Sydney Sweeney Shrugs Off Storm; Karaoke With Euphoria Crew Amid Explosive AE Ad Fallout
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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Sydney Sweeney controversial American Eagle jeans ad has a Republican vs Democrat divide
A new American Eagle jeans ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has sparked a sharp divide among young Americans, according to a recent poll, highlighting how fashion campaigns can become lightning rods in today's culture wars. The outdoor campaign, prominently displayed outside an American Eagle store in New York, features Sweeney in denim with the tagline, 'Sydney Sweeney has great jeans.' The ad has ignited debates over 'wokeness,' beauty standards, and race. Partisan Divide by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Become Fluent in Any Language Talkpal AI Sign Up Undo A Generation Lab poll of 1,289 undergraduate and graduate students conducted from August 7–11, 2025, found clear partisan splits in reactions to the campaign. 64 percent of Democrats said the ad felt out of touch, compared with 39 percent of Republicans. 38 percent of Republicans found the ad authentic, compared with just 10 percent of Democrats. 42 percent of Democrats said the ad made them less likely to buy American Eagle jeans, while 16 percent of Republicans and 28 percent of Independents reported the same. Gender differences The survey also revealed differences in perception between young men and women, as 39 percent of young women, the ad's primary demographic, said they were less likely to purchase the jeans, compared with 21 percent of men. 63 percent of young women felt the ad was out of touch, versus 44 percent of young men. Live Events Despite a heated online debate, only a small fraction of respondents believed the campaign promoted eugenics through its play on 'jeans' and 'genes': 10 percent of women and 8 percent of men said the ad was endorsing genetic superiority. Among political groups, 13 percent of Democrats, 5 percent of Republicans, and 8 percent of Independents agreed with this criticism. American Eagle's stock jumped after Trump publicly praised the ad, demonstrating how controversial campaigns can drive both discussion and investor attention. "Sydney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the HOTTEST ad out there," he wrote in a Truth Social post on Monday. "Go get 'em, Sydney!"
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Sydney Sweeney makes major move after American Eagle ad controversy: ‘A few days ago'
Sydney Sweeney has broken her silence on Instagram weeks after she was embroiled in the controversial American Eagle campaign. On Wednesday, the 27-year-old returned to the social media platform to promote her crime thriller movie, Americana, which is all set to release in theaters on August 15. Sydney Sweeney-starrer Americana will release in theaters on August 15.(REUTERS) Sydney Sweeney back on Instagram On August 13, Sweeney shared several behind-the-scenes images from the sets of Americana. Among the carousel of photographs, fans get to witness Sweeney as Penny Jo Poplin, her character in the film. Alongside the images, she wrote, "A few years ago I filmed this little movie with some friends and now you get to meet penny jo". Americana has been written and directed by Tony Tost. Apart from Sweeney, the movie also features Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, Simon Rex, Eric Dane and Zahn McClarnon among others. Set in a town in South Dakota, Americana will feature everything getting embroiled in a plot filled with major twists and turns, as the characters try to steal the prized Lakota 'ghost shirt.' An official synopsis for the movie states that a "highly prized Native American artifact" will lead the characters down a "dangerous path in this wildly entertaining modern-day Western". Also Read: Machine Gun Kelly finally breaks silence on Sydney Sweeney dating rumors The lives of a woman and her child become violently intertwined with other characters when the rare relic falls onto the black market. "Crime and chaos follow when an indigenous group leader and his crew join the fray in order to reclaim the artifact and return it to its rightful place," it added. Earlier this month, Sweeney was spotted at a screening of the film in Los Angeles. The August 3 outing marked her first red-carpet event post the controversy. Sydney Sweeney's controversial ad campaign Last month, Sweeney remained in the spotlight as the ad campaign for American Eagle jeans was heavily criticized by many for its tagline, "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.' Several critics claimed that the usage of "jeans" as a play on "genes" might hint towards genetic superiority and appeared racially charged, People reported. The controversial campaign was even referenced to Brooke Shields' denim campaign from 1980. Also Read: American Eagle stores fall 9% amid backlash over 'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans' campaign In reply, American Eagle released a statement on August 1 on Instagram and stated that it "is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story." The brand further stated that it will continue to "celebrate" how people wear their jeans with confidence. "Great jeans look good on everyone," it added. FAQs When is Americana releasing in theaters? It comes out on Friday, August 15. Who all are there in Americana? The film features Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, Simon Rex and Eric Dane among others. What was the controversy about the American Eagle jeans ad campaign? It had sparked major outrage over its tagline, "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.'
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Indian Express
Zerodha's co-founder Nithin Kamath strums guitar with wife and son, sings Euphoria song in viral video: ‘Should perform on Bangalore band nights'
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath recently gave fans a rare look at his life beyond the stock market, joining his wife Seema Patil and their young son for an impromptu music session at a casual house gathering. The moment, captured by his mother Revathi Kamath and shared on her Facebook page, drew a flood of warm responses from friends and followers. In the clip, Nithin can be seen strumming a guitar and singing Euphoria's hit 'Aage Jaane Ram Kya Hoga', with Seema joining in for a cosy family jam. The laid-back vibe struck a chord online. 'He should perform on Bangalore Band Nights,' one viewer commented, while another wrote, 'This is called 'Home'.' It's not the first time the Kamath family's musical side has surfaced online. Earlier this year, a different video gained attention when Revathi and her grandson Kiaan performed together at the Shyamalakrishna Sangeetha Sabha, held at the Dattatreya Temple in Tyagarajanagar, Bengaluru. Revathi played the veena while Kiaan accompanied her on the mridangam, in a recital dedicated to her parents, Shyamala and Krishnamurthy. A post shared by Revathi Kamath (@ Also Read | Content creator mimics Nikhil Kamath's podcast style; Zerodha co-founder reacts: 'Hilarious' 'My one month's hard work yesterday ended with great success! I wanted my grandson Kiaan to perform mrudanga on my Shyamalakrishna Sangeetha Sabha platform yesterday evening,' Revathi wrote in her post. The evening began with their duet, followed by performances from promising young musicians, and concluded with a recital by acclaimed vidwan Vinay Sharva. Revathi also urged viewers to 'please watch Nithin Kamath enjoying his son's playing,' calling the moment especially meaningful for her.
