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

‘Martha’ director R.J. Cutler responds to Martha Stewart’s harsh criticism: ‘It wasn’t surprising’

‘Martha’ director R.J. Cutler responds to Martha Stewart’s harsh criticism: ‘It wasn’t surprising’

R.J. Cutler has entered the chat. After the Netflix documentary “Martha” hit the streaming platform on Oct. 30, Martha Stewart accused the director of using unflattering camera angles and leaving out massive parts of her life. But Cutler isn’t bothered by the 83-year-old’s feedback. Martha Stewart admits to cheating on ex-husband Andrew Stewart in Netflix … Read more

HBO responds to rumor that ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 is canceled

HBO responds to rumor that ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 is canceled

HBO has spoken out about the future of “Euphoria.” Over the weekend, there were reports that the teen drama series starring Zendaya was canceled after two seasons. However, HBO shut down those rumors in a statement to The Independent. Zendaya in “Euphoria.” “Euphoria is going in to production in 2025,” a rep for the network said. … Read more

Erin Andrews responds to meteorologist after NFL weather alert drama

Erin Andrews responds to meteorologist after NFL weather alert drama

Erin Andrews came with receipts. The Fox Sports broadcaster called out a Milwaukee-based meteorologist, Sam Kuffel of CBS 58, who claimed she made up a weather alert in Green Bay during the Packers-Lions game Sunday. Andrews was reporting in the rain from Lambeau Field, where she said on the broadcast that she received an alert … 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

Oasis’ Liam Gallagher responds to ‘SNL’ skit mocking his feud with brother Noel 

Oasis’ Liam Gallagher responds to ‘SNL’ skit mocking his feud with brother Noel 

The Gallagher brothers were the butt of the joke on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. Liam, 52, and Noel Gallagher, 57, were portrayed by Sarah Sherman and James Austin Johnson, respectively, during the Weekend Update segment that poked fun at the siblings’ notorious feud — which sparked a response from Liam. Colin Jost began the … Read more

Hanna Cavinder responds to comment about using boyfriend Carson Beck’s NIL money

Hanna Cavinder responds to comment about using boyfriend Carson Beck’s NIL money

Hanna Cavinder has her own bag. The Miami Hurricanes guard, who is one of the faces of the NIL era, shared a TikTok video of her on a private plane — and then shut down a comment that said her boyfriend, Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, took care of the transportation by using his NIL. “We … 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

Danny Amendola responds to Xandra Pohl dating rumors

Danny Amendola responds to Xandra Pohl dating rumors

Danny Amendola pumped the breaks on rumors that he and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie Xandra Pohl are dating. The former Patriots wide receiver was asked about Pohl after she was seen sitting with his mom, Rose, when he made his debut on “Dancing With the Stars” on Sept. 17. “No, Xandra is a great friend … Read more

Ryan Murphy responds to Erik Menendez’s ‘Monsters’ criticism, defends incest innuendo

Ryan Murphy responds to Erik Menendez’s ‘Monsters’ criticism, defends incest innuendo

Ryan Murphy has no regrets about his latest Netflix series. “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” has faced criticism for suggesting an incestuous relationship between the infamous brothers who went to jail for the 1989 murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. Erik, 53, spoke out in a statement and said the “dishonest” … Read more

Grandma who refuses to buy gifts for grandchildren responds to criticism, reveals what she does instead

Grandma who refuses to buy gifts for grandchildren responds to criticism, reveals what she does instead

A grandmother who refuses to buy gifts for her grandchildren was told she ‘must hate them’ – but insists she has a good reason. Tammie Kelton, 50, told her grown-up children that when she became a grandmother, she wouldn’t buy the children gifts. Tammie – who is grandmother to four grandchildren aged nine, six, three … Read more

Michelle Beadle responds after it’s revealed to be ‘a Michelle’ in viral Shannon Sharpe sex video

Michelle Beadle responds after it’s revealed to be ‘a Michelle’ in viral Shannon Sharpe sex video

Michelle Beadle just wanted to be transparent. The FanDuel TV host appeared to jokingly clarify that she wasn’t the “Michelle” people were buzzing about online amid Shannon Sharpe’s viral Instagram Live video on Wednesday, which included audio of him engaging in sex with an unnamed woman. Later that day, Sharpe addressed the matter on his … Read more

Tom Brady responds to Scott Hanson’s apology after ‘unfair’ criticism of Fox debut

Tom Brady responds to Scott Hanson’s apology after ‘unfair’ criticism of Fox debut

Tom Brady had no issue with Scott Hanson’s feedback following the legendary quarterback’s highly anticipated debut as an analyst Sunday. Hours after the RedZone host apologized for his “unfair” criticism of Brady, stating how the seven-time Super Bowl champ has “got to get more excited” in the booth, the newest addition of Fox Sports’ A-team … Read more

‘Yo-chi man’ responds to backlash over viral video that backfired after he complained about date’s eating habits

‘Yo-chi man’ responds to backlash over viral video that backfired after he complained about date’s eating habits

The man who vented about his date and was met with hundreds of hate comments has responded to the backlash. Flynn Martin quickly became a target of the internet after he shared an experience he had taking a woman on a date to a popular frozen yogurt establishment. Initially, he said the date was going well … Read more

‘Hawk Tuah’ girl Haliey Welch responds to Mets’ first pitch backlash

‘Hawk Tuah’ girl Haliey Welch responds to Mets’ first pitch backlash

Haliey Welch isn’t charging the mound over her first pitch backlash. Welch, who became internet famous after an interview in which she said “hawk tuah” to describe a sexual act went viral, threw out the first pitch before the Mets played the Athletics at Citi Field on Thursday, and not everyone was happy about it. … Read more

Howard Eskin responds to ‘unwanted kiss’ allegations in WIP return

Howard Eskin responds to ‘unwanted kiss’ allegations in WIP return

Philadelphia radio host Howard Eskin returned to WIP on Saturday morning and addressed allegations that he made an unwanted advance on an Aramark employee at Citizens Bank Park. It was the first show for Eskin, the Eagles insider for WIP, since late June, after being banned from Citizens Bank Park and from the 76ers’ practice … Read more

‘Simpsons’ writer responds to the show predicting Kamala Harris’ presidential run

‘Simpsons’ writer responds to the show predicting Kamala Harris’ presidential run

“The Simpsons” did it again. The animated show seemingly predicted Vice President Kamala Harris seeking the Democratic presidential nomination after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race over the weekend. A writer from the show even addressed the coincidence on social media. Lisa Simpson; Kamala Harris. In the 2000 episode of the comedy series, “Bart … Read more

Christian McCaffrey responds after ‘bitter’ Cam Newton wonders why he wasn’t invited to Olivia Culpo wedding

Christian McCaffrey responds after ‘bitter’ Cam Newton wonders why he wasn’t invited to Olivia Culpo wedding

Cam Newton said Christian McCaffrey “blew it” by not inviting him to his and Olivia Culpo’s wedding, which took place in Rhode Island on June 29. Newton, who was teammates with the 49ers running back on the Panthers for three seasons, joked that he was “bitter” about not receiving an invite to the oceanfront nuptials … Read more

Kevin Durant responds to ‘heartbreak’ rumors in rare delve into personal life

Kevin Durant responds to ‘heartbreak’ rumors in rare delve into personal life

Kevin Durant got a bit candid while discussing his personal life, which isn’t something the Suns star does often, if at all. Durant, 35, explained his stance on relationships and heartbreak during the latest installment of Logan Paul’s “Impaulsive” podcast — and talked about seeing “baddies” at his NBA games. It began when co-host Mike … Read more