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Controversies

  1. but why
    What in the Shein Is That?The fast-fashion company is in hot water for having a white model wear an “Afro bun” on its website.
  2. terfs
    All the Fallout From Dave Chappelle’s Controversial New SpecialAmid widespread backlash to transphobic jokes in his latest set, Netflix continues to stand behind the comedian.
  3. culture
    Who Did J.K. Rowling Become?Deciphering the most beloved, most reviled children’s-book author in history.
  4. controversies
    Imagine Being Too ‘Controversial’ for an Athleisure LineTomi Lahren is ignoring her haters and designing leggings anyways.
  5. politics
    Everything to Know About Ilhan Omar’s Israel ControversyOn Tuesday, Trump called on the congresswoman to resign.
  6. controversies
    Model Who Played Melania Trump in T.I. Video is Receiving Death Threats“I stand firmly in my decision to share all of myself in this role.”
  7. media
    Apropos of Nothing, Sarah Jeong’s Book About Harassment Is Getting ReissuedOne month after right-wingers threw a disingenuous tantrum over Jeong’s old tweets.
  8. controversies
    Kendall Jenner Says She Was ‘Misrepresented’ When Talking About Other ModelsOther models weren’t big fans of her comment about runway shows.
  9. media
    NY Times Responds to Right-Wing Tantrum Over New Writer’s ‘Anti-White’ TweetsFellow journalists are annoyed that the Times addressed the bad-faith criticism of Sarah Jeong.
  10. controversies
    Everything to Know About the Lush Police Campaign ControversyThe cosmetic retailer’s “spycops” ad campaign has come under fire for its “anti-police” message.
  11. controversies
    Gigi Hadid Responds to Vogue Italia Blackface ControversyShe’s on the cover of the June issue.
  12. white house correspondents’ dinner
    All About Michelle Wolf’s Divisive Joke About Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Eye ShadowNot everyone laughed at the comedian’s joke from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
  13. power
    Fresno State Professor Speaks Out for First Time Since Barbara Bush BacklashRanda Jarrar stands by her comments, saying: “women of color routinely have their tone policed, their justified anger painted as hatred.”
  14. art
    A Mexican Court Has Blocked Sales of the Controversial Frida Kahlo Barbie DollMattel has faced criticism ever since the doll was released last month.
  15. uh oh
    Donald Trump Jr. Sent Suggestive Twitter Messages to a Model While MarriedIn which bacon became the subject of flirty tweets.
  16. controversies
    Jennifer Lawrence Says the Media Is ‘Sexist’ for Suggesting She Wear a CoatYou know the old saying: her internal body temperature, her choice.
  17. the new laguna beach
    Siesta Key Star (Sort of) Explains the ‘Shark-Dragging Controversy’A Floridian nightmare.
  18. trolls
    Milo Yiannopoulos Is Suing Simon & Schuster for $10 MillionThis comes after they backed out of publishing his book.
  19. Game of Thrones Actress Sophie Turner Claims She Did Not Use the N-Word in VideoThough the star appeared to use the racist slur in an Instagram video, she says she “would never use such an abhorrent word.”
  20. hairy situations
    Should You Be Boycotting SheaMoisture?The CEO answers your burning questions.
  21. controversies
    Milo Yiannopoulos’s Publisher Addresses Book Controversy in a Letter to AuthorsSimon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy wrote, “I want to make clear that we do not support or condone, nor will we publish, hate speech.”
  22. controversies
    Elena Ferrante’s ‘Unmasking’ Wasn’t the End of the WorldNow we know her name. So what?
  23. controversies
    French Mayors Still Enforcing Burkini BanThe ban against burkinis was ruled illegal in one resort town near Nice, but that isn’t stopping other towns from continuing the ban.
  24. precedents
    France’s Burkini Bans Are Officially IllegalIt’s a legal precedent for all women in the country.
  25. controversies
    Police Forced a Woman to Remove Her Clothing on the Beach Due to Burkini BanFifteen towns have now banned the full-body swimsuit.
  26. controversies
    France Burkini Bans Get Prime Minister’s SupportHe’s backing mayors who recently outlawed the full-body swimsuit. 
  27. hairy situations
    Kentucky High School to Change Racist Hair PolicyBraids like Beyoncé’s? Outlawed.
  28. johnny depp and amber heard
    Amber Heard’s Friend Defends Abuse Allegations“I saw the bruises. Many times. And the fat lip. And the cut head.”
  29. love and war
    New Texts Allegedly Show a Long History of Abusive Behavior From Johnny Depp“When I told him he kicked you, he cried.”
  30. controversies
    The ‘Natalie Portman of Iran’ Has a ‘Woman Power’ Tattoo“Keep calm and YES I’m a feminist.”
  31. controversies
    Are Snapchat’s Filters Making Everyone Look Whiter?Spoiler: probably.
  32. controversies
    What Katie Couric Thinks of Kelly Ripa’s ‘Diva’ BehaviorWould a man be similarly labeled if he pulled the same move?
  33. controversies
    The First Lady Who Made Her Own Contraband MakeupIn Louisa Adams’s time, beauty was supposed to be pleasant, natural, and chaste.
  34. controversies
    Glamour EIC Addresses Amy Schumer ControversyCindi Leive on the magazine’s plus-size issue.
  35. controversies
    YSL Co-founder Says Designers Who Make Hijabs and Abayas Are ‘Enslaving’ WomenPierre Bergé told a French radio station, “Creators should have nothing to do with Islamic fashion.”
  36. controversies
    Stella McCartney to Stop Using Patagonian Wool Over Animal-Rights Concerns“I’m devastated by the news but more determined than ever to fight for animal rights in fashion.”
  37. controversies
    What’s Up With Kerry Washington’s InStyle Cover?Some fans think it looks like the magazine lightened her skin.
  38. statement clothing
    Hussein Chalayan Put Burka-Print Dresses on the RunwayHussein Chalayan makes a statement.
  39. controversies
    Jackie Publisher: ‘Nothing Wrong’ With N-WordWell, that’s a big step backward.
  40. controversies
    Lacoste Accused of Censoring Palestinian ArtOh dear.
  41. wanna be on top
    ANTM Recap: What Happened to Angelea?Surely that’s the question on all Top Model fans’ lips today.