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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dr. Phil says legacy media is 'creating criminals' by distorting LA riot coverage
Dr. Phil blamed the media for "encouraging" the ongoing anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles Thursday. On "The Real Story," the talk show host shared multiple photos and videos of chaos from the riots in L.A., and juxtaposed it with how members of the media have worked to downplay it. "Your eyes don't deceive you, but the media does," he said. In one clip, he showed CNN host Dana Bash downplaying what is happening in L.A. in comparison to 1992, saying, "That was a real riot." Liberal Media Downplays La Riots, Dismiss Violence As Isolated While Touting 'Peaceful' Anti-ice Protests "Guess this isn't a real riot," Dr. Phil quipped sarcastically. Read On The Fox News App He proceeded to share a video of MSNBC interviewing Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., with a split screen of cars on fire as she referred to the riot as a "manufactured crisis." Dr. Phil retorted that MSNBC's news coverage is what's actually "manufactured." He mocked one MSNBC reporter saying the protest had a "celebratory atmosphere," while another host said that these are "peaceful" protests that whole families are attending. "Great place to take kids," Dr. Phil joked with more sarcasm. "I don't think so." After showing multiple examples of violent criminals rounded up by ICE, he said, "Look, this was not a witch hunt to round up 'Abuela Maria.' It's law enforcement getting criminals off the street. "So what does the left do? Encourages everyone to become criminals by blocking freeways, setting fires, throwing rocks, destroying city property and attacking federal agents." Mayor Bass Blames Trump's Ice Raids For Starting Riots While Claiming 'Things In La Are Calm' "The real story? This isn't just about immigration, it's about media betrayal." He continued, "This isn't just a protest anymore. Everybody has the right to protest, that's one of the things that makes this country such a wonderful place to be. This is a movement fed by media distortions and open hostility toward any effort to enforce the law." The host argued that rhetoric about abolishing ICE is just as nonsensical as calling to abolish the police, and is functionally just advocating for open borders. He then highlighted MSNBC's Jacob Soboroff as a "so-called 'journalist' making the case that there's nothing wrong with coming and staying in the US illegally." "The media isn't just rewarding bad behavior by sugarcoating it, [they're] encouraging it," Dr. Phil said after the clip. "They're actually saying, 'Hey, this is okay.' They're creating criminals. They're lying to viewers, even though the video speaks for itself." "This is why mainstream media viewership has tanked," he added. "If you want the truth, you need to look for the truth, find it, demand it, it's out there. You need to cut through the legacy media noise." Fox News Digital reached out to CNN and MSNBC for article source: Dr. Phil says legacy media is 'creating criminals' by distorting LA riot coverage
Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Indraneil Sengupta opens up about separation from Barkha Bisht, says not all marriages need to last ‘forever': ‘Been told…do what all men do'
Indraneil Sengupta recently opened up about how the definition of marriage changed for him amid his separation from wife Barkha Bisht. 'I don't believe that two actors can have a relationship that would really work out. Even in my marriage, if someone says that it hasn't worked out, I will say it has. It had been for 13 years. It didn't last forever. Why is the idea of a relationship for 'forever' only? Who said it is forever? It's great if it is forever. But it might not be,' shared Sengupta, who shared that 'I am not yet divorced. The process is still going on.' Sengupta added that over the years, there were good and not-so-good moments in their marriage. 'Have there been good years? Yes! Have there been good moments? Yes! Have there been bad moments? Yes! Also, what happens is two people together also have their individual journeys that may or may not come together in unison all the time. No one is wrong. Even the personality changes over the years change the relationship. Both of us were very different people. We knew from Day 1. But as the years have passed, I think we became more of ourselves,' Sengupta said on The Real Story with Sanghmitra Hitaishi podcast. Emphasising that he doesn't 'agree to the word 'failure,' he said: 'I don't think anything has failed.' He also expressed that a marriage should not be a compulsion. 'People give examples of the past generations, but many don't realise that many of those relationships were based on dependency. One person being completely dependent on the other…Today, it is not there. Everyone is questioning their relationship more,' Sengupta, 50, added. Remarking on advice he received during his separation, he shared, 'I have been told to protect the family. Do what all men do. But save your marriage. Is this advice?' On his evolution, Sengupta, a father to a 12-year-old daughter, shared, 'I am able to own up, I am able to be real and also logical.' So, does the concept of marriages lasting forever need a rethink? People have their reasons, and they must have gone through a lot before they decided to get a divorce, said clinical psychologist Divya Ratan. 'So, it's okay if a marriage doesn't last forever. It is better to be separated than stuck in a loop where both partners have reconcilable differences. Treating the person as a failure or people who have lost all respect is wrong,' Ratan asserted. Culturally, we're raised to believe that love should culminate in marriage, and marriage should last till the end of time. Any deviation from this idea is often seen as a failure. 