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'Fall of the ogre': Depardieu sparks #MeToo moment in French cinema
AFP, Published on 14/12/2023
» PARIS - For more than a year after rape allegations against French actor Gerard Depardieu, the film industry shrugged its shoulders and the cinematic legend with more than 200 titles to his name continued working.
Lizzo denies harassment allegations
AFP, Published on 03/08/2023
» NEW YORK: Lizzo on Thursday hit back at allegations she weight-shamed her staff, calling the accusations in a lawsuit leveled by former dancers "as unbelievable as they sound."
Kanye West agrees to buy social network Parler
AFP, Published on 17/10/2022
» NEW YORK: Social network Parler announced Monday a deal for Kanye West to buy the platform popular with US conservatives, just over a week after the rapper's Twitter and Instagram accounts were restricted over anti-Semitic posts.
Weinstein sex assault trial opens in Los Angeles
AFP, Published on 11/10/2022
» LOS ANGELES: Jury selection began Monday in the Los Angeles trial of disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, with five alleged victims expected to take the stand during the two-month case.
What happened to Brendan Fraser?
Published on 10/09/2022
» Hollywood's beloved action and comedy hero, Brendan Fraser, has made a comeback to the big screen after being away from the movie field for several years. His role in the new film The Whale, directed by Darren Aronofsky, landed him some heart-warming praise and got him a six-minute standing ovation at the film's premiere in Venice for which the actor broke down in tears.
MeToo film movement shifts from rhetoric to action
AFP, Published on 08/06/2022
» As the MeToo movement evolves, the film industry is seeking practical ways to ensure its opposition to harassment and abuse is translated into tangible improvements.
Ellen DeGeneres ends pioneering talk show under cloud
AFP, Published on 26/05/2022
» LOS ANGELES - For nearly two decades, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and its openly lesbian host have beamed into homes across America, busting stereotypes and charming daytime TV audiences with a feel-good blend of quirky comedy and celebrity cameos.
Chinese pop star Kris Wu detained on suspicion of rape
AFP, Published on 01/08/2021
» BEIJING: Chinese-Canadian pop megastar Kris Wu has been detained on suspicion of rape, Beijing police said Saturday.
US talk show giant Ellen DeGeneres calls it quits
AFP, Published on 13/05/2021
» NEW YORK: Ellen DeGeneres, a staple of daytime American talk show culture, said Wednesday she is ending her show after 19 seasons.
NBC drops next year's Golden Globes over diversity row
AFP, Published on 11/05/2021
» LOS ANGELES: The future of the Golden Globes was plunged into jeopardy Monday as NBC cancelled its broadcast of next year's prestigious awards, after major Hollywood studios and stars such as Scarlett Johansson lined up to slam the organisers over their record on diversity and transparency.