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Why is Katy Perry currently the internet's least favourite person?

Singer Katy Perry is feeling the wrath of the internet after voting for former Republican Rick Caruso to be the mayor of Los Angeles. Here's why the internet is annoyed...

09/11/2022

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What will the Armie Hammer documentary expose?

The actor has been accused of rape and cannibalism; a new documentary explores the allegations and his dark family past.

12/08/2022

Culture news

Tax turbulence: which celebs have fallen afoul of tax authorities?

With superstar Shakira accused of an alleged €14.5 million tax fraud, celebrities and their taxes are once again under the spotlight. But which stars have been found guilty of dodging tax?

02/08/2022

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Why was Kevin Spacey in a UK court today?

The actor has been accused of four charges, including sexual assault and causing a person to engage in penetrative sex without consent.

14/07/2022

Culture news

Depp and Heard had 'relationship of mutual abuse', court hears

A former personal assistant and a therapist have been giving shocking evidence in an ongoing libel suit between the Hollywood celebrities.

15/04/2022

Culture news

Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr pleads guilty to forcible touching

The 'Jerry Maguire' star also publicly apologised for the first time to two other women who accused him of similar behavior.

14/04/2022

Spain

Spanish newspaper publishes details of Messi's €555 million contract

A Spanish newspaper published the details of Lionel Messi's €555 million contract with FC Barcelona.

31/01/2021

USA

USC puts hold on accounts of students tied to admissions scandal

The daughters of actress Lori Loughlin, who has been charged in alleged scam, are students at the school.

19/03/2019

USA

Tambor says no transparency in his sacking by Amazon from hit TV show

Star denies allegations of sexual harrassment, claims was kept in dark by Amazon's own inquiry into the alleged offences.

16/02/2018

World News

Mario Testino and Bruce Weber deny sexual harassment claims

The celebrity photographers have been accused of sexual misconduct by several male models and assistants

14/01/2018

Japan

Sumo scandal threatens new season in Japan

The scandal comes at a time when the sport is regaining lost popularity after cruelty in training schools and mysterious deaths tarnished the ancient tradition.

09/01/2018

USA

Could Miss America pageant disappear?

Former Miss Americas are not happy with the board of the organisation asking them to choose a successor to Sam Haskill

28/12/2017

USA

Miss America CEO resigns amid offensive email scandal

The CEO of the Miss America Beauty Pageant Sam Haskell has quit over leaked emails that denigrated contestants.

24/12/2017

United Kingdom

The woman at the heart of the Profumo scandal, Christine Keeler, dies

Keeler's multiple affairs with a government minister and the Soviet military attache helped bring down the MacMillan government in the early 1960s.

06/12/2017

Cinema

Louis C.K.'s film axed after sexual misconduct claims

The US comedy star has admitted masturbating in front of female colleagues and expressed remorse for his actions.

10/11/2017

USA

Kevin Spacey: allegations of sexual assault reportedly investigated in UK

Eight past and present employees reportedly say Spacey made the set 'toxic'

03/11/2017

USA

Twitter reacts to Kevin Spacey statement on sexual assault allegations

Spacey said he honestly did "not remember the encounter"

30/10/2017

Europe News

MEP says women are being 'molested and harassed' in EU institutions

Time to stand up to perpetrators, says female MEP, as #metoo spreads to the European Parliament

25/10/2017

USA

Oscar board meets over Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein's brother has denied reports in the media that their film production company could be closed or sold.

14/10/2017

Cult

Hollywood in crisis over Weinstein allegations

Hollywood is in a crisis after powerful mogul Harvey Weinstein was disgraced and fired from the company he co-founded over allegations of sexual harassement. The allegations portray a dark underbelly of the movie business.

10/10/2017