controversy

Interactions Between Audiences and Creators Heated in Watcher Situation

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

In some rather recent and radical YouTube drama, fans’ backlash pushes back on YouTube channel Watcher’s decision to go rogue.…

May 20, 2024

Revisiting MrBeast’s ‘Curing Blindness’ Video

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

Now that the dust has settled, it’s easier to evaluate the ethics of this viral video.…

April 1, 2023

Nepotism Babies Continue To Spark Controversy

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The debate on talent vs fortune continues to dominate internet discourse.…

January 17, 2023

HBO Max points animated characters out the door

HBO Max Alienates Fans and Creators by Axing Animated Shows

Braden Beck, California State Channel Islands

In an effort to save money, the streaming platform has pulled the plug on numerous animated shows and movies. How does this affect the people who spent countless hours making and watching them?…

September 8, 2022

An article on Glossier has a picture with three lipsticks in different colors.

Is Glossier Glossing Over Controversy With Its Expansion?

Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University

While the cosmetics company supports clean makeup, its record is caked with controversy.…

August 29, 2022

Pink Sauce: The TikTok Trend’s Rise, Fall and Possible Redemption

Braden Beck, California State Channel Islands

Now that the dust has (seemingly) settled, let’s talk about the mysterious sauce that's dominating social media.…

August 17, 2022

A drawing of "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" shows the title character singing with her fist raised.

A Staggering Labor of Love: ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’

Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University

With two Oscar wins, the 2021 movie cemented Jessica Chastain’s place in movie history and became a pioneer for future biopics.…

July 4, 2022

In an article about Kanye West and his controversies, an illustration of Kanye West and the animations of his music video "Eazy"

‘Eazy’ Is Yet Another Example of Kanye’s Questionable Creative Choices

Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University

With an already long history of controversial projects, Kanye's newest feud-fueled music video has stirred up the internet once again.…

June 26, 2022

Yik Yak Is Back and Already Struggling With an Image Crisis

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

The controversial anonymous social media platform has returned to the App Store after four years of absence, and its rebirth has initiated a long and complicated path to reconciling its ugly past.…

September 20, 2021

Prince's first posthumous album Welcome 2 America released.

‘Welcome 2 America’ Is a Fascinating Glimpse Into Prince’s Vault of Unreleased Music

Elizabeth Dewit, University of Pittsburgh

Although we mourn the infamous singer's death, we don’t have to mourn the end of his singing and songwriting career.…

August 21, 2021

A still from Montero, Lil Was X's latest music video.

‘Montero’ Has Evoked Strong Reactions From Christian Audiences

Anastasiya Cernei, Missouri State University

Lil Nas X's latest single and music video have created controversy across social media platforms for its occult and queer overtones.…

April 18, 2021

A screen shot from the lasted installment of the 'Far Cry' franchise showing a character holding a gun while running

‘Far Cry’ Has a Strange and Complex Relationship With Politics

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Ubisoft's upcoming addition to its popular series continues its allusions to historical and modern-day issues that have helped define the controversial franchise as a whole.…

August 14, 2020