piers-morgan-defends-beyonce’s-‘marilyn-monroe’-comment;-follows-up-with-justifying-tweet-amid-backlash:-“it-was-a-joke”

Piers Morgan ignited controversy with a tweet suggesting Beyoncé culturally appropriated Marilyn Monroe in her Levi’s ad, sparking fierce backlash from the Beyhive. Morgan later claimed his comment was a joke, a defense met with skepticism and further criticism. This incident follows a previous apology to Beyoncé and JAY-Z, highlighting Morgan’s contentious relationship with the singer’s fanbase.