Sexual Harassment: News

22 Dec 2024

Blake Lively

Talent agency drops Justin Baldoni after Lively's sexual harassment allegations

Hollywood actor-director Justin Baldoni has been dropped as a client by talent agency William Morris Endeavor (WME), Deadline reported.

22 Dec 2024

Blake Lively

Blake Lively sues Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment

Actor Blake Lively has filed a legal complaint against Justin Baldoni, her former co-star and director from the film It Ends with Us.

20 Dec 2024

Music Industry

'Did nothing wrong': Lizzo breaks silence on sexual harassment lawsuit

Grammy-winning artist Lizzo has publicly responded to the sexual harassment allegations against her last year.

19 Dec 2024

YouTube

Who's actor-YouTuber Prasad Behara, arrested on sexual harassment charges

Telugu film actor and YouTuber, Prasad Behara, has been arrested after being accused of sexual harassment.

19 Dec 2024

Hollywood

Jay-Z seeks to prevent 'evidence destruction' in ongoing rape case

Rapper Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has accused Tony Buzbee, the attorney of an alleged rape victim, of misconduct and rule-breaking.

14 Dec 2024

Hollywood

Jay-Z rape accuser admits 'mistakes' in allegations

The woman who recently accused music moguls Jay-Z (55) and Sean "Diddy" Combs (55) of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 has admitted to some inconsistencies in her allegations.

13 Dec 2024

Music Industry

Bengali singer Lagnajita Chakraborty accuses Rajesh Roshan of sexual harassment

In a shocking revelation, Bengali playback singer Lagnajita Chakraborty accused veteran music director Rajesh Roshan of sexually harassing her.

30 Nov 2024

Bollywood

'Lakshya' actor Sharad Kapoor accused of sexual harassment; FIR lodged

Bollywood actor Sharad Kapoor (48), known for films like Lakshya and Tamanna, has been accused of attempted sexual harassment by a 32-year-old woman, reported IANS.

05 Nov 2024

Malayalam Movies

Sandra Thomas expelled from Kerala Film Association for 'breaching discipline'

Renowned film producer Sandra Thomas has been ousted from the Kerala Film Producers's Association (KFPA) over charges of "breaching organizational discipline and norms."

15 Oct 2024

Malayalam

'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.

11 Oct 2024

Konkona Sen Sharma

Konkona Sen Sharma exposes film industry's 'hugely problematic' 'hierarchy' 

In a recent interview with Sucharita Tyagi on her YouTube channel, acclaimed actor Konkona Sen Sharma opened up about the harsh realities of gender dynamics in the film industry.

10 Oct 2024

YouTube

UK rapper, YouTuber Yung Filly hit with rape, assault charges

Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, popularly known as Yung Filly, has been arrested in Australia on charges of rape and assault.

10 Oct 2024

Justin Bieber

Disgusted, anxious: How Justin is dealing with ex-mentor Diddy's arrest

Pop star Justin Bieber is reportedly struggling with his mental health after the arrest of his former close friend, Sean 'Diddy' Combs over sex trafficking.

10 Oct 2024

Marilyn Manson

New evidence in Marilyn Manson's prior rape cases under review 

The LA District Attorney's Sex Crimes Division is now looking into new leads and more evidence in the ongoing investigation against shock rocker Marilyn Manson (real name Brian Warner).

TCS fires woman who accused manager of sexual harassment

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has sacked a woman, who had filed a sexual harassment complaint against her manager five years ago.

25 Sep 2024

Music Industry

Woman claims Diddy, his security 'violently' raped her in 2001

Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is being sued by a woman, Thalia Graves, over an alleged sexual assault that occurred in the early 2000s.

25 Sep 2024

Music Industry

Diddy's ex-bodyguard says rapper recorded politicians at his sex parties

Sean 'Diddy' Combs's former bodyguard has made startling revelations following the rapper's arrest on charges of sex trafficking.

