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Glenn Beck vs. World Wrestling Entertainment

Tony Kerns — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 04:21:18 +0000

In the current day of “Sports Entertainment”, the idea of pro wrestling being “real” is passé. We all know it to be a physically demanding choreographed equivalent of a soap opera, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t going to take the scripted storylines to heart, and take offense when a storyline goes too far. Recently [...]

Controversy Over 'Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit' Sticker

Tony Kerns — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:09:28 +0000

To say that illegal immigration is a hot issue in our country right now is an understatement. Many would argue that President Obama is catering to illegal immigrants, and others believe it was Romney’s stance on immigrants that lost him the Latino vote. With tempers rising on both sides, at what point does someone [...]

Lady Gaga Comes Under Fire for 'Princess Die' Lyrics

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:13:11 +0000

Lady Gaga debuted the melancholy piano ballad ‘Princess Die‘ at the Melbourne stop of the Born This Way Ball tour, which may or may not appear on her next album. The song, whose lyrics are laced with double entendre about the late Princess Diana, who perished in a 1997 car accident in Paris, has already come under fire. Apparently, the references to suicide and to Diana are too much for some to handle.

14-Year-Old Radio Host Says Homosexuality Is a Choice, 'No Matter What Lady Gaga Says'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:00:47 +0000

A 14-year-old radio “host” – and please, we use that term loosely -- engaged in an on-air rant to say that homosexuality is not natural and that it’s a choice. The West Virginian-based Caiden Cowger is not quite an orator, but he does attempt a fire-and-brimstone style when saying, “It’s not mandatory. The person is not born that way, no matter what Lady Gaga says. It is a decision. It’s getting worse where I’m at.”

"Neighborhood Watch" Trailers Pulled After Trayvon Martin Shooting

Tony Kerns — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:58:54 +0000

The shooting of Trayvon Martin in Florida by a Neighborhood Watch captain is sparking controversy across the nation. In an attempt to avoid the negative press spilling over to their film, Fox has pulled the teaser poster and teaser trailer for their upcoming film “Neighborhood Watch” from theaters in Florida. A Fox spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter, [...]

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Wants To Have An Abortion

Tony Kerns — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:21:14 +0000

Yep, you read that right. “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” has never shyed away from controversy, tackling issues like underage sexual activity, rape, domestic violence, sudden deaths, and drug abuse, now Buffy is going full-steam ahead into the topic of abortion. “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” was the first major television show to officially continue its story [...]