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MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Personal expenses deducted through Costaguana: VAT reassessment and penalty upheld by Madrid High Court” and “Costaguana corporate structure and personal income tax: High Court upholds attribution of higher remuneration to Bosé”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Creative conflict with Penelope Spheeris over Wayne's World and director's exclusion from sequel” and “Production disputes and screenwriting credit arbitration on So I Married an Axe Murderer”.
5 controversies · 8 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Cockpit affair: in-flight video, pilot's licence revoked and conviction for insult/defamation” and “Pilot affair: civil judgment ordering payment of EGP 6 million in damages”.
9 controversies · 17 sources4 convictions2 formal charges
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Statements about crack/cocaine and exclusion from Sanremo Festival” and “X Factor 2014: dramatic departure after Spritz For Five eliminated”.
9 controversies · 20 sources3 formal charges
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “France 2 and Air Productions convicted of unfair conduct in awarding 'N'oubliez pas votre brosse à dents'” and “France 2 sanctioned for covert advertising on 'N'oubliez pas votre brosse à dents'”.
7 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Remarks favouring India-Pakistan dialogue and Shiv Sena backlash” and “Rajesh Khanna: "poor/limited actor" remarks and apology to family”.
13 controversies · 21 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2020 posts prompt accusations of closeness to conspiracy narratives” and “'Danke Kassel' following protest against health restrictions”.
6 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “"Domestic Goddess" title and image at centre of feminist debate” and “Photographs of Charles Saatchi grabbing her throat: Lawson victim of assault acknowledged through police caution”.
5 controversies · 9 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Diplomatic controversy in Poland after post-Eurovision remarks linking Polish 12 points to Holocaust remembrance” and “Special military service arrangement created for Kirel: debate over celebrity privileges”.
10 controversies · 19 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Kidulthood: allegations of harassment and sexual contact involving young actress” and “Doctor Who: allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate comments on set”.
13 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Removal from Weekend Update after years of O.J. Simpson jokes: reason remains disputed” and “Gambling addiction and massive financial losses recounted publicly”.
6 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Diriliş: Ertuğrul: mockery at Altın Kelebek ceremony, Erdoğan's reaction and alleged television "embargo"” and “Sexist remarks about fathers looking after children: strong social media backlash”.
4 controversies · 8 sources1 formal charge
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “National controversy over « Sale pute » and its misogynistic and violent lyrics” and “Removal from Francofolies line-up following « Sale pute » controversy”.
6 controversies · 11 sources1 formal charge
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Sciences Po Grenoble affair: defamation complaint after reference to 'intellectual terrorism'” and “Bedbugs and immigration: CNews warned by Arcom”.
7 controversies · 9 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “Fabricated Fidel Castro interview presented as exclusive” and “Conviction in Botton affair for handling the proceeds of misuse of corporate assets”.
12 controversies · 26 sources2 convictions
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Conviction for incitement to racial hatred following 'Casser du Noir' sketch” and “Conviction for insulting police officers following traffic stop”.
7 controversies · 13 sources2 convictions
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Confrontation with PP government over film subsidies: cultural official described as an 'executioner'” and “Opposition to the Iraq War and direct attack on José María Aznar”.
7 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Goya Awards 2003: 'No a la guerra' campaign against intervention in Iraq” and “Defamation case against New Idea over relationship with Tom Cruise, resolved by favourable settlement”.
6 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “The Hobbit Labour Dispute, Government Pressure and Fast-Tracked Employment Law Changes” and “The Hobbit: Controversy over Deaths of Up to 27 Animals Linked to Production”.
8 controversies · 19 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “This Morning: online list of alleged paedophiles handed to David Cameron” and “Allegations of editorial power and obstructing colleagues at ITV”.
9 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “Defamation lawsuit against Bauer Media: liability victory followed by substantial reduction in damages” and “Federal copyright lawsuit concerning paparazzi photographs reposted on social media”.
12 controversies · 24 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Allegations of abetment of suicide, controlling behaviour and financial misappropriation following Sushant Singh Rajput's death” and “ED investigation into alleged money laundering and misappropriation of ₹15 crore”.
7 controversies · 15 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Humiliating and deliberately destructive style as an Operación Triunfo judge” and “Admittedly homophobic remark, heated confrontation with Jesús Vázquez and departure from Operación Triunfo”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Campaign against criminalising incitement to religious hatred” and “Jesus sketch: hundreds of complaints, then dismissed by Ofcom”.
