TikTok and social media users are calling the Oscars anti-feminist after Margot Robbie was excluded from the list of best female actresses for her role as Barbie. Yet, Whoopi Goldberg hit back at critics, claiming not everyone gets a prize, suggesting other women deserve the trophy ahead of Robbie. Academy Award Nominations Revealed Source: Carlo Allegri/Getty Images The 96th annual Oscars nominations were released last week and caused a lot of controversy. Even with the widespread success of Barbie, Greta Gerwig didn’t receive a nomination for Best Director. A further shock came when Margot Robbie was left out of the…
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Former California governor and celebrity Arnold Schwarzenegger was recently detained at the Munich Airport in Germany for several hours in a strange turn of events. Apparently, Schwarzenegger forgot to declare a luxury watch that he planned to auction off for charity at an event in Austria, and the airport authorities had an almost unbelievable amount of questions about it. “Arnie” Was on His Way to an Important Event Source: Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative On January 16, 2024, Arnold “Arnie” Schwarzenegger was traveling from Los Angeles to Munich on his way to Austria for a fundraising event organized by his nonprofit, the…
Both the NFL and NBC are in the hot seat as they made the controversial decision to show the Dolphins vs. Chiefs wild-card playoff game on January 13, 2024, exclusively on the membership-only streaming site Peacock. And Republican Congressman Pat Ryan from New York called out both companies in a letter, claiming that the “bait-and-switch” decision was “a disgrace” to loyal fans. The NFL Has Broadcast Contracts with Four Companies Source: iStock Before diving into the current debate, it’s first important to understand how NFL games are typically broadcasted. As of 2024, the NFL has broadcast contracts with four major…
Popular streaming platform Netflix has removed ‘Annapoorani: the Goddess of Food’ from its online catalog and service. The movie is an Indian film and its removal comes in the wake of a string of other recent controversies that emerged from other films in India. In a statement to CNN, a spokesperson confirmed the removal saying “We removed this film at the request of the licensor.” Pressure From Right Wing Groups in India Source: Vyacheslav Argenberg/Wikimedia Right-wing groups in India have become more outspoken on controversial movies made in the country. Their statements and actions have put pressure on companies and…
Popular TV star Jill Duggar Dillard revealed she no longer has contact with her father during an appearance on a podcast. According to the star of “Counting On” and “19 Kids and Counting”, she hasn’t spoken with her father in over a year, revealing that he had stolen most of her earnings and even jeopardized her marriage. Duggar Family Reality Show Source: Scott Olson/Getty Images Jill Duggar was part of a reality show that followed the lives of her father, Jim Bob Duggar, his wife Michelle, and their 19 children. Filmed in their hometown of Tontitown, Arkansas, the show “19…
Fans of Lisa Marie Presley will be pleased to find out that her daughter, Riley Keough, is releasing her memoir posthumously, per Us Weekly. Many fans had initial doubts that the memoir would ever be published when news broke that the star had passed. However, Riley has taken to the tabloids to put minds at ease. Here’s what you need to know about the release and details. A Look Back: When Did Lisa Marie Presley Die? Source: Wikipedia Unfortunately, Lisa Marie Presley — daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley — died on January 12th, 2023 at age 54. Riley’s announcement of the…
Each year, the Emmys garner millions of viewers from around the world as people tune in to watch their favorite TV celebrities get recognized for outstanding performances. Yet, this year, the awards ceremony recorded the lowest audience in history after a little over 4 million tuned in to watch the show. Here’s what experts believe caused the drop in viewership. The Primetime Awards Source: Kevin Winter/Getty Images The Primetime Awards typically take place every September to honor TV directors, producers, and actors from America and beyond. This year, the show took place on Monday, January 15, on Fox. It brought…
If you have, you’re not alone. Thousands have been talking online about why this phenomenon occurs — and what they experience as a result. Many consider soap operas to be a different kind of television entertainment. While they do follow many of the same filming practices and expectations that you’d expect to see from traditional television, there are a few key differences that readers are echoing across the interwebs. For example: The plot is usually lighter and more digestible than your average TV show. While the plotlines can still be full of drama, suspense, and mature topics, the pacing and…
Over the years, Jim Carrey has gone from the most famous comedian in the world to a painter, from a beloved actor to a conspiracy theorist, and almost everything in between. The world has been watching Carrey closely for decades, but there’s been far less information since he’s more or less become a recluse in recent years. However, when he emerged from his home to attend his own 62nd birthday party in January 2024, his friends reported that the star is not quite himself. Jim Carrey’s Long and Illustrious Career Source: New Line Cinema/Getty Images Carrey started out as a…
Over 50 years ago, the U.S. and NASA made history by successfully sending the first American astronauts beyond the borders of the world to land on the moon. Often credited as one of humankind’s greatest achievements to this day, numerous skeptics argue the moon landing was faked in an attempt to win the Cold-era space race. Americans Finally Make It to the Moon Source: NASA/Newsmakers/Getty Images After years of tireless work, NASA finally announced its Apollo 11 mission to send the first humans to the moon. Over 400,000 employees contributed to the entire mission, which saw Neil Armstrong and Module…