controversial
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Rose, amid her controversial exit from “Batwoman” in 2021, was accused by Warner Bros.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
The label, called Tucker Carlson Books, is launching with a slate of tomes by high-profile authors, many of whom are controversial, including actor and comedian Russell Brand and media provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Many of them are controversial and the Rothienorman project is no different - Marguerite and Frank are among residents who have opposed the plans, raising concerns such as fire safety and noise.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Since then, multiple issues contributed to the unusually long delay including Levinson’s pivot to work on the controversial and short-lived HBO series “The Idol” about the perils of the music industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Justice Bok sent me a copy of his controversial speech at Radcliffe.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
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