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MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “New York stalking case: Jackman as victim” and “The Greatest Showman accused of airbrushing P. T. Barnum's racism and exploitation”.
8 controversies · 17 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “2017 rumours of L'Arc-en-Ciel imploding and disbanding, to which Hyde publicly responds” and “Controversy following his remark about rock musicians gaining weight”.
3 controversies · 4 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Convictions for child sexual offences and 29-year sentence” and “Illegal mobile phone in prison: further ten-month sentence”.
5 controversies · 11 sources2 convictions
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2011: home used for parties where two 15-year-old girls were regularly intoxicated and assaulted” and “2011: penetrative sexual intercourse with 15-year-old girl during party”.
7 controversies · 4 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Radio censorship of 'Le Diable (ça va)'” and “Controversy and censorship of 'Les Flamandes'”.
6 controversies · 7 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Drink-driving: stopped by police, blood alcohol level of 0.071% and licence suspension” and “Biological father's legal action over parentage and adoption, withdrawn after extensive media coverage”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 1 controversy: “Departure from Take That after years of doubts, amid speculation”.
1 controversy · 2 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “NTM convicted following remarks targeting police during concert” and “Conviction for assaulting flight attendant”.
13 controversies · 19 sources9 convictions
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “Vancouver: guilty plea to assault after altercation with security guard, followed by absolute discharge” and “Mark Hotel: arrest for property damage, $9 767 restitution and announced conditional dismissal of charges”.
17 controversies · 33 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Early judicial allegations in dispute with New Entertainment Academy” and “1981 Shūkan Gendai article and agency retaliation against publisher Kodansha”.
7 controversies · 11 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2001 conviction for six sexual offences against teenagers and appeal refused” and “"Pervert in the Park": complaint against News of the World rejected, but coverage disputed”.
7 controversies · 13 sources1 conviction
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Art Nouveau character in blackface and enduring controversy over imagery” and “Feud with Jackson Browne over Not to Blame and allegations against Browne”.
9 controversies · 20 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Questioned after police officer named and insulted in song” and “Marseille residents' complaints about gatherings and filming linked to his entourage”.
5 controversies · 10 sources1 conviction
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Two former employees allege sexual violence, trafficking and forced labour: Spanish investigation closed solely for lack of jurisdiction” and “Dismissal of Punta Cana maintenance staff: six-year employment dispute, ruling favourable to Iglesias concerning two employees”.
9 controversies · 18 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2016 complaint over non-consensual sexual filming: initial closure followed by controversy over the investigation” and “Covert filming and repeated distribution of sexual videos involving women”.
6 controversies · 5 sources1 conviction
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Orly brawl with Booba: eighteen-month suspended prison sentence” and “Public suspicions after shooting at Booba video shoot, case closed without established link”.
5 controversies · 11 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “X Factor 2010: controversy over US record deal predating participation” and “Selection over Gamu Nhengu: Waissel becomes target of strong public anger”.
9 controversies · 19 sources
MusicMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “First bankruptcy following tax dispute with HMRC” and “This Morning interview with slurred speech and public suspicions of intoxication”.
8 controversies · 12 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Violence against former partner: partial admission followed by fine of 5 million won” and “Alleged pregnancy, miscarriage and forced abortion: lengthy civil battle ultimately decided in Kim's favour”.
6 controversies · 10 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “Earlier conviction for drug possession” and “Successive restrictions on 'Jung, brutal, gutaussehend' albums for youth protection”.
12 controversies · 14 sources2 convictions1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “Controversies over highly anti-police lyrics and « Qu'est-ce qu'on attend »” and “Conviction alongside JoeyStarr for anti-police remarks at La Seyne-sur-Mer concert”.
3 controversies · 6 sources2 convictions
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “'SexKylie' image shift and backlash surrounding Let's Get to It tour” and “On a Night Like This: requests for a less explicit version of music video”.
8 controversies · 15 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Lima 2014: on-stage wardrobe malfunction and accusations of publicity stunt” and “Maradona's death: criticism of media priorities following day against violence towards women”.
13 controversies · 20 sources1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Photograph on ledge of 34-storey building and apology for dangerous behaviour” and “Public support for Duck Dynasty's "family values" following Phil Robertson's homophobic remarks”.
7 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Controversy over 'Drank & Drugs' and lyrics considered to promote alcohol and MDMA” and “Arrest after insulting police and encouraging audience to make offensive gestures”.
9 controversies · 17 sources1 conviction
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “Repeated verbal attacks on other celebrities early in career” and “Feud with Cheryl Cole and public insults”.
19 controversies · 29 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Israel: Cancellation of Tel Aviv Concert Followed by Catalogue Geoblocking in No Music for Genocide Campaign” and “Royals: Allegation of Racialised Criticism of Hip-Hop Conventions”.
7 controversies · 11 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Peru video apparently showing Tomlinson and Zayn Malik smoking a joint” and “Public Twitter feud with Naughty Boy and Zayn Malik”.
6 controversies · 12 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Tamil activism and allegations of sympathy for Tamil Tigers” and “Repeated US visa refusals and difficulties”.
15 controversies · 34 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2014–2016: executive commissioner for children's services in Rotherham after child sexual exploitation scandal” and “2015–2018: critical assessment and commissioner role in restructuring Sandwell children's services”.
10 controversies · 24 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Tax structure through Curaçao and settlement of approximately two million euros with tax authorities” and “Bankruptcy of The Entertainment Group: major losses but personal exoneration by insolvency administrator”.
6 controversies · 12 sources1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Recurring controversies over album « Jihad » and its imagery” and “Old video containing homophobic insult, followed by public regret”.
7 controversies · 12 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Paternity dispute with Eddie Murphy and legal proceedings” and “Allegations of abuse and sexual blackmail against Stephen Belafonte; restraining order”.
8 controversies · 11 sources
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 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
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “RTÜK finds Geri Dönüş Olsa excessively erotic and sanctions Kral TV; Murat Boz publicly protests” and “Stardium 2014: civil judgment for concerts outside contract and unjustified termination”.
6 controversies · 12 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “"Malinche" Mexican scholarship recipients case: arrest and investigation concerning employment and immigration law, then provisional dismissal” and “Allegations of political persecution by police and judges, followed by criminal complaints against the investigating judge”.
6 controversies · 15 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Public defence of "Yahoo boys" and controversy over cyberfraud” and “EFCC trial for computer fraud and bank card data”.
7 controversies · 11 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Marriage, divorce and custody of her son: lasting media debate over motherhood and career” and “Lawsuit against magazine for unauthorised photographs of her son, settled with apology”.
5 controversies · 13 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “Southern Man / Alabama: controversy over portrayal of the American South and Lynyrd Skynyrd's response” and “Geffen Records sues over supposedly uncommercial albums; Young countersues before both actions are dropped”.
12 controversies · 23 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “First three complaints by former wife alleging violence, rape or harassment closed without further action” and “Judicial child custody dispute amid allegations of violence”.
5 controversies · 8 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Loose: backlash against her new image, perceived as hypersexualised” and “Comments on attraction to women interpreted as coming out, followed by clarification”.
5 controversies · 12 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Return of Eurovision trophy in protest against Israel's participation” and “Public advocacy for a third gender option in Swiss civil status records”.
5 controversies · 8 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
Music
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Refusal to support cultural boycott of Israel and concerts in Tel Aviv” and “Criticism of 'cancel culture' and defence of separating art from its creator”.
4 controversies · 7 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
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
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