24 Sep 2024

Malayalam

Kerala HC rejects actor Siddique's anticipatory bail in assault case

The Kerala High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Malayalam actor Siddique, who is embroiled in a sexual assault case.

24 Sep 2024

Jennifer Lopez

Resurfaced clip shows Diddy predicting his arrest for wild parties

Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who was recently arrested on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, had predicted his arrest over two decades ago.

20 Sep 2024

Music Industry

Diddy on 'suicide watch' after bail denial in trafficking trial

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has reportedly been placed on "suicide watch" following his bail denial in a sex trafficking and racketeering case.

20 Sep 2024

Music Industry

Sex, ketamine, gay rappers: What really happened at Diddy's parties

Imprisoned hip-hop tycoon Sean 'Diddy' Combs allegedly hosted extravagant parties at his former Hamptons mansion, shocking a drug dealer who claimed to witness celebrities engaging in sexual activities.

19 Sep 2024

Celebrity

Telugu choreographer Jani Master arrested on sexual assault allegations

Prominent Telugu choreographer, Jani Master, known for his work in blockbuster films such as Baahubali and Pushpa: The Rise, has been arrested following sexual harassment allegations.

18 Sep 2024

Bollywood

Bollywood 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.

18 Sep 2024

Music Industry

New docuseries on Sean Combs announced amid sex trafficking case

In the wake of recent sexual abuse lawsuits and the arrest of hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, a new docuseries has been announced.

18 Sep 2024

Amazon

MrBeast-Amazon sued for harassment, wage theft by 'Beast Games' contestants

Popular YouTuber MrBeast and e-commerce giant Amazon have been slapped with a potential class-action lawsuit by contestants of the upcoming Beast Games show.

06 Sep 2024

Shilpa Shinde

'He forced himself...': Shilpa Shinde accuses filmmaker of sexual assault

In an exclusive interview with News18 Showsha, actor Shilpa Shinde has made serious allegations of sexual assault against a Hindi filmmaker.

05 Sep 2024

#MeToo

'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.

03 Sep 2024

Malayalam

'No casting couch in TV': Kamya Punjabi amid Mollywood MeToo

Television actor Kamya Punjabi has claimed that the Hindi TV industry is the "safest" and that there is "no sexual abuse or casting couch."

02 Sep 2024

Kerala High Court

Rape case: Malayalam actor Siddique moves HC for anticipatory bail

Malayalam actor Siddique has approached the Kerala High Court, reportedly seeking anticipatory bail in a rape case filed against him.

02 Sep 2024

Kerala

Amid Mollywood MeToo, Kerala Congress faces its own 'casting couch'  

The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) or the Kerala unit of the Congress expelled senior leader Simi Rosebell John from its primary membership on Sunday.

30 Aug 2024

Malayalam

Malayalam filmmaker Aashiq Abu quits FEFKA over Hema Committee report

Prominent Malayalam filmmaker Aashiq Abu has announced his resignation from the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) Director's Union.

29 Aug 2024

Bro Daddy

Junior artist alleges 'Bro Daddy' AD raped and blackmailed her

A junior artist from the Malayalam film industry has accused Mansoor Rasheed, the assistant director of the 2022 film Bro Daddy, of sexual assault and blackmail.

29 Aug 2024

Kerala

Malayalam MeToo: FIR against actors Mukesh, Jayasurya over abuse allegations

Kerala Police have registered FIRs against Malayalam movie stars M Mukesh and Jayasurya, following allegations of physical and verbal abuse by fellow female actor Minu Muneer.

29 Aug 2024

Dileep

MeToo: Parvathy slams Mohanlal-led film body's mass resignation as 'cowardly'

Prominent actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has criticized the mass resignation of the Mohanlal-led executive panel from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) following the release of a report on sexual harassment within the industry.

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.

27 Aug 2024

Kerala

Sexual-harassment scandal: Suresh Gopi avoids Mukesh questions, pushes reporters aside

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, has stirred controversy by refusing to comment on BJP's stance against his opinions regarding the sexual misconduct allegations against his colleague, Mukesh.

