Tag: #MeToo
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What lies between the pages
Nobody should be surprised by the idea that sexual harassment exists in the literary world any more than they should be surprised by the fact that it amasses a huge amount of money and power, and is peopled by those who will do anything they can to remain its gatekeepers.
September 9, 2018 -
Asia Argento gets settlement with sexual assault accuser Jimmy Bennett
The lawyer for Argento who handled the settlement, Carrie Goldberg, in the documents described the money as "helping Mr. Bennett".
August 20, 2018 -
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sexual assault
Disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein was allowed to remain free on bail after pleading not guilty to new criminal charges that he sexually assaulted a third woman and had committed a pattern of sex crimes. Weinstein, who wore a dark suit and handcuffs as he was escorted into a Manhattan courtroom on Monday, has been …
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July 10, 2018 -
Huma Qureshi says why #MeToo campaign is never going to happen in Bollywood
The controversy on sexual harassment has been hovering over Hollywood since the last few months of 2017. Some women stood against sexual abuse on social media and started a trend with hashtag #MeToo. More than 70 women including top actresses of Hollywood Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek accused Harvey Weinstein, who is the …
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June 19, 2018 -
Make the right moves
The #METOO movement has added an entirely new layer of nuance to dating but has the movement’s stratospheric sociopolitical rise also inadvertently fostered a culture of fear in the dating scene?
May 6, 2018 -
The woman who began #METOO
Moira Donegan readily admits that she didn’t know what was coming last fall when she briefly posted a crowd-sourced document identifying dozens of men in the publishing industry who reportedly had sexually harassed or assaulted women.
May 5, 2018 -
Aishwarya Rai on #Metoo movement: This idea does not limit itself to show business
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai has opened up about her take on the fight against sexual harassment, which started off as the #Metoo movement. Hollywood celebs stoop up and brought to light their own experience of sexual misconduct. Now, Aishwarya Rai, the former Miss World, has spoken up on the issue. The actress is currently in Sydney …
March 27, 2018 -
Veteran Bollywood star registers rape case, accused businessman arrested
A veteran Bollywood actress registered a rape case against a Mumbai-based businessman at the Juhu police station on Thursday evening. The businessman was booked on rape charges and arrested on Friday. He will soon be produced in the court for the alleged accusations. The case is being investigated. The actress had made a complaint about …
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March 23, 2018 -
Lawrence working on docuseries on #MeToo movement
Actress Jennifer Lawrence is working on a series project inspired by #MeToo, Time’s Up and gender wage gap conversations in Hollywood. While promoting her film “Red Sparrow” here, Lawrence said that she has partnered with former E! News anchor Sadler for a series project, reports hollywoodreporter.com. “I’m going to be EPing a show with Catt …
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February 25, 2018 -
Robert Pattinson finds #MeToo movement amazing
Actor Robert Pattinson says it is amazing to see the impact of the #MeToo movement. Pattinson touched on the impact of the movement while discussing his in-competition film David Zellner and Nathan Zellner’s comic Western “Damsel” ahead of its premiere at the Berlinale on Friday, reports variety.com. Pattinson said: “If you feel that you’ve been …
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February 17, 2018 -
Hollywood will shift quickly: Greta Gerwig
Lady Bird director Greta Gerwig feels campaigns like #MeToo are bringing change in Hollywood. These have been a seismic few months for women in the film industry. The allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein and others have led to the most positive kind of backlash: Through the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, and the 50/50 by …
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February 5, 2018 -
Uma Thurman accuses Weinstein of sexual misconduct, Quentin Tarantino of risking her life
After the #MeToo movement, many actresses from Hollywood opened up about their experience of sexual assault. The media moguls like Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey were at the receiving end. Recently, actor James Franco’s appearance at the Golden Globes evoked accusations against him too. Harry Potter actress Emma Watson spoke up against the issue and …
February 4, 2018 -
Fetish for male child widens gender gap
For the first time ever, the Economic Survey 2017-18 highlighted that the Indian desire to have a male child has created an estimated 21 million unwanted girls. The Economic Survey released on Monday pointed out that most parents continued to have children until they get the desired number of sons. The Survey gave details of …
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January 30, 2018 -
Grammys fashion whiteout may follow Golden Globes’ blackout
Following the all-black dress code at the Golden Globes in solidarity with the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements, white would be the dominant colour at the Grammys on Sunday. Beyond the white roses that will be donned by musicians (including Cardi B, Rita Ora, Halsey, Kelly Clarkson and Cyndi Lauper) on the Grammys red carpet …
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January 27, 2018 -
Harvey Weinstein sued by former assistant for harassment
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been sued by his former personal assistant for discrimination and harassment. Sandeep Rehal, who worked as Weinstein’s personal assistant from 2013 to 2015, has registered Harvey and his brother Bob and The Weinstein Company as defendants in the lawsuit filed on Thursday in the New York federal court, reports …
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January 26, 2018 -
#MeToo exposes West’s underbelly
The #MeToo movement has turned into a revolution in the United States, and its repercussions are being felt all over the world. As in any revolution, unruly heads of men have rolled, bodies of women have been avenged, men’s wayward hands have been tied, and such men themselves have been kicked out of their posts. …
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January 20, 2018 -
#MeToo movement a tipping point for Hollywood: Redford
Veteran actor Robert Redford believes the ongoing #MeToo movement will bring more opportunities for women. Redford, who began the Sundance Film Festival in Utah on Thursday, praised the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements as a “tipping point” in Hollywood that will create more opportunities for women, reports variety.com. “I’m pretty encouraged right now. What it’s …
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January 19, 2018