Hollywood Unlocked media bias and reliability
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What Hollywood Unlocked has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Hollywood Unlocked’s own report linked underneath.
Judge Judy Sheindlin stated that individuals dissatisfied with the United States should leave, defending capitalism and criticising trends towards absolute equality. She called America the 'greatest' and 'most successful country in the world'.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asWhew! Judge Judy Says If You Don’t Like This Country Go Somewhere Else: “America Has Been Good To Me” (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
Social media personalities Jake and Logan Paul visited the Pentagon and addressed U.S. military personnel. The visit, which occurred the day before National POW/MIA Recognition Day, drew online ridicule and questions about its purpose.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asJake Paul Slams Backlash After Pentagon Invites Him And Logan Paul To Visit And Deliver Speech To ‘Warrior’ U.S. Service Members: ‘America Is Not A Spectator Sport, Twitter Fingers Have Never Built A Country’ (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
Three major news organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging a violation of First Amendment rights after their White House press credentials were revoked. The outlets seek immediate restoration of access.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asCNN, MS NOW And Politico Release Joint Statement To Announce They're Filing A Lawsuit Over Donald Trump’s White House Press Ban (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour has seen all supporting artists withdraw after the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was reportedly dropped due to his pro-Palestine stance. Greta Thunberg and Shane MacGowan's widow have commented on the situation.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asWith Pro-Palestine Protestors Outside, Ed Sheeran Goes On Stage And Condemns ‘What Is Happening In Gaza’ Amid Macklemore Controversy: ‘It’s Catastrophic And Unjustifiable’ (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
Converse has removed a social media advertisement featuring K-pop singer Karina after critics said the imagery evoked racist symbols, including those associated with the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. The company issued an apology, stating they understood why the image was upsetting and had made a mistake.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asConverse Issues Apology After Campaign Ad Draws KKK and Lynching Comparisons Online: “We’re Sorry” (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asMacklemore Vows To Donate His Entire $1 Million Net Earnings From Ed Sheeran’s Tour To Support Palestine; Robert Kraft Says He And Ed Are Also Donating And Doubles Pledge (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asEd Sheeran Speaks As Opening Acts Exit Tour Amid Celebrities Slamming Him For Not Standing With Macklemore, Who Was Pulled From Tour Over Pro-Palestine Speech (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
Juror Paula Devlin stated the panel in the Lindsay Clancy case saw the proceedings as an opportunity to create change for women and families. Legal analyst Neama Rahmani called such reasoning problematic, asserting jurors should focus solely on facts.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asLindsay Clancy Juror Says The Mostly Female Jury Knew That The Trial Could Create Change To “Make It Better For Other Women” (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with an exhibit of artifacts. The display includes personal items from the day, presented openly due to fragility, as museum leadership navigates political criticism.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it as25 Years After 9/11, America Pauses to Remember (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This marks the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asApple Unveils The “IPhone Duo” — First-Ever Foldable Model, Priced At $2k (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
Apple CEO John Ternus posted a cryptic video ahead of the company's expected iPhone 18 Pro unveiling. The video appears to hint at a new variable aperture camera feature for the device, which is set to be announced alongside new Apple Watch models.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asApple Unveils The “IPhone Duo” — First-Ever Foldable Model, Priced At $2k (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
Hunter Biden described himself as '48.6% gay' during a comedy podcast interview with Luke Beasley on 16 August 2026. The remark, which fluctuated between 47% and 48.5% during the exchange, was part of a broader discussion on personal and political topics. No left- or centre-rated outlet covered the story.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asHunter Biden Comes Out As A “Little Gay” — Claims He’s Just "48.6% Gay" (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
A 20-year-old Haitian student died by suicide in Springfield, Ohio, after his Temporary Protected Status was terminated. An advocacy group stated the decision to end TPS contributed to his death.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asHaitian College Student Dies by Suicide Days After ICE Fitted Him With an Ankle Monitor (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
Eight South Koreans working on a hydropower plant project are missing and 10 others are stranded after a flash flood in Nepal. South Korea's Foreign Ministry has established a task force and plans to send a response team to the affected Rasuwa district.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asSeveral Dead, Hundreds Missing After Massive Flash Flood Hits Nepal-China Border, Wipes Out Villages (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
A 24-year-old Nepali labourer survived a flash flood by clinging to a mango tree after being swept away by a torrent of mud and rock. The disaster has killed at least 150 people and left hundreds missing in Nepal.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asSeveral Dead, Hundreds Missing After Massive Flash Flood Hits Nepal-China Border, Wipes Out Villages (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
Fort Worth's city council has approved an $11.25 million settlement for the family of Atatiana Jefferson, who was shot and killed by a former police officer in 2019. The settlement will resolve civil claims and provide funds for Jefferson's minor nephews.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asFort Worth Council Approves $11.25 Million Settlement In Police Fatal Shooting Of Atatiana Jefferson (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky after a confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Freedom, who declared himself eligible for the WNBA draft identifying as a woman, was wearing a shirt with a definition of 'woman'.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asEnes Kanter Freedom, Who Declared For The WNBA Draft By Identifying As A Woman, Gets Dragged Out The Building After Clashing With Natasha Cloud (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
Elon Musk posted on X that Derek Chauvin was 'unjustly convicted of murder' and should be freed, aligning with Chauvin's third legal attempt to overturn his 2021 conviction. Chauvin's attorneys allege procedural errors, including Governor Tim Walz's transfer of prosecutorial oversight to state officials.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asDerek Chauvin Files Another Petition To Overturn His conviction For George Floyd Murder — Elon Musk Speaks Out Saying “He Should Be Freed” (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
Donald Trump interrupted CNN White House correspondent Kristen Holmes during an Oval Office briefing, calling her "a loud, boisterous person" and telling her to be quiet. The exchange followed her question about whether Kim Jong Un had asked Trump to reduce U.S.-South Korea military exercises.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asDonald Trump Goes Off On CNN Reporter: “You’re A Loud, Boisterous Person” (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
A baby diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome was born in Texas after his surrogate mother refused the biological parents' request for an abortion. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a court order requiring hospitals to provide life-saving care, while the parents and surrogate fight over custody and medical decisions.
Hollywood Unlocked reported it asSurrogate Mom Welcomes Baby Boy After Biological Parents Demanded Abortion Due To Heart Defect, Texas Court Rules Child Must Receive Treatment And Surrogate Cannot Contact Child (opens Hollywood Unlocked in a new tab)
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What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 21
- Reports listed
- 22
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 10 August 2026
22 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
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Measured 24 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 24 September 2026. Ratings pulled 10 September 2026.
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