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entertainment2 years ago

Colleen Ballinger: Allegations, Copyright Strikes, and Tour Cancellations

Colleen Ballinger, known for her character Miranda Sings, has canceled her national tour following allegations of racism and inappropriate relationships with fans. Former fans accused Ballinger of "grooming" them when they were teenagers, while others accused her of racially offensive behavior. Ballinger's lawyers deny the allegations of blackface and attempting to monetize a video addressing the claims. Ballinger has not responded to the allegations or requests for comment. Friends and collaborators, including Kory DeSoto and Trisha Paytas, have not publicly addressed the accusations.

via The Washington Post|
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entertainment2 years ago

Colleen Ballinger's Tour and Podcast Canceled Amid Controversies

YouTuber Colleen Ballinger, known for her alter ego Miranda Sings, has faced backlash and allegations of grooming and exploitative relationships with young fans. As a result, her upcoming live shows have been canceled, and her podcast with Trisha Paytas, called "Oversharing," has ceased production after just three episodes. Paytas expressed embarrassment over the situation and criticized the failed collaboration. Several venues, including the Lensic Performing Arts Center, the Carolina Theatre, and the Holland Performing Arts Center, have canceled Ballinger's shows, while others have not responded to requests for comment. The tour dates have not been removed from Ballinger's website, and representatives for the remaining shows and the event promoter have not commented on the situation.

via NBC News|
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entertainment2 years ago

Colleen Ballinger's Shows and Podcast Canceled Amid Controversy

YouTuber Colleen Ballinger, known for her character Miranda Sings, has faced cancellations of her podcast and live shows due to allegations of inappropriate behavior towards underage fans and wearing blackface. Former fans have accused Ballinger of bullying, exchanging inappropriate messages with minors, and putting teenagers in sexualized situations for comedy. Ballinger's legal team denies the blackface accusation, stating that she painted her face green for a performance. Ballinger denied the allegations in a YouTube video, singing about misinformation.

via The Guardian|
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entertainment2 years ago

Colleen Ballinger's Live Shows and Podcast Canceled Amid Controversy

YouTube star Colleen Ballinger, known for her character "Miranda Sings," is facing canceled live shows and the end of her podcast after accusations of inappropriate conduct with minors and other bad behavior online. Ballinger posted an apology video addressing the allegations, but more controversies have resurfaced, including a video of her dancing in blackface. Her podcast partner, Trisha Paytas, announced they would no longer work together. Several venues have canceled or removed Ballinger's scheduled performances, and the accusations are being investigated.

via CBS News|
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entertainment2 years ago

Colleen Ballinger Faces Backlash for Inappropriate Conduct and Racist Stereotypes

YouTube creator Colleen Ballinger, known for her character "Miranda Sings," faced backlash after videos of her past inappropriate behavior resurfaced. Ballinger posted an apology video while playing the ukulele, but fans continued to condemn her and bring up previous controversies, including allegations of grooming and a video in which she appeared in blackface. Social media users criticized the apology for lacking accountability. Experts say a successful apology requires owning the mistake, taking responsibility, and outlining how one will act differently in the future.

via CBS News|
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entertainment2 years ago

Colleen Ballinger: YouTube Star Responds to Grooming Allegations with Musical Video

YouTube star Colleen Ballinger, known for her character Miranda Sings, has responded to accusations of toxic relationships with fans by posting a 10-minute song on YouTube. Ballinger addressed allegations of bullying, exploitation, and hurtful behavior, stating that while she used to message fans in a "loser kind of way," she has since changed her behavior and taken accountability. However, her response received criticism for its perceived flippancy and lack of sincerity.

via BBC|
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