Halsey is standing up for her colleagues behind the camera.
Following the disappointing $500,000 box office debut of their latest film “Americana”, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the famous singer known for “Colors” came to the defense of the movie and its creative team – including director Tony Tost – amidst Sydney Sweeney’s recent scandals.
On her Instagram Stories on August 21st, Halsey said that you should definitely watch this movie as it’s a remarkable piece by @tonytost, who has a deep understanding of the genre. It surpasses the trivial 24-hour gossip tabloid nonsense and showcases his exceptional work and vision.
He’s an exceptionally skilled artist who created a fantastic movie with a dedicated team of gifted individuals,” she emphasized. “If you are a cinema enthusiast, it’s important for you to recognize that the art of cinema takes precedence. Remember, this is about cinema.
Apart from her performance, it appears the singer may have indirectly commented on the recent criticisms surrounding Sydney’s advertising campaign with American Eagle. This campaign faced criticism because some people perceived it as promoting eugenics through a clever combination of ‘jeans’ and ‘genes.’
Halsey made it clear that the words we use are indeed crucial in our current situation. Yet, he doesn’t feel it’s right for the media to exploitively criticize a dedicated film director and his team over a movie that has nothing to do with a rather foolish advertising campaign.
If my intentions aren’t obvious as to whom I’m supporting, let me clarify – take a closer look.
In his own words, Tony, who first ventured into feature directing with a crime thriller, expressed confidence that the movie might endure even if faced with potential boycotts resulting from external disputes.
“One of the wonderful aspects of movies is that they endure beyond the cultural era in which they were initially released,” the director penned down on August 22. “Being someone whose debut film was somewhat overwhelmed by the zeitgeist, I’m eager to see how it will fare once this phase passes. Here’s hoping it holds up quite well!”
What could have potentially discouraged some fans from going to the theater, according to Sydney’s statement in the American Eagle ad? The emphasis on her “excellent denim” may have left some with an unpleasant feeling instead.
In a recent campaign video, Euphoria’s star explained how genes inherited from parents can influence characteristics such as hair color, temperament, and even eye color. In relation to that, my own denim is blue.
Although she hasn’t publicly responded to the controversy, the clothing brand has since clarified their motives behind producing the advertisement.
American Eagle clarified on Instagram August 1st that the statement “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans” was, and remains, about Sydney’s jeans specifically. They emphasized that it’s about sharing stories of individuals wearing their AE jeans with confidence, in their unique style. They believe that great jeans suit everyone.
Although Sydney may sometimes find itself navigating minor scandals, let’s delve further into other celebrities who’ve tackled their own controversy-related issues…
In 2023, it was Colleen Ballinger herself, not her YouTube persona Miranda Sings, who had to confront some serious issues. Known for her humorous yet intentionally awkward character, Ballinger found herself under scrutiny due to allegations of grooming and inappropriate relationships with underage fans.
In a now-deleted video titled “why I left the Colleen Ballinger fandom…”, YouTuber KodeeRants shared screenshots claiming to be from an alleged text exchange between Colleen and her followers, accusing the comedian of exploitative behavior.
NBC News reported that an unverified group chat named “Colleeny’s Weenies” existed where Ballinger allegedly asked fans about their favorite sexual positions in a conversation. However, NBC News could not verify these screenshots.
A few days later, content creator Adam McIntyre, who started managing a fan account for Miranda Sings when he was just 10, posted videos on his YouTube channel accusing Ballinger of emotionally grooming her fans.
Ballinger has yet to respond directly to these claims, nor did she comment on TopMob News’ request for an interview. However, on June 28, she addressed the accusations in a 10-minute ukulele song posted to her personal YouTube account, where she likened the allegations to a “toxic gossip train” headed for “manipulation station.”
Following these allegations, the remaining dates of her Miranda Sings tour were canceled, and she has not been active on social media since July.
The situation began when the author of “Girl, Wash Your Face” shared a post about her house cleaner, which led to a growing mess. A clip from this since-deleted post, re-shared by Angie Treasure, showed Hollis discussing an April 2021 livestream where she spoke about a woman who “cleans the toilets.” Somebody commented that she was privileged and Hollis agreed, adding that she had worked hard to afford a cleaner. The commentator then said Hollis was unrelatable, which prompted Hollis to argue that she had no desire to be relatable. She went on to use figures such as Harriet Tubman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Marie Curie, and Oprah Winfrey as examples of people who were “unrelatable.”
However, while selling millions of copies of her books is impressive, she is not a revered abolitionist like these women. A few days later, Hollis issued an Instagram apology, acknowledging that she had caused pain by mentioning the struggles and achievements of prominent women, including several women of color, whom she could not possibly understand. She also admitted to overlooking those who work hard but do not have financial security due to systemic racism and bias.
