Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75
Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda, creator of Frizz Ease, has died aged 75.
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Right-leaning outlets
'Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75' (The Telegraph); 'Iconic hair stylist John Frieda dies at 75' (Washington Times).
Centre outlets
Centre-rated outlets headline it: “Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75” (BBC News); “Celebrity British hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75” (France 24).
Left-leaning outlets
'‘A true icon of the hair industry’: celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75' (The Guardian); 'John Frieda, Hair-Care Mogul Who Soothed Women’s Curls, Has Died' (New York Times).
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Background for this story.
- John Frieda was a British hairstylist who founded a hair-care brand. John Frieda
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- Daily Express R
John Frieda dead: Celebrity hairstylist dies aged 75 as tributes flood in for 'true icon' - Daily Mail R
Celebrity hair stylist John Frieda, Lulu's ex-husband, who became a millionaire with shampoo range that carried his name, dies aged 75 - Evening Standard R
John Frieda dies at 75 after 'battling illness' as final moments revealed
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- BBC News C
Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75 - France 24 C
Celebrity British hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75 (paywalled or blocks bots) - Sky News C
Tributes paid to celebrity hairstylist John Frieda who has died aged 75 (paywalled or blocks bots)
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Seen from the right
“John Frieda dead: Celebrity hairstylist dies aged 75 as tributes flood in for 'true icon'” Daily Express
Seen from the left
“Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75 as tributes paid to 'true icon'” Daily Mirror
What they agree on
Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda has died aged 75; his salon said on Instagram he 'passed away peacefully' with his family, calling him 'a true icon of the hair industry' (National, Guardian, BBC News). His clients included Princess Diana and he created the Frizz Ease range.
Where they truly differ
No dispute. The Daily Mail, Daily Record and Sun lead on his marriage to Lulu and his fortune.
Open questions
- How do outlets remember his career, and what do they agree on?
Follow the money
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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (21 outlets)
| Outlet | Lean | Ownership & funding (MBFC) |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Mirror | Centre-left | British Publishing Company Reach plc (formerly Trinity Mirror) owns The Daily Mirror. Revenue is generated through digital advertising, print ads, and subscription fees. source |
| NBC News | Centre-left | No ownership data found |
| New York Times | Centre-left | The Ochs-Sulzberger family controls the New York Times through Class B shares. Since 1967, the company has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYT. Class B shares are those that are held privately. source |
| The Guardian | Centre-left | The Guardian and its companion publication, the Sunday newspaper The Observer, are owned by Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). Scott Trust Limited was created in 1936 to ensure the editorial independence of the publications and owns Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). source |
| The Herald (Scotland) | Centre-left | The Glasgow Herald is published by Herald & Times Group, which is owned by Newsquest Media Group Ltd. Newsquest is the second-largest publisher in the United Kingdom, publishing 205 brands including 165 newspapers. Further, Newsquest is owned by US-based Gannett which publishes USA Today. source |
| The Independent | Centre-left | The Independent is owned by Independent Print Limited, a company owned by the Lebedev family (Alexander Lebedev and his son Evgeny Lebedev). In 2017, Saudi Businessman Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel bought a 30% stake in the Independent online newspaper. Advertising and subscription generate revenue for the paper..push({}); source |
| The National (Scotland) | Centre-left | The National is operated by Newsquest Media Group Ltd., a UK-based local media publisher. Newsquest is a wholly owned subsidiary of USA TODAY Co., Inc., the media company formerly known as Gannett Company, which also controls AZthe USA TODAY Network of national and local news outlets in the United States and regional titles in the United Kingdom. Revenue is generated from advertising and subscription sales source |
| USA Today | Centre-left | USA Today is owned by the Gannett Company, headquartered in McLean, Virginia. It is one of the largest newspaper publishers in the United States, with interests in newspapers, digital marketing services companies, and television broadcasting. Subscriptions and advertising generate revenue. source |
| BBC News | Centre | The BBC operates under a Royal Charter. Oversight is managed by the BBC Board, and regulatory authority rests with Ofcom. source |
| France 24 | Centre | France 24 is owned by France Médias Monde, a state-owned French holding company that supervises and coordinates the activities of the major public media organizations broadcasting or publishing internationally from France. Besides government funding, they also generate revenue through advertising. source |
| Sky News | Centre | Sky News is owned by Comcast as of November 2018 and is funded through advertising. Rupert Murdoch is no longer affiliated with Sky News UK; however, Newscorp still has a share of Sky News Australia, which reports with a right-leaning bias. source |
| Evening Standard | Centre-right | The newspaper is majority-owned by Russian businessman and former KGB agent Alexander Lebedev and the Daily Mail and General Trust. Revenue is generated through advertising. source |
| ITV News | Centre-right | No ownership data found |
| Washington Times | Centre-right | Operations Holdings Inc is the Washington Times owner, owned by the Unification Church of South Korea, through their holding company HSA-UWC (Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity). In 1954, Reverend Sun Myung Moon founded this religious movement in South Korea, known for its mass weddings, and its members are referred to as “Moonies.” source |
| Daily Express | Right | The Daily Express is owned by Reach plc (formerly known as Trinity Mirror), a British newspaper, magazine, and digital publisher. Subscriptions, newsstand sales, and advertising generate revenue. source |
| Daily Mail | Right | The Daily Mail is published by Associated Newspapers Limited, part of Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT). DMGT is controlled by the Rothermere family and is 100% owned by Rothermere Continuation Limited. Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere, serves as Chairman..push({}); DMGT became privately owned after delisting from the London Stock Exchange in 2022. source |
| GB News | Right | GB News lacks transparency as they do not disclose ownership. A search reveals that London-based ALL Perspectives Ltd owns GB News. According to Reuters, the television channel “secured millions of dollars from investors such as Discovery Inc, Legatum and hedge fund manager Paul Marshall. source |
| The Sun | Right | The Sun is published by the News Group Newspapers division of News UK, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. The paper generates revenue through advertising, newsstand sales, and subscriptions. source |
| The Telegraph | Right | Telegraph Media Group (TMG) owns The Telegraph, which is owned by Press Acquisitions Ltd., which in turn is owned by Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay. In 2004, Twin Brothers Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay acquired the Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Telegraph from the Canadian media company Hollinger Inc. for £665 million. For a complete list of Board members, see here. source |
| Daily Record | Not rated | No ownership data found |
| Jewish News | Not rated | No ownership data found |