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Courtroom Wink Triggers Backlash, Vanity Fair Ends Reporter Credential Ride
us-news5 hours ago

Courtroom Wink Triggers Backlash, Vanity Fair Ends Reporter Credential Ride

During Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, Vanity Fair reporter Brittany Romano was seen smiling and winking at the courtroom camera, sparking backlash and leading Vanity Fair to drop her credentials; the outlet had considered a personal essay from Romano about growing up with Clancy but cited editorial standards conflicts, while Romano said her behavior reflected a personal connection to Clancy and has since faced online abuse; the trial, in which Clancy’s insanity defense is at issue, is nearing its end.

via New York Post|
#brittany-romano#court-tv#lindsay-clancy-trial
Rage Against the Cruelty: Reclaiming Journalism from Public Shaming
opinion5 days ago

Rage Against the Cruelty: Reclaiming Journalism from Public Shaming

This Byline Times op-ed argues that Jason Arday's death highlights how relentless, ad-hominem media coverage and a culture-war mindset can turn a public figure into a target, calling for accountability and an end to mass humiliation in journalism, while citing cases such as David Kelly, Lucy Meadows, Brenda Leyland and Caroline Flack to illustrate real, deadly consequences of cruelty in the press.

via Byline Times|
#culture-war#harassment#journalism
Gutman faces new harassment claim, reviving questions about his past conduct
celebrity9 days ago

Gutman faces new harassment claim, reviving questions about his past conduct

CBS News anchor Matt Gutman is sued by former ABC News producer Samira Said, who accuses him of making inappropriate sexual remarks and a sexualized discussion about a female colleague’s appearance. The piece also notes Gutman’s past ABC missteps—including a Kobe Bryant helicopter crash misreport and a COVID-19 hospital-visit policy violation—and mentions his 2025 hire by CBS, with Gutman not yet commenting on the lawsuit.

via Yahoo|
#abc-news#cbs-news#celebrity
Grande Body-Image Debate Calls for Empathy Over Diagnosis
entertainment20 days ago

Grande Body-Image Debate Calls for Empathy Over Diagnosis

Variety’s commentary on Ariana Grande’s thinner appearance argues that while fans and observers may wonder about her health, armchair diagnoses and public shaming are unhelpful and potentially harmful. The piece advocates a nuanced, compassionate approach, noting that only Grande or medical professionals can disclose health status and that intense public scrutiny can backfire. It also highlights the need for boundaries and empathy as Grande takes a planned break from visibility to focus on well-being, rather than rushing to conclusions or sensationalizing her body.

via Variety|
#ariana-grande#body-image#eating-disorder
NYT internal probe into Dianna Russini remains underway
sports1 month ago

NYT internal probe into Dianna Russini remains underway

The New York Times confirms its internal investigation into Dianna Russini is still ongoing, with The Athletic having begun its own inquiry earlier in the year. The Times says there’s no conclusion yet, even as earlier timelines circulated by The Post, and the final report could revisit details such as Russini’s alleged FaceTime call to a coach to avoid a ticket.

via NBC Sports|
#athletic#dianna-russini#internal-investigation
Sedona Photos Test Journalistic Timing and Editorial Trust
media2 months ago

Sedona Photos Test Journalistic Timing and Editorial Trust

New York Times reporting on Dianna Russini's Sedona photos shows she waited two days to inform her editors; internal responses at The Athletic and the Times reveal tensions over how the photos were obtained, initial support based on partial images, and later questions raised when all images were published, highlighting ongoing debates about editorial standards in sports journalism.

via NBC Sports|
#dianna-russini#media#media-ethics
New timeline: Russini knew of Vrabel photos before alerting NYT bosses
media2 months ago

New timeline: Russini knew of Vrabel photos before alerting NYT bosses

Dianna Russini reportedly knew about photos of her with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and waited two days to tell her bosses after the New York Post contacted her on Easter Sunday; the New York Times and The Athletic opened investigations into her reporting, she resigned a week after the initial leak, and subsequent reporting noted that the photos lacked context and highlighted her prior journalistic status and salary.

via USA Today|
#dianna-russini#media#media-ethics
Move On From the Vrabel–Russini Fallout and Protect the Families Involved
sports3 months ago

Move On From the Vrabel–Russini Fallout and Protect the Families Involved

The piece argues that after weeks of sensational coverage, the Vrabel–Russini saga has become harmful to the families involved and should be set aside. It calls for a ceasefire in coverage, emphasizes defending those who are most affected, and notes that any formal investigation findings should guide future discussion rather than ongoing personal scrutiny.

via Sports Illustrated|
#diana-russini#media-ethics#mike-vrabel
CBS posts full Spencer Pratt interview after backlash over clipped campaign piece
media3 months ago

CBS posts full Spencer Pratt interview after backlash over clipped campaign piece

CBS News released the full 28-minute interview with LA mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt after he decried a shortened, “comical” five-minute clip of his campaign coverage. Pratt had criticized CBS for filming for over an hour at his burned‑out Pacific Palisades lot and airing only snippets, including MTV Hills footage. CBS said the complete interview shows his campaign and why it resonates on social, calling it responsible journalism, and the piece notes the network’s history of edited-interview disputes (including a Trump–Harris settlement).

via New York Post|
#campaign-coverage#cbs-news#los-angeles
Sara Eisen tackles rising antisemitism on air and online at Milken
business3 months ago

Sara Eisen tackles rising antisemitism on air and online at Milken

CNBC anchor Sara Eisen uses the Milken Institute Global Conference platform to highlight the surge in antisemitism, describing it as a societal issue that journalists must address openly. Drawing on her Jewish background and family history, she emphasizes the responsibility of reporters to ask tough questions and push back against antisemitic rhetoric, both on television and online, rather than remaining

via Jewish Insider|
#antisemitism#business#cnbc
CBS Sports Drops Betting Angle After Sorsby’s Gambling Addiction Disclosure
sports-media3 months ago

CBS Sports Drops Betting Angle After Sorsby’s Gambling Addiction Disclosure

CBS Sports removed a gambling-odds angle from its coverage of Brendan Sorsby’s departure from Texas Tech after the QB disclosed a gambling addiction and sought treatment; the piece had tied his absence to FanDuel odds, prompting backlash. Sorsby reportedly placed thousands of bets and now faces an uncertain 2026 season as he focuses on treatment, highlighting the tension between sports betting’s industry growth and concerns about addiction and media ethics.

via Awful Announcing|
#college-football#gambling-addiction#media-ethics
Scholars warn Euphoria’s infantilised sexual content risks normalising harm
ethics-religion4 months ago

Scholars warn Euphoria’s infantilised sexual content risks normalising harm

An academic editorial argues that Euphoria’s scenes in which an adult character dresses as a baby and engages in sexual content normalise sexual harm by blurring boundaries between adulthood and childhood, potentially influencing viewers, especially young ones. The authors note OnlyFans’ policy against content involving minors, link the portrayal to broader harms exposed by cases like Jeffrey Epstein, and call for greater cultural and platform accountability to prevent glamorising or trivialising child exploitation.

via The Conversation|
#child-sexualisation#cultural-accountability#ethics-religion