Melena Ryzik

Melena Ryzik is an accomplished and versatile journalist with a strong focus on culture and the arts. She has won prestigious awards, including a Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for her work on workplace sexual harassment issues. Her reporting covers a wide range of topics, from Hollywood diversity and representation to profiles of high-profile figures in the entertainment industry. Melena has attended numerous award ceremonies and film festivals around the world as the Oscars columnist known as the Carpetbagger. She is also a national correspondent with experience in San Francisco and the mid-Atlantic states, and she is fluent in Russian.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/melena-ryzik

66%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • In the article about Jonathan Majors, the author presents allegations against him but also includes his denials and statements from his lawyer.
  • The author has a tendency to present both sides of a story without clearly favoring one over the other.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • In an article about Jonathan Majors, the author mentions the actor's history of volatility on the set of 'Lovecraft Country', but does not disclose any personal connections or financial ties to the production or its cast.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In an article about Jonathan Majors, the author highlights contradictions in his accounts of past relationships.
  • The author presents allegations made by Grace Jabbari against Jonathan Majors and details of his behavior that contradict his claims.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • In an article about Jonathan Majors, the author makes a mistake by referring to him as a former Marvel movie star.
  • The author does not mention that Jonathan Majors was convicted of domestic abuse in December in another article.

Recent Articles

Challengers: A Star-Studded Tennis Drama Breaking Box Office Norms

Challengers: A Star-Studded Tennis Drama Breaking Box Office Norms

Broke On: Monday, 29 April 2024 Luca Guadagnino's Challengers, a star-studded tennis drama featuring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor in a high-stakes love triangle, has become a box office success with $15 million in the US and $25 million internationally. The film breaks norms for the tennis genre by focusing on emotional resonance rather than conventional sports elements. With an 8-month production for the finale game and Guadagnino's unique approach, Challengers captivates audiences worldwide.
Marvel Actor Jonathan Majors Sued for Defamation and Assault by Ex-Girlfriend Grace Jabbari

Marvel Actor Jonathan Majors Sued for Defamation and Assault by Ex-Girlfriend Grace Jabbari

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Jonathan Majors, the Marvel actor who played Kang in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and was recently dropped by Disney Studios after being found guilty of assault against his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, has been sued for defamation and assault. In a lawsuit filed in federal court on Tuesday, Jabbari accused Majors of making false statements about her that harmed her reputation.
Jonathan Majors Guilty of Assault and Harassment: Two Women Accuse Him of Emotional Abuse During Relationships

Jonathan Majors Guilty of Assault and Harassment: Two Women Accuse Him of Emotional Abuse During Relationships

Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024 Actor Jonathan Majors, known for playing Kang in Thor: Love and Thunder, was found guilty of assault and harassment by two women who accused him of emotional abuse during their relationships with him.