On Sunday night, Rolling Stone published a 9,500-word investigation into sexual-, physical-, and psychological-abuse claims against Brian Warner, better known as Marilyn Manson. More than 55 sources who have known Warner at various points of his life — including some accusers who have not spoken publicly or in-depth before — …
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Ryan Adams‘ upcoming album, Big Colors, has been “put on hold,” sources close to the situation told Variety on Thursday. The news follows Wednesday’s damning New York Times report that detailed several women’s allegations against Adams, which accuse him of sexual misconduct and emotional abuse. On Thursday, retailers reported that …
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Thirty-six women who worked with Al Franken on Saturday Night Livebothchastised and expressed solidarity with the former comedian and current Minnesota senator after he was accused of groping radio/TV host, Leeann Tweeden. The letter featured the signatures of writers and members of the production staff, including longtime producer Marci Klein …
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Last June, a woman named Ginger Banks posted a YouTube video that circulated widely among those in the adult entertainment industry. In it, Banks, dressed down in a topknot and spectacles, calmly addresses the camera as her dog sleeps in the background: “There have been allegations of rape and sexual …
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Jon Stewart said he was “stunned” to hear the recent revelations that Louis C.K. sexually harassed multiple women during an interview on Today. “You give your friends the benefit of the doubt,” Stewart explained. “I’ve had friends who have had compulsions – gambling, drinking or drugs – and we’ve lost …
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Brand New singer Jesse Lacey apologized for past sexual misconduct after allegations against the singer – including accusations of actions that occurred when the victims were underage teens – surfaced. “The actions of my past have caused pain and harm to a number of people, and I want to say …
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Ronan Farrow revealed new details surrounding the massive Harvey Weinstein scandal in a secondNew Yorkerexposé published Monday, alleging that the now-disgraced producer had an entire network of individuals helping him to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct. In his 5,300-word piece, Farrow alleges that Weinstein enlisted the help of private security …
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UPDATE: Harvey Weinstein issued a statement Friday denyingLupita Nyong’o’s account of her encounter with the producer.“Mr. Weinstein has a different recollection of the events, but believes Lupita is a brilliant actress and a major force for the industry. Last year, she sent a personal invitation to Mr. Weinstein to see …
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