Finally, the author of “Girl, Stop Apologizing” added that she should now listen more instead of speaking.
In March 2020, the creator of Something Navy clothing brand and original blogger announced on Instagram that she had tested positive for COVID-19, planning to quarantine with her husband Brandon Charnas and their daughters Ruby and Esme in their Manhattan apartment. However, just eight days later, her whole team, including the nanny, moved to the Hamptons. Her actions raised concerns as comments on her Instagram page became more critical when she posted about taking outdoor walks for “fresh air” instead of maintaining social distance.
When her husband cracked that only “hot” people were getting the virus, emotions boiled over.
Later on, she published an extended apology to address various concerns. It turned out that their nanny also got infected with the virus; they took precautions like having doormen clear out the lobby, not stopping for gas, and having groceries delivered; her Hamptons home was located on a less crowded street – but the negative impact lingered.
After Nordstrom decided not to renew their contract that ended in 2019, Charnas, who welcomed her third daughter Navy in 2021, switched to a direct-to-consumer relaunch. She mentioned on The Glossy Podcast that people expected her to be more mindful of global events and that she should have been more sensitive about them. In response to this, Charnas started posting again about her favorite Shopbop picks and collaborations with A Pea in the Pod.
In 2020, fashion blogger Emily Gellis Lande publicly criticized dietitian Tracy Zuckerbrot over allegations about her high-fiber F-Factor Diet. In a series of posts, Gellis Lande shared unverified stories from dieters who claimed to have spent thousands of dollars on the diet and experienced health issues like rashes, intense cramps, signs of metal poisoning, and even a miscarriage. These claims gained attention when they were covered by The New York Times.
Zuckerbrot responded to these allegations with the help of lawyer Lanny Davis, who previously served as White House special counsel for former president Bill Clinton. Zuckerbrot denied the claims and suggested that her diet plan did not cause disordered eating. She stated that out of over 176,000 purchases of her snack bars and powders, she had received only 50 health complaints. To address concerns about heavy metals in her products, Zuckerbrot released a Certificate of Analysis and appeared on Today to further defend her program.
Gellis Lande’s criticisms didn’t seem to impress Zuckerbrot. In an interview with The New York Times, Zuckerbrot said, “I believe she thinks she’s helping people and that the lifestyle I lead is poisoning everyone and giving them anorexia.” Zuckerbrot, who has worked with Megyn Kelly, added, “But she’s a fashion blogger.”
Since then, Zuckerbrot has filed two lawsuits against Gellis Lande, claiming that she launched a smear campaign to damage her brand. Both lawsuits are currently pending, and Gellis Lande has denied the claims.
2020 saw many parts of the world experiencing a significant awareness about racial issues. However, it was Jessica Mulroney, a friend of Meghan Markle, who faced a sudden realization. In a lengthy video on Instagram, lifestyle blogger Sasha Exeter detailed their disagreement, which began when Mulroney took offense to Exeter’s call for her followers to use their voices to help fight racial injustices.
Exeter claimed that Mulroney reacted negatively, behaving in a problematic manner, such as speaking disparagingly about Exeter to other brands and sending her a threatening message in writing. Although Mulroney issued an apology in the comments of Exeter’s video, she later sent a DM that Exeter shared, saying, “Liable [sic] suit. Good luck.”
Mulroney later expressed regret for her actions and vowed to amplify Black voices by handing over her social media account to them to share their experiences. Nevertheless, CTV decided to cancel her reality show I Do, Redo.
In response to the controversy surrounding his wife, Jessica, Ben Mulroney stepped down from his role as co-host on CTV’s eTalk, expressing a hope that the new host would be Black, Indigenous, or a person of color who could use this platform for inspiration, leadership, and change. Despite her fallout with Sasha Exeter, Jessica was able to keep her high-profile friendship, stating in a now-deleted post, “Meghan and I are family. She is the kindest friend.
The popular YouTube personality, best known for his comedic work such as “I DUCT TAPED My Brothers $400,000 Dollar TRUCK!” and being dismissed from Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark, stepped into the spotlight in 2020.
On August 5th, FBI agents executed a search warrant at Paul’s home in Calabasas, California, stating that it was related to an incident at a Scottsdale, Arizona mall on May 30th. During a Black Lives Matter protest at the city’s Fashion Square Mall, Paul disobeyed police orders to leave, remaining inside the shopping center after being told to depart. However, Paul claimed on Twitter that while he was documenting the protest, neither he nor his group were involved in any looting or vandalism.
