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Celebrity Apologies and the Culture of Backlash: The Case of Zach Bryan
In recent days, a small incendiary incident has exploded into a larger discussion about celebrity accountability, internet culture, and whether apologies are genuine or merely performative acts to dodge backlash. Country singer Zach Bryan found himself in hot water after drunkenly tweeting a controversial comparison, and his subsequent attempts at damage control have sparked a heated debate.