Cancel Culture - Page 58

April 9, 2022

Bill Maher stands up for comedian 'tribe' following Will Smith Oscars slap: 'The war on jokes must end'

The "Real Time" host planted his flag in the ongoing "war on jokes."

April 7, 2022

Billy Bush shows support toward Will Smith following Oscars slap: 'Cancellation is very dangerous'

Billy Bush is showing support toward Will Smith following the backlash that occurred since the slap at the 2022 Oscars.

April 7, 2022

Author claims victory over cancel culture after pre-empting WaPo 'hit piece': 'An attempt to destroy me'

Author Alex Epstein claims the Washington Post wanted to “cancel” him but he publicly fought back and avoided the worst-case scenario.

April 7, 2022

Piers Morgan's mission: Bring the partisan 'tribes' together

Piers Morgan reveals the goal of his new Fox Nation show, how his thoughts on COVID have evolved and more on "The Will Cain Podcast."

April 6, 2022

Following Oscar slap, Will Smith is ‘trying not to panic,’ worried of ‘being fully canceled,’ source claims

During the Oscars, Will Smith strode from his front-row Dolby Theatre seat on to the stage and smacked Chris Rock, who had made a joke at the expense of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

April 5, 2022

Radio host fired for Kamala Harris joke says woke mob 'never satisfied'

Conservative radio host Amber Athey reacted to her dismissal for a joke about Vice President Harris Tuesday on "Tucker Carlson Tonight."

April 5, 2022

NPR podcast guest: Conservatives weaponizing cancel culture to suppress minorities

NPR’s “1A” podcast guest Thomas Zimmer claimed that right-wing politicians are “weaponizing” cancel culture concerns to enact laws to suppress free speech.

April 4, 2022

Louis C.K.’s Grammy win sparks backlash amid Will Smith slap at Oscars: ‘So much for cancel culture’

Louis C.K. won a Grammy five years after admitting to sexual misconduct.

April 4, 2022

Disney stars canceled over negative cultural or political views

Disney seems to be swayed by political opinion when it comes to what stars are associated with the brand. From Gina Carano to Chris Harrison, these stars were fired or left the company due to differing political or cultural views.

March 25, 2022

J.K. Rowling pushes back against Putin's 'cancel culture' comment

Author J.K. Rowling is hitting back at Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent comment. On Friday, Putin mentioned the “Harry Potter” creator during a video conference.