backlash

US Brands Like Coke and Jim Beam See Backlash Abroad Due to Tariffs

For some people abroad, a Jim Beam and Coke isn’t going down as easily as it once did.Companies that make some of the biggest American brands have noted different degrees of pain as some consumers overseas avoid their products in protest of President Donald Trump’s trade war.Globally, consumers are less…

Katy Perry Responds to Blue Origin, Tour Backlash: I’m a ‘Human Piñata’

One week after launching her cross-continental Lifetimes Tour, Katy Perry thanked fans for their support — and reflected on the hypercritical response to her recent career moves.On Tuesday, @katyperrybrasil, a fan page dedicated to the diamond-selling singer, shared footage of a billboard in Times Square that reads in part, “Congratulations…

Disney’s Most Passionate Fans Don’t Agree With the ‘Woke’ Backlash

Is Disney too “woke,” not “woke” enough, or not “woke” at all?In our highly polarized political environment, asking a dozen people may yield a dozen different answers. But what do Disney’s most passionate fans think?Business Insider spoke with 12 of these superfans — sometimes referred to as “Disney adults” — and a…