(Reuters) – Harvey Weinstein’s New York trial on rape charges is expected to last up to two months, and the former film producer appears to be planning on spending some of that time reading a biography about two brothers whose personal lives marred their Hollywood award-winning careers. FILE PHOTO: An unidentified man holds books as
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FILE PHOTO: Film producer Harvey Weinstein exits the New York Criminal Court after his sexual assault trial in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (Reuters) – Since the #MeToo movement rose to global prominence in October 2017, several high-profile criminal cases have been brought alleging sexual
MUMBAI (Reuters) – A top Indian actress who joined students protesting against the government drew calls on social media on Wednesday for a boycott of her upcoming film, as well as praise for being a rare Bollywood A-lister to stand up against a crackdown on dissent. FILE PHOTO: 71st Cannes Film Festival – Screening of
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Jury selection begins on Tuesday in the rape trial in New York of Harvey Weinstein, once one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers. He has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and criminal sexual assault. FILE PHOTO: Film producer Harvey Weinstein leaves New York Supreme Court after his arraignment in his
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Once powerful Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was charged in Los Angeles on Monday on sex crime charges just hours after he appeared in a New York court for the start of his rape trial, which has become a focal point for the #MeToo movement. Weinstein was charged with sexual assault of
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (Reuters) – World War One movie “1917” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” set in 1960s Tinseltown, won the top movie prizes at the Golden Globes on Sunday on a night packed with upsets and hot-button issues at the start of Hollywood’s awards season. “1917” was named best drama and took
BEVERLY HILLS (Reuters) – Classic Hollywood takes center stage at the Golden Globes on Sunday, kicking off an unusually crowded awards season where the top movie honors are wide open. FILE PHOTO: Producer and cast member Robert De Niro arrives for the premiere of film “The Irishman”, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 24, 2019.
Sir Rod Stewart’s assault case in Florida over a claim that he punched a security guard at a luxury hotel is unlikely to go to trial, a US court has heard. The 75-year-old singer has been charged with simple battery, after allegedly punching Jesse Dixon in the chest at the Breakers Palm Beach Hotel on
FILE PHOTO: Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – Met Gala – Camp: Notes on Fashion- Arrivals – New York City, U.S. – May 6, 2019 – JMiley Cyrus. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly NEW YORK (Reuters) – Miley Cyrus has settled a $300 million copyright infringement lawsuit by a Jamaican songwriter who accused the pop star
(Reuters) – Two men featured in a 2019 documentary alleging sexual abuse by Michael Jackson were given the go-ahead on Friday to pursue claims against two of the late singer’s companies. A California appeals court ruled that Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who appeared in “Leaving Neverland,” could pursue their claims because of a change
FILE PHOTO: Justin Bieber performs at iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Californiam U.S., December 2, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni LONDON (Reuters) – Canadian pop star Justin Bieber released his first solo single in four years on Friday, kicking off a career comeback that will see him release a new album, go
(Reuters) – The number of women behind the camera on Hollywood movies jumped to record levels in 2019, with 12 directing top-grossing films including “Frozen II,” “Captain Marvel” and “Hustlers,” two studies showed on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: Director Greta Gerwig poses at the premiere of the film “Little Women” (“Les Filles du Docteur March”) at
NEW YORK (Reuters) – As former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein goes to trial on rape charges next week in Manhattan, lawyers will need to keep an eye out for jurors who want to use the case to make a statement about sexual abuse following the rise of the #MeToo movement, legal experts said. FILE PHOTO:
(Reuters) – Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber is opening up about his creative and personal life through a 10-part documentary ahead of a career comeback after three years away from the spotlight. FILE PHOTO: Justin Bieber performs a medley of songs at the 2016 Billboard Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., May 22, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
FILE PHOTO: Actors Jennifer Anniston and Adam Sandler arrive at the premiere for the film “Murder Mystery” in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 10, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni NEW YORK (Reuters) – Netflix Inc’s original film “Murder Mystery,” starring Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler, topped a list of the streaming service’s most popular releases of 2019
SYDNEY (Reuters) – American actor Zac Efron confirmed on Monday that he recently fell ill while filming a survival reality TV show in Papua New Guinea. FILE PHOTO: 75th Golden Globe Awards – Arrivals – Beverly Hills, California, U.S., 07/01/2018 – Zac Efron. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo Australian media had reported that 32-year-old Efron was flown by helicopter for