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Express Tribune
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Unforgettable Celebrity Feuds That Shook the Entertainment World
The glitzy world of Hollywood isn't always as glamorous as it appears. Beneath the surface of red carpets and award shows, celebrity feuds often make for the juiciest headlines. Whether it's bitter Twitter wars, public insults, or backstage drama, some rivalries between celebrities have left fans buzzing for years. Here are some of the most unforgettable celebrity feuds that shook the entertainment industry and captured the public's attention. 1. Taylor Swift vs. Kanye West One of the most infamous feuds in pop culture history began at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech to claim Beyoncé deserved the award instead. We all remember the famous words, "I'ma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!' What followed was years of back-and-forth, including a viral phone call (which Kanye claimed was misinterpreted), a diss track from Taylor, and a public 'reconciliation' that only reignited the drama. Swift's 'Look What You Made Me Do' and Kanye's 2016 album The Life of Pablo both alluded to their ongoing tension. 2. Britney Spears vs. Christina Aguilera Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera were once seen as the ultimate pop princess rivalry. Their feud began during their early years in the music industry when both women competed for the same title of "pop queen." The tension intensified during their famous kiss at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, with some fans seeing it as a publicity stunt. Despite the years of rivalry, both stars have since reconciled and have spoken about how they've grown from their competitive years. 3. Feud of the Royals: Meghan Markle vs. The Royal Family When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped back from their royal duties in 2020, it wasn't just a career change—it was the beginning of a global feud with the British royal family. The tension reached new heights with their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, where Meghan and Harry revealed deep personal conflicts, including allegations of racism and neglect within the royal family. 4. Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj Cardi B and Nicki Minaj's feud began in 2018, fueled by rumors of jealousy and competition within the rap scene. The situation escalated when Cardi B threw a shoe at Nicki Minaj during New York Fashion Week. Their rivalry played out in social media posts, interviews, and even music, with both artists making subtle jabs at each other in their tracks. While they've taken shots at each other over the years, in 2021, both rappers seemed to show some signs of peace. 5. Mariah Carey vs. Jennifer Lopez A feud of the divas! Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez have had an icy relationship for years, with Carey infamously referring to as "the girl from the block" in interviews. And she even claimed to not know who JLo was. The tension seemed to stem from their rivalry in the music industry. While never directly responded to Carey's comments, the feud played out through public slights and rumors, with both women having their own successful careers despite the public drama. In recent years, both stars have remained professional but avoid discussing each other publicly. 6. Justin Bieber vs. Orlando Bloom The feud between Justin Bieber and Orlando Bloom began when the two had a heated altercation in 2014 at a restaurant in Ibiza. Rumors circulated that Bieber had flirted with Bloom's ex-wife, Miranda Kerr, which may have sparked the confrontation. Bloom was photographed attempting to throw a punch at Bieber, but the altercation didn't escalate further. Since then, both have publicly moved on from the conflict, though the moment remains a notable chapter in celebrity drama. 7. Jay-Z vs. Solange Knowles The infamous 2014 elevator incident between Jay-Z and Solange Knowles made headlines when security footage showed Solange physically attacking her brother-in-law in an elevator. The reason for the altercation was never fully confirmed, but rumors swirled about Jay-Z's alleged infidelity with Beyoncé, which led to Solange defending her sister. The family later addressed the situation publicly, but it remains one of the most intense and private celebrity feuds to ever play out in public. 8. Sarah Jessica Parker vs. Kim Cattrall Sad news for SATC fans that Carrie and Samantha do not get along. The feud between Sex and the City stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall has been ongoing for years, with Cattrall being very vocal about her dislike for Parker. Tensions were particularly high after the end of the Sex and the City series, and Cattrall refused to return for the third movie installment, citing personal issues with her co-stars. In 2018, Cattrall made headlines when she accused Parker of being "mean" and "toxic" during their time working together. Despite this, Parker has always insisted that she was simply trying to maintain a professional relationship.
CBC
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
How should we treat Kanye West?
