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‘You have to ruffle feathers’: a history of controversial jeans adverts

American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney ad is the latest in a long line of provocative campaigns striving to ‘cut through’

The Guardian - UK

Fox News whips up another Sydney Sweeney ‘controversy’ by claiming left is ‘melting down’ over old ice cream ad

Without showing any criticism from liberals or progressives over a Baskin-Robbins ad featuring Sydney Sweeney, Fox News ran an entire segment that pushed the narrative that the left was outraged over it.

The Independent UK

Lizzo arms herself with a song and a lot of twerking to mock the Sydney Sweeney controversy that just won’t end

The controversial way Lizzo targeted Sydney Sweeney.

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Billboard in LA vandalized with message declaring ‘Proud Boys love Sydney Sweeney’ as jeans ad fallout continues

A billboard in Los Angeles has been vandalized to declare, “Proud Boys love Sydney Sweeney”

The Independent UK

Piers Morgan receives backlash after accusing Beyoncé of ‘cultural appropriation’ over denim campaign

His post came amid ongoing controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle advert, in which a play on the words ‘genes’ and ‘jeans’ prompted criticism for allegedly invoking eugenics-era ideology

Evening Standard

Who Is 'Blue Genes' Singer Ash Ruder — And Why Her Song Is Trending Amid the Sydney Sweeney Jeans Ad Controversy

Ash Ruder's 2022 song Blue Genes is trending after confusion with Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad. Though unrelated, both use a 'jeans and genes' pun, sparking viral attention and millions of views for Ruder.

International Business Times UK

Influencer Slammed For Flipping Off Sydney Sweeney Ad, Making “Racist” Commentary In Viral Post

"The jealousy is off the charts."

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Sydney Sweeney's Brother Is Out There Joking About 'Them Good Jeans' In His Latest Post

He's definitely not talking about denim.

Cinemablend

Beyoncé versus Sydney Sweeney: two denim ads, one dangerous divide in brand storytelling

Only one got Gen Z right.

Creative Bloq

Chris Cuomo trolled for falling for AOC deepfake video about Sydney Sweeney

NewsNation anchor digs in after failing to spot that video of congresswoman calling American Eagle jeans campaign racist was fake, despite its being labelled ‘parody 100% made with AI’

The Independent UK

Why Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign is part of a wider cultural backlash

Actress Sydney Sweeney is once again embroiled in controversy. This time the debate isn’t centred around Sweeney selling soaps infused with her bathwater or posting pictures of MAGA-inspired red caps. Instead, the Euphoria star is making rounds for her role in a contentious ad campaign with American Eagle Outfitters.

The Conversation

Will This Stock Be the Next Retail Sector Short Squeeze After American Eagle?

This stock has nearly 21% of its float sold short, making it a prime target for a short squeeze.

Barchart

Stephen Colbert on Ghislaine Maxwell meeting with feds: ‘We know exactly what they talked about’

Late-night hosts discuss Maxwell’s prison transfer and Donald Trump’s press conference on the White House roof

The Guardian - US

Trump Tweets Trigger Stock Swings For Tesla, Boeing, Pfizer—And An Insider Trading Inquiry

When President Donald Trump hits "post" on Truth Social, Wall Street braces for impact.

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UK regulatory watchdog ASA bans Zara ads for portraying ‘unhealthily thin’ models

Two advertisements from fashion giant Zara have been deemed “socially irresponsible” and banned for featuring models that appeared “unhealthily thin”.

The Guardian - US

Sydney Sweeney: the Hollywood up-and-comer who started a culture war

The Euphoria and Anyone But You star has one of the most promising careers within young Hollywood but controversy has stuck to her

Benzinga

What's Going On With American Eagle Stock Tuesday?

American Eagle Outfitters Inc (NYSE:AEO) shares are trading lower on Tuesday, pulling back from a sharp surge higher to start the week. Here’s a look at what’s going on.

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“Genes With Bad Taste”: Sydney Sweeney’s Red Carpet Premiere Look Brutally Mocked

"Who’s responsible for her bad fashion genes?"

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The Independent UK

Hegseth ‘has great jeans’: Defense Department taps into MAGA’s obsession over Sydney Sweeney ad

President Donald Trump praised the advertising campaign after it was revealed that Sweeney is registered as a Republican in Florida

The Independent UK

Fox News’ Kat Timpf wades into Sydney Sweeney controversy in return to Gutfeld! after planned absence

Timpf announced last month she was taking time off from the show for surgery related to her breast cancer treatment

The Independent UK

Jesse Watters predicts Sydney Sweeney, 27, will marry Barron Trump, 19: ‘Create the greatest political dynasty’

The Fox News host’s brainwave came after President Trump praised the White Lotus star’s controversial ad campaign

The Guardian - UK

Jeans, controversy, used bathwater: Sydney Sweeney’s selling it all. A showbiz masterclass, if you ask me

Five years ago, she’d have been doing feminist stunts – but times change and Sydney has captured the zeitgeist. She might flog that to you too, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

International Business Times UK

Is Sydney Sweeney's Career Over? Celebrity PR Expert Warns She's 'Overpromoted' and Not Ready for Politics

Recent reports suggest that Sydney Sweeney is registered as a Republican voter in Florida.

Creative Bloq

Donald Trump's response to Sydney Sweeney's controversial jeans ad is a literary masterpiece

It deserves a close textual analysis.

Euronews

Donald Trump weighs in on Sydney Sweeney ad controversy – and takes time to slam Taylor Swift

The American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has the tagline "Sydney Sweeney has great jeans" and sparked debate over race and beauty standards. Now, Donald Trump has commented on the controversy by writing that Sweeney has the “HOTTEST AD OUT THERE” - while also bashing Taylor Swift...

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