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10 hours ago

I have read several articles damaging my reputation. I know I've had bad games, I'm aware of it' Real Madrid star Federico Valverde slams critics on social media

I wasn't born to play full-back, I didn't grow up playing there. It was an emergency situation.
Real Madrid
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

The View Hosts Express Confusion Over Pete Hegseth's Focus on Fitness' in Military: Why Is He Obsessed?'

Hosts criticized Secretary Pete Hegseth's emphasis on physical fitness as retro, obsessed with 'fat', and poor optics for military leadership.
#charlie-kirk
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Newsmax Host Loses It After Bad Bunny Tapped for Super Bowl Halftime Show: Hates the English Language'

On Sunday night, the league announced that Bad Bunny would do the honors at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Spanish-language rapper, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, triggered a wave of criticism from the right over his criticism of President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Bad Bunny has said he does not tour in the 50 states because agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement might be present to look for undocumented immigrants attending his shows.
Right-wing politics
fromDefector
6 days ago

To Artistic Freedom: The Cause Of, And Solution To, All Of Life's Problems | Defector

People have been quoting to me so often, and for so long, that even if I don't recognize the quote, I am able to recognize that it's from . When I do recognize the quote, it's not because I've seen that episode, but that so many people have quoted it before. People quote The Simpsons like it's a secret handshake with the whole world-and at this point, it basically is.
Television
US politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Declan Lynch: 'Monday's Liveline was full of callers trying to roll back the damage done. This time it was about autism'

John King’s calm, dispassionate reporting is seen as problematic amid aggressive politics, and he gave two Irish radio interviews related to stage shows.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Charlie Kirk's Producer Torches Unrepentant Liar' Jimmy Kimmel Over His Comeback Monologue

Yes, Jimmy got emotional. So what. He's emotional for himself because he almost torched his entire career. Kimmel is an unrepentant liar who tried to blame Charlie's assassination on the part of the country that just spent the last 2 weeks praying and holding vigils. What he's really saying is that he still thinks it's fair game to slander conservatives. He would rather advance his own political and cultural agenda than confront the truth.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Gavin Newsom Lays Into Hannity, Pravda Fox' on Stephen Colbert Show: Offended, Disgusted Because We Put a Mirror Up to Trump'

I never imagined it would break through like it has and get under the skin of the president of the United States, said Newsom after being asked about his recent social media posts parodying President Donald Trump. And some of my friends on, you know, Pravda, Fox. Host Stephen Colbert replied, Matter of fact, here we are. I think this is Dana Perino. She's not too thrilled with you.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Rachel Campos-Duffy Rips Harris for Calling Herself 'Momala'

Rachel Campos-Duffy called Kamala Harris inauthentic for portraying herself as "Momala" despite being a stepmother to older, largely adult, stepchildren.
#free-speech
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Bill Maher Blasts Emmy Celebs Not Mentioning Charlie Kirk

Emmy attendees largely avoided publicly condemning Charlie Kirk's assassination, prompting criticism that political alignment discouraged acknowledgment and condemnation of the killing.
#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

You're Guilty, Jon': Trump Rails Against ABC Correspondent in the Oval Office, Says You're a Terrible Reporter'

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1 month ago
US politics

Trump Absolutely Melts Down at Critics of Alaska Summit in Late Night Barrage Throwing Zelensky a Blunt Signal Hours Before Meeting

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1 week ago
US politics

You're Guilty, Jon': Trump Rails Against ABC Correspondent in the Oval Office, Says You're a Terrible Reporter'

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1 month ago
US politics

Trump Absolutely Melts Down at Critics of Alaska Summit in Late Night Barrage Throwing Zelensky a Blunt Signal Hours Before Meeting

fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Trump suggests networks critical of him could lose licences amid Kimmel fallout

The comments came as he praised ABC for suspending late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, whose monologue about the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk sparked backlash. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his return from a state visit to the UK, Trump claimed that about 97% of media coverage of him is negative. He said that network owners currently hold broadcast licences and questioned whether those licences should be "taken away."
US politics
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Video: Trump Warns Television Broadcasters Critical of Him

President Trump urged regulators to consider revoking broadcast licenses of networks that consistently criticize him.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Why unsigned newspaper editorials no longer work - Poynter

Unsigned newspaper editorials often fail to engage audiences and appear detached compared with bylined opinion journalism.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

John Kennedy Rips Journalist Over Charlie Kirk Killer Report

Once again, some people some people needs a shock collar. Touching? The guy just murdered another human being. And he is talking about it to his love interest, the senator said. I mean it reminded me of something my dog would bring up, touching? The guy murdered a human being. You know, I try to be tolerant of other points of view I really do. That wasn't touching and no fair minded person can call it touching.
US politics
Television
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

