Cultural Commentary

Public Figures Social Issues Media Influence Music and Politics Immigration Public Discourse Media Criticism Public Reactions National Identity Media Representation

Conservatives Rebuke Jack Posobiec’s Claim That ‘Lord of the Rings’ Is Pagan

The reaction shows Tolkien’s stated Catholicism remains central to how many people read the books.

Marathon Dev Team Publicly Denies Dr Disrespect Partnership After #MarathonPartner Posts

Andy Cohen Says He’ll ‘Never Get Over’ Zarin Fabrics’ Post After Jill Zarin Is Dropped From E!’s ‘The Golden Life’

The Danish Woman Launches on ARTE Mediathek With TV Premiere Set for Feb. 5

Gabriela Cabezón Cámara Wins National Book Award for Translated Literature for ‘We Are Green and Trembling’

Michael J. Fox Recasts Back to the Future’s 40th Through Lens of a “Bully Culture”

Timbaland’s AI Artist TaTa Taktumi Draws Backlash After Debut Video

Joaquín Sabina Opens Barcelona Farewell With Anthology Set Before 15,000 at Palau Sant Jordi

Simi Garewal’s Dussehra Post Praising Ravana Draws Online Backlash

Ken Follett Says New Neolithic Novel Is Guided by Archaeology, Not Politics

Ethan Hawke’s Highway 99 Debuts at Telluride as Two-Part Merle Haggard Celebration

Sydney Sweeney Jeans Ad Keeps Culture War Churning as ‘Americana’ Opens Soft

Nike Shifts Marketing to Family Focus with Scheffler Ad

Ski Aggu Slams Sächsische Zeitung During High-Energy Dresden Concert

Jaws Returns to Select Theaters for Its 50th Anniversary

Disney Moves Away From Expensive Star Wars Streaming After $650M Andor Bet

Werenoi’s Death Sparks Fraud Warnings and Religious Disputes Over His Music

System Of A Down's 'Toxicity' Restored to Spotify After Sudden Removal

Elon Musk's Daughter Criticizes Him as 'Pathetic Man-Child' in Rare Interview

Melissa Gilbert Reflects on Michael Landon's Lessons and Little House Legacy