#MeToo: News
Being an international movement about sexual harassment and assault, #MeToo is a hashtag used on social media against these issues. it got viral in October 2017. It was started again after the case of sexual harassment against Harvey Weinstein came into limelight. It was first used by Tarana Burke in 2006 to promote empowerment through empathy.
19 Nov 2024
KeralaRape case: Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Siddique
The Supreme Court of India has granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique, who is facing rape allegations.
12 Nov 2024
MalayalamRape case: SC extends Siddique's interim bail for another week
The Supreme Court has extended the interim protection from arrest for Malayalam actor Siddique, who is embroiled in an alleged rape case.
09 Nov 2024
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein plans to sue NYC over 'medical negligence': Report
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, is planning to sue New York City over "ongoing medical negligence," New York Post reported.
01 Nov 2024
KeralaAMMA to form fresh executive committee, months after MeToo storm
Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi has announced he will form a new executive committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).
15 Oct 2024
Sexual Harassment'Let me be living martyr,' declares MeToo accused actor Jayasurya
Malayalam actor Jayasurya has publicly refuted allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him in August.
30 Sep 2024
Kerala High CourtSiddique gets interim protection from arrest in rape case
The Supreme Court has granted Malayalam actor Siddique anticipatory bail in a rape case filed by a fellow female actor.
25 Sep 2024
Kerala High CourtMeToo accused Siddique still missing; government to block bail re-appeal
Malayalam actor Siddique has been missing since the Kerala High Court denied his anticipatory bail plea in a rape case.
18 Sep 2024
BollywoodBollywood needs internal review board for harassment claims, says Bahl
In a recent interview, Section 375 director Ajay Bahl emphasized the need for internal review committees in the Hindi film industry to address sexual harassment.
17 Sep 2024
MalayalamAmid MeToo wave, Mollywood to get new film association
As the Malayalam film industry grapples with the fallout from the eye-opening Justice K Hema Committee report, a group of industry figures are preparing to launch a new film organization.
10 Sep 2024
COVID-19Harvey Weinstein health update: Disgraced producer in ICU post-surgery
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced former Hollywood producer, underwent emergency heart surgery at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, New York City, on Monday.
09 Sep 2024
KannurMollywood MeToo: Ranjini reveals famous actor asked for nude photo
In a recent media interaction, television presenter, actor, model, and YouTuber Ranjini Haridas disclosed a disturbing incident. She revealed that a renowned actor had sent her an unsolicited nude photograph.
09 Sep 2024
DelhiNew book to cover sexual violence cases, including Mollywood horror
The Kerala film industry has been shaken by a wave of #MeToo allegations.
05 Sep 2024
Tamil Cinema'Groomed me as sex-slave....': Sowmya accuses Tamil director of rape
In the wake of the ongoing Hema Committee report and #MeToo revelations in the Malayalam industry, actor Sujatha, known by her screen name Sowmya, has come forward with alarming allegations.
01 Sep 2024
MalayalamMeToo: Malayalam actor Sajitha was asked to 'adjust' for role
As the #MeToo movement rages on in the Malayalam film industry, another actor has spoken up about her experiences.
01 Sep 2024
Communist Party of India'Release full Hema Committee report': NCW amid #MeToo in Mollywood
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought the complete release of Justice Hema Committee report, which exposes widespread sexual abuse within the Malayalam film industry.
31 Aug 2024
Bengali Cinema'Only women can make laws to protect women': Raima Sen
Actor Raima Sen, known for her work in Bengali and Hindi cinema, has spoken out about the issue of sexual harassment in the film industry.
30 Aug 2024
Indian Penal CodeMeToo: Facing arrest, Jayasurya might not return from New York
Malayalam film actor Jayasurya has been booked in a second sexual assault case within 48 hours, following a new complaint from a female actor.
30 Aug 2024
Indian Penal CodeMalayalam actor Jayasurya faces second FIR over sexual assault allegations
Malayalam actor Jayasurya has been hit with a second First Information Report (FIR) over allegations of sexual misconduct.
30 Aug 2024
Nithya Menen'He groped...': Malayalam actor reveals horrifying sexual harassment incident
Prominent Malayalam film actor and activist, Maala Parvathi, recently shared her experiences of sexual harassment on film sets.
29 Aug 2024
BengaluruMollywood MeToo: Aspiring actor claims Ranjith assaulted him in hotel
In a shocking development, Malayalam film director Ranjith has been accused of sexual abuse by a man from Kerala.
29 Aug 2024
Domestic ViolenceWhen Mukesh's ex-wife claimed he kicked her while pregnant
As actor and CPI(M) MLA Mukesh faces serious allegations of sexual misconduct, his ex-wife Saritha's old statements have resurfaced.
28 Aug 2024
Kerala17 cases registered till now in Mollywood MeToo wave
The #MeToo movement has hit the Malayalam film industry, with 17 cases being registered so far.
28 Aug 2024
Malayalam'Should've spoken earlier...': Khushbu Sundar addresses childhood abuse by father
Actor and politician Khushbu Sundar recently made a shocking revelation, claiming that she was sexually abused by her father when she was just eight years old.
