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  • FILE: Jennifer Anniston sure that the Me Too movement - which has encouraged people to talk out about sexual harassment - has helped to permanently change the face of Hollywood but insists there's still space for improvement Picture: AFP

    Jennifer Aniston was 'bullied' by Harvey Weinstein over dress

    The 50-year-old actress worked alongside the disgraced movie mogul on 2005's Derailed alongside Clive Owen.

    562 days ago
  • FILE: Actor James Franco attends the 2017 Governors Awards, on 11 November 2017, in Hollywood, California. Picture: AFP.

    2 women accuse actor James Franco of sexual exploitation in lawsuit

    They accused Franco and two other men associated with his production company and school of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, fraud, and other wrongdoing.

    567 days ago
  • In this file photo taken on 26 April 2019 disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein returns to the State Supreme Court in New York, after a break in a pre-trial hearing over sexual assault charges. Picture: AFP

    US court rules that Weinstein trial will go ahead in New York

    Harvey Weinstein, once one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, has pleaded not guilty to five charges of sexual assault relating to two women.

    568 days ago
  • Rapper Cardi B. Picture: @iamcardib

    Cardi B alleges she was sexually assaulted at a magazine shoot

    The 'I Like It' rapper has claimed she was on set for a photoshoot for a magazine when the photographer 'pulled his d##k out', allegedly telling her she would need to touch him in order to 'get in this magazine'.

    575 days ago
  • FILE: Harvey Weinstein in New York City in June 2017. Picture: AFP

    Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty, rape trial delayed to January

    Weinstein, 67, entered his plea in a New York state court in Manhattan, where his trial was delayed by four months, to 6 January 2020. He had faced a 9 September trial date.

    605 days ago
  • In this file photo taken on 26 April 2019 disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein returns to the State Supreme Court in New York, after a break in a pre-trial hearing over sexual assault charges. Picture: AFP

    Weinstein to hear new accusations against him

    According to US media, the new indictment will include testimony from actress Annabella Sciorra, known for her star turn in the hit television series 'The Sopranos'.

    606 days ago
  • FILE: Harvey Weinstein at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2009. Picture: AFP.

    Harvey Weinstein to be arraigned again ahead of criminal trial

    Weinstein, 67, has pleaded not guilty to five criminal charges in the earlier indictment, including rape and predatory sexual assault. He could face a life sentence if convicted.

    609 days ago
  • FILE: Bill Cosby leaves the Montgomery County Courthouse on 17 June 2017. Picture: AFP

    Pennsylvania judges skeptical of Cosby effort to reverse sex assault conviction

    Cosby became the first celebrity to be convicted in the #MeToo era when a jury found him guilty in April 2018 of drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home in 2004.

    619 days ago
  • This booking photo obtained from the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Eagleville, Pennsylvania, on 25 September 2018 shows comedian Bill Cosby after his sentencing for sexual assault. Picture: AFP.

    Cosby's lawyers claim unfair trial, seek to overturn his sex assault conviction

    In court papers, prosecutors have countered that the testimony proved Andrea Constand’s assault was the 'culmination of a decades-long pattern of behaviour'.

    620 days ago
  • FILE: Casey Affleck arriving on the red carpet for the 89th Oscars in 2017. Picture: AFP

    Casey Affleck felt it was best to 'be quiet' after sexual harassment allegations

    The 'Manchester By The Sea' star faced two sexual harassment lawsuits in 2010 from women who worked with him on a film, which he settled outside of court for an undisclosed amount.

    626 days ago
  • FILE: British actress Emma Watson. Picture: AFP.

    Emma Watson helps launch anti-harassment line

    The new advice line is managed by Rosa, which is the UK Fund for Women and Girls and offers advice provided by Rights of Women, a charity which aims to legally help women dealing with unwanted attention.

    627 days ago
  • FILE: Actor Cuba Gooding Jr walks the red carpet for the showing of 'The Five-Year Engagement' which opened the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Picture: AFP.

    Actor Cuba Gooding Jr to turn himself in after groping allegation - NBC

    The Oscar-winning actor plans to present himself to the NYPD’s sex crimes unit on Thursday, according to NBC News.

    680 days ago
  • Michelle Williams attends the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2020 Fashion Show at JFK Airport on May 08, 2019 in New York City. Picture:  AFP

    The pay gap conversation & how it's changed the life of Michelle Williams

    The 38-year-old actress became involved in the mission to close the gender pay gap after she was paid a fraction of the money given to her co-star Mark Wahlberg for re-shoots of 'All the Money in the World'.

    700 days ago
  • FILE: Harvey Weinstein at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2009. Picture: AFP.

    Harvey Weinstein and accusers reach tentative compensation deal - 'WSJ'

    The 'Wall Street Journal' said the proposed agreement would not affect a criminal case pending against Weinstein in Manhattan, in which he has been charged with rape and other sex crimes.

    700 days ago
  • A YouTube screengrab shows French star Alain Delon.

    Cannes pressed to drop Delon award over claims French star hit women

    Women and Hollywood, one of the US lobby groups at the head of the #MeToo movement in the film industry, said the decision to give him an honorary Palme d'Or 'sucked'.

    710 days ago
  • Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman. Picture: @natalieportman/Instagram.

    Natalie Portman: MeToo has been 'an incredible learning process'

    Natalie Portman encouraged people to speak out about any sexual misconduct they've experienced.

    753 days ago
  • FILE: Actor Kevin Spacey at the season 4 premiere screening of 'House of Cards' in Washington in February 2016. Picture: AFP

    Kevin Spacey loses bid to name accuser

    The former 'House of Cards' star has been accused by a masseur of forcing him to touch his genitals and groping him during a massage.

    764 days ago
  • ‘9 To 5’ hitmaker Dolly Parton. Picture: @DollyParton/Facebook.com.

    Dolly Parton praises #MeToo movement

    The ‘9 To 5’ hitmaker feels the #MeToo movement has raised important issues, not only for the showbiz world but across all industries.

    793 days ago
  • FILE: Actress Michelle Williams. Picture: AFP

    Michelle Williams: #MeToo movement has been ‘rewarding’

    The actress has admitted to feeling inspired by the campaign after she became embroiled in a gender pay row over her fee for starring in ‘All The Money In The World’ in 2017.

    808 days ago
  • FILE: Singer R. Kelly. Picture: AFP

    As R Kelly outrage festers, will music embrace #MeToo?

    In a business long associated with seedy behaviour, few artists have faced rejection for actions or allegations, no matter how shocking.

    813 days ago
  • FILE: Harvey Weinstein in New York City in June 2017. Picture: AFP

    Harvey Weinstein and his lawyer part ways

    Weinstein - who is reported to have clashed with Brafman over the strategy for his case - will soon announce his new legal team.

    826 days ago
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