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Johnny Cash, Toby Keith & Kacey Musgraves: What Is ‘Real’ Country Music?
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Cory RayThough country music today tends to be associated with conservative values, it has historically been rife with progressive messages. From Johnny Cash’s work to achieve prison reform to Loretta Lynn singing about “The Pill,” the genre has time and again challenged audiences with a variety of social messages; however, changes those political boundaries would then be pushed to their limits when the Dixie Chicks said they were “ashamed” of President George W. Bush following the tragic event of 9/11 and just before the Iraq Invasion.
In recent years, many alternative country artists have returned to the genre’s roots of socially-progressive storytelling. From its beginning to 2019, prepare to ask, “What is country music? What does real country music sound like and what are themes at the heart of its values?”
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Ethan Klein Accused of Racism and Homophobia after Calling K-pop a “Little Twink, Gay Fetish”
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10 hours agoon
December 9, 2019By
Cory Ray
- Ethan Klein of h3h3 Productions referred to BTS and other K-pop stars as part of a “little twink, gay fetish” in a recent podcast.
- Klein also made sexually obscene comments involving K-pop’s young female fans.
- Soon after, #h3h3IsOverParty trended on Twitter, with many calling his comments both homophobic and racist.
- Klein then doubled down on Twitter, telling K-pop fans to “lighten up” while also accusing them of being responsible for a recent wave of K-pop star suicides.
Klein Calls K-pop a “Twink, Gay Fetish”
After insulting K-pop by calling it a “little twink, gay fetish,” Ethan Klein is being accused of making both racist and homophobic comments.
In a podcast posted to their channel on Saturday, Klein and his wife Hila were breaking down YouTube’s 2019 Rewind. Klein’s comments came when the video showed mega-successful band BTS as having the second most-liked music video on the platform for 2019.
“I don’t get the BTS thing,” Klein said just before the podcast’s 26:00 minute mark. “I’m just going to say it right now, I don’t like K-pop. I hate K-pop. I don’t get BTS. How did this become a thing in Western culture, where all these grown men and little girls are jerking off to K-pop boys? It’s like a little fetish. It’s like a little twink, gay fetish about these K-pop boys.”
The next day, #h3h3IsOverParty started trending on Twitter, where many people criticized Klein’s comments. The backlash did not come as a surprise to Klein, who joked about being “assassinated” by K-pop fans in the podcast.
Twitter users also began uncovering and sharing other, older podcasts, where Klein used both racist and homophobic slurs back to back.
“I love that I can just say [n-word] [f-word], though,” Klein said in one podcast. “Like how could— I couldn’t really say that, [n-word] [f-word]. So wonderful.”
ethan from h3h3 is the epitome of a trash fucking human and here’s more proof pic.twitter.com/QcoWuixRl5
— farah || (@VOGUEJJK) December 9, 2019
Klein Called Out for “Homophobic” and “Racist” Comments
With Klein’s most recent comments regarding K-pop, however, many denounced his speech as racist and homophobic. Other critics also condemned Klein’s mention of sexually obscene comments regarding K-pop’s young female fans.
“it doesn’t matter if you don’t like kpop, you’re entitled to ur opinions,” one user wrote. “it DOES matter when grown ass adults with a platform are sexualising an entire industry and calling it porn for underage girls and perverts? how do people not understand how gross that is ?? #h3h3isoverparty”
Hi.
— Bryan/TheOTN (@TheOTN2) December 9, 2019
I'm not a K-pop stan. I don't hate it, but I'm not all about it. I can't even name a K-pop group beside BTS. Fuck me, right?
But what Ethan Klein said ABOUT it and its fans and the language he used to do so is atrocious. It was flat-out disgusting, homophobic, and racist.
it doesn't matter if you don't like kpop you're entitled to ur opinions. it DOES matter when grown ass adults with a platform are sexualising an entire industry and calling it porn for underage girls and perverts? how do people not understand how gross that is ?? #h3h3isoverparty
— A (@YUNKIMlN) December 9, 2019
Imagine hating something that actually helps people I’m not saying you have to like it but damn at least have a little respect 😳✋🏼#h3h3isoverparty
— ♥︎ (@btsuuwuu) December 9, 2019
pic.twitter.com/MLaLLDOYoE
However, some people defended Klein, arguing that some K-pop fans promote the idea of fetishizing Asian men and that Klein was simply making an over-the-top joke.
