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Tyler Perry's Netflix drama 'Straw' starring Taraji P. Henson has sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising its powerful performances and others criticizing it for focusing on Black women's struggles, reflecting ongoing debates about representation and storytelling in Black communities.
Simone Biles and Riley Gaines engaged in a social media dispute over transgender athletes in sports, with Biles criticizing Gaines for her comments on a transgender softball player and Gaines defending her stance on keeping sports separate for men and women. The debate highlights ongoing tensions around inclusion and fairness in women's sports.
Netflix's adaptation of the Chinese science-fiction classic "The Three-Body Problem" garners a large audience in China despite the streaming service being unavailable there, sparking immediate debate on social media. The series, based on Liu Cixin's trilogy and created by the makers of "Games of Thrones", features controversial scenes from China's Cultural Revolution and has left Chinese viewers in awe. While some praise the global recognition of Chinese fiction, others criticize the adaptation for shifting the action from China to a group of British physicists, sparking discussions about cultural representation and storytelling.
A viral video of a Vietnamese woman being slapped by her father upon returning home for Tet Nguyen Dan holiday has sparked a debate on social media. While some Western viewers condemned the slap as abusive and misogynistic, many viewers of Asian descent found it humorous and relatable, explaining that the slap was a "love slap" done out of joy. The video has garnered over 8.8 million views and has ignited discussions about cultural differences and family traditions, as Tet celebrations are considered the most important in Vietnamese culture.
The NFL's decision to have the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," performed at Super Bowl LVIII has sparked debate on social media, with critics questioning the need for a separate anthem and others highlighting the historical context of the national anthem. The controversy comes amid ongoing discussions about racial injustice and the NFL's efforts to address these issues. Grammy-winning R&B singer Andra Day is set to perform the Black national anthem, while Reba McEntire will sing the national anthem and Post Malone will perform "America the Beautiful" at the upcoming Super Bowl.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film, which has become the top-grossing concert film domestically, sparked a social media debate over movie theater etiquette. Some attendees complained about disruptive behavior, such as singing, dancing, and shining phone flashlights during the screening, while others argued that it enhanced the interactive experience. The film, released by AMC Theatres, earned $92.8 million domestically and $123.5 million globally over the weekend, becoming the second-biggest October opening weekend of all time.