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A 2006 TV clip shows Russell Brand and David Walliams joking that pretending to be gay works as a 'wonderful smokescreen,' resurfacing after Brand's rape conviction and sexual misconduct allegations against Walliams.
Rock band U2 publicly weighs in on the controversy surrounding Ed Sheeran, Macklemore, and stadium owners.
A three‑year‑old soccer prodigy became the focus of a viral controversy after police were summoned to a youth match.
Recent reports from entertainment publications highlight a distinct trend of celebrities leaning into controversy for Halloween.
Chris Rock faces intense public backlash after admitting he refused to fund a lawyer for a friend's brother who spent 19 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.
Jagex pulls a RuneScape trailer and issues an apology following community backlash over generative AI usage.
Love and Deepspace faces intense fan backlash after publishing social media cocktail recipes containing poisonous ingredients.
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A prize-winning entry in Nikon's microscopy competition faces intense scrutiny over alleged artificial intelligence usage.
Controversy emerges over Ace Combat 8 on PC as its bundled Belkan War re-release remains permanently attached to the new software.
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Target has issued a formal apology and removed a children's Halloween costume following public backlash.
Terraria's largest mod, Calamity, ends development after 10 years following allegations.
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England advances to the World Cup semifinals following a 2-0 victory over Norway marked by disputed VAR interventions.
UFC fighter’s transphobic slur at White House event sparks backlash from promoters, media, and political figures
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Ongoing group stage matches dominate 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage, though inquiries regarding the tournament's opening ceremony persist.