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Mary J. Blige Says 2012 Burger King Ad Still Hurts and Aired Without Her OK

Her account shows how a botched approval can let a rough cut air, damaging a career.

Sydney Sweeney Breaks Silence on American Eagle Ad, Rejects Views Linked to It

China Backlash to Disney+ K-Drama Tempest Prompts Brand Scrubs After Episode 4 Line

Matt Rife Defends Sydney Sweeney as American Eagle Ad Furor Continues

Poll Finds Just 12% Found Sydney Sweeney Ad Offensive; Retail and Youth Data Reveal Backlash

American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney Jeans Campaign Sees Stock Soar and Viral Debate

American Eagle Keeps Times Square Campaign Intact as Competitors Unveil Diversity-Focused Denim Ads

Far-Right Proud Boys Co-Opt Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans Campaign

American Eagle Ad Fuels Partisan Rift After Sweeney’s Political Affiliation Emerges

American Eagle Doubles Down on Sydney Sweeney ‘Jeans’ Campaign Despite Racial Backlash

American Eagle’s 'Sydney Jean' Campaign Fuels Debate Over Racial Messaging

Doja Cat Parody and Ted Cruz Defense Deepen Backlash Over American Eagle’s ‘Great Jeans’ Campaign

American Eagle Stands by Sydney Sweeney ‘Great Jeans’ Campaign as Shares Surge