Social Sharing Kanye West was once known first and foremost for being a prolific rapper and cultural vanguard. With each day that passes, however, his musical legacy takes a backseat. Instead, he seems far more keen to make headlines today for his behaviour in the public eye that is certain to elicit shock, but not in a good way. West, who now goes by Ye, most recently caught people's attention for a succession of stunts that include an appearance on the Grammys carpet with his all-but-naked wife, and a recent attempt to sell T-shirts that prominently feature a swastika. Today on Commotion, music journalist Ian Cohen and writer/rapper Rollie Pemberton (a.k.a. Cadence Weapon) join guest host Rad Simonpillai to discuss the latest series of extreme publicity stunts and antisemitic provocations from Ye, and the media's role in platforming his problematic views. We've included some highlights below, edited for length and clarity. For the full discussion, listen and follow Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud on your favourite podcast player. WATCH | Today's episode on YouTube: Rad: Ian, are you still listening to Kanye … or has he dropped off your playlist? Ian: I can totally listen to anything that precedes The Life of Pablo, which I think culturally is a major schism. 2016 in so many ways is sort of where the world was broken. And that album was very different than his previous self-styled masterpieces…. I listened to The College Dropout just the other day. I'm just very interested to see how a newer generation would interact with this, because I grew up listening to Kanye. I cannot deny these formative experiences I've had listening to The College Dropout and Late Registration all the way up through Yeezus. Anything that he does right now does not take that away. Like, I can't deny those experiences being what they are. I listened to Ye in 2018, with the "I hate being Bi-Polar its awesome" cover. After that, I could say, "You couldn't pay me enough to listen to Donda 2," or what have you. I mean, you could pay me enough, but just not what most music publications are paying right now. I don't think I've listened to a new Yeezy song as a whole in the past five years. Like, the last thing I can think of him being on was the Playboi Carti album from 2020. Besides that, I'm just not as on top of things. But when Rollie was saying, you listen to Donda and you get those two or three nuggets that will remind you of what brought us here in the first place — like, now I'm going to have to earmark two hours of my time today to sort through all that stuff. Rad: As his behavior has turned way more erratic over the past decade, there's been all this speculation about his mental health. Like you said, he said that he was bipolar. Recently, he added that autism is the real reason for his episodes. So, Ian, how does that sit with you? Ian: I also work in the field of mental health. I'm not going to diagnose anything that he's going through, but there's this sense that with him putting out the, "I'm bipolar," "I'm autistic," that it's somehow plausible deniability, or that it excuses things. And I guess my response to that is that there are many people in this world with autism or bipolar one who don't create websites exclusively to sell swastika-branded T-shirts. And so this just kind of brings to the fore the things that were perhaps underlying the whole way through it…. There's no guardrails now. And so if he ever wanted to sell this merch or say these things, there are no repercussions to it. And I think there's been circumstances where people have tried to help him or seek help for him, and he might end up suing them. So that would be how I would frame it. Rad: OK. Rollie, when you think about everything we're talking about here in terms of the mental health state of Kanye, but also in terms of everything he's been putting out there … how should we in the media treat Kanye? Like, do we call him out or do we ignore him? Rollie: I think his time of being relevant as an artist is long past. I would recommend, Ian, if you're going to go listen to some Kanye, I would skip most of the Vultures and Vultures 2, because on Vultures 2 he literally has other people rapping, and they put a Kanye AI voice filter over their voice — and he's trying to pass it off as him rapping. So he's not even rapping on the records at this point. He's not a musician who deserves any serious attention. I know he has a platform and he has a lot of fans. But I think we need to collectively just ignore Kanye. He's not that artist anymore.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bianca Censori Prays for Husband Kanye West After His Week-Long Rants
Bianca Censori expressed concern for her husband Kanye West after the billionaire rapper spent the last few days spewing vitriol against a handful of minority groups, particularly the Jewish community, and went so far as to identify himself as a Nazi. 'Lord, I lift up my husband to You with love & concern. Soften his heart, guide his words, and fill him with wisdom and kindness,' Censori wrote on X Saturday night. 'Protect him from trouble & lead him toward understanding & respect for all people. 'Despite our differences, I love him unconditionally,' she continued. 'Strengthen our bond & help me be a source of patience & encouragement. I trust in Your grace to work in his heart. God Bless Israel and All The Good Jewish Pple. Amen.' West, who now goes by Ye, has spent the last week hellbent on one-upping his own controversies by firing off a dozen antisemitic and hateful posts under the guise of free speech. In a span of a few days the rapper praised Adolf Hitler, identified as a Nazi, doubled down on his misguided beliefs that slavery is a choice, and even posted a Yeezy T-shirt design with a swastika that he deemed his 'greatest performance art.' For his latest rant on Sunday, West went on a tirade defending disgraced musicians Sean 'Diddy' Combs and R. Kelly. He then took a jab at Super Bowl performer Kendrick Lamar, who he previously collaborated with on his 2016 album The Life of Pablo. The rapper also weighed in on X owner Elon Musk seemingly unfollowing his account due to his posts and wrote in all-caps: 'Even though Elon was forced to unfollow me he's a G. The world has never been allowed to see someone express themselves freely for this long. 'Freedom of expression is the next level of freedom,' West continued. 'Everyone answers to someone except me.'