7 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Coffs Harbour fight followed by alleged attempt to sell video for money” and “Confrontation with BAFTA producer after speech was cut short”.
9 controversies · 17 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Blackbuck case: 2018 acquittal still challenged by state on appeal” and “Taj hotel altercation: assault allegation and prolonged trial”.
10 controversies · 11 sources2 formal charges
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Arrest for drug possession and period in custody” and “Final conviction for illegal possession of weapons linked to the context of the Bombay bombings”.
15 controversies · 29 sources1 conviction
Monarchies and royal familiesFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “1992: topless photographs and so-called 'toe-sucking' incident, followed by civil judgments against magazines for invasion of privacy” and “2008–2012: covert documentary in Turkish orphanages, diplomatic crisis and subsequent proceedings in Turkey”.
15 controversies · 21 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “The Interview: North Korean threats, Sony cyberattack and cancellation of nationwide release” and “American Sniper: misunderstood comparison with Nazi propaganda scene and clarification”.
7 controversies · 13 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Joke about Nile water: professional ban, conviction and subsequent acquittal” and “Remarks in Bahrain about freedom of expression in Egypt: singing ban subsequently lifted”.
4 controversies · 10 sources2 formal charges
Business and billionairesFilm, television and entertainment
Television producer, entrepreneur and Syco executive.
11 controversies · 19 sources
Business and billionairesFilm, television and entertainment
Producer, manager and founder of 19 Entertainment / XIX Entertainment.
7 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Divorce from Song Hye-kyo: mediation proceedings and wave of rumours over responsibility” and “Vincenzo: controversy over Chinese bibimbap product placement, scene removed and Song apologises”.
4 controversies · 5 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Commentary calling Front national voters 'complete idiots' and Radio France warning” and “Threats and insults following commentaries on far right and religion”.
6 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Lisa Loch case: civil damages awarded for serious infringement of personality rights” and “Pensioner's lawsuit after TV Total segment about bestiality”.
4 controversies · 6 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Celebrity Big Brother: formal warning after throwing cup and damaging mirror” and “Highly publicised breakup and infidelity on Celebrity Big Brother: confrontation with Lillie Lexie Gregg”.
6 controversies · 10 sources2 convictions
Film, television and entertainmentArts, letters and intellectuals
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Credit card fraud as a teenager and prison sentence” and “Remarks about Poland and Auschwitz: diplomatic protest and expressions of regret”.
10 controversies · 18 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “#MeToo rumours of inappropriate behaviour towards Sanjana Sanghi, directly denied by her” and “Support for Padmaavat and temporary removal of surname in protest against Karni Sena violence”.
8 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Statements That New Zealand Is Racist” and “Jojo Rabbit: Accusations of Trivialising or Sentimentalising Nazism and the Holocaust”.
7 controversies · 11 sources
Film, television and entertainmentArts, letters and intellectuals
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Attack on Friday magazine offices with eleven associates” and “Mini-motorbike crash while intoxicated, causing severe head injuries”.
6 controversies · 12 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Two speeding offences in 2011–2012, driving licence suspension and embarrassment for Toyota” and “SMAP crisis and breakup: Kimura stays with Johnny's and becomes focus of "betrayal" allegations”.
5 controversies · 9 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “False documents to avoid military service: conviction by military court” and “2011 revolution: calls to leave Tahrir followed by rejection from demonstrators when he attempts to join the square”.
4 controversies · 6 sources2 convictions
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Support for "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests, arrest and subsequent release on bail” and “After "Woman, Life, Freedom": continuing professional ban and reported travel restrictions”.
9 controversies · 16 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “'Pondichéry' withdrawn from sale following acknowledgement of unattributed borrowings” and “Nelly Arcan interview: mockery of her Quebec accent and sexualised questions”.
8 controversies · 13 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Franz Schönhuber interview three days after Mölln attack: controversy over platforming far-right leader” and “Physical contact and sexualised remarks towards female guests: #MeToo reassessment and Gottschalk's defence”.
10 controversies · 22 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “The Tom Green Show: extreme pranks, humiliation of his parents and cruelty accusations” and “The Bum Bum Song: mass TRL voting campaign followed by voluntary withdrawal from chart”.
3 controversies · 8 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Apology Following Joke Considered Racist about Taxi Drivers and Dublin Zoo” and “2009 Controversy over Remarks about Jewish People and the Holocaust”.
6 controversies · 10 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 2 controversies, including “'Flowergate': fan's bouquet found in bin” and “Rush video criticised for lack of body diversity”.
2 controversies · 3 sources
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