'But love doesn't always operate by that logic. People grow. They evolve. The woman you married at 27 may not be the same person at 37. Nor should she be. And the man who once felt like home may eventually walk a path that no longer aligns with yours. This isn't betrayal. It's evolution,' said Delnna Rrajesh, psychotherapist, and relationship life coach. What to note if you're re-evaluating your marriage Your relationship can be complete without being lifelong: Not every soul connection is meant to last forever. Some are here to spark growth, healing, and self-awareness, and then move on. Let go of guilt: You're not wrong for evolving. You're not bad for needing something different than what you once desired. Maturity is knowing when to stay – and when staying is no longer healthy. Stop comparing to the previous generation: Earlier generations often stayed in marriages out of dependency or pressure. Today, we have more freedom, and with it comes responsibility. You're allowed to ask: Is this still nourishing me? Redefine what success in love means for you: Is success a 40-year marriage built on silence and compromise? Or is it an 8-year marriage where both people felt deeply loved and seen before they chose separate paths? No one is the villain: People change. Priorities shift. A relationship can drift apart without blame. 'No one is wrong,' as Sengupta said – and that's a truth we must normalise.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi break silence on Babil Khan's emotional video amid online uproar: ‘We love to hate and hate to love'
'Only Love': Ananya Panday's Quiet Show of Solidarity Screenshot of Instagram story by Ananya Pandey. Siddhant Chaturvedi: 'We Bring Drama to Screens, Not Real Life' You Might Also Like: Ananya Pandey gets slammed by netizens over mental health post, after Babil Khan called her rude Screenshot of Instagram story by Siddhant Chaturvedi 'Family Forever': Raghav Juyal Weighs In Clearing the Air: The Family Speaks You Might Also Like: Why Babil Khan mentioned Bollywood stars in his viral crying video? His family explains; Ananya Panday shares cryptic post The Real Story: Admiration, Not Accusation A teary-eyed Babil Khan , son of late actor Irrfan Khan , poured his heart out in a video that quickly set social media ablaze. Struggling to hold back tears, the young actor was seen speaking about the shallowness he perceives in Bollywood , calling the industry 'fake' and "screwed," while naming peers like Ananya Panday , Shanaya Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi Raghav Juyal , Arjun Kapoor, Adarsh Gourav, and Arijit what many interpreted as a public takedown was, in fact, a misread moment of raw honesty. The clip, stripped of context, led to waves of speculation, clickbait headlines, and online gossip—prompting reactions from those named and a heartfelt clarification from Babil's the frenzy, Ananya Panday kept it simple and sincere. She reshared Babil's story and wrote, 'Only love and good energy for you Babil, always in your corner.' Her gesture was subtle, but her message was crystal clear: loyalty over cryptic earlier Instagram post quoting Hagrid from Harry Potter — 'What's comin' will come and we'll meet it when it does' — only added to the intrigue. Was it a quiet premonition of the storm ahead? Or an early sign that she already knew context was about to be lost?But it was Siddhant Chaturvedi who came forward with the most direct and emotionally charged response. 'This one's personal,' he wrote, slamming gossip portals and online sleuths for weaponizing vulnerability. 'We love to hate and hate to love — is this what we've come to?'In a strong rebuttal to those fishing for controversy, Siddhant reminded everyone that actors work hard to bring stories alive onscreen. 'Shayad wahan thodi kami reh gai hogi ki aap hamari neeji zindagi mein wo dhoondhne lage ho?' he asked pointedly. His words echoed a truth many in the industry feel but seldom voice — the unrelenting demand for spectacle, even at the cost of someone's mental Juyal, too, stood by Babil like a protective brother. Reposting the official clarification from Babil's family, Raghav wrote, 'BABIL is my family and I am always with him no matter what.' In a sea of assumptions and armchair judgments, the statement rang like an anchor of douse the wildfire of misinterpretations, Babil's family issued an official statement. 'The video has been widely misinterpreted and taken out of context,' it read. Rather than criticism, they explained, Babil was actually praising the names he mentioned for trying to restore honesty and heart in message was one of clarity and compassion: Babil was simply having a difficult day, the kind anyone is entitled to, especially someone carrying the legacy of a beloved actor while carving a path in an industry known for both glamour and began as a misunderstood monologue was, in reality, an attempt by a young artist to express deep gratitude for those he feels are building something real. Babil had spoken from a place of love — not condemnation. And now, thanks to the clarifications and the strong backing of his friends, that truth is finally coming to an era when narratives are often shaped by viral moments and half-truths, this story is a reminder that not every emotional outburst needs to be dissected, judged, or repackaged into drama.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dr. Phil calls out CNN host for failing to challenge Democrat's 'reckless' Trump-Russia allegations
