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A USA Today editor was fired after tweeting that mass shooters are "always angry white men" following the Boulder, Colorado shooting. In a separate cultural debate, a headline criticized the casting of Jared Leto in "House of Gucci," arguing that actors with hair should not be allowed to play bald characters.
MTV Video Music Awards, Record Low Ratings and Political Content
The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards hit an all-time ratings low with only 5.4 million viewers. Host Katy Perry and various presenters were criticized for heavy political messaging and poor production choices, including cutting off a suicide prevention tribute by Jared Leto for a commercial break.
Golden Globes 2014, Hollywood Foreign Press Association Critique
The 71st Golden Globes ceremony featured hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, but drew criticism for a lack of political substance and an abundance of inside-Hollywood jokes. Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto faced backlash from the LGBTQ community for their acceptance speeches regarding "The Dallas Buyers Club." Critics argued the actors focused too much on physical transformations rather than the HIV/AIDS crisis depicted in the film.
