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sports12 days ago•5 min saved

WNBA rejects 'bad-faith' attacks on transgender players as league reviews policy

The WNBA’s anti-hate task force met with general managers and team presidents to discuss transgender athletes, emphasizing no immediate eligibility issues and condemning attempts to marginalize players. The league pledged thoughtful, values-driven dialogue and broader stakeholder engagement as it continues to review participation rules—while noting that player eligibility is collectively bargained. The discussion follows Sophie Cunningham’s comments on protecting female athletes and includes talks about ongoing public debate and involvement by figures like Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White.

via New York Post|

#anti-hate-task-force #online-hate #sophie-cunningham

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Thomas-Clark Incident Spurs WNBA Call for Inclusivity Amid Online Abuse

After Alyssa Thomas’s one-game suspension for striking Caitlin Clark, she and Fever coach Stephanie White push back on online harassment and toxicity, demanding accountability from the league; WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert condemns hate and stresses safety, while White frames the issue as a broader push for inclusivity and better communication to protect players and help the sport grow.

via Awful Announcing|

#alyssa-thomas #caitlin-clark #inclusiveness

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Death threats erupt after WNBA incident involving Thomas and Clark

After a controversial play between Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark, Thomas says players have received death threats and racial slurs; the WNBA condemned the abuse, Thomas served a suspension as the Mercury beat Toronto, Clark left the game with a back injury, and a rematch is scheduled for July 9.

via BBC|

#alyssa-thomas #caitlin-clark #death-threats

entertainment1 month ago•26 min saved

The Supergirl Backlash Exposed a Culture-War Divide, Not a Bad Movie

An opinion piece argues the online backlash to Supergirl isn’t about the film’s quality but a broader culture-war narrative driven by pundits and Milly Alcock’s press tour; while the film has legitimate flaws, the discourse often targeted Alcock’s identity rather than performance, and audiences reportedly responded more positively than critics (about 77% vs 58%), urging viewers to judge the movie on its own merits rather than hype.

via ComicBookMovie.com|

#audience-score #entertainment #milly-alcock

entertainment2 months ago•23 min saved

Beatriz Hatz Opens Up on Love Island USA Season 8: Friendships, Recouplings, and Online Hate

Beatriz Hatz reflects on Love Island USA Season 8, detailing her friendship with Melanie Moreno, Gabriel Vasconcelos’ recoupling with Jen Terry, and the online abuse she faced over her disability; she says her time in the villa was “just enough,” explains her direct communication style, mentions a potential connection with Caleb, and cites Trinity and Kayda as her closest friends as the season’s drama and rising popularity continue to unfold.

via Variety|

#beatriz-hatz #disability #entertainment

gaming3 months ago•5 min saved

Marathon voice director pushes back on hate, urges critics to 'speak with your wallet'

Marathon's voice director Elias Toufexis condemns online hate toward Bungie's shooter while acknowledging constructive criticism; he argues fans can dislike the game without rooting for its failure and should spend their money accordingly. The piece notes Marathon’s ongoing development, upcoming Season 2 content, and Bungie’s continued focus on Marathon as Destiny 2 winds down its live-service era.

via The Game Post|

#bungie #criticism #gaming

entertainment5 months ago•42 min saved

Barry Keoghan Says Online Criticism Made Him Retreat From Public Life

Barry Keoghan says abusive online comments about his appearance led him to retreat from public life, including leaving Instagram after his breakup; the online harassment has affected his willingness to attend events and appear on screen, and he worries about the impact on his son while calling for more kindness.

via BuzzFeed|

#barry-keoghan #celebrity #entertainment

entertainment5 months ago•16 min saved

Heated Rivalry Stars Push Back Against Toxic Fandom

Deadline reports that the Heated Rivalry cast—Hudson Williams, François Arnaud, Nadine Bhabha, Connor Storrie and Ksenia Kharlamova—condemned online hate and bigoted fan comments, posting a note urging fans to reject racist, homophobic, biphobic, misogynistic and other abusive remarks; Williams (half Korean) and Arnaud (bisexual) have been targeted, and Kharlamova added an Instagram Story plea to keep the show's positivity and love alive.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #fandom #heated-rivalry

entertainment5 months ago•15 min saved

Stars of Heated Rivalry Push Back on Hate, Urging Kindness Online

In HBO's Heated Rivalry, Hudson Williams and François Arnaud posted Instagram stories condemning hate comments toward their castmates, urging fans not to post racist, homophobic, or other bigoted remarks and stating they're on the same side; fellow cast member Ksenia Kharlamova also spoke out to support women in the industry.

via Variety|

#entertainment #francois-arnaud #heated-rivalry

entertainment5 months ago•16 min saved

Heated Rivalry Stars Speak Out Against Online Hate in Joint Instagram Post

Hudson Williams and François Arnaud, stars of the series Heated Rivalry, posted identical Instagram stories condemning hateful comments aimed at cast members, urging fans not to pit the actors against one another and declaring they stand united — including a call to fans not to spread racist/homophobic/bigoted remarks and a blunt, “gtfoh” if you can’t accept their unity.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #francois-arnaud #heated-rivalry

sports6 months ago•7 min saved

Patriotism Under Pressure: US Winter Olympians Navigate Politics at Milano Cortina

US athletes at the Milano Cortina Winter Games are openly balancing pride in representing the US with discomfort over domestic and international politics, after Trump attacked athletes who questioned policies. Some say wearing the flag reflects their morals rather than endorsing every policy, while others like Amber Glenn report online harassment; public figures and influencers have weighed in. The debate intersects with Italy’s immigration-enforcement backdrop, highlighting a broader tension between national identity and personal conscience in modern Olympic sport, with the USOPC pledging athlete safety.

via theguardian.com|

#athletes #online-hate #politics

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Judicial and International Actions Against Censorship and Detention of Activists

A federal judge in New York temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining British researcher Imran Ahmed, who was accused of promoting online censorship and was among five Europeans barred from entering the US for allegedly attempting to coerce American platforms to suppress viewpoints. The judge's decision prevents Ahmed's detention amid ongoing disputes over online disinformation and censorship policies.

via The New York Times|

#censorship #disinformation #imran-ahmed

world8 months ago•3 min saved

Europe Condemns US Visa Bans and Sanctions Over Censorship Disputes

The EU may respond to US visa bans on five Europeans involved in combating online hate and disinformation, with European leaders condemning the move as coercion and censorship, escalating tensions between Europe and the US over digital regulation and free speech.

via The Guardian|

#censorship #disinformation #eu-us-visa-bans

entertainment9 months ago•14 min saved

Carrie Ann Inaba Faces Backlash Over Critiques and Online Hate on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Carrie Ann Inaba discusses her experiences with online hate, backlash over scoring, and her efforts to stay true to herself on 'Dancing With the Stars,' highlighting the show's evolving dynamics and her commitment to honesty despite criticism, especially as the only woman judge.

via Variety|

#carrie-ann-inaba #dancing-with-the-stars #entertainment

entertainment11 months ago•3 min saved

Influencers face backlash over posts on Charlie Kirk's death

Fitness influencer Daisy Keech Yerger faced significant backlash after posting mourning messages for Charlie Kirk's death, with many criticizing her for perceived political insensitivity and selective empathy, prompting her to respond by condemning the hate and emphasizing her faith.

via New York Post|

#charlie-kirk #daisy-keech-yerger #entertainment