More than 180 Jewish artists, writers, academics, and religious leaders have rallied behind Mark Ruffalo after Paramount accused the actor of invoking “antisemitic tropes” while opposing its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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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...
Bruce Springsteen Backlash Grows as “Working-Class” Image Collides With $2,900 Tickets
Bruce Springsteen is drawing backlash from all sides. For decades, the rocker has positioned himself as the voice of the American working class. In recent years, he has also been a vocal part of the “resistance” against President Donald Trump. Yet a recent stop on his current tour has even his ideological allies in his home state questioning how much of that image is genuine—and how much is performance.
Jimmy Kimmel Blasted After “Joking” About President Trump’s Death Days Before Another Assassination Attempt — Will Disney Take Action?
Jimmy Kimmel is facing renewed backlash after joking that First Lady Melania Trump looked like an “expectant widow” shortly before another reported assassination attempt against President Trump. During a parody version of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the...
Hasan Piker is “Pro Stealing” From Whole Foods and Big Corporations
In a recent interview with The New York Times, controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker said that he is “pro stealing.” While it was not a direct call to engage in petty theft, Piker’s framing suggests that doing so can be viewed as a symbolic act of pushing back against corporate power.
Elizabeth Banks Attacks Female Trump Voters
Outspoken actress and director Elizabeth Banks recently challenged female Trump voters, asking, “What were you thinking?” She was a guest on Bustle’s One Nightstand podcast to promote her new Peacock series, The Miniature Wife, and discuss her career. When her role as Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games films entered the conversation, her political opinions followed.
Children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel Admits “I Am Political” as She Opposes ICE
Prominent YouTuber Rachel Accurso—better known as Ms. Rachel—has built a large following by teaching young children numbers, colors, and language skills. Now, she is stepping into a more public advocacy role. She has begun speaking out on immigration issues. In a recent interview with NBC News, she said, “I am political.”
Dennis Quaid Calls Out Hollywood’s Double Standard for Trump Supporters
Long-time Hollywood actor Dennis Quaid sees a double standard in his industry when it comes to supporting President Donald Trump. His comments highlight a trend widely debated online. While some celebrities voice their opinions freely, many who, like him, ‘love Trump,’ are encouraged to remain silent.
Disney Already Returning to Divisive Children’s Social Issues with New Chairman of Entertainment TV
Almost-forever CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, is stepping down this week and new leadership is filling in the vacuum. After Wall Street moguls helped guide the company towards picking Josh D'Amaro as his replacement, they also sought to quell possible...
Nintendo Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Government Seeking Refund on Trump Tariffs, Plus Interest
Nintendo has taken legal action against the U.S. government, filing a lawsuit over tariffs introduced by the Trump administration. That means Nintendo has become one of many companies now trying to recover import duties they say were collected illegally. The case,...
Filings Reveal Trump Bought Part of Netflix’s Debt — What Does That Actually Mean?
Financial disclosures released by the White House in early March reveal that President Trump purchased between $600,000 and $1.25 million in Netflix bonds earlier this year. The timing of these purchases has drawn attention, as they occurred while the streaming giant’s bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery was unfolding.
Stephen Colbert-Backed James Talarico Wins Senate Primary From Jasmine Crockett In Wake Of Late Show Gamesmanship
Texas State Rep. James Talarico has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in a race that drew national attention — and a surprising late-night television controversy that critics say helped...
Iranian Filmmakers Celebrate Supreme Leader’s Death While Hollywood Activists Condemn the Strike
The reaction to the recent military strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader has exposed a stark divide in global cultural circles — one that says a great deal about how political activism in Hollywood often collides with the lived experiences of people who actually...