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CEO Gary Knell: 'We Must Depoliticize National Public Radio' 33 weeks ago

Gary Knell is about to find out it's a lot easier to stick up for Bert and Ernie than "All Things Considered." National...

By Brent Lang

NY Post Gets Will Smith to Move His 'Men In Black 3' Trailer

May 12, 2011 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

Tabloid creates two-day front-page "controversy," forces studio to park it off the street

Alexandra Wallace Creates Another Internet Star -- Jimmy Wong

March 24, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

Jimmy Wong, a 24-year-old Los Angeles musician, wrote a charming song in response to Wallace’s rant -- 2 million Youtube views so far

GLAAD Furious With NBC, 'SNL' Over 'Dangerous' Transgender Sketch

February 1, 2011 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

Organization launches petition against "Saturday Night Live" for "dangerous and blatantly anti-transgender" segment

Globes Host Gervais Denies HFPA Tried to Muzzle Him

January 18, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Comic takes to his blog to say he's happy with his performance and no, Hollywood doesn't hate him

But Honestly, Monica, How Does the Cooks Source Editor Still Have a Job?

November 5, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

Judith Griggs, who ignited a firestorm of criticism with her flippant response to a writer whom she stole from, issues a half-hearted apology

More Tribune Co. Execs Follow Randy Michaels Out the Door

November 2, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

Clear Channel contingent clearing out in the wake of ex-chief’s ouster

I Had a One-Night Stand With Nick Denton

October 29, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

Gawker's Christine O'Donnell story pushes once-smart site squarely into supermarket tabloid territory

Juan Williams on NPR Firing: I'm Not a Bigot

October 21, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

NPR CEO: "This isn't the first time we have had serious concerns about some of Juan's public comments."

Vince Vaughn Speaks Out on 'Dilemma' Flap

October 14, 2010 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Comic thinks gay quip should stay in the film despite GLAAD's protests,

Whoopi, Behar Storm Off 'View' After O'Reilly Muslim Comment

October 14, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

Video: Fox News host spars with women of ABC morning show over mosque issue

Report: Lou Dobbs Employed Illegal Immigrants

October 7, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

The Nation publishes results yearlong investigation that found ex-CNN host employed at least five undocumented workers

ESPN to Launch Women's Brand 'ESPNW' -- And Some Women Are Not Pleased

October 1, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

Sports network to roll out female-centric blog, shows, possibly new channel

Erykah Badu Gets Fine, Probation for ‘Window Seat’ Strip

August 17, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

Soul singer pays $500 for J.F.K. site stunt

Oliver's Sorry: 'I Made a Clumsy Association About the Holocaust'

July 26, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

Updated: Filmmaker responds to criticism of his statements over the weekend that Jews dominate the media, and that Hitler did more damage to Russia than to the Jews

Lance Armstrong Slams Magazine's 'Bull----' Photoshop Job

June 17, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

So, Outside tweaks cyclist about age -- big f---ing deal

Facebook Rolls Out 'Drastically Simplified' Privacy Controls

May 26, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

Zuckerberg: "We're really going to try not to have another backlash"

Was 'South Park' Hate Behind Times Square Bomb Scare?

May 3, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

Police not ruling out connection to controversial episode, but targeting Viacom on a Saturday makes link unlikely

'V' Countdown Clock Sparks 'Lost' Backlash

March 31, 2010 By Josef Adalian 2 years ago

An attempt to get "Lost" viewers to stick around for "V" prompts mass online outrage

'South Park' Caught in Blackwater Controversy

February 26, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

Security contractor checked out weapons under the name "Eric Cartman"

Washington Post Confirms: Sally Quinn's 'Party' Killed

February 25, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

Print column killed after controversial entry

CBS Denies Gay Dating Site's Super Bowl Ad

January 29, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

On heels of Tim Tebow ad approval, another controversy

CBS Stands Behind Controversial Tim Tebow Super Bowl Ad

January 27, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

Women's groups continue to protest

Post-Lambert, ABC Looking at Live Performance Rules

November 30, 2009 By Josef Adalian 2 years ago

Sweeney: The "American Idol" star's risque performance at the AMAs has Disney looking at ways to keep artists in check.

As Boycott Continues, Glenn Beck's Audience Swells

August 27, 2009 By Anonymous 2 years ago

Beck attracted 2.81 million viewers Monday.