Dionne Warwick referred to as out Piers Morgan after he accused Beyoncé of copying Marilyn Monroe in her newest Levi’s advert.

Dionne Warwick got here out swinging at Piers Morgan over his critique of Beyoncé’s platinum-blonde look in her new Levi’s marketing campaign, calling out the British broadcaster with a pointy jab that shortly went viral.

Morgan, posting to X (Twitter) on Wednesday (August 6), accused Beyoncé of cultural appropriation, writing he was “very disappointed to see Beyoncé culturally appropriate Marilyn Monroe.”

He took problem with the singer’s bleached-blonde coiffure within the advert, drawing a comparability to the late Hollywood icon.

The remark lit up social media, with critics questioning the logic behind Morgan’s declare.

Many identified that Monroe, whereas a logo of American popular culture, doesn’t symbolize a tradition that may be appropriated. One person wrote, “Marilyn Monroe is not a culture to be appropriated. This is simply a homage,” whereas one other requested, “Does that mean Black people can’t wear blonde wigs?”

Warwick, by no means one to draw back from talking her thoughts on-line, reposted Morgan’s remark and added, “Getting involved in women’s business again, I see…”

The publish was extensively interpreted as a refined however agency reminder for Morgan to remain in his lane.

Morgan replied on to Warwick, writing, “Oh not you too, Dionne… it was a JOKE!”

Lizzo Reacts To Sydney Sweeney Ad

He later doubled down, claiming critics had “zero sense of humor” and insisted his authentic publish wasn’t meant to be taken severely.

While that trade simmered, Lizzo stirred up her personal buzz by previewing a brand new observe that features the road, “I got good genes like I’m Sydney,” a nod to Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle marketing campaign.

@lizzo

You’re cute denims 😌

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The advert, launched in July 2025, performed on the pun between “genes” and “jeans.” It featured Sweeney, a white actress with blonde hair and blue eyes, selling denim with a tagline that critics mentioned evoked racially charged language.

Lizzo had beforehand mocked the marketing campaign with denim-themed posts, together with one captioned “my jeans are black,” a pointed tackle the dialog about illustration and sweetness requirements.

@lizzo

Lizzo’s bought Good Jeans™️

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