All articles tagged with #backlash
Jack and Quinn Hughes addressed the backlash surrounding the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team’s post-Olympic call with President Trump, defending their celebration and saying they’re proud of both the men’s and women’s teams. Trump invited the men to the State of the Union, while USA Hockey confirmed the women’s team couldn’t attend due to scheduling; players can decide individually about attendance as the NHL season continues.
Jonte Richardson resigns from Bafta's emerging talent judging panel, condemning the organisation's handling of the on-stage N-word outburst during the ceremony, when a Tourette's campaigner shouted the slur as Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan presented. The incident sparked widespread backlash over Bafta and BBC editing and guidance; Bafta apologised, John Davidson left the auditorium, and industry figures called for accountability and lasting action to protect Black guests and creators.
Wim Wenders, addressing Berlinale's closing ceremony after a controversial opening remark about staying out of politics, urged filmmakers and activists to collaborate rather than clash, describing cinema as an empathetic language and calling for a shared 'anschauung' to address injustices while Berlin crowned its winners.
Sony has halted its social media activity following the Bluepoint closure, with a scheduled Marathon post going live just as the news broke and fans firing off hostile replies; the silence is likely to continue over the weekend as the company and fans respond to the fallout from the acquisition-led decision.
Norwegian Cruise Line tightened its formal-dining dress rules for upscale restaurants, prohibiting shorts, tank tops, caps, distressed jeans and flip-flops—a move away from its casual “freestyle cruising” vibe. The policy shift prompted online outrage from some longtime passengers who felt the change undermines vacation comfort, while others defended it as improving the dining experience. Norwegian still promotes a laid-back vibe with some guidelines, and kids under 12 can wear shorts. The shipper expects about 3 million guests across 34 ships in 2025 and has recently seen leadership changes with a new appointee after Harry Sommer’s departure; the outlet notes the cruise line did not immediately comment.
U.S. ambassador Mike Huckabee said Israel has a right to land across much of the Middle East, drawing swift condemnation from Egypt, Jordan, the OIC and the Arab League who called the remarks extremist and inflammatory; Israel and the U.S. had no immediate comment. The remarks come amid long-standing border disputes and ongoing Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank, with broader questions about Palestinian statehood and regional stability.
US-born freestyle skier Eileen Gu says she feels like a punching bag amid backlash over her decision to compete for China at the Milan-Cortina Games; she argues much of the criticism targets China as a monolith and has said she’s faced threats in the past, while reports say she and Zhu Yi were paid millions by Beijing to pursue Olympic results, as Gu prepares for the women’s freestyle skiing halfpipe final after earning silver in her first two events.
Savannah Chrisley faced significant viewer backlash after guest-hosting The View, defending the Trump administration’s release of Epstein-related files and criticizing Bill and Hillary Clinton, a move critics contrasted with her family's legal troubles and Trump-era pardons for her parents.
President Donald Trump hosted a White House Black History Month reception less than two weeks after posting a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama, drawing bipartisan outrage while he and aides highlighted civil rights themes and speakers such as Alice Johnson and Ben Carson.
Mehcad Brooks, a close friend of James Van Der Beek, defended the GoFundMe campaign for Van Der Beek’s wife and kids after the actor’s death, pushing back at critics who questioned the $2.6 million raised. Brooks posted a blunt rebuttal on Threads, saying it’s unfair to judge people’s generosity or pain. The GoFundMe, started by friends, had reached about $2 million and later hit $2.6 million as supporters mourned Van Der Beek’s passing and his impact. Backlash intensified after a Realtor.com report about a Texas ranch purchase; Van Der Beek’s representative said the down payment was funded through a trust with help from friends. The piece underscores the family’s grief and the actor’s lasting influence.
Florida Rep. Randy Fine sparked outrage with a post saying, “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” in response to Palestinian American activist Nerdeen Kiswani. The remark drew swift condemnation from across the political spectrum—including AOC, Gov. Gavin Newsom, Jake Tapper, and Megyn Kelly—with calls for censure and stripping him of committee assignments, highlighting ongoing Islamophobic rhetoric in some GOP circles.
A now-deleted post from Highguard's development team blaming gamers and content creators for launch issues sparked sharp backlash, with commentary from Shroud and Asmongold and reports of layoffs at Wildlight underscoring industry fatigue over how feedback is handled.
A growing internet meme, AI;DR (AI, didn’t read), is being used to call out low-quality AI-generated content and warn others away from engaging with it. The term gained traction after a Threads post amid rising anti-AI sentiment, reflecting a broader backlash that even saw Merriam-Webster crown 'slop' as the 2025 word of the year. Proponents argue that outsourcing writing to LLMs undermines genuine thinking, while others use the phrase to mock AI peddlers.
Erika Kirk faces online backlash after a recent video of Charlie Kirk’s office shows a wedding photo of Erika and Charlie missing from the bookshelf (and her wedding ring not visible). A Turning Point USA spokesperson says the photo was moved to a lower shelf for Erika’s daughter to view. Critics accuse her of erasing her husband’s memory, while some supporters urge understanding. The piece also references past controversies surrounding Erika and comments from Candace Owens on those matters.
Barack Obama responded to a deleted AI-generated video shared by Donald Trump that depicted him and Michelle Obama as apes, saying the display is troubling and a distraction; he noted that many Americans still value decency and decorum, and pointed out the post was tied to Trump’s social-media strategy and removed after officials said it was posted in error. The incident drew criticism from figures like Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sen. Tim Scott.