As Sweeney's American Eagle jeans ad continues to stir controversy and outrage -- with speculation it helped tank her latest film Americana -- co-star Halsey is speaking out in defense of the movie and the hard-working people who came together to make it.

"Americana" star and singer Halsey said she was displeased with the commotion surrounding the film, which costars Sydney Sweeney.

After debate over the Lionsgate film's opening weekend at the box office, Tony Tost says he is "trying to internalize the many lessons learned."