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Emma Stone wore a pastel purple Louis Vuitton gown with a slip-dress silhouette at the 2026 Actor Awards, prompting a flurry of online chatter about her look and drawing comparisons to Lindsay Lohan and Margot Robbie as fans debated how different she appeared.
People magazine's choice of John Krasinski as the 2024 Sexiest Man Alive has sparked outrage among Black women, who feel that Black men are being overlooked for the title. This marks the second consecutive year a white actor has been chosen, following Patrick Dempsey in 2023. Social media users have expressed their dissatisfaction, suggesting other Black celebrities like Morris Chestnut and Method Man as more deserving candidates. The controversy highlights ongoing discussions about representation and diversity in media.
Claudine Gay, the president of Harvard University, resigned after facing nearly 50 allegations of plagiarism and criticism over her comments on antisemitism. Despite the controversy, several liberal college professors defended her on social media, attributing the backlash to racism and calling her critics "racist mobs" and "fascist mouth-breathers." They expressed concern over the impact of such a campaign on diversity and leadership at Harvard. Gay's resignation followed her testimony before Congress on a Hamas attack on Israel, where she struggled to condemn genocide against Jewish people, which further fueled calls for her resignation.
Al Roker's commentary during the Rose Bowl Parade broadcast on NBC has sparked mixed reactions online. Some viewers criticized his jokes and one-liners as "cringey" and "irritating," leading them to switch channels, while others defended the veteran weatherman, praising his cheerfulness and calling him "hilarious" and "the GOAT." The debate over Roker's performance became a trending topic on social media, with supporters urging critics to focus on more significant issues.