Speculation about the reason for the FBI raid escalated along with his YouTube following, as footage from a local ABC station showed multiple firearms being taken away by police. Paul later posted an August 12th video, which has since been deleted, stating that the search was related to the Arizona looting situation and was part of an investigation. He also asserted that rumors about other matters unrelated to him or his character were baseless.
Although no charges were filed, Paul’s attorney communicated to TopMob News their intent to “cooperate with the investigation.
Approximately a year and a half after reconciling with fellow beauty influencer Tati Westbrook, the popular YouTuber found himself embroiled in new disputes. In an August 2020 tweet, subtly criticizing celebrities launching makeup lines, he implied that Alicia Keys, who rarely wears makeup, shouldn’t have a skincare collection. He later apologized for his comment, stating he’s not the one to decide who can and can’t have a makeup line.
Yet, just two weeks later, he was compelled to rectify another blunder when he criticized Lauren Conrad’s new beauty line on Instagram Stories. He showed his 22 million followers the empty packaging he received “from a new makeup brand from someone who has no business having a makeup brand.”
Fortunately for Lauren Conrad, fashion designer, she didn’t shed any mascara tears over the mix-up. She humorously admitted to her mistake on Instagram, blaming the woman responsible for assembling the gift bags for accidentally including an empty bag with the others and sending it out. “She will be let go immediately,” Conrad shared.
Charles later apologized, explaining that the videos were meant to be humorous and revealing that he and Lauren had discussed the misunderstanding privately and were now on good terms. However, it’s evident that he clearly understood the consequences of his actions.
In May 2020, YouTuber Myka Stauffer, known for her vlog The Stauffer Life, began a video by confessing it was the hardest one she and her husband had ever made publicly. Instead of sharing their newborn routine or daily diet, they revealed they had given up their 4-year-old son Huxley, whom they had adopted from China in 2017, to his new forever family due to difficulties managing his autism.
The announcement triggered widespread outrage among their almost one million subscribers, with some questioning whether the couple, parents to four other children, were either naive or had exploited Huxley for clicks and donations before abandoning him when caring for him became too demanding. The couple lost followers and collaborators, including Fabletics, Suave, Danimals, who announced they were ending their partnerships. Even Ohio’s Delaware County Sheriff’s Office investigated the welfare of Huxley.
Authorities closed the case in late June without any charges, but Myka’s brand remains inactive. Since issuing a lengthy apology for her naivety during the adoption process and clarifying they were not under investigation, she hasn’t posted on YouTube or Instagram.
Although I’ve made mistakes in the past, I am learning and growing… and I will strive to make you proud. I promise.
Back in October 2019, the YouTube sensations, the Stokes Twins, decided to pull off a prank that was anything but cute. They dressed up as bank robbers, hailed an Uber as their getaway vehicle while filming the whole incident. Unaware of the joke, the Uber driver refused to leave and a bystander contacted the police. The situation escalated when the Irvine police arrived and ordered the Uber driver out at gunpoint. Fortunately, the driver was soon released after authorities determined he was an innocent bystander. The Stokes Twins were warned about their dangerous behavior.
Later that same day, the twins recreated their bank robbery prank on the University of California, Irvine campus, leading to their arrest. If convicted on charges of false imprisonment and swatting (making a false report to provoke emergency response), they could have faced up to four years in prison. However, their actions drew criticism from Orange County D.A. Todd Spitzer, who stated that these pranks could have resulted in someone getting seriously injured or even killed.
In a 2020 news release, their lawyer claimed that the Stokes Twins were not guilty of any crimes. Nevertheless, they pled guilty to lesser charges of misdemeanor false imprisonment and reporting false emergencies, receiving 160 hours of community service and one year of probation.
In a dramatic turn of events, the internet sensation, Dawson, famously known for his long YouTube videos that amassed over 34 million followers, experienced a significant fall from grace in June 2020. This came after he posted a controversial tweet, now deleted, expressing frustration with the online beauty community, particularly singling out James Charles. He accused them of being attention-seeking, manipulative, self-centered, and vengeful, among other things, causing an uproar among his followers.
In response to the backlash, Dawson acknowledged his own mistakes in a 20-minute video titled “Taking Accountability.” He apologized for past actions he regretted, including using blackface, making racist remarks, joking about pedophilia, and sexualizing Willow Smith, who was only 11 years old at the time.
In the video, Dawson expressed remorse, stating, “I want to take responsibility for everything I’ve done on the internet that has caused harm, contributed to problems, or been mishandled.” He admitted that he should have faced consequences for his actions, and indeed, YouTube suspended his ability to monetize his three accounts.
Dawson returned to content creation in 2021, expressing gratitude for the cancellation he experienced, stating it had a profound impact on his life.
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