You’re only upset because he called you out on your koreaboo, asian-fetishising ways. Calm down lovelies, we all have to face the truth at some point. #h3h3isnotoverparty pic.twitter.com/zZOJ5vhUSF
— Weow Beow (@Discount_Soup) December 9, 2019
i mean isn’t it true that there are lots of young teenage girls that watch weird BTS fetish vids or fanfictions?
— memester (@memestermiko) December 9, 2019
i like kpop, especially BTS, but you can’t say that shit ain’t weird, and Ethan literally just pointed it out in an exaggerated way to make a joke on it.
chill out.
Klein Doubles Down on Comments
Klein responded to the backlash on Sunday evening in a series of posts, where he joked about making the trending list and told K-pop fans to “lighten up” before making a further sexually obscene comment.
My message to K-pop fans:
— Ethan Klein (@h3h3productions) December 9, 2019
Lighten up nerds, it you can't handle your hobby being made fun of a little bit then you are really are just a bunch of little girls jerking off to kpop boys.
#5 trending y'all we cancelled !!!!! 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/abdc4eIFIK
— Ethan Klein (@h3h3productions) December 9, 2019
Klein, however, faced another controversy when he said K-pop fans “are responsible for dozens of suicides of K-pop idols because of their online abuse.”
That face when K-pop stans are trying to take the moral high ground over a joke… but are responsible for dozens of suicides of K-pop idols because of their online abuse pic.twitter.com/SuceykzUNt
— Ethan Klein (@h3h3productions) December 9, 2019
Klein’s comment seemingly refers to a recent wave of suicides among popular Korean icons, such as Sulli, a K-pop star and actress who died in October, whose death was reportedly linked to cyberbullying. In November, another K-pop star, Goo Hara, also committed suicide after people online harassed her following the news that her boyfriend threatened to post an illegal sex tape of her.
Experts, however, have said that no single answer can explain the larger phenomenon of these deaths, with those experts also citing South Korea’s conservative society and the immense pressure K-pop stars face from fans and industry executives.
On Twitter, many then pushed back against Klein’s claim.
h3h3: how is kpop so popular. must be those gays and fetishists
— mapple (@mapplesauceee) December 9, 2019
people: fuck you h3h3
h3h3: woah dude haha listen man it was a joke kpop fans are WAY worse than me I swear just look at these suicide rates
i used to really like h3h3 but ever since he started podcasting he just showed he was immature and ignorant on a lot of things
— namjoon 🤝 gerard (@fckmeupsawn) December 9, 2019
this tweet generalizing kpop fans and blaming them for someone’s suicide further proves that ur not the rational man i thought u were @h3h3productions https://t.co/GtnrkrWTGs
Others Respond
As the situation unfolded, Klein’s wife Hila responded by asking if she was also canceled, with Klein saying he was taking her down with him.
I'm taking you down with me
— Ethan Klein (@h3h3productions) December 9, 2019
Later, Pewdiepie, possibly poking fun at the situation, tweeted his reaction.
“Fucking POS YOURE TRASH!” he said. “Speak bad of kpop and bts again and army will WALK ALL OVER YOU! @h3h3productions #h3h3isoverparty”
Fucking POS YOURE TRASH! Speak bad of kpop and bts again and army will WALK ALL OVER YOU! @h3h3productions #h3h3isoverparty pic.twitter.com/RbJfq2amNw
— ƿ૯ωძɿ૯ƿɿ૯ (@pewdiepie) December 9, 2019
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Bill Nye’s $28M Lawsuit Against Disney Headed to Trial
Published
3 days agoon
December 6, 2019By
Katie Calo
- Bill Nye will take Disney to trial under allegations that the company shortchanged him and his partners $28 million for his 1990s television series.
- The “Science Guy” claims that he is personally owed at least $9.4 million.
- Nye filed a complaint in 2017 and a Los Angeles judge just ruled that the case will go to trial.
- The trial will take place in May 2020 over a span of 10 days, according to the ruling.
Judge Gives Green Light
Bill Nye, popularly known as the “Science Guy,” has been granted permission to take his case against the Walt Disney Company to trial.
Nye alleges that Disney failed to pay him and his partners $28.1 million in revenue from his hit 1990s television show, “Bill Nye the Science Guy.” He claims he alone is owed at least $9.4 million.
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled on Thursday that a 10-day trial will occur in May 2020 to address the allegations.
Multi-Year Process
The television personality filed suit in 2017, questioning Disney’s Buena Vista Television, who handled the accounting.
According to the complaint, Buena Vista Television came to a written agreement with Nye and the other owners of the show in which they agreed to “promote, market, and distribute the show.” Nye and his partners said that under this deal they were entitled to 50% of the net profit, but were shortchanged.