22 Aug 2024
BollywoodAbhishek Banerjee recalls firing employee over late-night message to actor
Abhishek Banerjee, known for his roles in Stree and Paatal Lok, has expressed his condemnation of the Justice Hema Committee report on sexual harassment's findings, released on Monday (August 19).
21 Aug 2024
Tanushree DuttaTanushree: Hema Committee 'useless' in dealing with people like Nana
Tanushree Dutta, the actor who spearheaded the #MeToo movement in India, has criticized the recent Hema Committee Report on sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry.
26 Jun 2024
Vijay Sethupathi'Maharaja': Chinmayi Sripaada condemns makers for collaborating with MeToo-accused Vairamuthu
Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has publicly criticized the makers of the Tamil film Maharaja and the Tamil industry for their continued collaboration with lyricist Vairamuthu, whom she previously accused of sexual misconduct.
24 Jun 2024
Bollywood'Pathological liar': Tanushree Dutta hits back at Nana Patekar
Actor Tanushree Dutta has publicly labeled fellow actor Nana Patekar a "pathological liar" in response to his recent denial of the #MeToo allegations she made against him in 2018.
30 May 2024
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein's upcoming retrial may introduce new accusers
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein could face new accusers in his upcoming retrial in New York, per prosecutors.
17 May 2024
Kevin Spacey'I've got the memo': Kevin Spacey addresses allegations in interview
In a rare live television appearance on NewsNation's Cuomo, disgraced Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey addressed the latest accusations against him.
15 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalCannes kicks off with Meryl Streep's honor: Day 1 highlights
The eagerly-awaited 77th Cannes Film Festival began on Tuesday (May 14), drawing a host of international stars to the red carpet.
02 May 2024
FashionFrench parliament-approved commission to probe sexual abuse in film industry
The French parliament has given the go-ahead for the establishment of a commission to investigate allegations of misconduct and sexual violence within the country's film, audiovisual, performing arts, advertising, and fashion industries.
25 Apr 2024
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein's historic 2020 conviction reversed by New York court
In a surprising development, the New York Court of Appeals has reversed the sexual crimes conviction of former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein and ordered a retrial.
22 Dec 2023
Vin DieselVin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant
Trigger warning: Sexual assault.
28 Jun 2023
Kevin SpaceyKevin Spacey arrives for London trial over sexual harassment charges
Kevin Spacey has arrived at London's Southwark Crown Court for his impending trial for allegedly sexually assaulting four men. The incidents took place around four decades back.
20 Jun 2023
HollywoodKevin Spacey's 'Peter Five Eight' set for August release
Actor Kevin Spacey is set to make a comeback on celluloid with the upcoming thriller Peter Five Eight. The film is set for an August 2023 release. Currently, several international territories have been locked in for the release of the film.
26 May 2023
Kamal HaasanChinmayi Sripada slams Kamal Haasan for keeping mum during #MeToo
Indian wrestlers are protesting in Delhi against the current president of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Many celebrities have extended their support to the international laurel-winning athletes.
27 Feb 2023
Sona MohapatraTussle between Sona Mohapatra, Shehnaaz Gill fans: What, when, why
Sona Mohapatra is currently engaged in a tussle with Shehnaaz Gill's fans and supporters on Twitter.
24 Feb 2023
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years of imprisonment
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein who was charged with the rape of a female actor in 2013 has been sentenced to 16 years of imprisonment.
14 Jan 2023
Kevin SpaceyKevin Spacey pleads not guilty to 7 more sexual-offense charges
Actor Kevin Spacey pleaded not guilty to seven more sexual offense charges in a London court on Friday. He denied several alleged sexual assaults that were committed against one man about two decades ago.
24 Dec 2022
Sajid KhanMarathi actor accuses filmmaker Sajid Khan of sexual harassment
Troubles for filmmaker Sajid Khan seem to have deepened further. Khan, who is presently inside the Bigg Boss 16 house, has once again been accused of sexual harassment.
20 Dec 2022
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein found guilty in a rape case
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of rape by a Los Angeles court on Monday.
01 Dec 2022
Salman KhanSomy Ali calls out Salman Khan; alleges physical abuse
Actor Somy Ali, who dated Salman Khan back in the 1990s, has once again accused him of physical abuse. In a now-deleted Instagram post, she alleged that several women had also endured abuse from the Dabangg actor and called him a ''male chauvinistic pig.''
11 Nov 2022
HollywoodEverything to know about director Paul Haggis's civil rape suit
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis has been ordered by a jury to pay $7.5M to a former publicist who accused him of rape and sexual abuse.
05 Nov 2022
HollywoodRihanna-Depp to collaborate; times when abuse accused celebrities earned work
Pop sensation Rihanna is set to collaborate with actor Johnny Depp for her show Savage X Fenty.
01 Jul 2021
Sexual HarassmentBill Cosby is a free man, but is he innocent?
Disgraced comedian Bill Cosby was released from prison on Wednesday after Pennsylvania's highest court overturned his sexual assault conviction.
26 May 2021
Kevin SpaceyKevin Spacey bags a project, four years after #MeToo allegations
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey is returning to acting with an Italian movie titled L'uomo che disegno Dio.
