All articles tagged with #social media backlash
Frankie Muniz announced he and Paige Price are divorcing after six years, but quickly deleted the post following online backlash to a family video; Price publicly supported him, and the couple say they will co-parent their son Mauz and continue working together on Muniz Racing.
Shrek 5’s trailer shows Fiona with a slimmer, younger look, triggering social-media backlash over perceived shifts in beauty norms and the erasure of body diversity. Critics say the reaction mirrors real-world pressures on women and questions whether the makeover undermines the film’s stated critique of fairy-tale beauty standards as Shrek ages while Fiona appears to defy age.
Criminal Minds: Evolution star Paget Brewster faced backlash after publicly insulting journalist Shealyn Scott on X; she deleted the post, issued a public apology, and privately apologized to Scott, who accepted, as coverage highlighted the show's shortened streaming episode order.
ESPN/WWE commentator Peter Rosenberg faced widespread backlash after suggesting Karmelo Anthony should have received a lighter sentence for the Frisco, Texas murder of Austin Metcalf. Anthony, 19, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 35 years (potential parole after about 17). Rosenberg questioned whether the family would be better off, while critics argued the remarks minimize the victim’s family's pain; Anthony’s lawyers have filed an appeal.
After Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama said the Spurs dominated the series even as the Knicks sealed the title by winning 4-1. His claim drew sharp backlash on X from fans and pundits, with insults like “delusional” and “entitled loser” dominating the chatter. Critics highlighted the Spurs’ costly mistakes, including a 29-point lead blown in Game 4, while Knicks fans celebrated the championship. The controversy underscored the gap between Wembanyama’s confidence and the series’ results as the season concluded.
Pete Hegseth traveled to Paris with his wife and six children to participate in D-Day anniversary events, and online observers labeled the trip a “family holiday,” sparking backlash over the optics of a high-profile official’s family-centered travel.
Jenny Mollen faced heavy social-media backlash after posting intimate bed photos with her 12-year-old son Sid and a now-deleted caption about dating your eldest son. Critics called the posts cringe and inappropriate, though TMZ cited a source saying the snaps show a mother hugging her son. Mollen and Jason Biggs—parents to Sid and Lazlo—recently confirmed their split after 18 years and say they are focused on co-parenting.
Wyndham Clark captured the CJ Cup at TPC Craig Ranch with a final-round 60 to win by three strokes over Si Woo Kim, returning to the PGA Tour winners’ circle for the first time since February 2024. The victory was marred by a lengthy ninth-hole dispute over a mud-ball drop, with two officials denying a casual-water drop, provoking heavy criticism from fans on social media.
Bezos told CNBC that Trump has grown more mature and disciplined and has been right about many ideas, a remark that sparked a wave of critics online who accused him of pandering to protect his fortune and influence. The piece notes Bezos’s ownership of The Washington Post, past tensions with Trump, and related business ties (including Amazon's investments and a Melania Trump documentary) that critics say complicate any praise.
After a comeback round of 67 in Round 2 at Aronimink, Rory McIlroy criticized the course setup as “not great,” prompting a flood of social-media backlash from fans who labeled him spoiled, while many others argued the tight, hindered leaderboard showcased a well-set course that created entertainment and suspense as the event progressed.
Olivia Rodrigo’s white babydoll dress paired with knee‑high black boots at Spotify’s Billions Club show in Barcelona triggered social media backlash, with critics comparing the look to toddler wear, while others defend it as a fashion choice rooted in history as she promotes her upcoming third album.
Aubrey Plaza's pregnancy has sparked a wave of judgment about how widows should grieve, underscoring a persistent stigma that there's a 'right' timeline to move on after a spouse's death; experts say grief is personal and supporters should celebrate Plaza’s next chapter rather than police her choices.
BuzzFeed reports that Savannah Guthrie’s brother Camron sparked online backlash when he responded to Savannah’s fear that their missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, might be at fault, saying “maybe” it was her fault; the siblings had publicly appealed for their mom’s safety after Nancy was reported missing in February, with TMZ reporting an alleged ransom note demanding Bitcoin. Savannah and siblings later posted emotional videos pleading for any sign of life. As of the piece, there were no major updates in Nancy’s disappearance.
Pascal Duvier, the security guard linked to a hotel confrontation with an 11-year-old fan, says he was not working for Chappell Roan and acted independently based on hotel information; Roan and her team deny hiring him, while social-media commentary from Jorginho and others has fueled controversy about Roan’s handling of fans.
Netflix’s MLB pregame show on Opening Day drew backlash as viewers criticized Elle Duncan’s on-air delivery as clunky and forced, highlighted by her calling home plate 'home base'; fans questioned why Netflix keeps putting her in primetime spots and floated Lauren Shehadi as a stronger option, with echoes of prior criticism from her Alex Honnold coverage, turning Opening Day into a critique of the host.