

She ain’t no holdin’ back girl. Megyn Kelly, 52, pondered Wednesday whether Gwen Stefani, 53, “stepped over the line” by recently claiming to Allure magazine she is Japanese when she has no ethnic ties to the country. During her SiriusXM show, the veteran conservative commentator called Allure Senior Editor Jesa Marie Calaor, who spoke with Stefani for … Read more

Austin Butler defends ‘cringe’ Elvis voice at Golden Globes: It’s in ‘my DNA’

Austin Butler defends ‘cringe’ Elvis voice at Golden Globes: It’s in ‘my DNA’

Elvis Presley wasn’t just a character to play for actor Austin Butler — it’s apparently in his DNA. The actor won the award for best performance in a drama for his role in Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” at the Golden Globes Tuesday. And audiences are still abuzz over the 31-year-old’s part in the movie — not … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings defends NSFW ‘What’s a hoe?’ answer — 18 years later

‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings defends NSFW ‘What’s a hoe?’ answer — 18 years later

Once a “hoe,” always a “hoe.” Former “Jeopardy!” champion and current host Ken Jennings still thinks he deserves to be compensated for his infamous NSFW answer given during gameplay in 2004. “Okay, so there’s, like, an 18-year-old clip of me on ‘Jeopardy!’ circulating on TikTok where there’s a clue about ‘an immoral pleasure seeker’ that … Read more

After School Satan Club co-founder defends his mission: ‘Not looking to convert’ kids

After School Satan Club co-founder defends his mission: ‘Not looking to convert’ kids

The spokesperson and co-founder behind The Satanic Temple responded to outraged parents and critics opposing his proposed “After School Satan Club,” insisting no one is trying to convert children to satanism, which has roiled a Virginia town. The city of Chesapeake, Virginia has become the focus of national attention after The Satanic Temple, described as a … Read more

Darren Aronofsky defends ‘The Whale’ fat suit: Criticism ‘makes no sense’

Darren Aronofsky defends ‘The Whale’ fat suit: Criticism ‘makes no sense’

“The Whale” director Darren Aronofosky has shed critics who say his critically acclaimed film promotes “fatphobia.” At the center of the controversy is a fat suit worn by star Brendan Fraser, 54, who plays a 600-pound English teacher named Charlie as he struggles to repair his relationship with his estranged teenage daughter, portrayed by Sadie … Read more

Roxy Jacenko defends daughter’s extravagant Christmas wishlist which includes $6K handbag

Roxy Jacenko defends daughter’s extravagant Christmas wishlist which includes K handbag

Roxy Jacenko has hit back at critics who slammed her 11-year-old daughter’s “extravagant” Christmas wishlist – which includes a $6000 handbag. The Sydney mom said the people who found issues with her daughter Pixie’s Christmas wishlist had “too much time on their hands”. “Clothes and swimwear. Hardly unreasonable for a tween,” she told News.com.au. “Ask … Read more

Bruce Springsteen defends high ticket prices amid Taylor Swift tour debacle

Bruce Springsteen defends high ticket prices amid Taylor Swift tour debacle

The Boss has finally addressed the sky-high prices for his upcoming 2023 tour. For the first time in his career, Bruce Springsteen, 73, told Rolling Stone that he opted to use Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model to sell tickets. This allows for extreme inflation based on demand. But fans were not pleased with the varying ticket … Read more

Meghan Markle defends ‘woke’ culture, admits to ‘spoon-feeding clickbait’

Meghan Markle defends ‘woke’ culture, admits to ‘spoon-feeding clickbait’

Meghan Markle admitted to “spoon-feeding the clickbait” by defending the word “woke” in the latest episode of her “Archetypes” podcast. In the episode, titled “The Audacity of the Activist,” the royal spoke about words that become “unnecessarily charged” when it comes to women, giving examples such as “feminism,” which she said is “often treated, as … Read more

‘The View’ defends Taylor Swift from ‘fatphobic’ accusations: ‘Leave her ass alone’

‘The View’ defends Taylor Swift from ‘fatphobic’ accusations: ‘Leave her ass alone’

The ladies of “The View” swiftly defended Taylor Swift from accusations of “fatphobia” on Tuesday’s episode. The name-calling started when Swift released the music video for her new song “Anti-Hero” last week. In one scene, the slender Swift steps on a scale that reads “fat” instead of any numbers, as a judgmental clone of herself … Read more

‘Harry Potter’ star Ralph Fiennes defends JK Rowling: She’s not an ‘obscene fascist’

‘Harry Potter’ star Ralph Fiennes defends JK Rowling: She’s not an ‘obscene fascist’

“Harry Potter” star Ralph Fiennes defended JK Rowling on Tuesday, saying that the abuse and death threats the author has received are “disgusting” and “appalling.” Fiennes — who played the Dark Wizard Lord Voldemort in the film franchise based on Rowling’s books — discussed his feelings about the author while promoting his new film, reports … Read more

Kanye West defends ‘White Lives Matter’ t-shirt in Tucker Carlson interview

Kanye West defends  ‘White Lives Matter’ t-shirt in Tucker Carlson interview

Kanye West on Thursday offered a simple explanation for his “White Lives Matter” t-shirt — saying he wore the controversial attire at a Paris fashion show because “they do.” The 45-year-old rapper doubled down on his decision to wear the shirt in an hour-long sit-down with Fox News’ Tucker Carlson, where he also appeared shocked … Read more

Pregnant Kelly Osbourne defends choice to stay on medication, not breastfeed

Pregnant Kelly Osbourne defends choice to stay on medication, not breastfeed

Pregnant Kelly Osbourne has yet to welcome her baby, but she’s already being mom-shamed for her decision not to breastfeed “I have chosen to stay on my medication instead of breastfeeding and the judgment that I have received from my friends and also extended family [is wild],” the “Osbournes” alum said on Wednesday’s “Red Table … Read more