Michael Sun

Michael Sun is a journalist whose work focuses on film, music, and literary biographies. He has written for The Guardian and other publications, providing in-depth analyses of the latest trends and feuds in the entertainment industry. His articles often highlight conflicts of interest, biases, and deceptive practices within the industry. In his writing about Graham Greene, Sun provides a unique perspective on the author's life and work, delving into Greene's personal relationships, alleged spying activities, and potential homosexuality. Sun's investigative journalism skills are evident in his ability to uncover previously unknown details about Greene's life and to connect those details to larger themes within Greene’s body of work. Through his reporting on the Oscar invitees, Sun demonstrates a commitment to covering the entertainment industry with integrity and fairness.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/books/1994/aug/07/biography

79%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

85%

Examples:

  • Most judges will want to disqualify Graham Greene: Three Lives (Hunter Mackay £14.95), an eccentric volume covering only the first 41 years of its subject’s life. Written in clichés, unillustrated, unindexed, full of unsubstantiated theories and wild apostrophes to Greene’s executors, it is an amateur effort.
  • The author accuses Drake of selling out by making 'music that pacify em'.
  • The author calls Drake a 'master manipulator and habitual liar'.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Drake accused Kendrick Lamar of having a child with his creative partner Dave Free.
  • Drake is accused of having a large team and extravagant lifestyle in the song.
  • Kendrick Lamar denied Drake the gossip he was seeking by suggesting that anyone on his payroll could be a mole.
  • Kendrick Lamar mentioned Drake’s son Adonis on his diss track Meet the Grahams.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The author accuses Drake of selling out by making 'music that pacify em'.
  • The author calls Drake a 'master manipulator and habitual liar'.

Recent Articles

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AMPAS Invites 487 New Members, Focusing on Diversity: Meet Lily Gladstone, Ben LeClair, Moses Bwayo and Other Notable Invitees

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) invited 487 new members, focusing on diversity: 44% women, 41% underrepresented ethnicities, and representatives from 56 countries. Notable invitees include actor-writer-director Lily Gladstone, producer Ben LeClair, documentarian Moses Bwayo; Oscar nominees and winners among them. The Academy aims to address past criticisms for lack of diversity with this class of 71 nominees and 19 winners.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake's Feud: From 'Control' to Personal Attacks and AI-impersonated Diss Tracks

Kendrick Lamar and Drake's Feud: From 'Control' to Personal Attacks and AI-impersonated Diss Tracks

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 Kendrick Lamar and Drake's high-profile feud, dating back to 2013, escalated earlier this year with diss tracks targeting each other's personal lives and accomplishments. The conflict expanded to include other hip-hop artists such as The Weeknd, Kanye West, Rick Ross, and Metro Boomin. It remains unresolved as to whether these two giants of the genre will reconcile.