Julia Ormond sues Harvey Weinstein saying he assaulted her; accuses CAA, Disney, Miramax of enabling Julia Ormond, who starred in films alongside the likes of Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford in the 1990s before her spotlight faded, filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein of sexually assaulting her in 1995 and then hindering her career. Entertainment 05 Oct, 2023
Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. Entertainment 09 Apr, 2022
Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed. Entertainment 02 Apr, 2022
Argento accuses xXx director Cohen of sexually abusing her Leading #MeToo figure Asia Argento made fresh accusations of sexual abuse on January 22, directed at The Fast and the Furious US director Rob Cohen. Entertainment 27 Jan, 2021
Weinstein�sentenced to 23 years prison, taken to NY hospital for chest pains NEW YORK: Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein was sentenced on Wednesday to 23 years in prison for sexual assault and rape after giving a rambling court statement sympathizing with men accused of sexual misconduct during the #MeToo... Women 12 Mar, 2020
Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape, in victory for #MeToo movement NEW YORK: Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of sexual assault and rape in a New York court on Monday and taken off to jail in handcuffs, a victory for the #MeToo movement that inspired women to publicly accuse powerful men of... Women 25 Feb, 2020
Weinstein jury deadlocked on most serious sexual assault charges The jury in Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault trial in New York said on Friday they were deadlocked on the most serious criminal charges and suggested they were unanimous on the others leveled against the former Hollywood mogul. Some legal experts... Women 22 Feb, 2020
#MeToo prosecutors deploy experts early to thwart defense When his trial opens in the coming days, Harvey Weinstein’s defense team is expected to go on the offensive against the women who have accused him of rape and sexual assault, in part by questioning if they acted like victims afterward. New... Women 20 Jan, 2020
Weinstein rape trial begins with film producer facing up to life in prison The rape trial of Harvey Weinstein, the former movie mogul who transformed the independent film world with award-winning movies like “Shakespeare in Love” and “The English Patient,” begins this week in Manhattan. Once one of... Women 06 Jan, 2020
Zellweger on her empathy and adoration for Judy Garland TORONTO: For Renee Zellweger, the task of becoming Judy Garland was too daunting to contemplate all at once. Such a character needed to be assembled piecemeal: a bit-by-bit metamorphosis starting with the voice, followed by workshopping the songs and... Travel Abroad 25 Sep, 2019
Asian entertainment industries grappling with #MeToo issues When Wu Ke-xi was looking for a frightening plotline for her latest film, she didn’t need to look further than her own industry. The Taiwanese actress and screenwriter’s latest movie, “Nina Wu,” is the story of an actress who, in pursuit of... Women 17 Jul, 2019
Harvey Weinstein and accusers reach tentative compensation deal: WSJ Harvey Weinstein, women who accused him of sexual misconduct, his former film studio’s board members and the New York attorney general’s office have reached a tentative $44 million deal to resolve lawsuits and compensate alleged victims of the... Travel Abroad 24 May, 2019
