All articles tagged with #media criticism
SMU coach Andy Enfield defended Miami University of Ohio’s NCAA Tournament bid after their 31-0 regular season, calling out “one or two media people” who doubted the RedHawks and praising their record as deserving of a spot in the field ahead of the First Four against SMU.
Right-wing critics, led by the New York Post, blame Mayor Zohran Mamdani for slow snow clearance after a major storm, while the mayor and city officials cite record cold and ongoing sanitation crews as they continue clearing streets.
Arch Manning faced intense scrutiny in his Texas starting debut, with a rocky early stretch followed by steady growth that helped the Longhorns finish 10-3; Cooper Manning says Arch stayed gritty through criticism, handled the spotlight, and the family emphasizes hard work, humility, and enjoying the process as Arch heads into a high-profile 2026 season.
An OutKick column argues CBS’s backlash against Tony Romo is misguided, claiming executives see little real evidence of a slanted Romo narrative and that Romo’s on-air pairing with Jim Nantz isn’t the root problem. Citing Romo’s Bills–Jaguars commentary and his focus on Mahomes/Allen, the piece contends fans aren’t tuning out because of him and accuses CBS of blaming viewers instead of addressing the coverage. The author suggests Romo has become unfairly scapegoated and urges CBS to own the audience dynamic rather than “cook” the narrative against him.
David Letterman criticizes CBS and its leadership for damaging the network's legacy, especially CBS News, and praises fellow late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers for their influence and integrity, while expressing concern over the decline of diverse voices in late-night television.
A senior producer at CBS Evening News was fired after raising concerns about the show's editorial direction amid a turbulent relaunch under Bari Weiss, which has faced negative feedback and internal dissatisfaction, highlighting challenges in the program's new direction and ratings.
The article criticizes Tony Dokoupil's first week as CBS Evening News anchor, highlighting his self-centered approach, lack of clarity, and tendency to make himself the story rather than the news, drawing comparisons to past anchors and questioning his understanding of journalism.
Tony Dokoupil's debut as anchor on CBS Evening News was marred by technical errors and awkward moments, highlighting issues within CBS's leadership and editorial direction under Bari Weiss, and reflecting broader concerns about media integrity and influence by wealthy interests.
George Clooney criticized CBS and ABC for settling lawsuits with Donald Trump instead of challenging them, expressing concern about the state of American media and its ability to hold power to account, especially under the influence of recent hires and political pressures.
George Clooney criticizes Bari Weiss's influence at CBS News, claiming she is dismantling the network's journalistic integrity, and expresses broader concerns about the state of American media, politics, and the impact of AI on truth and entertainment.
President Donald Trump criticized late-night host Stephen Colbert on Truth Social, calling him a 'dead man walking' and urging CBS to 'put him to sleep,' amid broader accusations of biased media coverage and ratings decline for Colbert's show, which is set to end in May.
President Donald Trump criticized late-night host Stephen Colbert on Truth Social, calling him a 'dead man walking' and urging CBS to 'put him to sleep,' amid ongoing tensions and Colbert's show's upcoming cancellation.
President Trump suggested that broadcast licenses should be revoked if networks and late-night shows are nearly 100% negative about him and the GOP, criticizing specific hosts and expressing frustration with media coverage, while the FCC emphasizes that broadcasters are responsible for their content and cannot be censored by the government.
Jimmy Kimmel criticized Donald Trump's televised address to the nation, calling it a 'liar side chat' and mocking its timing and content, amid declining approval ratings and ongoing controversies including Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and foreign policy issues.
Millie Bobby Brown opened up about the emotional impact of body shaming and harsh media criticism over her appearance, revealing she was depressed and crying daily during a period of negative headlines. She condemned the media's focus on her looks as bullying and emphasized the importance of kindness and self-acceptance, while also addressing false harassment allegations against her co-star David Harbour.