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Controversies
but why
Sept. 20, 2022
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.
By
Danya Issawi
terfs
Oct. 25, 2021
All the Fallout From Dave Chappelle’s Controversial New Special
Amid widespread backlash to transphobic jokes in his latest set, Netflix continues to stand behind the comedian.
By
Danielle Cohen
culture
Dec. 22, 2020
Who Did J.K. Rowling Become?
Deciphering the most beloved, most reviled children’s-book author in history.
By
Molly Fischer
controversies
Aug. 23, 2019
Imagine Being Too ‘Controversial’ for an Athleisure Line
Tomi Lahren is ignoring her haters and designing leggings anyways.
By
Sarah Spellings
politics
Feb. 13, 2019
Everything to Know About Ilhan Omar’s Israel Controversy
On Tuesday, Trump called on the congresswoman to resign.
By
Amanda Arnold
controversies
Oct. 18, 2018
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.”
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
media
Aug. 28, 2018
Apropos of Nothing, Sarah Jeong’s Book About Harassment Is Getting Reissued
One month after right-wingers threw a disingenuous tantrum over Jeong’s old tweets.
By
Amanda Arnold
controversies
Aug. 21, 2018
Kendall Jenner Says She Was ‘Misrepresented’ When Talking About Other Models
Other models weren’t big fans of her comment about runway shows.
By
Amanda Arnold
media
Aug. 2, 2018
NY
Times
Responds to Right-Wing Tantrum Over New Writer’s ‘Anti-White’ Tweets
Fellow journalists are annoyed that the
Times
addressed the bad-faith criticism of Sarah Jeong.
By
Amanda Arnold
controversies
June 6, 2018
Everything to Know About the Lush Police Campaign Controversy
The cosmetic retailer’s “spycops” ad campaign has come under fire for its “anti-police” message.
By
Amanda Arnold
controversies
May 3, 2018
Gigi Hadid Responds to
Vogue Italia
Blackface Controversy
She’s on the cover of the June issue.
By
Amanda Arnold
white house correspondents’ dinner
Apr. 29, 2018
All About Michelle Wolf’s Divisive Joke About Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Eye Shadow
Not everyone laughed at the comedian’s joke from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
By
Amanda Arnold
power
Apr. 24, 2018
Fresno State Professor Speaks Out for First Time Since Barbara Bush Backlash
Randa Jarrar stands by her comments, saying: “women of color routinely have their tone policed, their justified anger painted as hatred.”
By
Gabriella Paiella
art
Apr. 20, 2018
A Mexican Court Has Blocked Sales of the Controversial Frida Kahlo Barbie Doll
Mattel has faced criticism ever since the doll was released last month.
By
Gabriella Paiella
uh oh
Mar. 17, 2018
Donald Trump Jr. Sent Suggestive Twitter Messages to a Model While Married
In which bacon became the subject of flirty tweets.
By
Amanda Arnold
controversies
Feb. 21, 2018
Jennifer Lawrence Says the Media Is ‘Sexist’ for Suggesting She Wear a Coat
You know the old saying: her internal body temperature, her choice.
By
Leah Rodriguez
the new laguna beach
Aug. 3, 2017
Siesta Key
Star (Sort of) Explains the ‘Shark-Dragging Controversy’
A Floridian nightmare.
By
Allie Jones
trolls
July 7, 2017
Milo Yiannopoulos Is Suing Simon & Schuster for $10 Million
This comes after they backed out of publishing his book.
By
Gabriella Paiella
May 9, 2017
Game of Thrones
Actress Sophie Turner Claims She Did Not Use the N-Word in Video
Though the star appeared to use the racist slur in an Instagram video, she says she “would never use such an abhorrent word.”
By
Allie Jones
hairy situations
Apr. 25, 2017
Should You Be Boycotting SheaMoisture?
The CEO answers your burning questions.
