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Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “Prolonged absence from public television and longstanding dispute with RTM” and “Marrakech du rire 2011: dispute over unpaid balance of performance fee and mutual threats of legal action”.
3 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Press allegation of a rude remark to UK immigration officials, categorically denied” and “Janhvi Kapoor's allegations on the day of his wedding to Aishwarya Rai”.
6 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “Prosecution for advertising illegal betting websites during broadcasts, followed by acquittal” and “RTÜK: TV8 sanctioned over O Ses Çocuklar on grounds of protecting children's development”.
16 controversies · 24 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “2011 revolution: public defence of Mubarak and boycott calls by activists” and “Trial for "insulting Islam" in his films: conviction followed by acquittal”.
4 controversies · 9 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “Son of Sardaar: allegations of anti-competitive practices involving Jab Tak Hai Jaan screenings” and “Dhoom 3: screenplay plagiarism action before Bombay High Court”.
16 controversies · 27 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Prominent pro-Sissi presenter: allegations of propaganda and endorsement of the security establishment's narrative” and “Defamation: convictions involving Osama El-Ghazali Harb and Abdel-Moneim Aboul-Fotouh subsequently overturned by acquittals”.
7 controversies · 12 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainmentCelebrities, influencers and social media
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Parcel containing €23 000: customs questioning, subsequent "clean chit" and ED investigation” and “Criminal complaint over kissing scene in Dhoom 2”.
9 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Legal notice over allegedly offensive portrayal of Sikhs in Son of Sardaar” and “Ajay Devgn Films' competition complaint against Yash Raj Films dismissed, followed by rejection of appeal”.
11 controversies · 20 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “Obscenity case after Twinkle Khanna unbuttoned his jeans at Lakme Fashion Week” and “Investigation ordered following complaint over religious sentiments concerning Khiladi 786”.
14 controversies · 27 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Photographer Alan Zanger: battery prosecution, 1996 acquittal and limited civil liability” and “2007 voicemail to daughter Ireland: insults, public apology and temporary contact restriction”.
18 controversies · 20 sources1 conviction3 formal charges
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “The Diary of a Teenage Girl: Controversy over Sexual Relationship Between a 15-Year-Old Girl and an Adult” and “The Legend of Tarzan: Debate over Colonial Myth, 'White Saviour' and Tarzan's Racist Legacy”.
5 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Affair with Neil Morrissey while married to Les Dennis” and “Comparison of Britain's Got Talent performance with heroism of D-Day landings”.
10 controversies · 16 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “2009 arrest following incident with Tasya van Ree; no criminal charges filed” and “Australia: guilty plea for false entry document after bringing dogs into country”.
13 controversies · 18 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Posthumous surrogacy using her deceased son's sperm: legal mother and biological grandmother” and “Controversy over donations promised to the Aless Lequio Foundation and proceeds from the book and exclusive interviews”.
6 controversies · 12 sources1 formal charge
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “French tax investigation into her residence and income” and “Allegations of plagiarism and appropriation concerning the 'Dis-le' music video”.
7 controversies · 7 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Marine Le Pen interview on economic costings becomes emblematic confrontation” and “Televised confrontation with Florian Philippot over defence figures”.
9 controversies · 11 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Speeding at 127 mph: guilty plea, driving ban and fine” and “2005 British Comedy Awards: their programme wrongly receives People's Choice Award”.
11 controversies · 18 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Paanch: initial refusal of certification by Censor Board” and “Black Friday: High Court blocks release until verdict in bombings trial”.
10 controversies · 18 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Controversy over her lips after Koffee with Karan: she denies surgery” and “2015 World Cup: blamed for Virat Kohli's poor performance”.
8 controversies · 8 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Fun Radio dispute over Cauet's arrival: Arthur's claim dismissed by court” and “Final conviction for public insult against Dieudonné”.
8 controversies · 14 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “A Hero: plagiarism allegation by Azadeh Masihzadeh, rejected in 2024 with final appeal ruling favouring Farhadi in 2026” and “Boycott of 2017 Oscars in protest against US travel ban”.
8 controversies · 17 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Jimmy Bennett: sexual assault allegation, financial settlement, Asia Argento's denial and no judgment on the merits” and “Proceedings against Morgan over parental responsibility: addiction allegations and response from his lawyers”.
8 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Dame Edna: 2003 controversy over Spanish language and Latinos” and “Defence of Barry Spurr following disclosure of racist emails”.
5 controversies · 8 sources
Film, television and entertainmentCelebrities, influencers and social media
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “'L'Isola dei Famosi': controversy surrounding Rossano Rubicondi and break with Marco Borriello” and “TIM campaigns: criticism of sexualisation and vulgarity amid debate over advertising effectiveness”.
