Tag: Controversy
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SGIFF stands by The Assassin(s) as festival opening film despite controversy and calls for withdrawal
The historical thriller, starring Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho, has drawn criticism over its fictionalised portrayal of the 1974 assassination attempt that killed South Korea’s first lady. It will screen at SGIFF on Oct 21 and 22.
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Ed Sheeran speaks on Gaza after Macklemore controversy
Sheeran called the Hamas-led attack in Israel “horrific” and described the war in Gaza as “catastrophic and unjustifiable” during his first concert since the Macklemore controversy erupted.
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Do FIFA’s ‘hydration breaks’ threaten the culture of football?
Every World Cup game has been interrupted due to new scheduled “hydration breaks”, a move from FIFA which has been met with a chorus of boos. What’s behind the interruptions, and why are they so controversial?
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Peppa Pig controversy as Hasbro introduce AI clause for child actors
US entertainment giant Hasbro is reportedly asking child actors on the popular series Peppa Pig to sign over their voices to artificial intelligence under new contract terms. An open letter signed by 1,000 industry professionals condemns the AI contract clause and warns of matters of consent.
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Leonard Cohen estate slams ‘Hallelujah’ use at Freedom 250 rally
Donald Trump had announced earlier in June that ‘Hallelujah’ would be performed at the opening of the Great American State Fair, fuelling the long-term feud between the US president and the estate of Leonard Cohen.
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National Portrait Gallery removes artwork after Churchill controversy
The London-based museum has faced controversy over a video installation blaming Winston Churchill for a colonial-era famine in India. #Art
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Trump vs algae: Reactions as fencing goes up around Reflecting Pool
The Trump administration has been losing a war with algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Critics think it’s the perfect metaphor for Trump’s tenure as president, and the latest move to cover up the embarrassment has sent the internet into meltdown.
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Explained: Why did a French town cancel a play about refugees?
A mayor’s decision to cancel a play about refugees has caused uproar in France and raised concerns about the far-right’s grip on culture.
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How has Elmo’s World Cup support revealed Republican ‘hypocrisy’?
A wholesome clip of Sesame Street’s Elmo saying he is supporting Team USA during the FIFA World Cup has gone viral, and the House Republicans could not resist posting a reply… It has not gone down well.
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Why France is looking to tighten its grip on free parties
On Monday, the French National Assembly will start reviewing a new governmental bill aiming to crack down on unauthorised outdoor gatherings, or ‘free parties’.
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