The U.S. Department of Education appears to have joined the “Malfoid” trend, bringing a viral Harry Potter fan character into the federal government’s social media messaging.
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‘The View’ Hit With X Community Note After Spreading Misinformation About Karmelo Anthony Case on Disney TV
ABC's The View is facing backlash after a segment discussing the Karmelo Anthony case was hit with a Community Note on X, with critics accusing the show's hosts of spreading misinformation about key facts surrounding the trial. The controversy erupted after The View...
Former MSNBC Anchor Joy Reid Claims Juneteenth Is the ‘Real’ Independence Day, Reigniting Debate Over July 4th
Former MSNBC anchor Joy Reid is drawing criticism after claiming that Juneteenth is the "real" Independence Day while dismissing the Fourth of July as a celebration of "slaveholders." During a recent episode of The Joy Reid Show titled "Why Juneteenth Is the REAL...
Tom Hanks Mocks MS NOW Viewership in Latest Sign of Cable News Decline
Even Tom Hanks appears to understand the problem facing modern cable news networks like MS NOW. While attending the opening celebration for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, the Toy Story 5 star was approached by MS NOW correspondent Jacob Soboroff for a live...
Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Scoop Goes Viral, Media Hides Original Source
In an exclusive report published on May 3, WDW Pro claimed that Lucasfilm is considering massive changes to the Star Wars continuity. The report was based on information from inside sources, observations at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge park, and analysis of streaming data for Star Wars-related projects.
IGN ‘Mixtape’ Review Draws Backlash Over Perfect Score for Controversial Game
Video game review outlet IGN is facing major backlash after awarding the controversial game Mixtape a rare perfect 10/10 score. The publication—long joked about online for routinely handing out 7/10 ratings—has reportedly given only a small handful of games perfect scores over the past three decades. That makes the review especially notable.
Poisonous Media Rhetoric Explodes at White House Correspondents’ Dinner After Another Assassination Attempt on President Trump
Per Reuters, Fox, CNN and any other media reporting from this weekend, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton was thrown into chaos. A man later identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, from Torrance California breached a checkpoint and...
‘SNL UK’ Struggles In Ratings Despite Media Framing
After the launch of Saturday Night Live UK, industry observers watched the ratings closely to see how the iconic sketch format would translate to a new audience. Now four episodes in, a clearer performance trend is beginning to emerge. As the show heads into a one-week hiatus, some have pointed to signs of ratings struggles. However, industry trades like Deadline are framing the trajectory differently.
Michael J. Fox Reacts to CNN Insinuating That He Died
After CNN posted a tribute in memory of Michael J. Fox, the actor himself reacted on social media. In a post on Threads, he appeared to take the mistake in stride, responding with humor while reassuring fans that he hadn’t died, despite CNN’s insinuation.
Politicians Suddenly Vanish From The View as FCC Scrutiny Intensifies
For years, the lineup of politicians booked for Disney's The View on ABC followed a familiar pattern: high-profile Democratic figures were welcomed onto the ABC daytime show, while Republicans and right-leaning voices often claimed they were shut out. Now, in a sudden...
Variety Turns on Stephen Colbert — Claims Late Show Exit Has Become an “Ego Trip”
In a surprising development, Variety — a publication long known for protecting Hollywood’s biggest stars — has published a sharply critical column targeting Stephen Colbert and the final months of The Late Show. In a column titled “Stephen Colbert’s Long ‘Late Show’...
FCC Launches Enforcement Proceedings Against The View Over Equal Time Concerns
The Federal Communications Commission has officially begun enforcement proceedings involving The View, according to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who confirmed the move during a Wednesday appearance on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle. The issue? Whether ABC’s long-running...
Media Frustration Boils Over as Hollywood Actors Refuse to Answer Questions on Politics
For years, the relationship between Hollywood actors and politics has been treated by the entertainment media as a foregone conclusion. Red carpets weren’t just for movie promotion — they were ideological activist battlegrounds. Junkets doubled as policy forums. Award...