2021 was a wild ride for many for obvious reasons, but what were the biggest entertainment controversies that made headlines over the past year? The most recent was the deadly shooting on the set of Alec Baldwin's Western film, Rust. Cinematographer H.
2021 was a wild ride for many for obvious reasons, but what were the biggest entertainment controversies that made headlines over the past year?The most recent was the deadly shooting
2021 was a wild ride for many for obvious reasons, but what were the biggest entertainment controversies that made headlines over the past year? The most recent was the deadly shooting on the set of Alec Baldwin's Western film, Rust. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza was injured in the October 21 incident, in which Baldwin fired his Colt revolver in the direction of both during a rehearsal. Investigators said a live round was loaded in the pistol that Baldwin claimed he was assured was "cold," or safe. The investigation into the fatal shooting continues. Dave Chappelle's reputation took a hit after critics claimed his new Netflix special, The Closer, contained "transphobic" content. Netflix employees staged a virtual walkout on October 20 after Netflix head Ted Sarandos defended the special and Chappelle as freedom of speech. Sarandos later apologized. Some film festivals disinvited Chappelle from screening h