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‘Wicked’ Reportedly Banned In Kuwait Over LGBTQ+ Casting

Wednesday, December 4

Wicked has been removed from cinema listings in Kuwait on the eve of its local release, without an official reason given by public officials. Speculation suggests the move may be related to an LGBTQ+... Read More.

Ben Stiller And Sean Penn Banned From Russia

Tuesday, September 6

Sean Penn and Ben Stiller have been banned from Russia. Variety reports that the actors were among "25 high ranking representatives of the business and expert communities as well as cultural... Read More.

R. Kelly Wants Jurors Who Watched Surviving R. Kelly Docs-Series To Be Banned From Trial

Tuesday, August 16

TMZ has reported that R. Kelly wants jurors in his federal Chicago trial to be banned from the courtroom if they watched Lifetime's Surviving R. Kelly doc-series. According to legal... Read More.

Samuel L. Jackson Asks Lorne Michaels About Being Banned From ‘Saturday Night Live’

Wednesday, May 18

Samuel L. Jackson thought he was banned from Saturday Night Live for saying "f—" on air, but it turns out that's not the case. On a recent episode of the Awardist podcast, the Pulp... Read More.

Will Smith Is Banned From The Academy Awards For 10 Years

Monday, April 11

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has banned Will Smith from attending all Academy events, including the Academy Awards, for 10 years. This comes after the King Richard actor slapped comedian Chris... Read More.

Mariah Carey Hits Back At Texas Bar That Banned Her Christmas Music

Thursday, November 4

Mariah Carey posted online targeting a Texas bar after a photo surfaced on social media of a sign banning her music. In all caps the sign noted that her classic hit, “All I Want For... Read More.

‘AGT’ Team Sends Love to Simon Cowell After He Broke Back on Banned Bike

Tuesday, August 11

America's Got Talent wants its boss back. After Simon Cowell broke his back and underwent surgery over the weekend following a horrific e-bike accident at his home in Malibu, fellow judges Heidi Klum, Sofia... Read More.

Beyonce Banned Photos Of Her Performance During Kobe Bryant Memorial

Tuesday, February 25

Reports say that photographers were banned from taking photos of Beyonce during her performance at Kobe Bryant's memorial at the Staples Center yesterday (February 24th). According to Page Six, editors at the AP and... Read More.