All articles tagged with #smear campaign
Originally Published 12 days ago — by BBC
Alaa Abd El Fattah, a British-Egyptian activist, returned to the UK after being released from Egyptian jail, but old social media posts calling for violence and describing criticism as a 'smear campaign' have sparked controversy, leading to calls for his citizenship to be revoked amid concerns over national security and public safety.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
Blake Lively claims she has suffered at least $161 million in damages due to a smear campaign linked to the release of 'It Ends With Us,' alleging harm to her earnings, brand, and reputation, and is set to go to trial next March against several industry figures.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni and his team of hiding evidence and orchestrating a smear campaign against her, with allegations of deleted communications and improper conduct during discovery, as the legal battle intensifies ahead of a 2026 trial.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
The article explores allegations that smear campaigns against Blake Lively and Rebel Wilson's film 'The Deb' are interconnected, with Wilson accused of using PR tactics to damage her business rivals, including film producer Amanda Ghost. Legal filings suggest a coordinated effort involving anonymous websites and PR professionals, with potential links to the Lively-Baldoni case, highlighting a broader issue of manipulative PR tactics in Hollywood.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
A federal judge dismissed Blake Lively's case against social media guru Jed Wallace, citing lack of personal jurisdiction as most of the alleged negative publicity occurred outside New York and Wallace was unaware of the jurisdictional contacts. Lively's case against other defendants related to a smear campaign continues, while Wallace is involved in a separate defamation suit in Texas.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by New York Post
Dan Patrick alleges that ESPN launched a smear campaign against him after he left the network in 2007 to start his own show, which he credits with empowering him and leading to a successful independent career. Despite initial struggles, his show has become nationally syndicated and streaming on Peacock, with plans to continue until 2027.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
The Washington Post is under fire for quoting experts who cast doubt on the validity of a bullet wound sustained by Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy, without disclosing their ties to the Democratic Party. Sheehy, a highly-decorated Iraq war veteran, revealed that he suffered the injury while serving in Afghanistan in 2012, but the Post's report omitted critical information about the experts' political affiliations. The experts, including a trauma surgeon and a military program director, have donated to Democratic candidates and made public comments against former President Donald Trump. The Post defended its reporting, stating that it sought a variety of perspectives for a balanced account.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
An unflattering photo of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, in his underwear has been leaked online as part of an apparent smear campaign orchestrated by Vladimir Putin's regime. The leaked image is the latest in a series of embarrassing photos showing Prigozhin in various disguises. The campaign aims to discredit Prigozhin following his failed mutiny against Russian military leaders. Prigozhin's surrender led to the discovery of a roomful of medical equipment, a large arsenal of guns, multiple passports, and millions of dollars in cash and gold bars. Putin has branded Prigozhin a traitor and denied his leadership of Wagner.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Russian President Vladimir Putin is employing a smear campaign against Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, in an effort to solidify his authority. Public opinion against Prigozhin dropped significantly after a brief mutiny against the Kremlin. Putin has directed the dismantling of Prigozhin's business empire, including military operations and internet troll farms. State media has published images from a police raid on one of Prigozhin's homes, aiming to discredit his image. While Putin initially suggested dropping criminal charges against Prigozhin in exchange for exile, the mercenary leader appears to still be in Russia. Polling shows a decline in favorability towards Prigozhin, but little damage to Putin's reputation. The Kremlin's control over media and the suppression of critical speech in Russia contribute to the manipulation of public opinion. Putin's actions are seen as an attempt to reestablish his strength and competence.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Russian media and the Kremlin have intensified a smear campaign against Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, in an attempt to discredit him while praising Russian President Vladimir Putin. State television networks have been critical of Prigozhin, featuring leaked photos of his home with wigs, gold bars, and weapons. Prigozhin has been labeled a "traitor" and a "fighter for truth with two criminal records." The Russian government has launched a PR campaign to promote Putin, including a video of him hugging a young girl. Prigozhin, who had been linked to Putin for over 30 years, ordered his forces to march toward Moscow but accepted a peace deal brokered by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.