Latest Asa News
Hannibal Lecter Halloween Costume Gets U.k. Advert Ban
A Halloween costume inspired by Oscar-winning horror movie The Silence Of The Lambs has fallen foul of the U.K.'s advertising watchdog.A section on fancy dress website Joke.co.uk included a bright orange jump suit with shackles...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 January 2015
Advert For Christy Turlington-promoted Anti-ageing Pill Banned
An advert for anti-ageing pills promoted by supermodel Christy Turlington has been banned because authorities claim the drug's effectiveness has not been proved.Officials at British watchdog the Advertising Standards Authority have outlawed the commercial for...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 June 2014
Sexually Suggestive Rihanna Perfume Poster Restricted
A provocative new perfume featuring Rihanna has been banned from areas in Britain where children are likely to see it.Officials at the nation's Advertising Standards Authority (Asa) have decided to restrict the billboard over fears...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 04 June 2014
Kanye West's Gig Advertising Ruled Misleading
Promotion for a "one-off" Kanye West gig in London earlier this year (13) has been branded "misleading" after the concert was followed up by further dates.Event promoters AEG Live have been given an official warning...
By WENN on 26 June 2013
Pamela Anderson Bikini Advert Banned
An advertisement featuring Pamela Anderson dancing provocatively in a bikini has been banned in Britain.The Tv commercial for web-hosting firm Dreamscape Networks shows a man in a business meeting fantasising about his boss, played by...
By WENN on 05 June 2013
Katy Perry And Justin Bieber Adverts Banned In The U.k.
Commercials for a skincare brand featuring Katy Perry and Justin Bieber have been banned in the U.K. by advertising watchdogs.The TV adverts have been taken off air over claims the British versions of the products...
By WENN on 19 July 2012
Was The 'Big Fat Gypsy Wedding' Advert Racist?
The Advertising Standards Authority have performed a U-turn on their decision not to investigate Channel 4's adverts for their 'Big Fat Gypsy Wedding' programme. Channel 4 advertised the series around the country with huge billboard...
By Lew Irwin on 29 May 2012
Cole Hair Advert Escapes Ban
A shampoo advert featuring British star CHERYL COLE has escaped a ban in the U.K. after fans complained about the singer wearing hair extensions in the promo.The Girls Aloud hitmaker appears in the television commercial...
By WENN on 02 June 2010
Cole's Hair Drama
GIRLS ALOUD star CHERYL COLE has come under fire over revelations she wore hair extensions to promote a shampoo range.The singer-turned-reality show judge appears in a series of TV adverts for cosmetics giant L'Oreal, as...
By WENN on 24 November 2009
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