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Judge approves changes to Weinstein’s legal team

Judge approves changes to Weinstein’s legal team

- by Associated Press

Weinstein’s trial is slated for May 6, with a pretrial hearing March 8. Baez said they planned to abide by that schedule. Weinstein is charged with raping a woman in 2013 and performing a forcible sex act on a different woman in 2006. He denies the allegations.

13 Reasons Why’ author sues over harassment claims

13 Reasons Why’ author sues over harassment claims

- by Associated Press

Asher’s defamation lawsuit, filed Friday in Los Angeles, contends that his family, career and reputation were damaged by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and its executive director, Lin Oliver.

Chinese movie star pleads not guilty to sexual assault in Australia

Chinese movie star pleads not guilty to sexual assault in Australia

- by Reuters

The 36-year-old star of Chinese television programs “Goddess of Mercy” and “Legend of Mi Yue” and his producer were charged with aggravated sexual assault and depriving a woman of her liberty, as well as related crimes over an incident at a Sydney hotel in March 2018, according to Australian media.

Sundance is homecoming for Julianne Moore and husband

Sundance is homecoming for Julianne Moore and husband

- by Associated Press

For director Bart Freundlich and Julianne Moore, having their film “After the Wedding” premiere opening at the Sundance Film Festival holds a special significance. Moore and Freundlich came to the festival 22 years ago with another film, “The Myth of Fingerprints,” before marriage, children and everything else.

SAG honoree Alan Alda keeps using acting to make an impact

SAG honoree Alan Alda keeps using acting to make an impact

- by Associated Press

Alda is best known best known for his years-long stint as Captain Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce on the iconic television sitcom, “M.A.S.H.” He also co-wrote and directed the series finale, “Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen,” which was the most watched series broadcast in American television history, drawing 105 million viewers.

This is horrifying and disgusting

This is horrifying and disgusting

- by Republica

K-town celebs have vented their fury through social media with #stopmasturbating after a video of a man ejaculating into a girl’s hair on public vehicle leaked online.

Movie to watch: ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’

Movie to watch: ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’

‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ is a biographical drama movie directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi and Kangana Ranaut. The film is based on the life of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi and her war against British during late 1850s.

Singer Chris Brown released in Paris after rape complaint

Singer Chris Brown released in Paris after rape complaint

- by Associated Press

The Paris prosecutor’s office told The Associated Press that Brown has been authorized to leave France while the investigation is ongoing. A post late Tuesday on Brown’s Instagram page strongly denied the accusations. Brown’s publicists at Sony Music wouldn’t comment Tuesday on the complaint or say what Brown, 29, was doing in Paris. His US attorney, Mark Geragos, didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

Russell Baker, author and NY Times columnist is dead at 93

Russell Baker, author and NY Times columnist is dead at 93

- by Associated Press

Baker didn’t ask to be called a humorist. During a 1994 speech in Hartford, Connecticut, he said his goal for the “Observer” was to render the federal government, politics and diplomacy accessible through plain, easy-to-read language. It was to be more widely appealing than the “High-Church, polysyllabic” writing common in The New York Times.

Celebrities to keep social media posts 'clean', UK watchdog says

Celebrities to keep social media posts 'clean', UK watchdog says

- by Reuters

Brands pay thousands of dollars for a single social media post. But European Union consumer protection law requires social media users to disclose whether they have received gifts or cash to endorse a brand, to avoid giving the impression the post represents their personal view, the CMA said.