WatCH: Fox News's Howard Kurtz Signs Off After 12 Years Hosting MediaBuzz

Howard Kurtz ended MediaBuzz after 12 years, thanking viewers and family, praising Fox's editorial independence, criticizing both political sides while maintaining top ratings.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

You Caused This!' Clay Travis Blames Liberals' Nazi' Rhetoric for Kirk Assassination

High-ranking Democrats and liberal media were blamed for fueling political violence by repeatedly labeling MAGA supporters as Nazis after the Charlie Kirk assassination.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

This Man Was Hurting,' Says CNN's Van Jones About Killer Who Stabbed Ukrainian Refugee to Death

The attacker was characterized as being driven by personal hurt—'hurt people hurt people'—and claims of racially motivated motive were condemned as unfounded race-mongering.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Republican Senator Says Attractive' and Ethnic' AOC Is A Creation of the Media'

Sen. John Kennedy called Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a media-created, shallow figure who deserves a 'certificate of hypocrisy' for recent conduct.
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3 weeks ago

Karoline Leavitt Kicks Off Briefing By Accusing the Media For Shamefully And Intentionally' Failing to Report Charlotte Train Murder

Today I would like to address the tragedy that has not received nearly enough media attention the brutal murder of Iryna Zarutska. Here are the facts that many outlets have shamefully and intentionally failed to report until President Trump drew attention to it: on August 22, Zarutska was stabbed to death on the rail system in Charlotte, North Carolina by a savage career criminal. This is a public transportation system that many in the area use every single day to go to school and work.
US politics
National Football League
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Dave Portnoy Torches Race Baiter' Ryan Clark for On-Air Spat With ESPN Analyst: One of the All-Time Jerks'

Dave Portnoy criticized Ryan Clark for belittling Peter Schrager on air, calling Clark a race-baiting, argumentative commentator who picks fights then apologizes.
New York Islanders
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Sanders, Mamdani rally progressive voters as NYC mayor's race intensifies

Zohran Mamdani, a progressive frontrunner in New York City, prioritises tackling income inequality and affordability while drawing national attention and support alongside Bernie Sanders.
#college-football
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4 weeks ago

Tucker Carlson Rips Israel for Bombing Christian Churches in Gaza: 'Self-Destructive Behavior'

The two conservative commentators were discussing the Middle East when Knowles mentioned Saint Porphyrius, a Greek Orthodox church in Gaza, which had been damaged by Israeli strikes in October 2023 and in July 2024. I don't understand it. I think it's self-destructive behavior, Carlson said. What I care about is the effect on Christians and that's just not good at all. Knowles, a moment before, said he believed the strike which reportedly killed 18 people, according to Palestinian officials was accidental.
US politics
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Love Island: Beyond the Villa Finale Recap: It's Time to Go Home

Beyond the Villa's reality-TV format obstructs meaningful critique of television toxicity; a true docuseries or gritty scripted series would better expose its harms.
Film
fromKqed
1 month ago

A New Book for VHS Obsessives: 'The Basement Tapes' | KQED

Basement VHS events revive communal, analog film-watching culture, showcasing rare, accidental VHS finds that resist algorithmic streaming convenience and celebrate shared cinematic discovery.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WTF!?' Conservatives Riot Over ABC Reporting Trump's Name Was Written on Shooter's Gun It Read Kill Donald Trump'

Conservatives criticized ABC News for not explicitly noting that the alleged Minneapolis shooter wrote "Kill Donald Trump" on a gun magazine, prompting backlash.
#ruben-amorim
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Manchester United

Grimsby deepen ridicule for Ruben Amorim as he ploughs on with flawed, final stand | Jonathan Liew

Ruben Amorim pursues risky, grandiose football plans amid chaotic transfer rumours, media ridicule, and collateral damage at Manchester United.
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1 month ago
Manchester United

Everything Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said in Andre Onana rant following Arsenal defeat

Ruben Amorim defended his goalkeeper choices following Manchester United's loss to Arsenal, surprisingly addressing journalists' questions regarding Tom Heaton and Altay Bayindir.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Conservatives Lambast CNN Reporter for Bogus Semi-Automatic Gun Claim After School Shooting

A broadcast claim incorrectly stated that semi-automatic firearms can fire dozens of bullets with a single trigger pull, prompting online criticism and factual corrections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Snipes at Reporter Who Asks Him if His Administration Is Weaponizing Government'

President Trump denied weaponizing the government after being asked whether his administration was digging into mortgage records of officials like Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

A former Boston TV reporter is drawing attention at Fox News

Jacqui Heinrich, a 36-year-old Fox News senior White House correspondent, challenges Republican leaders and delivered blunt criticism of Trump's Alaska summit with Putin.
#tucker-carlson
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

National Review's Rich Lowry Ruthlessly Mocks Tucker Carlson for Out-Tuckering Himself' With Fresh Hitler Apologia

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

National Review's Rich Lowry Ruthlessly Mocks Tucker Carlson for Out-Tuckering Himself' With Fresh Hitler Apologia

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Sounds Off on the Dishonest,' Corrupt' Media to Kick Off Signing Ceremony: Most of You Are Radical Left!'

