Green Book‘s Best Picture — Musical or Comedy win at the Golden Globes arrived with some controversy, which is quickly being eclipsed by unearthed past acts from the filmmakers. First, an old tweet from writer Nick Vallelonga resurfaced, and folks realized that he climbed onboard with now-President Donald Trump’s bogus claim that Muslims celebrated 9/11 in the […]
Concertmaster William Preucil and principal trombonist Massimo La Rosa had already been suspended prior today’s decision. The Cleveland Orchestra has fired concertmaster William Preucil and principal trombonist Massimo La Rosa following an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against both. The findings of the independent investigation were released Wednesday, with officials confirming both Preucil and […]
The bombshell sexual misconduct allegations against Leslie Moonves may very well lead to his removal as chairman and CEO of CBS Corp., where he’s been in charge for two decades. But will it affect the employment of Julie Chen, who is married to Moonves and gets two checks from CBS as host of “The Talk” and “Big Brother.” […]
On Tuesday, actor and sexual assault survivor Terry Crews testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights. The Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Expendables veteran spoke at length about the bill itself, as well as the culture of “toxic masculinity” he has experienced — both as a victim and as a participant — in and outside of Hollywood. […]
Broadcaster Tom Brokaw is the now the subject of sexual misconduct allegations following a new report published by the Washington Post. Two women in the Post‘s report say Brokaw made unwelcome sexual advances towards them in the 1990s. Former NBC correspondent Linda Fester told the Post that Brokaw had twice made these advances, while another woman (who requested to keep […]
“Litigation seems to be the only way to get at the truth.” Tavis Smiley cited racism in his lawsuit against PBS that was filed on Tuesday, the Washington Post reported. While the precise contents of the lawsuit against the public media organization were not disclosed, the Post wrote that the “tension” between him and PBS “was […]
Following days of “show no mercy” victim statements from dozens of female athletes who were sexually abused by Larry Nassar, the ex-Team USA doctor’s sentencing has finally happened. Nassar had complained that he didn’t have the mental ability to withstand these statements, which were relatively few, considering that he pleaded guilty to molesting over 150 women and girls during […]
While James Franco’s Golden Globes win for The Disaster Artist was met with the ire of irritated Tommy Wiseau fans, actress and activist Ally Sheedy (The Breakfast Club) and others criticized the actor for an entirely different set of reasons. In a string of tweets that were promptly deleted, the star of several ’80s classics asked why Franco was even “allowed in” […]
Louis C.K. has finally confessed to longstanding rumors that he regularly asks to masturbate in front of women, after five accusers came forward with their experiences in a New York Times expose released Thursday. “These stories are true,” the comedian said in a lengthy statement released Friday. He continued, “At the time, I said to myself […]
When asked if Cosby will take a plea deal, Pressley said, "No, my client's not guilty."