All articles tagged with #media backlash
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo
The article defends Taylor Swift against exaggerated media backlash over her album 'The Life Of A Showgirl,' highlighting that criticism often reflects societal expectations and gender biases rather than the music itself, and emphasizes the double standards faced by women in pop culture.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Media outlets are preparing to challenge a Pentagon policy that would require reporters with military credentials to sign a pledge not to use unauthorized material, which critics argue violates First Amendment rights and restricts press access, leading to potential legal battles and widespread criticism from news organizations and lawmakers.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Page Six
Jordon Hudson, girlfriend of Bill Belichick, compared herself to Taylor Swift's powerful publicist Tree Paine, claiming she manages Belichick's media image, but her behavior and self-promotion have sparked criticism and controversy, especially after a leaked interview incident.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Sydney Sweeney, a popular actress known for her roles in 'Euphoria' and 'The White Lotus,' has unintentionally become a symbol in American culture wars, with her appearances in media and advertising sparking political debates and right-wing backlash, despite her generally apolitical stance.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced criticism for incorrectly stating that 64% of Americans support President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. In reality, a YouGov poll showed that 64% of Democrats, not the general American public, supported the pardon, with only 34% of Americans overall approving and 50% disapproving. The error sparked backlash on social media, with many criticizing Jean-Pierre's handling of the situation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
Senator Katie Britt, following a widely mocked State of the Union rebuttal, blamed the "far-left media" for the negative response in a fundraising email, claiming her "heart is broken" for those she was speaking on behalf of. Despite widespread ridicule, she emphasized that she stood up to Biden for the next generation of Americans and urged supporters to send a message to the "radical left." The email linked to her campaign donation site, where she reiterated her criticism of the media and the Democrats.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO Europe
Tucker Carlson's upcoming interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked widespread backlash from both American and Russian journalists, with many criticizing Carlson's history of supporting autocrats and his lack of journalistic credibility. While Carlson claims to be providing a platform for Putin's perspective, critics argue that Western journalists have been attempting to interview Putin for years. The interview has also drawn attention to the ongoing repression of journalism in Russia, with many independent journalists fleeing the country due to censorship laws.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Twitter's official press email now automatically responds to all inquiries from members of the press with a poop emoji, according to Elon Musk, who bought the social media company for $44 billion last year. Musk has faced media backlash for several moves since acquiring Twitter, including suspending journalists' accounts and continually goading the media.