Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Timothée Chalamet Faces Backlash for Ballet Jokes

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Timothée Chalamet faced backlash for joking about losing viewership due to his ballet and opera background. Despite his familys ties to these arts, he was criticized for questioning their value. Misty Copeland, a prominent ballet dancer, highlighted the history and impact of ballet on acting. Many celebrities and institutions joined in the criticism, even offering discounts on ballet tickets. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/427172053375f8ca

On this March 16th, here's what's making entertainment headlines. Timothy Shalame faced backlash after joking that mentioning ballet and opera, cost him viewership. He made the comment during a promo, saying all respect to those arts, but he lost 14 cents in ratings. This came up at the Oscars, where his film Marty Supreme competed for Best Picture Against Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler. Chalemay sat in the audience at the Dolby Theater as Misty Copeland performed ballet to a song from the center's soundtrack, up for best song written, for visual media.

Cameras caught him laughing earlier when Conan O'Brien teased them on stage. Fans and critics pointed out the irony since Chalamee's mom, Nicole Flender, dance with the New York City Ballet and on Broadway. His sister Pauline also trained at the School of American Ballet before acting. Copeland, the first African American principal dancer at American Ballet Theater, called it interesting that Chalemay had invited her to help promote, Marty Supreme while questioning her R form. She stressed ballet's 400-year history and its role in shaping acting opportunities. Dozens of celebrities like Doja Cat shows including Jeopardy and The View, plus the Royal

Ballet and Metropolitan Opera, joined the criticism. Even the Los Angeles Music Center offered a 20% discount on summer ballet tickets using code Chalemay. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. It is a pillow that plays your podcasts and music without earbuds. Built for listening in bed, soli, solelypillow.com.