Paul Hogan calls cancel culture ‘stupid’ and insists his brand of comedy was never about ‘putting down’ women but making fun of men ‘trying to attract their attention’ By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:07 GMT, 28 October 2020 | Updated: 10:07 GMT, 28 October 2020 Australian comedy legend Paul Hogan has made … Read more
Sarah Silverman has criticized progressives who adhere to cancel culture, and said people should be offered a ‘path to redemption’ – a year after revealing she was axed from a movie over a black face controversy. The comedian – who is progressive herself – said that a failure to forgive people for their past mistakes can … Read more
The culture secretary Oliver Dowden has expressed a dim view about Project Big Picture talks involving Liverpool, Manchester United and EFL chairman Rick Parry, describing it as ‘Project Power Grab’. The plans to change the face of English football have received plenty of attention this week, with the Government weighing in against the proposals. Speaking … Read more
Shadow culture minister Labour MP Chris Matheson tests positive for coronavirus with symptoms that ‘aren’t very pleasant’ Chris Matheson, shadow culture minister, fell ill on Sunday and tested positive He said the symptoms ‘aren’t very pleasant’ but he doesn’t have it very badly Comes as MP Margaret Ferrier had SNP whip withdrawn for travelling with … Read more
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden apologised today for a ‘crass’ advert suggesting a ballerina should retrain to work in cyber-security after Twitter uses mistakenly assumed it was new. He took to social media to distance the Government from an ad that featured a young dancer tying up her ballet pumps alongside the caption: ‘Fatima’s next job … Read more
Dawn French says cancel culture is so bad for edgy comedy she’s glad she’s not starting her career now Dawn French fears cancel culture could be preventing edgy stand-up routines ‘In the world of stand-up, the edges are where it’s most interesting,’ says French French, 63, has also reveals the racism she experienced while with … Read more
‘Don’t hide our history away’: Museums and universities should keep statues of controversial figures, says Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden Culture Sec. told Tory conference universities and museums should keep statues Oliver Dowden said it was a sign of weakness to seek to ‘eradicate’ history ‘Keep your monuments in place and use them to explain our … Read more
Subscription-based BBC? Former culture secretary says broadcaster must ‘adapt’ to changing TV landscape and could follow paid-for rivals like Netflix ‘in next ten years’ John Whittingdale said it could be what the ‘future looks like’ He said there is going to be a debate about the licence fee in the future He added this model had ‘proved very successful’ … Read more
‘Absolutely gross!’ British TV producer Michael Whitehall reveals the one part of Australian culture he REFUSES to embrace By Jabeen Waheed For Daily Mail Australia Published: 11:12 BST, 4 October 2020 | Updated: 11:12 BST, 4 October 2020 He has spent the last few years reluctantly travelling the world with his son, Jack. And while … Read more
Laurence Fox is launching a new political party after raising £1million from former Tory donors to fight ‘culture wars’ as he slams mainstream politicians for ‘losing touch’ with the people The actor, 42, has received £1million for the tentatively named Reclaim party His aim include reforming the BBC and celebrating Britain’s culture contribution The Lewis … Read more