All articles tagged with #publicity stunt
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Variety
In the film 'Marty Supreme,' Timothée Chalamet insisted on performing a real spanking scene with a ping pong paddle, refusing a stunt double, which led to a lengthy and intense filming process. The scene has garnered attention and added to the film's buzz, which is already popular and Oscar-contending.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
After thieves used a Böcker Agilo lift in a Louvre heist, the company humorously capitalized on the event with a social media campaign highlighting the speed of their machinery, which garnered widespread attention but did not yet translate into sales, while emphasizing their opposition to criminal acts.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BuzzFeed
Sources deny reports that Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson faked their relationship for publicity, with insiders claiming their connection is genuine and not staged, despite rumors suggesting it was orchestrated for promotional purposes.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by yahoo.com
Reports claiming Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson broke up are false; their on-screen chemistry was a coordinated publicity stunt to promote their film, with no real relationship between them.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by yahoo.com
Howard Stern faces renewed criticism after a resurfaced 2003 interview where he made lewd comments to Sofia Vergara, prompting calls for his cancellation and speculation about his future with SiriusXM amid contract renewal rumors.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Nintendo Life
GameStop is auctioning off a damaged Switch 2 and a stapler used in an incident for charity, raising over $108,895 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, turning a negative incident into a positive action.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Yahoo
The article discusses how Sabrina Carpenter uses provocative imagery and statements as a strategic way to generate publicity for her upcoming album, a tactic historically employed by pop icons like Elvis Presley and Madonna to challenge societal norms and boost fame.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Variety
Gigi Paris, ex-girlfriend of Glen Powell, criticized the actor for faking a romance with Sydney Sweeney to promote their film 'Anyone But You,' expressing feelings of betrayal and disrespect amid the staged publicity.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Writer Gabriel Smith pranked the public by faking an email from singer Charli XCX asking to use the title of his forthcoming debut novel for her next album, garnering millions of views and likes. Charli XCX responded, denying any knowledge of Smith and his book. Smith, known for internet pranks, enjoys provoking people and has a history of controversial stunts. Other authors, such as Jennifer Belle and Susan Meachen, have also pulled attention-grabbing publicity stunts, with some having darker implications. Thriller author Mark Davis staged a kidnapping as a publicity stunt and eventually secured a book deal with a small publishing imprint.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
UFC president Dana White abruptly walked off Howie Mandel's podcast after just 30 seconds, citing exhaustion from doing podcasts. Mandel had showered White with compliments, including calling him a philosopher, which may have contributed to White's flustered reaction. While the incident could be a publicity stunt, White's history of antagonism towards media adds complexity to the situation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
A man, Maison Des Champs, was arrested after climbing the Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas ahead of the Super Bowl, and charged with destroying property and conspiracy. Des Champs, known as "Pro-Life Spider-Man," has a history of climbing tall buildings for publicity stunts and was previously arrested for climbing the Aria hotel in protest of mask mandates. This incident comes as Las Vegas prepares for the Super Bowl, and Des Champs is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Bollywood actress and model Poonam Pandey faced backlash after faking her own death in a publicity stunt to raise awareness for cervical cancer. Pandey defended the hoax, stating that her intention was to start a conversation about the disease, but social media users criticized her for the insensitive and unethical stunt. Despite the criticism, Pandey stood by her actions, claiming that the unconventional step was necessary to bring attention to the lack of awareness surrounding cervical cancer.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Fans are expressing backlash against Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, co-stars of the upcoming rom-com "Anyone But You," as they suspect their on-screen chemistry is fake and manufactured for publicity purposes. Despite repeatedly denying any romantic involvement, rumors of an on-set affair have persisted, fueled by the pair's close bond off-camera. Fans believe the alleged romance is a publicity stunt to generate attention for the movie, which follows the story of two characters pretending to be a couple at a destination wedding. The film is set to release on December 26.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Former UFC star Paige VanZant claims that the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is "100 percent fake" and a "publicity stunt." VanZant, who now works as an OnlyFans model, believes that Swift is using Kelce to reach a different demographic and generate publicity for both the NFL and herself. Despite VanZant's claims, Swift and Kelce have recently moved in together and are enjoying privacy in Kelce's $6 million mansion.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SheKnows
Lizzie Cundy, a close friend of Meghan Markle, criticized the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for only doing charity work when there are cameras present, calling their recent video on cyberbullying a "publicity stunt." Cundy also suggested that people have seen through Meghan's actions, referencing a comment from Simon Cowell. Cundy was the one who set up Meghan and Harry on their blind date in 2016.