Dr. Phil has had enough of CNN and other major news organizations enabling what he believes are wild claims from Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., about President Donald Trump and Russia. Since he first ran for president in 2016, Trump has been dogged by accusations about his associations with Russia and its president, Vladamir Putin. "I have come to the conclusion that a bunch of so-called journalists in the legacy media have decided that you are stupid. Stupid, I tell you!" Dr. Phil said in a "The Real Story" monologue released Thursday. "They apparently think they could tell you crap was candy, and you would eat it." Dr. Phil pointed to how Murphy did several interviews where he claimed Trump and his administration have become an arm of the Kremlin. Karoline Leavitt Calls Out Nicolle Wallace, 'Legacy Media' Over Reaction To Trump's Congressional Address "He wasn't exaggerating to make a point, he wasn't being sarcastic. He went on multiple outlets, CNN with Dana Bash, MSNBC, posted it on X and there were other outlets out there as well," Dr. Phil said. Read On The Fox News App The talk show host said what most offended his sensibilities was Murphy's claim that Trump was cozying up to dictators because it would make it easier for the president to turn the United States into a "kleptocratic-oligarchy." "It appears as if America is trying to align itself with dictators, that Donald Trump wants us to have our closest relationships with despots all around the world, because that makes it easier for him to transition America into a kleptocratic-oligarchy where Elon Musk and Donald Trump rule and steal from the American people," Murphy claimed during a CNN interview with Bash in March. "If we were allied with democracies, that would be harder. But if the United States' closest partner is Russia, then it makes it a lot easier for Donald Trump, Elon and their billionaire pals to steal from the American people, to steal our data, to steal our Medicare, to steal our Medicaid in order to enrich themselves." Dr. Phil called out Bash for only responding, "There was a lot there," and not pressing the Democratic senator to prove his allegations. "What about [asking], 'Wait a minute, do you have any proof? What do you base these allegations on?'" Dr. Phil asked. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture "We are the most powerful country in the world," Dr. Phil argued. "Why would we become an arm of a lesser country? One that is so weak they're having to abduct men to take to the front in the war with Ukraine?" He also said that those in the media should be more skeptical about the idea that somebody as fabulously wealthy as Elon Musk would steal from everyday Americans. "Look, this is the land of free speech, but if you're a U.S. senator, is there a point at which trying to be compelling becomes reckless?" he asked. "If you're employed as a journalist, but you don't ask common-sense questions, why do we even need you? Is there a point where unchallenged accusations contribute to inciting people to violence, unrest, whatever?" Dr. Phil said that while he understands politics may be contentious, the current state of the media is intolerable. He encouraged viewers to not "substitute" their judgment for his and to think for article source: Dr. Phil calls out CNN host for failing to challenge Democrat's 'reckless' Trump-Russia allegations
Fox News
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Dr. Phil calls out CNN host for failing to challenge Democrat's 'reckless' Trump-Russia allegations
Dr. Phil has had enough of CNN and other major news organizations enabling what he believes are wild claims from Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., about President Donald Trump and Russia. Since he first ran for president in 2016, Trump has been dogged by accusations about his associations with Russia and its president, Vladamir Putin. "I have come to the conclusion that a bunch of so-called journalists in the legacy media have decided that you are stupid. Stupid, I tell you!" Dr. Phil said in a "The Real Story" monologue released Thursday. "They apparently think they could tell you crap was candy, and you would eat it." Dr. Phil pointed to how Murphy did several interviews where he claimed Trump and his administration have become an arm of the Kremlin. "He wasn't exaggerating to make a point, he wasn't being sarcastic. He went on multiple outlets, CNN with Dana Bash, MSNBC, posted it on X and there were other outlets out there as well," Dr. Phil said. The talk show host said what most offended his sensibilities was Murphy's claim that Trump was cozying up to dictators because it would make it easier for the president to turn the United States into a "kleptocratic-oligarchy." "It appears as if America is trying to align itself with dictators, that Donald Trump wants us to have our closest relationships with despots all around the world, because that makes it easier for him to transition America into a kleptocratic-oligarchy where Elon Musk and Donald Trump rule and steal from the American people," Murphy claimed during a CNN interview with Bash in March. "If we were allied with democracies, that would be harder. But if the United States' closest partner is Russia, then it makes it a lot easier for Donald Trump, Elon and their billionaire pals to steal from the American people, to steal our data, to steal our Medicare, to steal our Medicaid in order to enrich themselves." Dr. Phil called out Bash for only responding, "There was a lot there," and not pressing the Democratic senator to prove his allegations. "What about [asking], 'Wait a minute, do you have any proof? What do you base these allegations on?'" Dr. Phil asked. "We are the most powerful country in the world," Dr. Phil argued. "Why would we become an arm of a lesser country? One that is so weak they're having to abduct men to take to the front in the war with Ukraine?" He also said that those in the media should be more skeptical about the idea that somebody as fabulously wealthy as Elon Musk would steal from everyday Americans. "Look, this is the land of free speech, but if you're a U.S. senator, is there a point at which trying to be compelling becomes reckless?" he asked. "If you're employed as a journalist, but you don't ask common-sense questions, why do we even need you? Is there a point where unchallenged accusations contribute to inciting people to violence, unrest, whatever?" Dr. Phil said that while he understands politics may be contentious, the current state of the media is intolerable. He encouraged viewers to not "substitute" their judgment for his and to think for themselves.
