A song called "Blue Genes" by former American Idol contestant Ash Ruder is going viral, thanks to the buzz—and confusion—surrounding American Eagle’s latest ad starring Sydney Sweeney. Ash Ruder told ...

An ad campaign from American Eagle featuring actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked backlash over what users on social media have deemed racist undertones — or overtones, some say. Much of the criticism has ...

Sydney Sweeney is back in the spotlight, and for the wrong reasons. The 27-year-old actress has steadily risen through Hollywood ranks, whether it’s her breakout role as the emotionally complex Cassie ...

Sydney Sweeney stars in a fall campaign from American Eagle with the tagline "great jeans," prompting debate over a wordplay on "genes." Critics say the ad evokes racial and beauty stereotypes, while ...

Sydney Sweeney has spoken out publicly about how she felt when Donald Trump praised her following her American Eagle ad backlash. Earlier this year, the 27-year-old actress came under fire after she ...

Sydney Sweeney was criticized and heckled during her new film’s premiere as backlash over her American Eagle ad campaign continued to boil. The actress arrived for the Americana red carpet premiere in ...

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