8 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Extreme violence in 'C'est arrivé près de chez vous'” and “Conviction following an accident while intoxicated”.
7 controversies · 8 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Eleven-year planning dispute over his Jerez property and order for partial demolition” and “Sale of assets to prevent tax seizure: conviction for fraudulent concealment of assets (alzamiento de bienes)”.
8 controversies · 14 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Relationship with Harry Styles: public controversy over age gap and online harassment” and “Hosting The X Factor in 2015: widespread criticism, insults and online body-shaming”.
6 controversies · 17 sources1 formal charge
Business and billionairesFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2012–2019: prolonged social, cultural and professional relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after his conviction” and “November 2012: Caroline Lang provides bank details of a family association for €100,000 in funding promised by Epstein”.
6 controversies · 8 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “RTÜK: comedy excerpt deemed unsuitable for daytime broadcast because of coarse language” and “Tweets about Yalova governor: insult trial followed by acquittal”.
5 controversies · 9 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Describing Afrikaans as a "dying" language spoken by "about 44 people"” and “Raymond Weil lawsuit over alleged breach of watch exclusivity contract, subsequently settled”.
5 controversies · 9 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Debate over His Austrian Nationality Following His Oscar” and “Highly Critical Remarks about Austrians and False Viennese Politeness”.
7 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Rocky Horror Show: allegations by three colleagues, departure from production and criminal trial ending in acquittal on all 13 counts” and “Doctor Blake Mysteries: harassment/inappropriate touching allegations, initially favourable internal inquiry and later contextual allegations”.
5 controversies · 9 sources1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Prank on Matthieu Delormeau: CSA sanction subsequently annulled by Council of State” and “Forced gesture involving Capucine Anav: regulatory sanction upheld”.
13 controversies · 17 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 2 controversies, including “Criticism of Political Bias on Mock the Week, Particularly over Brexit” and “Lack of Diversity and Women on Mock the Week, Criticism Acknowledged by Ó Briain”.
2 controversies · 4 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2005 British Comedy Awards: their programme wrongly receives People's Choice Award” and “ITV premium-rate competitions and phone-in scandal involving Saturday Night Takeaway and Gameshow Marathon”.
10 controversies · 17 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Kyunki…: protests over euthanasia storyline” and “Kyunki…: religious controversy over Thakorji and public apology”.
13 controversies · 23 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Juno: Page recounts being forced to wear a dress to premiere while male co-star could wear jeans” and “The Last of Us: public accusation of copying his likeness for Ellie”.
8 controversies · 11 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Ethical debate over consent in his hidden-camera sketches” and “Hidden-camera prank resulting in a politician striking him”.
4 controversies · 7 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “SHOW YOUR HEART fund after 2011 earthquake: suspicions about collection and use of donations, followed by confirmation of payment to Red Cross” and “Sexual assault allegation published by FLASH in 2013 and Gackt's categorical denial”.
8 controversies · 18 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 2 controversies, including “King Lear / Daily Telegraph: inappropriate behaviour allegations, AACTA resignation and major defamation victory” and “Yael Stone allegations relating to Diary of a Madman period, firmly denied by Rush”.
2 controversies · 5 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “International controversy after old remarks interpreted as admission of rape” and “Incident aboard Paris–Dublin flight after urinating in cabin”.
15 controversies · 25 sources2 convictions1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Special Tax Inspectorate investigation into a €12 million withdrawal” and “Relationships with two K3 singers under Studio 100's management”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “2012 nude photographs: scandal in Iran, reported re-entry ban and threats against family” and “Body of Lies in 2008: unveiling, passport confiscation, interrogations and departure from Iran”.
5 controversies · 10 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Domestic Violence Allegations and Police Complaint, Publicly Denied” and “World's Strongest Man 2017: Claim of Being 'Robbed' After Disallowed Repetition”.
5 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “Filmed assault on elderly neighbour: arrest, pre-trial detention and conviction” and “Further conviction for insulting same neighbour following remarks at concert”.
3 controversies · 7 sources2 convictions
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Old smoking and tattoo photographs: controversy over her image following breakthrough” and “First case involving mother's debts: Han apologises and reveals alleged use of her name to borrow money”.
9 controversies · 20 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “'Polenwitze': stereotypes about Polish people, protests and ambassador's intervention” and “Bettina Böttinger: sexist and homophobic joke and televised confrontation”.
9 controversies · 21 sources
Film, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Conflict with Miramax over requested cuts for US release of Princess Mononoke” and “Boycott of 2003 Oscars in opposition to Iraq War”.
10 controversies · 17 sources
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