cultural appropriation
Kandi Burruss defends Justin Timberlake over blaccent claim in Britney Spears' book: 'Leave him alone'
The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star also revealed to Page Six that she once had an opportunity to write for Spears, but the songs never saw the light of day.
Travis Barker's daughter Alabama blasted for Jamaican-inspired outfit: 'It's giving Adele'
"jamaican gyal," one commented on the clip of Alabama lip-syncing to R&B artist Bobby V.'s "Slow Down" in a knit poncho featuring Rastafarian colors.
Kyle Richards defends Gwen Stefani's controversial 'I'm Japanese' comment
"Everyone can't wait to be offended by something," the "RHOBH" star commented on an Instagram post reporting the story about the No Doubt singer.
Italian American Gwen Stefani repeatedly insists she's 'Japanese'
Born to an Italian American dad and Irish American mom, the No Doubt singer doubled down on her claim that she's Japanese despite having no ties to the country.
Hailey Bieber's 'brownie glazed lips' spark backlash
While she didn't claim to have invented the look, she also didn't mention the fact that women of color have been rocking it for decades.
'RHODubai' star Sara Al Madani defends wearing Afro wig to dancehall party
"I was worried about the look because some people might not accept it because of culture," she tells Page Six. "But the Afro exists in my culture."
Gwen Stefani accused of cultural appropriation for dreadlocks in new video
The No Doubt frontwoman wears a dress in Jamaica's colors along with the traditionally black hairstyle in Sean Paul's new video.
Summer Walker's barely-there BET Awards 2022 red carpet outfit sparks backlash
The R&B singer, who said their sexy look was "inspired by traditional Hmong jewelry," is being called out for cultural appropriation.
Pulitzer-winner Anne Tyler on writing from black viewpoint: 'I should be allowed to do it'
"I’m astonished by the appropriation issue," said the author, whose 24th novel, "French Braid," is out on Tuesday.
Kim Kardashian addresses blackfishing accusations
"I would never do anything to appropriate any culture," the reality star said. "But I have in the past got backlash from putting my hair in braids."
Kylie Jenner's extreme tan sparks more blackfishing accusations
Fans have accused Kylie Jenner of "trying to look black" after she posted two different Instagram Stories where she appears to look tanner than normal.
Adele on cultural appropriation scandal: 'I didn't read the f--king room'
Adele is breaking her silence about the viral moment when she wore bantu knots and a Jamaican flag to celebrate Caribbean culture.
Billie Eilish steps out in controversial brand after racial slur apology
Streetwear label Chinatown Market, whose founder is white, recently vowed to change its name after being accused of cultural appropriation.
Iggy Azalea accused of 'blackfishing' in new music video, 'I Am The Stripclub'
Fans are in an uproar over Iggy Azalea's new look.
Michael B. Jordan apologizes for rum name after Nicki Minaj schools him
The actor is making changes to his rum brand, J’Ouvert, after the rapper urged him to “change the name & continue to flourish & prosper.”
Kim K slammed for steamy photoshoot in religious earrings
In the Hindu religion, the om symbol represents “ultimate reality" and is worn to express devotion to the religion.
Gwen Stefani hits back at cultural appropriation claims: 'We learn from each other'
Gwen Stefani defended herself against claims that she has appropriated Japanese culture.
Kendall Jenner and celeb pals celebrate 818 Tequila amid appropriation backlash
The celebration comes shortly after ads for the brand divided social media, with several onlookers accusing Kendall Jenner of cultural appropriation.
Kendall Jenner accused of cultural appropriation over 818 Tequila ad
"Leave it to Kendall to be as tone-deaf as possible … Modeling that chic migrant worker look for her tequila brand, watch her cry and say she didn't know later…"
Justin Bieber sticks with dreadlocks despite criticism
Justin Bieber stepped out in Miami with DJ Khaled and 21 Savage and in Los Angeles with Hailey Baldwin, still sporting his controversial hairstyle.