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Rose McGowan Issues Apology to Asia Argento
Rose McGowan has a message for Asia Argento. On Thursday morning, the activist took to Twitter where she wanted to clarify past statements she has made about Argento. At the same time, McGowan apologized to the Italian actress for some of her actions.
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Asia Argento Threatens Rose McGowan With Legal Action in Midst of Sexual Harassment Claim
Asia Argento is threatening legal action against Rose McGowan. On Twitter, Argento gave McGowan 24 hours to retract claims she made detailing how she discovered that Argento had reportedly paid off actor Jimmy Bennett, who alleges the actress assaulted him when he was 17 years old. “Dear @RoseMcGowan,” Argento tweeted. “It is with genuine regret that I am giving you...
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Asia Argento Withdraws From Dutch Music Festival Role in Wake of Assault Allegation
Italian actress and filmmaker Asia Argento has backed out of curating a Dutch music festival after a young actor accused her of sexual assault.
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Asia Argento Denies Sexual Assault, Says Bourdain Made Payment
Two days after a report detailed an accusation of sexual assault against #MeToo activist Asia Argento, the Italian actress and filmmaker said she never had a sexual relationship with the young actor whom she agreed to pay $380,000 in a settlement. Argento, who has alleged that film producer Harvey Weinstein raped her, said in a statement Tuesday that she was...
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MeToo Activist Asia Argento Settled Own Sexual Assault Suit
Authorities said Monday that they are looking into sexual assault allegations by a young actor against Italian actress Asia Argento — one of the most prominent activists of the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment. Los Angeles County sheriff’s Capt. Darren Harris said investigators from his department will seek to talk to Jimmy Bennett or his representatives about the alleged incident...
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Anthony Bourdain Leaves Bulk of $1.2M Estate to 11-Year-Old Daughter
Globe-trotting chef, author and TV host Anthony Bourdain was worth $1.2 million when he died last month and left most of the estate to his 11-year-old daughter, according to court papers filed this week in New York. Bourdain’s will and related papers show assets including $425,000 in cash and savings, $250,000 in personal property, $500,000 in intangibles like royalties and...
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Anthony Bourdain Had No Narcotics in His Body at Time of Death
Two weeks after celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain died, a French prosecutor has said there was no narcotics in his body at the time of death
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Weinstein Accusers Hail His Surrender as Step Toward Justice
As disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein surrendered to authorities and was arrested on rape and other sex abuse and misconduct charges Friday morning, a drove of women hailed his arrest as a step toward justice and a symbol of hope for all abuse survivors.
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Harvey Weinstein Charged With Rape, Leaves in Cuffs in Historic #MeToo Moment
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein surrendered to police in a watershed moment for the #MeToo movement early Friday morning. Weinstein was charged with rape, criminal sex act and other sex crimes connected to cases involving two separate women.
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Asia Argento, Weinstein Accuser, Vows at Cannes That Justice Will Come
Asia Argento, the Italian actress and director who accused disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, delivered a blistering speech at the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival Saturday, vowing that justice will be served for all sexual predators.
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Women in the World Summit: Weinstein Accusers Speak Out
An Italian actress who was one of the first women to speak out against disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein said Thursday that the #MeToo movement is “the most important thing” to happen to women since the right to vote. Asia Argento spoke at the opening panel of the Women in the World summit in New York City. She was joined...
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French Women's Rights Activists Denounce Deneuve's Letter About Men Being Unfairly Targeted
An open letter signed by movie star Catherine Deneuve and dozens of other French women about men being unfairly targeted by sexual misconduct allegations has prompted a backlash in the French press and on social media.
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Matt Damon on Weinstein: ‘I Knew He Was a Womanizer'
Matt Damon says despite knowing about Harvey Weinstein being a “womanizer,” he did not think the level of “sexual predation,” was going on, Damon told Good Morning America on Monday.
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Amid Unfolding Scandal, Future of Weinstein Company Remains in Question
This week, the number of women reportedly accusing producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault grew to more than 60, NBC News reported. Added to that are allegations that the board wrote a weak employment contract, allowing Weinstein to simply pay a fine if the company was forced to settle claims. Amid the ongoing scandal, the future of The...
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Harvey Weinstein Confirmed to Be in Treatment Amid Sexual Assault and Harassment Scandal
Harvey Weinstein is receiving both inpatient and outpatient treatment amid the numerous sexual assault and harassment allegations against him, E! News has learned. A spokesperson for the producer confirmed the news to E! News on Saturday, following recent reports that he was seeking treatment. “Mr. Weinstein is receiving inpatient as well as outpatient medical treatment for the next month or...
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Harvey Weinstein ‘Bullied His Way Into Her Room': Attorney
Harvey Weinstein is now facing criminal inquiries in three cities after an Italian actress told Los Angeles detectives the disgraced film mogul raped her in a hotel room in 2013. Police confirmed Thursday they are looking into the woman’s allegations, and her attorney gave additional details about them at a news conference outside a downtown Los Angeles courthouse on Friday...
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Los Angeles Police Open Weinstein Sex Assault Investigation
Police in Los Angeles have launched an investigation of Harvey Weinstein involving a possible sexual assault in 2013, authorities said Thursday. Detectives have interviewed a possible victim who recently reported she was sexually assaulted by the film mogul, police spokesman Sal Ramirez said. He said he could not answer any questions about where the incident took place or when the...
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James Corden Catches Flak for Joking About Harvey Weinstein
Television talk show host James Corden is facing a backlash over jokes he made about film producer Harvey Weinstein. Corden made a string of quips about Weinstein and the sexual misconduct allegations against him during a black-tie Hollywood charity event Friday. Video footage from the event shows Corden joking about about an invitation from Weinstein for a massage in his...
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In 2015 Audio Recording, Weinstein Admits to Groping Model
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein admits to groping an Italian model in a recording made by police in 2015, which was obtained by The New Yorker. The New York Police Department never charged Weinstein with a crime. Weinstein’s spokesperson released a statement on Oct. 10, saying Weinstein denies any allegations of non-consensual sex.
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Paltrow, Jolie Join Flood of Allegations Against Weinstein, Including 3 Who Tell The New Yorker He Raped Them
An avalanche of allegations poured out Tuesday against Harvey Weinstein in on-the-record reports that detailed claims of sexual abuse and included testimonies from Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie, further intensifying the already explosive collapse of the disgraced movie mogul. Three women accused Weinstein of raping them in a story published online by The New Yorker, including the Italian actress Asia...