Apple apologizes after 'really disturbing' iPad ad sparks backlash
Apple faced backlash and apologized for a new iPad Pro commercial featuring destruction of vintage instruments, acknowledging it missed the mark on celebrating creativity. [ more ]
All Points East organiser set to almost double event days in Victoria Park with fresh licence
AEG Presents Limited has permission to hold events in Victoria Park for 10 days a year, and now seeks to increase that to 19 days a year, including 11 days of paid-for events.
Residents and community groups are concerned that increasing the frequency of events will have a negative impact on locals, restrict access to the park, and cause noise disturbance. [ more ]
Calvin Klein's recent ad featuring Jeremy Allen White generated $12.7 million in media impact value in just 48 hours.
Calvin Klein faced backlash after a similar scantily clad ad featuring FKA Twigs was banned for presenting her as a stereotypical sexual object. [ more ]
The Helldivers 2 PSN account linking backlash was so bad, Ghost of Tsushima devs have to clarify PC players won't need to do it for single-player
Sony faced backlash over making PSN account mandatory for Helldivers 2 on PC, leading to retraction and reconsideration for Ghost of Tsushima's similar integration. [ more ]
PlayStation Reversing Course On Helldivers 2 Is Both Smart And A Sign Of How Inept It Is
PlayStation's decision to require PC players to make a PlayStation Network account for Helldivers 2 led to backlash and review-bombing, showcasing PlayStation's struggle with cross-platform titles. [ more ]
Goldsmiths University to keep Black British literature course open
Goldsmiths, University of London will keep its Black British literature course open after a backlash urging course reconsideration and maintenance. [ more ]
Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names to two public schools
The all-white school board in Virginia decided to restore Confederate military leaders' names to public schools, sparking controversy and backlash. [ more ]
Brooklyn teacher says he was fired after being arrested during Columbia University protest | amNewYork
A teaching assistant at a Brooklyn elementary school was fired after participating in a protest outside Columbia University, facing backlash from the school community. [ more ]
USC vetoed a Muslim student's graduation speech for her pro-Palestinian views. Why? | Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan
The University of Southern California faced backlash for rescinding the valedictorian speaking offer to a Muslim student amidst mischaracterization and security concerns. [ more ]
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Studio: Takedown notice for 15-year-old fan-made Hunt for Gollum was a mistake
Warner Bros. faced backlash after blocking a fan film with the same title as their upcoming Lord of the Rings project, then reinstated it due to fan protest. [ more ]
God Will Not Be Mocked': Conservatives Roast Biden For Celebrating Transgender Day Of Visibility On Easter Sunday
Conservatives criticize President Biden for celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter Sunday.
The White House's proclamation honoring transgender Americans on Easter Sunday faces backlash from Republican politicians and right-wing figures. [ more ]
LGBTQ+ fans outraged at Katy Perry for fangirling over Elon Musk
LGBTQ+ community outraged at Katy Perry for thanking Elon Musk, known for anti-LGBTQ+ stance, for Cybertruck. Backlash highlights clashes between popular figures and LGBTQ+ rights. [ more ]
Aberdeenshire pupils with complex needs erased' from school photo
Parents expressed outrage after children with additional needs were excluded from school photos, leading to a backlash and refusal to purchase the images.
The photography company and local council apologized, launched investigations, and removed the link with the photos after the incident was brought to light. [ more ]
Beyonce Fan's Radio Request Reignites Country Music Debate
A small country music station in Oklahoma faced backlash after refusing to play a new song by Beyonce, sparking a debate about the inclusion of Black artists in the country music genre.
Justin McGowan, who requested the song, shared the rejection email on social media, drawing millions of views and sparking conversations on various platforms. [ more ]
Diablo 4 is selling portal reskins for almost half the price of the full game, but it somehow gets worse
Blizzard has released a new store bundle for Diablo 4, priced at $30, which includes five portal skins and 1,000 paid currency.
The bundle has received backlash from players due to its high cost and minimal cosmetic changes, with some comparing its price to the full price of the game or other popular games. [ more ]
Uber Eats replaces controversial portion of Super Bowl ad after backlash
Uber Eats removed a part of its Super Bowl ad after facing backlash over a scene that mocked people with peanut allergies.
The ad originally featured a man eating peanut butter and making light of the fact that it contains peanuts, which can trigger life-threatening allergic reactions. [ more ]
NYC High School Received Bomb Threat, Hate Calls After Officials Housed Migrants There Overnight, Resulting In Students Going to School Remotely
A New York City high school received hate calls and a bomb threat after temporarily housing migrants overnight.
Parents and critics expressed concern over the health and education of the students and questioned the urgency and funding behind the relocation. [ more ]