By
Ashley Weatherford
controversies
Jan. 24, 2017
Milo Yiannopoulos’s Publisher Addresses Book Controversy in a Letter to Authors
Simon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy wrote, “I want to make clear that we do not support or condone, nor will we publish, hate speech.”
By
Gabriella Paiella
controversies
Oct. 4, 2016
Elena Ferrante’s ‘Unmasking’ Wasn’t the End of the World
Now we know her name. So what?
By
Noreen Malone
controversies
Aug. 28, 2016
French Mayors Still Enforcing Burkini Ban
The ban against burkinis was ruled illegal in one resort town near Nice, but that isn’t stopping other towns from continuing the ban.
By
Jenni Miller
precedents
Aug. 26, 2016
France’s Burkini Bans Are Officially Illegal
It’s a legal precedent for all women in the country.
By
Catie L'Heureux
controversies
Aug. 24, 2016
Police Forced a Woman to Remove Her Clothing on the Beach Due to Burkini Ban
Fifteen towns have now banned the full-body swimsuit.
By
Catie L'Heureux
controversies
Aug. 17, 2016
France Burkini Bans Get Prime Minister’s Support
He’s backing mayors who recently outlawed the full-body swimsuit.
By
Catie L'Heureux
hairy situations
Aug. 4, 2016
Kentucky High School to Change Racist Hair Policy
Braids like Beyoncé’s? Outlawed.
By
Catie L'Heureux
johnny depp and amber heard
June 7, 2016
Amber Heard’s Friend Defends Abuse Allegations
“I saw the bruises. Many times. And the fat lip. And the cut head.”
By
Catie L'Heureux
love and war
June 2, 2016
New Texts Allegedly Show a Long History of Abusive Behavior From Johnny Depp
“When I told him he kicked you, he cried.”
By
Catie L'Heureux
controversies
June 1, 2016
The ‘Natalie Portman of Iran’ Has a ‘Woman Power’ Tattoo
“Keep calm and YES I’m a feminist.”
By
Catie L'Heureux
controversies
May 16, 2016
Are Snapchat’s Filters Making Everyone Look Whiter?
Spoiler: probably.
By
Gabrielle Noone
controversies
Apr. 25, 2016
What Katie Couric Thinks of Kelly Ripa’s ‘Diva’ Behavior
Would a man be similarly labeled if he pulled the same move?
By
Devon Ivie
controversies
Apr. 14, 2016
The First Lady Who Made Her Own Contraband Makeup
In Louisa Adams’s time, beauty was supposed to be pleasant, natural, and chaste.
By
Louisa Thomas
controversies
Apr. 8, 2016
Glamour
EIC Addresses Amy Schumer Controversy
Cindi Leive on the magazine’s plus-size issue.
By
Catie L'Heureux
controversies
Mar. 30, 2016
YSL Co-founder Says Designers Who Make Hijabs and Abayas Are ‘Enslaving’ Women
Pierre Bergé told a French radio station, “Creators should have nothing to do with Islamic fashion.”
By
Véronique Hyland
controversies
Aug. 14, 2015
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.”
By
Véronique Hyland
controversies
Feb. 6, 2015
What’s Up With Kerry Washington’s
InStyle
Cover?
Some fans think it looks like the magazine lightened her skin.
By
Allison P. Davis
statement clothing
Sept. 26, 2014
Hussein Chalayan Put Burka-Print Dresses on the Runway
Hussein Chalayan makes a statement.
By
Allison P. Davis
controversies
Dec. 23, 2011
Jackie
Publisher: ‘Nothing Wrong’ With N-Word
Well, that’s a big step backward.
By
Alex Rees
controversies
Dec. 22, 2011
Lacoste Accused of Censoring Palestinian Art
Oh dear.
By
Alex Rees
wanna be on top
Dec. 8, 2011
ANTM
Recap: What Happened to Angelea?
Surely that’s the question on all
Top Model
fans’ lips today.
By
Alex Rees