27 Aug 2024

Kolkata

Over 100 Bengali artists seek safer workplaces after Kolkata case

Over 100 female artists associated with the Bengali film industry wrote to the state-run Tele Academy on Tuesday, seeking a safer workplace amid the outrage over the rape-murder of the doctor at the city's RG Kar hospital.

27 Aug 2024

Kolkata

'Sex thirst...sugar-coated brothels': Actor Ritabhari's revelations expose Bengali industry

Bengali actor Ritabhari Chakraborty has taken to social media to highlight the issue of sexual misconduct in the Bengali film industry.

26 Aug 2024

Malayalam

Sridevika accuses Thulasidas of misconduct on 'Avan Chandiyude Makan' set

Actor Sridevika has accused Malayalam filmmaker Thulasidas of inappropriate behavior during the filming of Avan Chandiyude Makan (2006).

26 Aug 2024

Chennai

4 prominent Malayalam actors face fresh sexual harassment allegations

Actor Minu Muneer has accused several actors, including a two-time CPI(M) MLA, of sexual misconduct.

22 Aug 2024

#MeToo

Abhishek 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

#MeToo

Tanushree: 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.

17 Aug 2024

Bhiwandi

Woman injures man's genitals with spatula over unwanted sexual advances

A 30-year-old man was hospitalized after a woman defended herself against his alleged sexual advances by injuring his genitals with a metal spatula, in Maharashtra's Thane district.

Gurucharan Singh tried to resolve Bansiwal-Modi dispute after harassment allegations

Gurucharan Singh, who played the character of Sodhi in the popular television show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, recently opened up about the alleged toxic environment on set and his efforts to mediate between co-star Jennifer Bansiwal (who played Singh's on-screen wife) and producer Asit Kumarr Modi.

'BJP won't give me second chance...': Brij Bhushan

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and ex-chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, has publicly stated his belief that his political career with the Bharatiya Janata Party is over.

30 Jun 2024

Hollywood

Fake Hollywood agent charged with sexually assaulting young male models

In a shocking twist, a man identified as William Isaac Thomas Jr has been charged by Los Angeles police for allegedly sexually assaulting three aspiring models.

24 Jun 2024

Social Media

Twitch employees claim Dr Disrespect's ban related to messaging minor

In a recent revelation, two former Twitch employees have claimed the abrupt ban of Herschel "Guy" Beahm, popularly known as Dr Disrespect, in 2020 was due to inappropriate communication with a minor.

12 Jun 2024

Bill Clinton

Kevin Spacey confesses traveling with Jeffrey Epstein in 'Lolita Express'

Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey has recently shared details about his past interactions with convicted sex offender and infamous pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein.

05 Jun 2024

Beyonce

Beyoncé, Rihanna's music producer The-Dream accused of rape, sex trafficking

Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, popularly known as The-Dream, has been sued for rape, sexual battery, and sex trafficking by a former mentee.

04 Jun 2024

Ye

Ye hit with new lawsuit for sexual harassment by ex-assistant

Controversial rapper Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) is embroiled in a lawsuit filed by his ex-executive assistant, Lauren Pisciotta.

30 May 2024

Harvey Weinstein

Harvey 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.

29 May 2024

Malayalam Movies

Malayalam director Omar Lulu calls rape accusations a 'money-driven' scheme

Malayalam film director Omar Lulu, celebrated for his romantic comedy Oru Adaar Love (2019), has been accused of rape and is currently under investigation by the Kerala Police.

28 May 2024

Discovery

'Fallen Idols' docuseries: Biggest revelations about Nick Carter's rape allegations

Brothers Nick Carter and Aaron Carter take center stage in a new investigation Discovery docuseries Fallen Idols.

19 May 2024

Music Industry

No charges for Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2016 assault case

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs will not be prosecuted for a 2016 assault on his then-girlfriend, Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura.