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A new episode of The Simpsons - in which Homer gets canceled before appearing on a Joe Rogan-esque podcast - has divided viewers. The animated comedy show is well known for satirizing and spoofing many aspects of modern life. Their latest victims are 'cancel culture' and - bizarrely - infamous…
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Dave Chappelle has denied "killing" an affordable housing development in his Ohio hometown Yellow Springs. Town council members voted down the development after the comedian allegedly voiced his opposition. NBC News reported that Chappelle threatened to pull his investment from the town if the scheme went ahead. However, a rep…
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Joe Rogan has once again come under attack from social media users, leading to yet another apology from the star. Following the controversy surrounding his Spotify-exclusive podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, a video started to circulate on social media showing Rogan repeatedly using the 'n-word' in public appearances and on…
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Pope Francis has slammed cancel culture as part of his annual "state of the world" address at the Vatican, saying the phenomenon propagates "one-track thinking". As part of his address on Monday, January 10, the pope spoke before diplomats from 183 countries and said that cancel culture "leaves no space…
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Many Harry Potter fans are currently starting the new year teary-eyed after watching HBO Max's Harry Potter reunion, Return To Hogwarts. The near-two-hour special sees the cast of the beloved Harry Potter film franchise come together once again to reflect on their time in the magical movie series. As well…
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Dave Chappelle is set to return to Netflix despite facing massive backlash over his most recent comedy special, The Closer. The streaming giant ignored calls to cancel Chappelle over his controversial comments about transgender people. On Monday, the company announced that the comedian will be headlining their Netflix Is A…
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Dave Chapelle is once again under fire after telling students at his old high school that he's "better than all of you." The comedian incited ire after making controversial comments about the transgender community during his Netflix special, The Closer. He called himself a "terf" (trans-exclusionary radical feminist) during the…
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Legendary Queen guitarist Brian May has said he was "stitched up" by "press hacks" regarding his recent comments about gender and cancel culture. May, 74, made the initial comments last week while speaking to members of the UK press at a recent ITV Palooza event. Per The Mirror, May was…
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Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has slammed transgender activists for sharing her home address on social media. A group of three trans activists staged a demonstration outside Rowling's home in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Friday night. Rowling, 56, has been criticized for her controversial views on the trans community in the…
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Johnny Depp reportedly used his own money to look after crew members working on the set of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. In 2010, Depp apparently became concerned about the crew, who were working in cold, rainy conditions at Pinewood Studios in England. Wanting to make sure they…
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Johnny Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean co-star Kevin McNally has backed his return to the franchise despite Depp's legal trouble. McNally, 68, said he had "never seen a hint of any dark side to Johnny" during his interview with Express. Depp, 58, has led all five Pirates of the Caribbean movies…
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Caitlyn Jenner has rushed to the defense of comedian Dave Chappelle amid controversy over his new Netflix special, calling the backlash against him "woke culture run amok." "Dave Chappelle is 100% right," Jenner tweeted on Wednesday, October 27. "This isn't about the LGBTQ movement. It's about woke cancel culture run…
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Dave Chappelle is standing by his Netflix stand-up special, The Closer, as he hit back at those he says want to "cancel" him. Just days after the 48-year-old comic said he was "open" to speak with the streamer's employees about the controversy, he extended the offer to any transgender person…
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Elliot Page has thrown his support behind Netflix employees who have staged a walkout in protest of the streaming giant's decision to keep Dave Chappelle's new special on the platform. Earlier this month, Chappelle sparked controversy when he spoke about J.K. Rowling and her comments about the trans community during…
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Veteran comedian Sir Billy Connolly believes there is no doubt that he "would have been canceled" if he started his career as a comic in 2021. The Scottish funnyman, 78, shared his views on the state of comedy in the last few years during an appearance on New Zealand radio…
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Johnny Depp has spoken out about being "canceled", and issued the stark warning that "no one is safe". The 58-year-old American actor is currently dealing with the fallout from his highly-publicized split and legal battle against his ex-wife of two years, Amber Heard. As well as his contentious separation with…
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Evanna Lynch - who is perhaps best known for playing Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter movie franchise - has stunned fans with her new role. The Irish actress, now 30 (and now I feel old), surprised viewers watching last night's episode of Silent Witness. The September 6 episode, titled…
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Chrissy Teigen claims she's no longer getting involved in anyone's drama. The model landed herself in hot water earlier this year when she was accused by multiple celebrities of bullying, which provoked intense backlash against her on social media. Chrissy later spoke out about being in "cancel club" when asked…