Media is labeled dishonest and corrupt while landslide election victories and D.C. safety are credited to National Guard deployment and continued electoral success.
US politics
fromVulture
1 month ago

Marc Maron Had Real Time to Come After Bill Maher

Marc Maron accuses Bill Maher of desperate relevance-chasing, criticizing his tone, willingness to stay in the conversation, and agreement with some Trump actions.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Holocaust Survivor Felt Sick' Seeing Israeli Spokesperson Wear a Yellow Star, Says Media Guilty' of Aiding Gaza Genocide'

An 88-year-old Holocaust survivor condemned Israel's actions in Gaza as genocidal, criticized Western and media inaction, and decried misuse of Holocaust symbolism.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

When renaming MSNBC to MS NOW, did the branding team use a MAGA focus group?

Maybe someone whispered in the branding team's ear: "Put as much daylight as possible between the new brand and Comcast, by making the new name as ridiculous as can be. We want no part of the lefty network." Truthfully, I think Comcast is just another media conglomerate in the bag for . That's just my humble opinion, although there is some reporting around it.
Television
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Would an 'Unsexiest Woman Alive' list be published today? Maybe not - but body-shaming is definitely back | Arwa Mahdawi

The 90s and 00s were a toxic time for women characterized by body-shaming media and cruel public commentary.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Maggie Haberman Narrowly Defends Fox's Peter Doocy After CNN Anchor Bashes MAGA-fied Trump Press Pool

Doocy asked Zelensky a question that was seen by many as parroting Russian talking points, inquiring about the continued conflict in Ukraine.
US politics
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Trump's New Pick for a Key Economic Role Really Does Not Inspire Confidence

A new era of economic reporting under Trump's administration aims to mask negative data with optimistic messaging.
The political environment currently features absurd events and figures contributing to the landscape.
US politics
fromRolling Stone
1 month ago

Trump Privately Dismissed Epstein Victims as 'Democrats'

Trump and Republicans are struggling with backlash over their handling of the Epstein investigation amid reports linking Trump to Epstein's files.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Bias and Hypocrisy in the Vance River Story

Misjudgment of JD Vance regarding a river level raised for his birthday kayaking trip highlights the importance of understanding context.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox News Anchor Bill Hemmer Grills Netanyahu Over Media Criticism, Threatened NYT Lawsuit: You Can See There Is Suffering'

Netanyahu argued that we have to contend with the campaign of vilification done by so-called reputable news media. He mentioned a New York Times story showcasing a Palestinian mother with a supposedly starved child, claiming the child had cerebral palsy, highlighting the media's misrepresentation of facts. "It takes time. People will see the humanitarian surge. People will see our efforts to prevent civilian casualties," he said, emphasizing that eventually, truth prevails.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

MSNBC Host Savages Press Corps for Failing to Drill Trump on Epstein Story

The White House press corps failed to effectively question President Trump about the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell stories.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

From puppy murder to racist podcasts: South Park's anti-deportation episode is utterly ruthless TV

The episode follows two different stories: in one, the show's resident bigot, Eric Cartman, is outraged to learn that fellow fourth grader Clyde has risen to prominence as a white nationalist podcaster who makes offensive claims about women, Jewish people, Black people and other minority groups to goad them into debating him in exploitative viral videos.
Television
#journalism
#ai-ethics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Everybody Put on their Baghdad Bob Hat!' Morning Joe Crew Rips GOP Lockstep' With Trump's BLS Firing

Republican lawmakers aligned with Trump in firing BLS Commissioner McEntarfer after an unfavorable jobs report.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Maggie Haberman Slam Trump Allies Painting Ghislaine As Victim: Epstein's Victims Would Like A Word'

What I think you're seeing the Trump administration potentially moving toward is claiming she was a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, that she was somehow not a sex trafficker herself, but somebody who was caught up in his crime wave.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

A Big, Fat Man With a Teeny, Tiny Penis': Ex-GOP Rep. Revels in South Park's Trump Episode

Joe Walsh, a former GOP Rep turned Democrat, appreciates a South Park episode mocking Trump, noting its potential impact on his base.
#steve-bannon
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Ana Navarro Brutally Roasts Megyn Kelly Over Colbert Take