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bianca Censori Prays for Husband Kanye West After His Week-Long Rants
Bianca Censori expressed concern for her husband Kanye West after the billionaire rapper spent the last few days spewing vitriol against a handful of minority groups, particularly the Jewish community, and went so far as to identify himself as a Nazi. 'Lord, I lift up my husband to You with love & concern. Soften his heart, guide his words, and fill him with wisdom and kindness,' Censori wrote on X Saturday night. 'Protect him from trouble & lead him toward understanding & respect for all people. 'Despite our differences, I love him unconditionally,' she continued. 'Strengthen our bond & help me be a source of patience & encouragement. I trust in Your grace to work in his heart. God Bless Israel and All The Good Jewish Pple. Amen.' Lord, I lift up my husband to You with love & concern. Soften his heart, guide his words, and fill him with wisdom and kindness. Protect him from trouble & lead him toward understanding & respect for all our differences, I love him unconditionally. Strengthen our… — BiancaCensori (@bianca_censori) February 9, 2025 West, who now goes by Ye, has spent the last week hellbent on one-upping his own controversies by firing off a dozen antisemitic and hateful posts under the guise of free speech. In a span of a few days the rapper praised Adolf Hitler, identified as a Nazi, doubled down on his misguided beliefs that slavery is a choice, and even posted a Yeezy T-shirt design with a swastika that he deemed his 'greatest performance art.' For his latest rant on Sunday, West went on a tirade defending disgraced musicians Sean 'Diddy' Combs and R. Kelly. He then took a jab at Super Bowl performer Kendrick Lamar, who he previously collaborated with on his 2016 album The Life of Pablo. The rapper also weighed in on X owner Elon Musk seemingly unfollowing his account due to his posts and wrote in all-caps: 'Even though Elon was forced to unfollow me he's a G. The world has never been allowed to see someone express themselves freely for this long. 'Freedom of expression is the next level of freedom,' West continued. 'Everyone answers to someone except me.'
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"He was sooooo fresh": Ye praises Hitler in series of antisemitic social media posts
Ye has apparently reached the "going door-to-door trying to shock people" stage of his career. The rapper formerly known as Kanye West went on a tear on X early Friday morning, sharing praise for Adolf Hitler and other antisemitic remarks while bragging about his freedom from consequences. "ANY JEWISH PERSON THAT DOES BUSINESS WITH ME NEEDS TO KNOW I DONT LIKE OR TRUST ANY JEWISH PERSON," he wrote around 7 a.m. ET, echoing comments that he's made and apologized for in recent years. The rapper's outburst was far from over. He went back to the well, offering praise for the leader of Nazi Germany and saying he was "sooooo fresh." Ye went on to say that antisemitism did not exist and shared an old photo of himself in an anti-Nazi t-shirt with the caption "I used to be woke too." Ye's contributions to the history of rap music are undeniable. Still, since the release of "The Life of Pablo" in 2016 he's been far more likely to make headlines for online antics and provocative stunts than anything he's made in a recording studio. He recently unfollowed everyone on Instagram except for Taylor Swift, an artist with which he has a long, complicated history. His appearance at the Grammys (more specifically, his wife Bianca Censori's sheer outfit) drew outsized attention to the artist who hasn't released a full-length solo album in nearly four years. Ye's clearly come down from those rushes and was swinging about wildly to cause a social media stir, returning to the bright-red Nazi in his brain that has to be somewhat faded with use.