Nye said he became suspicious of the accuracy of his paychecks after Disney claimed they made an “accounting error” in 2008. At that time, the company insisted that he repay them thousands of dollars that they had sent him a few months earlier.
“Bill Nye the Science Guy” ran on PBS for five seasons between 1993-1998 and was screened in classrooms nationwide for educational purposes.
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Cardi B Defends Offset From Cheating Accusations Citing Alleged Instagram Hack
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5 days agoon
December 4, 2019By
roguerocket
- Sarah “Jade” Wattley, the girlfriend of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, recently showed a flirty DM sent to her from Migos Rapper Offset’s Instagram account.
- Soon after, Offset and his wife, rap superstar Cardi B, brushed off the rumors and explained that his account had been hacked.
- It is unclear at this time if authorities have been contacted over the issue, but as of now, no person has been named responsible for the hack.
Flirty DM Surfaces
Rapper Cardi B defended her husband Offset from cheating allegations Tuesday saying that a message he allegedly sent to another woman was actually the work of a hacker.
The Migos rapper was recently accused of flirting with Sarah “Jade” Wattley, the girlfriend of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine.
In a video recently posted on Jade’s Instagram account, she recorded herself opening a direct message from Offet’s verified account. The message, sent at 1:36 a.m. read: “Miss u fr.”
In the caption of her now-deleted post, Jade slammed Offset for the DM, saying: “Your wife @iamcardib has a OPEN CRIMINAL CASE , why are you writing me you don’t respect her ??????? Theirs a lot of s— I haven’t exposed yet , but there’s a time for that 😭😭😭🌈 I’m the QUEEN 👑 of talking s— now I’m backing it up 🎼😂🤡.”
Wooo Chile. 🤨🥴 Hate to see it. #Jade #Offset #CardiB ☕️ pic.twitter.com/883NT808mj
— YBF CHIC (@TheYBF) December 3, 2019
The message sparked a wave of backlash from fans who noted that Cardi and Offset had already reconciled their marriage after previous reports of Offset cheating. On top of that, Cardi and Jade and known to have a tense history with one another.
Earlier this year, Cardi was indicted on 14 charges, including two counts of felony assault with the intent to cause injury after she was accused of ordering an attack on Jade and another bartender at a New York Strip club last year.
Some reports indicate that the attack stemmed from rumors that Jade had slept with Offset, though Jade has denied having any relationship with him several times. Another rumor suggests that the fight was prompted by a “drink being spilled on Cardi, whose actions have been described as ‘spontaneous and completely unpremeditated,’” the Daily Mail reports.
Cardi Defends Offset
Cardi quickly defended her husband against cheating rumors, saying that his account was hacked.
In a video posted on her social media, Cardi explains that they were woken up with news of the hack. In the background, another person is shown trying to regain access to Offert’s account.
“Babe, I know you done some dumb s—, everybody know he’s done some dumb s—, but c’mon, n—s ain’t dumb, n—s ain’t crazy,” she said. “We’ve been so good, we had a sweet weekend, life has been good,” Cardi added. “That’s why I ain’t getting no rowdy. Simple as that. Okay, love you guys.”
Cardi B explains the situation with Offset and 6ix9ine's girlfriend ⬇️
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) December 3, 2019
Y'all can chill 🙄pic.twitter.com/0eGIT30Sds
In additional videos, Offset explained that his email had been compromised, giving his hacker access to his account. He said he’s been dealing with this issue for months and has also had unreleased songs leaked because of it.
Offset shows how hackers been messing with him. That’s why everything happened today pic.twitter.com/gIKz8dmwY7
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) December 4, 2019
Interset users also posted screenshots of tweets sent from his official account that seem to signal a potential hack.
Cardi B posted this pic supposedly proving hubby Offset was hacked following his alleged DM to 6ix9ine’s bae Jade as well as these tweets 😳 pic.twitter.com/chN6fFWm4a
— SOHH (@sohh) December 3, 2019
Still Jade hit back at the hacker claims saying, ‘the hack started after you got exposed.” “Why it didn’t start at 1 am,” she added.
#6ix9ine’s girlfriend #Jade isn’t letting up on this #Offset hack 😩 pic.twitter.com/gu8PUzn6Dd
— Power 106 (@Power106LA) December 3, 2019
If Offset and Cardi’s claims are true, it is unclear at this time if authorities have been contacted over the issue. As of now, no person has been named responsible for the hack. However, celebrity social media hacks are by no means uncommon and have been known to even impact major executives, including Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.
See what others are saying: (E! News) (XXL Magazine) (PEOPLE)

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