All articles tagged with #audience reaction
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's dissent on racial profiling received a standing ovation on 'The Late Show' with Stephen Colbert, where she emphasized the importance of reading Supreme Court opinions firsthand to understand the nuances of rulings.
Sarah Jessica Parker was surprised to learn that audiences disliked the character Che Diaz in 'And Just Like That,' despite her positive experience working with Sara Ramírez, who played Che and left the show after season 2 amid discussions of the character's impact and Ramírez's departure. The show continues to explore themes of relationships and individuality.
Fans were surprised and suspicious when Taylor Swift did not attend the 2025 American Music Awards, and there were claims that the broadcast muted audience cheers during her award announcement, leading to speculation about possible bias or censorship at the event.
The second part of Yellowstone's fifth season has received its lowest audience scores yet, following the controversial departure of lead actor Kevin Costner and the death of his character, John Dutton. Despite the backlash, the show remains highly popular, drawing 16.4 million viewers. This season marks the end of Yellowstone, but the franchise will continue with spin-offs like The Madison, starring Michelle Pfeiffer, as Paramount aims to boost its streaming service.
Former President Donald Trump faced boos and jeers, along with some cheers, during his speech at the Libertarian convention, where he criticized the party's electoral performance.
At SXSW, audiences loudly booed a festival video promoting the virtues of artificial intelligence, expressing their displeasure with the idea of AI. The video highlighted keynotes and panelists discussing AI, drawing jeers from the crowd, particularly towards statements such as "AI fundamentally makes us more human." The sentiment against AI was evident at the festival, with attendees expressing skepticism and fear about the impact of AI on storytelling and its potential to replace human tasks.
Comedian Nick Swardson was escorted off stage by security during a stand-up set at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek, Colorado, after the audience reacted furiously, demanding refunds. Videos posted online showed the crowd visibly unimpressed as Swardson attempted to rally them, with some shouting for refunds and expressing disappointment. The venue's director of operations apologized and announced that all tickets would be refunded, while Swardson responded on social media, attributing the incident to the effects of alcohol and edibles at high altitude.
Miley Cyrus humorously called out the lackluster energy of the Grammys audience during her performance of "Flowers," questioning why they were "acting like" they didn't know the song. Despite the initial reaction, Cyrus ended the night as a two-time Grammy winner, with "Flowers" winning for Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year. Her acceptance speeches also made notable moments, including praising Mariah Carey and teasing about not wearing underwear during one of the speeches.
Heidi Klum expresses surprise at the intense booing from the audience during the season 18 finale of "America's Got Talent." Adrian Stoica and his dog, Hurricane, were crowned the winners, but the audience's reaction was unexpected. Host Terry Crews and judge Simon Cowell also found it shocking that singer Putri Ariani did not make it to the final two. Cowell's son, Eric, was thrilled with the victory, and Cowell praised the level of talent in the competition. Cowell also enjoyed seeing fellow judge Howie Mandel receive some flack for his opinions this season.
Saint Anselm responded to former President Donald Trump's controversial remarks during a town hall event on campus, where he denied a rape allegation made by columnist E. Jean Carroll and received laughter from the audience. The college expressed deep concern over Trump's remarks and the audience's reaction, stating that they do not tolerate sexual misconduct of any kind. The college also responded to questions about the event, including how the audience was selected and if other candidates will appear at Saint Anselm.
A concertgoer allegedly let out a moan during the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s fifth symphony at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, leading some to believe she had an orgasm. Attendees reported that the orchestra played through the disturbance without stopping. While the outburst was an unusual moment for a classical music concert, some described it as a refreshing expression of someone who was transported by the music. It is still unclear what exactly occurred in the audience.