09 May 2021
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein sues ex-attorney to recover $1 million legal fees
Harvey Weinstein is an angry man!
19 Mar 2021
Anu Malik'Indian Idol 12': Former judge Anu Malik returns as guest
Music composer Anu Malik will be returning to the reality TV show Indian Idol 12 as a guest for a special episode.
17 Feb 2021
MJ Akbar#MeToo: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar's defamation case
A Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted former journalist Priya Ramani in a defamation suit filed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar.
02 Feb 2021
HollywoodMarilyn Manson accused of domestic violence, sexual abuse by women
In what seems to be another wave of #MeToo movement, Brian Warner aka rock musician Marilyn Manson has been accused of sexual abuse, domestic violence and various forms of mental torture by five women.
10 Jul 2020
South KoreaMayor of South Korea's capital kills self after sexual-harassment allegations
Park Won-soon, the mayor of South Korea's capital Seoul, was found dead after a seven-hour long search, authorities said on Friday.
07 May 2020
HollywoodKevin Spacey compares his downfall after #MeToo to coronavirus-linked layoffs
Kevin Spacey is making it to the headlines again, not for a good reason, of course.
10 Apr 2020
Bollywood#MeToo failed in Bollywood, Maanvi Gaagroo's casting couch experience confirms
One would assume that in the post #MeToo era, actors would be safe from unsolicited advances, but sadly that is not the case as actor Maanvi Gaagroo, famous for her roles in TVF Tripling and Four More Shots Please, has revealed.
31 Dec 2019
BollywoodSlut-shamed for sharing swimsuit pictures, Sona Mohapatra slams trolls
On Monday, singer-composer Sona Mohapatra had shared pictures of herself from a vacation wherein she was in a swimsuit.
31 Oct 2019
India#MeToo: Neha Bhasin calls Anu Malik 'pervert', Sona slams Sony
Around this time last year, social media was abuzz with #MeToo stories. Indian women, who had been humiliated, abused, or made uncomfortable by men in power spoke about the trauma.
23 Jul 2019
Sony TV#MeToo accused Anu Malik set to return on small screen?
Music composer Anu Malik, who had to step down as Indian Idol judge after he was named in the #MeToo movement by two noted singers, is all set to return on TV.
18 Jul 2019
Kapil Sibal#MeToo: Tiranga TV's employee harasses junior, sends sexually inappropriate messages
Days after senior journalist Barkha Dutt slammed Kapil Sibal and his wife for duping 200 employees of Tiranga TV, the news channel has been hit by yet another controversy.
13 Jun 2019
Bollywood#MeToo: Nana Patekar gets clean-chit in Tanushree Dutta harassment case
In 2018, actress Tanushree Dutta accused Nana Patekar of sexual harassment. Her allegations started the much-needed #MeToo movement in Bollywood.
05 Apr 2019
XNew 'consent condom' needs two people to unpack it
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, apparently everyone is talking about the importance of consent, and rightly so.
05 Apr 2019
Sanjay DuttSanjay Dutt reacts to #MeToo allegations against filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani
The #MeToo movement sent shockwaves across Bollywood, after several renowned celebrities were accused of sexual misconduct.
01 Apr 2019
MJ AkbarNo "defamatory" articles: Tejasvi Surya gets order to gag media
Tejasvi Surya, BJP's candidate from Bangalore South, managed to get a court order on Friday which bars 49 media houses from publishing "defamatory" articles about him.
19 Mar 2019
Tamannaah BhatiaTamannaah Bhatia on Sajid Khan: 'I was completely comfortable'
Bollywood's #MeToo movement brought a series of sordid tales of sexual harassment in the limelight.
01 Mar 2019
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Rape accused Alok Nath to play judge in #MeToo movie
Alok Nath, who was accused of rape by television writer Vinta Nanda, is back in the headlines, but this time for his career move.
27 Feb 2019
BollywoodTanushree to release short film on Bollywood's sexual harassment stories
Tanushree Dutta, who spearheaded the #MeToo movement in Bollywood, continues to contribute to the campaign.
25 Feb 2019
Sexual HarassmentJournalist Priya Ramani, sued by MJ Akbar, granted bail
On Monday, journalist Priya Ramani was granted bail by a Delhi court after she was summoned as an accused in a criminal defamation case filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar.
24 Feb 2019
HollywoodTime's Up CEO resigns after sexual assault allegations against son
Time's Up is an anti-harassment group formed in response to the flood of narratives from survivors that kept pouring in towards the end of 2017 after the floodgates were opened by the #MeToo movement.
19 Feb 2019
HollywoodLisa Borders, CEO of anti-harassment group, Time's Up, resigns
Time's Up is an anti-harassment group that was formed in response to the flood of narratives from survivors that kept pouring in towards the end of 2017 after the floodgates were opened by the #MeToo movement.
18 Feb 2019
Game of ThronesLena Headey's career harmed for refusing sex with Harvey Weinstein
Lena Headey is best known for playing the cold and calculating Queen Cersei Lannister on Game of Thrones.
