LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate PopCulture.com as least biased due to its broad focus on entertainment and pop culture topics, which generally avoids political partisanship. However, it is more critical of Republican figures, especially Donald Trump, in its coverage. We rate them factually mixed due to their reliance on anecdotal evidence, sensationalism, and occasional lack of rigorous fact-checking.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
PopCulture.com was launched in 2015 and is a leading entertainment news website. It focuses on celebrity news, television updates, movie news, and general pop culture topics. The site aims to provide timely and engaging content for a broad audience interested in the entertainment industry. PopCulture.com is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.
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Funded by / Ownership
Paramount, a global media and entertainment company, owns PopCulture.com. The site generates revenue through advertisements and partnerships.
Analysis / Bias
PopCulture.com generally maintains a neutral tone when reporting on entertainment news. However, its content can sometimes reflect the biases inherent in celebrity and entertainment journalism, such as focusing on sensational or high-interest stories to attract readership.
For example, the article “Kim Kardashian Addresses Tom Brady Dating Rumors” discusses the rumors about Kim Kardashian and Tom Brady, emphasizing the celebrity gossip aspect of the news. The article uses emotionally loaded language to attract reader interest but provides factual reporting.
Another article, “NCIS’ Nolan Freeman Actor Arrested for Allegedly Taking Part in January 6 Capitol Attack,” focuses on the arrest of an actor from NCIS, providing details of the legal situation and its implications. The article cites official sources and reports from the event, ensuring factual accuracy.
Lastly, the article “Mysterious Flooding at Titanic Museum, a Hotspot for Paranormal Activity” demonstrates characteristics of pseudoscience through its sensational language, reliance on anecdotal evidence, and lack of credible sources. The choice to highlight paranormal activity without providing a balanced investigation into natural causes suggests a bias toward speculative and unverified claims.
PopCulture.com generally reports on politics when it intersects with entertainment, and it tends to be more critical towards Republicans, especially Donald Trump. For instance, articles often highlight Trump’s controversial actions and statements, such as “How Donald Trump Bullied His Way Into ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'” and “Donald Trump Calls Dodging STDs His ‘Personal Vietnam’ in Resurfaced Interview Ahead of 4th of July.'” In contrast, coverage of Democrats, like Joe Biden, includes reports on incidents but is less critical, such as in “Joe Biden Trips and Falls Hard at Air Force Graduation.”
Typically, PopCulture.com prioritizes stories likely to go viral or generate significant reader interest, including celebrity gossip, paranormal stories, and other sensational topics.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate PopCulture.com as least biased due to its broad focus on entertainment and pop culture topics, which generally avoids political partisanship. However, it is more critical of Republican figures, especially Donald Trump, in its coverage. We rate them factually mixed due to their reliance on anecdotal evidence, sensationalism, and occasional lack of rigorous fact-checking. (M. Huitsing 08/01/2024)
Source: https://popculture.com/
Last Updated on August 1, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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