Controversy
Apple CEO Tim Cook seemed pleased when he tweeted the company’s latest iPad Pro ad, “Crush!”, on Tuesday (7 May). "Meet the new iPad Pro," he wrote. "Just imagine all the things it’ll be used to create." But in order to illustrate the new tablet’s many creative possibilities, Apple decided that their iPad Pro should feature at the exclusion – or more specifically, annihilation – of all other creative objects. The ad features a great slab of metal crushing down on all the things you might use, the company seems to be saying, for something that an iPad Pro can now do for you. Pianos, trumpets, b...
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Pageantry and controversy often go hand in hand, but this week has been a particularly turbulent one over in the US, as both the reigning Miss USA and Miss Teen USA have relinquished their crowns. Their sudden resignations have caused much speculation about the state of the Miss USA Organization. Here’s the lowdown. On 6 May, Noelia Voigt announced that she was hanging up her crown and shash as Miss USA, saying she had to do what was best for her mental health. Voigt won the Miss USA title last September aged 24, and becomes the first title holder in the pageant’s 72-year history to voluntaril...
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The 68th Eurovision Song Contest is in full swing. Last night, performers from countries across Europe and beyond graced the stage in the first of two semi-finals held in the Swedish city of Malmö. This semi-final, along with a second one scheduled for Thursday, will narrow down the 37 participating nations to 26 finalists who will compete in Saturday’s grand finale amid a backdrop of both celebration and protests. Ten out of the first semi-final's 15 acts were voted through to the final by viewers. Among them is Croatian singer-songwriter Baby Lasagna, whose infectious electro number “Rim Tim...
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Security will be tight during next month’s Eurovision Song Contest in the southern Sweden city of Malmö, according to police, who have cited demonstrations that could lead to unrest and a heightened threat of terrorism in the Scandinavian country. “The security is going to be rigorous,” Petra Stenkula, head of police area in Malmö, said according to Swedish broadcaster TV4. Pro-Palestinian activists who want Israel out of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced large rallies in downtown Malmö, several kilometers from the Malmö Arena contest venue. Activists also have planned two large demon...
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The German Football Federation and Adidas have stopped the sale of Germany football shirts featuring the number 44 due to its resemblance to the logo of the Nazi Party’s notorious SS paramilitary units. Adidas announced on Monday the suspension of personalised shirt options with names and numbers, while the federation stopped the distribution of shirts bearing the number 44 from its online store and is actively seeking an alternative design for the number 4. The decision came after social media users pointed out the resemblance to the now-banned symbol in Germany. “None of the parties involved...
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England’s new football shirt is causing quite the stir – and not because of the extortionate price tag. The controversy has led to the creation of a "Save St. George's Cross in English football" petition on Change.org (which at the time of writing has 46 391 signatures) and even prompted bi-partisan unity (gasp!), as the Conversative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Kier Starmer have both shared their displeasure at the new stylistic change. So, what’s behind the hubbub exactly? For the rollout in the run-up to the UEFA Euro in Germany (14 June – 14 July), Nike dared to change the ...
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This is the Oscars controversy that refuses to dissipate... After his stirring and polarizing speech during the 96th Academy Awards, during which British director Jonathan Glazer, accepting Best International Feature for his staggering Holocaust film The Zone of Interest, drew a parallel between his film and the current conflict in Gaza, debate continues to rage. His words on Oscar night have been labelled “morally indefensible” and "reprehensible," and several Oscar-winning directors have weighed in \- including 'Son of Saul' director László Nemes and 'Amy' director Asif Kapadia. Now, more th...
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After some sizeable controversy, finally some good news: Scream Queen Neve Campbell will make her return to the franchise in the upcoming Scream 7. Campbell, who played the character of Sidney Prescott in the first five movies, had initially exited the franchise for Scream VI, citing a salary dispute as the reason. Now, the original film lead has confirmed the news in a post on Instagram, which featured the script for an untitled Scream 7 movie. The photo also confirmed that the seventh instalment in the popular horror series would see Guy Busick and James Vanderbilt returning as writers, and ...
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What should be done about offensive art? It's a complex question that continues to plague museum directors and society at large, as works seen to perpetuate racism or celebrate the horrors of colonialism are rallied against, with increasing calls for censorship. In a unique response, London's Tate Britain is displaying a counter film by British artist Keith Piper alongside a controversial Rex Whistler mural, 'The Expedition in Pursuit of Rare Meat', which previously decorated the walls of the gallery's restaurant before being closed to the public in 2020 due to its racist imagery. Scotland's c...
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Israel will be allowed to compete at this year’s Eurovision after changing the lyrics to its song, organisers have confirmed. 20-year-old Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan will represent the country this May. Her original song, ‘ October Rain ’, made reference to the Hamas attacks of 7 October and had been barred for breaking rules on political neutrality. Israel's public broadcaster agreed to amend the song, now titled ‘Hurricane’, which will be unveiled this weekend. In a statement, The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) - which organises the contest - said: "The EBU can confirm that the offi...
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