Colbert has continued being political following the announcement, knocking Paramount as morally bankrupt over their settlement with Trump. He took that show, which was a great platform in nighttime television at the Ed Sullivan Theater, and completely drove it into the ground, Kelly argued on her show.
Television
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Mike Johnson Lashes Out at the Media: No One In Congress Is Blocking Epstein Documents'

Media reports claiming Mike Johnson adjourned the House early to avoid a vote on Epstein Files are false.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Hannity Pats Himself on the Back Over Russia Hoax,' Despite Previously Saying He Was Certain' Moscow Interfered in 2016 Election

Hannity emphasized that newly declassified documents clearly indicate there was no assessment of Russian interference in the 2016 election, challenging prior narratives.
US politics
Television
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

A New 20-Minute Supercut of David Letterman Slamming CBS: "You Can't Spell CBS Without BS"

The cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert by CBS was attributed to financial reasons related to declining ad revenues.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

I Don't Believe the Polls!' Tom Homan Dismisses Surveys Showing Trump Deep Underwater on Immigration in MSNBC Interview

Tom Homan dismissed negative polling on immigration policy, questioning the validity of the numbers and criticizing media narratives.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Jon Stewart Isn't Afraid of Cancelation: 'I'm Not Going Anywhere"

Colbert's show cancellation reflects a broader climate of fear and compliance within American institutions.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Chip Gaines Vehemently Defends Same-Sex Couple Who Featured in 'Back to the Frontier' Amid Brutal Online Backlash

Chip Gaines defended same-sex couple Jason and Joe Hanna-Riggs featured in 'Back to the Frontier,' after backlash for including an LGBTQ+ family in the series.
LGBT
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Fox News' Bill Melugin Calls Out Local Fox Producer Slamming His Grimy' Border Patrol Ride Along'

Bill Melugin faced criticism for his coverage of a Border Patrol raid that led to multiple arrests.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Chris Cuomo Rips WSJ for 'Meaningless' Trump-Epstein Report

Chris Cuomo criticizes the Wall Street Journal's report on Trump's letter to Epstein as a non-issue that distracts from more significant matters.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Ben Shapiro Goes OFF on Tucker Carlson for Bashing Trump and America

Tucker Carlson was criticized by Ben Shapiro for making accusations against Trump without direct confrontation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trainwreck!' Megyn Kelly and MAGA Influencer Embarrassed at Epstein Binder Flop Torch Pam Bondi

Wheeler and Kelly criticized Pam Bondi for her handling of The Epstein Files event, highlighting its lack of new information and the resulting embarrassment.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MSNBC Host Attacks Babbling Buffoon' Doocy and Dregs' of Pro-Trump Press Corps

Lawrence O'Donnell criticized Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy for facilitating Trump's distraction tactics during a press interaction.
US politics
fromCommon Dreams
2 months ago

Satirical 'Mamdani Times' Takes Aim at NYT's 'Desperate' Coverage of Mayoral Candidate | Common Dreams

Satirical website Mamdani Times mocks New York Times' controversial coverage of millennial candidate Zohran Mamdani.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

The Slop Web: Welcome to the AI-Generated Ghost Town

AI-generated content, or 'slop', has become mainstream, attracting attention but facing criticism for its quality and sustainability.
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

How The New York Times is (still) getting gamed by the right

The New York Times exhibits poor news judgment by framing minority identity narratives in a way that caters to right-wing beliefs.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Dan Abrams Defends Trump From Unfair' Partisan Attacks After Texas Flood Tragedy

Abrams stated that it is unfair to blame the Trump administration for the tragic flooding, asserting that the National Weather Service's cuts did not significantly hinder their predictive capabilities.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Depraved Lie': White House Slams Democrats and Media for Blaming Texas Flood Deaths on Trump

Karoline Leavitt condemned blaming Trump for Texas flooding deaths, labeling it a depraved lie amid the disaster.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gary Lineker says BBC should hold its head in shame' for dropping Gaza film

Gary Lineker stated that the BBC should hold its head in shame for not airing the documentary 'Gaza: Doctors Under Attack,' criticizing its leadership for failing over the conflict.
US politics
US politics
fromPoynter
3 months ago

When Jon Stewart took over 'The Daily Show,' satire became a trusted news source - Poynter

Jon Stewart's appearance on 'Crossfire' highlighted media's detrimental impact on democracy by focusing on sensationalism over substantial political discourse.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

MSNBC Host Savages Hegseth Over Drunk'-Sounding Presser On Trump Strikes: Stupidest Public Lie Ever'

O'Donnell accused Hegseth of perpetuating the 'stupidest public lie ever told' and questioned his sobriety during a questionable press conference.
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