PLAGIARISM CONTROVERSY
Was New Jeans founder Min Heejin ‘inspired’ by this popular Mexican girl group?
New Jeans founder Min Heejin finds herself embroiled in yet another controversy. The CEO of ADOR, who has recently been making headlines for her highly publicized feud with K-Pop powerhouse HYBE, alleging plagiarism of New Jeans' concept for their new girl group ILLIT, now faces scrutiny from eagle-eyed netizens. They have highlighted striking similarities between New Jeans and a popular '90s Mexican girl group called Jeans.
HYBE vs ADOR feud: New Jeans members' parents accuse CEO Hitman Bang of mistreatment
The parents further claimed that the creation of a new girl group - ILLIT with a similar aesthetic just 20 months after their debut significantly damaged the brand value of New Jeans. They also alleged that HYBE CEO Bang Si Hyuk would ignore members whenever they approached him. The letter was first sent to ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin.
Ajay Devgn's 'Maidaan' makers issue statement amid plagiarism claims: 'We are filing an appeal'
Amit R Sharma's 'Maidaan,' starring Ajay Devgn, faces plagiarism allegations from writer Anil Kumar, prompting a stay on its release by the Mysore court. Kumar claims the film's story was copied from his script about India's football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. The production team plans to appeal in the Karnataka High Court, while the legal battle unfolds with the next hearing scheduled for April 24.
Jay Shetty's Monk Saga: Did the self-help guru fabricate his journey? New report reveals truth
Renowned British podcaster and life coach Jay Shetty faces scrutiny following allegations of plagiarizing social media content and embellishing his life story. The Guardian's investigation has uncovered inconsistencies in Shetty's claims, raising questions about the authenticity of his narrative and educational background, while also casting doubt on his credibility as a trusted self-help guru.
Sarah Bahbah accuses Selena Gomez of plagiarising her song, know about the Palestinian-Jordanian artist
Sarah Bahbah, a Palestinian-Jordanian artist and photographer, has once again accused Selena Gomez of plagiarism. In a comprehensive Instagram video posted on March 1, 2024, Bahbah conducts a thorough side-by-side analysis, highlighting similarities between Gomez's latest music video, "Love On," and her own original artistic creations.
AI is coming for the past, too
While new content may be secured through built-in systems, there is a world of content out there that has not been watermarked, which is done by adding imperceptible information to a digital file so that its provenance can be traced.
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Harvard President Claudine Gay's abrupt exit sparks questions
Despite calls for resignation, petitions supporting Gay circulated among faculty and alumni groups. The situation remains complex, reflecting the challenges institutions face in balancing accountability and support for their leaders.
Rachel Reeves Denies Plagiarism Accusations Surrounding Her New Book
Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, faces allegations of plagiarism concerning her latest book, "The Women Who Made Modern Economics." The Financial Times unveiled that multiple parts of her book were directly lifted from various sources, including Wikipedia, without proper attribution.
Delhi singer claims 'Veera Veera' song from 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' by AR Rahman copied from a classical piece, Mani Ratnam calls it 'misconceived': Report
Madras Talkies, the production house behind Ratnam's 'PS1' and 'PS2' quashed the allegations, calling Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar's claim "misconceived".
Elon Musk's Twitter ripe for a misinformation avalanche
As online trickery and misinformation surges, the armour that platforms built against it are being stripped away. Since Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, he has trashed the platform's online safety division and as a result misinformation is back on the rise.
Boycott calls, plagiarism charges, death threats: A look at the controversies faced by ‘Pathaan’
It seems that 'Pathaan' can't catch a break.
Not stars & big budgets, but cinematic experience that draws crowd to theatres: Siddharth Roy Kapur
Kapur said that it will take the audience some time to redevelop an appetite to watch films in theatres.
Mumbai-based animation studio alleges Prabhas’s ‘Adipurush’ teaser is a carbon copy of their Lord Shiva poster
‘Adipurush’ runs into new trouble as fresh allegations of plagiarism arise.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy opens Cannes Film Festival, links war and cinema
Zelenskyy, dressed in his signature olive green shirt, drew a thunderous standing ovation and and spoke at length about the connection between cinema and reality. He referenced films like Francis Ford Coppola's "Apocalypse Now" and Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator" as not unlike Ukraine's present circumstances.
Iran Oscar-winner director Asghar Farhadi rejects plagiarism claims at Cannes Film Festival 2022
The 50-year-old director from Iran is part of the jury for the world's top film festival this year.
View: How fan-fiction challenged fantasies of authenticity
Right-wing commentators portray this as elitist left-wing politics gone mad. But this does not acknowledge how this push for reading today's diversity into yesterday's society and culture has roots in a phenomenon which is the opposite of elite.
Was hoping for a conversation, not a polarised debate, says 'Gehraiyaan' director Shakun Batra
Almost two weeks after its arrival on the streamer, Batra said he has drawn some marketing lessons through the film.
'Shershaah' beats 'Sooryavanshi', becomes Google's top-trending Bollywood film in 2021
Jai Bhim', starring Suriya , became the most-searched movie on Google India in 2021.
Amul Macho files complaint against Lux Cozi for allegedly copying ad
"The Lux Cozi Ad unfairly tries to take advantage of the brand equity, reputation and goodwill generated by the Amul Macho Toing Ad," Amul Macho said in a complaint with the Advertising Standards Council of India.
Tennis star Osaka lights Tokyo Olympics cauldron as Games open
Osaka lifted the torch to the gleaming cauldron, which had unfurled at the top of a ramp representing Mount Fuji, in the highlight of a ceremony that was stripped back over virus fears.
Biden-Harris duo: How well would this custom-made combo work?
To be honest, the Biden-Harris combo wasn’t a natural one, not like ketchup and mustard on a Big Mac or idli-sambhar on a banana leaf. They were like chalk and chocolate.
Joe Biden: From tragedy to verge of triumph in storied political career
Rarely has the profile of opposing presidential nominees differed so sharply as in the 2020 race, which pits the empathetic Biden, with decades of leadership and a blue-collar upbringing, against brawling Trump, the billionaire businessman who insists he remains the outsider.
It's my original work and I'm proud of it, says Juhi Chaturvedi, responds to 'Gulabo Sitabo' plagiarism allegation
The writer denied having any access to the infringed script at any point in time.
Even a dubious Warren Buffett can’t stop this crypto-world casino czar
Justin Sun has founded one of the largest blockchain platforms, Tron, in 2017 and turned it into a virtual Las Vegas with gambling apps. He’s rubbed shoulders with Apple Inc. and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. founders, hired celebrity endorsers like the late Kobe Bryant and drawn accusations of plagiarism, which he has denied, more than once.
Fashion designers find plagiarism difficult to tackle; masterclass will help bell the copycats
The masterclass will involve senior and junior designers, legal representatives, officials and brands.
The many ins and outs of 'copcatism'
The likes of Shakespeare may have indulged in it, but the age-old practice of plagiarism haunts academe and its guardians.
Chetan Bhagat sued! Dan Brown to J K Rowling, 5 authors who were accused of plagiarising too
Controversy seems to follow author Chetan Bhagat around, but this time, he ain't alone.
Goafest 2015 kicks off amid mixed reception
The idea of an original Indian festival is a great one, said Prasoon Joshi, chairman, Asia Pacific and CEO of McCann Worldgroup India.
Vijay Kelkar wants existing regime for oil contracts
Kelkar said committee requested AOGO to provide data & analysis of issues that affect the sector. These were included in its interim report, which was submitted to the govt in Jan.
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