controversy

  • Kate Middleton Pregnant Bikini Photos In STAR, US Magazine (PHOTOS)

    Star magazine became the first American publication to run the controversial photos of a pregnant Kate in a bikini which reveals her growing baby bump. The weekly tabloid made the bold move of putting the magazine out on newsstands on Feb. 13, a day after St. James Palace released a statement that they were "disappointed" that the same images were printed in Italian weekly Chi.
  • Chris Brown Probation Violation Update: Police Chief Resigns Amid Scandal (REPORT)

    Bryan Norwood, the chief of the Virginia Police Department, who wrote a letter to a Los Angeles judge saying Brown completed the requested 202 days of community service, had reached a "mutual agreement" for his resignation with the the mayor of Richmond, Va. The surprise departure came less than a week after Brown attended a hearing to investigate the matter.
  • 'Django Unchained': Spike Lee Rips Quentin Tarantino Film

    Spike Lee has made it admantly clear that he does not support and will not see "Django Unchained." The Quentin Tarantino-helmed film that was released in theaters on Christmas (Dec.25.) has sparked criticism from Lee and other critics because of its graphic depiction of slavery.
  • Zoe Saldana To Announce 2013 Spirit Awards Amid Nina Simone Controversy

    Zoe Saldana, has been selected to announce the nominees for the 2013 Spirit Awards. The "Avatar" actress will conduct the announcement alongside actress Anna Kendrick and rapper/actor Common on Nov. 27 at the W Hollywood in Los Angeles. Sean McManus and Josh Welsh, co-presidents of Film Independent that produces the awards had the following to say about their picks for the event: "Anna, Zoe, and Common have become an integral part of the Film Independent family and we are honored to have them join us for this big moment to announce and celebrate the best independent artists of the year," said McManus.