NewsReutersFemale-led investor group to buy Weinstein Co assets
Former Small Business Administration chief Maria Contreras-Sweet plans to launch a new company, save about 150 jobs, protect the small companies that are owed money, and create a victims' compensation fund that will supplement existing insurance coverage for those who have been harmed, she said in a statement. The Weinstein Company's board of directors confirmed it had reached a deal with Contreras-Sweet and supermarket billionaire Ron Burkle. The studio nearly went bankrupt after more than 70 women accused co-founder Harvey Weinstein, then one of Hollywood's most influential men, of sexual misconduct including rape.
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Reported sex offences against males in England and Wales leaps 200% in just 10 years
Reported sex abuse offences against men and boys increases by 200% in a decade
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Seal backtracks on scathing Oprah remarks about Harvey Weinstein and Hollywood
Seal's had more to say, after publicly calling out Oprah yesterday.
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Celebrity Big Brother: Ann Widdecombe slammed for 'victim-shaming' Harvey Weinstein accusers
Malika and Jess were praised for being the 'voice of reason'.
NewsYahoo News Video2018: What's next for the #MeToo movement?
2017 started with the Women's March in Washington, D.C., and has ended with a reckoning for men accused of sexual misconduct. Dozens of men in positions of power have been removed or forced to resign from their jobs, and the trend shows no sign of slowing down. Watch Yahoo News’ Chief National Correspondent Lisa Belkin as she breaks down the past, present, and future of the #MeToo movement.
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Noel Gallagher doesn't think that sexual harassment is an issue in the music industry
Noel used his good friend Rita Ora as an example.
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Barack Obama says more women need to be elected to office because 'men are having problems’
The former President called on more women being elected to public office after a string of sexual harassment claims made against high-profile men.
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Pamela Anderson responds to backlash over Harvey Weinstein comments
Pamela Anderson has stood by her comments that the women who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault should have "known what they were getting into". The Baywatch star appeared on Megyn Kelly Today to discuss her own personal experience with abuse, stating that she wasn't surprised by the allegations made against the Hollywood mogul. "It was common knowledge that certain producers or certain people in Hollywood or people to avoid, privately.
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Morrissey defends 'needlessly attacked' Kevin Spacey amid sexual assault allegations
The singer also lashed out at Harvey Weinstein's alleged victims.
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Oxford University student slammed for trivialising sexual assault by dressing as Harvey Weinstein at party
An Oxford University student has been criticised for trivialising the experiences of victims of sexual assault by dressing up as Harvey Weinstein for a party.
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Sharon Osbourne asks Harvey Weinstein 'What's wrong with me?' as she reveals he never touched her
Sharon has questioned why she was never among Weinstein's victims.
NewsSky NewsDame Judi Dench: Hollywood sex scandal 'hard' as some accused are 'great friends'
Dame Judi Dench has told Sky News she finds the controversy engulfing Hollywood "very hard" because many of the people accused are "great friends". Speaking at the Murder On The Orient Express premiere in London, she said the situation was "now getting a bit out of hand". The scandal has grown quickly after the first accusations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, with the latest claims being made against actors including Kevin Spacey , Jeremy Piven and Dustin Hoffman .
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Lana Del Rey confirms X-rated song is about 'Harvey Weinstein character' and she'll no longer perform it
Lana offered her support to victims.
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'Socially unaware' Adam Sandler criticised for repeatedly touching actress Claire Foy's leg
The actor's co-star, Emma Thompson, also appeared to disapprove of his behaviour.
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Martin Clunes criticises actresses for flirting with Harvey Weinstein: 'It's a form of prostitution'
Clunes has been accused of 'victim shaming'.
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'Sex pest MPs' named by women staff in Westminster WhatsApp scandal
Westminster rocked by sex claims after it emerged that government ministers were named on a secret WhatsApp group of sex-pest politicians by female staff.
NewsSky NewsActress Ashley Judd says 'deal' helped her flee from Harvey Weinstein
Ashley Judd has revealed how she allegedly fled from Harvey Weinstein's sexual advances by offering him a deal. Appearing for the first time on television since she became the first woman to accuse the film producer of sexual harassment in a New York Times investigation, Judd said her tactic was "brilliant". In the interview with Good Morning America, the Kiss The Girls star described how Weinstein allegedly lured her into his private room, disguising it as a business meeting, and then proceeded to make sexual advances towards her.
NewsSky NewsActress Natassia Malthe says Weinstein raped her after BAFTAs in London
An actress has claimed Harvey Weinstein raped her after the 2008 BAFTAs ceremony. Natassia Malthe, who has been in about 50 films, told a news conference in New York that the disgraced film producer assaulted her in a London hotel on 10 February, 2008, while she was working as a spokeswoman for LG. Malthe, now 43, said:" I was sitting on the bed talking to Harvey when he pushed me back and forced himself on me, it was not consensual.
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George Clooney demands those who covered for Harvey Weinstein face the consequences
The actor also revealed that his wife has been the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Harvey Weinstein's former driver reveals shocking sordid details of disgraced star's personal life
The movie mogul is said to have 'almost died' at Naomi Campbell's birthday party.
- CelebrityStephanie Soteriou
Penny Lancaster breaks down as she reveals she was drugged and raped as a teen model
Penny is the latest star to bravely open up.
- CelebrityStephanie Soteriou
Lindsay Lohan reveals past abuse as she defends bizarre Harvey Weinstein video
Lindsay previously defended disgraced Weinstein.
- CelebrityStephanie Soteriou
Sir Tom Jones was sexually harassed at the start of his music career: 'What's tried on women is tried on men too'
'There's always been that element there that people with power sometimes abuse it.'
- CelebrityStephanie Soteriou
The Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik apologises for 'blaming Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault victims'
Mayim was slammed for her controversial remarks.
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Peter Andre wades in on Harvey Weinstein sex scandal: 'No means no!'
Following Hollywood stars voicing their opinion on the shocking allegations made against Harvey Weinstein - Peter Andre has now voiced his concerns.
