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Ryan Parker / Hollywood Reporter:
George Takei Accused of Sexually Assaulting Former Model in 1981 — Accuser Scott R. Brunton says he was groped by the ‘Star Trek’ icon at the actor's Los Angeles condo. — A former model and actor is accusing Star Trek icon George Takei of sexual assault in 1981.
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Jen Yamato / Los Angeles Times:
‘I Love You, Daddy’ stars drop out of film promotion after Louis C.K. allegations; FX, HBO weigh in — FX Networks, HBO, and the stars of Louis C.K.'s upcoming film “I Love You, Daddy” have responded to sexual misconduct allegations leveled against the comedian in a New York Times report Thursday.
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Maane Khatchatourian / Variety:
Louis C.K.'s ‘I Love You, Daddy’ Release Scrapped Amid Misconduct Allegations
Louis C.K.'s ‘I Love You, Daddy’ Release Scrapped Amid Misconduct Allegations
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New York Times:
Louis C.K. Responds to Accusations: ‘These Stories Are True’
Louis C.K. Responds to Accusations: ‘These Stories Are True’
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Matt Fernandez / Page Six:
‘Parks and Recreation’ creator apologizes for casting Louis C.K.
‘Parks and Recreation’ creator apologizes for casting Louis C.K.
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New York Times:
Louis C.K. Crossed a Line Into Sexual Misconduct, 5 Women Say
Louis C.K. Crossed a Line Into Sexual Misconduct, 5 Women Say
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Ellen Page:
“You should f**k her to make her realize she's gay.” He said this about me during a cast and crew “meet and greet” before we began filming, X Men: The Last Stand. I was eighteen years old. He looked at a woman standing next to me, ten years my senior, pointed to me and said: “You should f**k her to make her realize she's gay.”
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David Artavia / Advocate:
‘Sordid Lives’ Actor Alleges Mogul Benny Medina Tried to Rape Him — Jason Dottley says the renowned talent manager and inspiration behind The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air attacked him and later threatened him via text message. — Arts & Entertainment David Artavia
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Debra Birnbaum / Variety:
‘Supergirl,’ ‘Arrow’ Producer Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations by Warner Bros. — Warner Bros. TV Group has launched an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior by Andrew Kreisberg, an executive producer on the CW shows “Arrow,” “Supergirl,” “The Flash” and “DC's Legends of Tomorrow,” Variety has learned.
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Jada Yuan / Vulture:
L.A. Writer Says Richard Dreyfuss Sexually Harassed and Exposed Himself to Her in the 1980s — Six days ago, the actor and writer Harry Dreyfuss gave a detailed account to BuzzFeed News, alleging that Kevin Spacey groped his crotch when he was 18, while his father, Richard Dreyfuss, was in the room.
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Anthony Edwards:
Yes Mom, There is Something Wrong — From victim to survivor. — When I was 14 years old, my mother opened the door for me to answer honestly about the rumors she had heard about Gary Goddard—who was my mentor, teacher and friend—being a pedophile. I denied it through tears of complete panic.
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TMZ.com:
Cops Called to French Montana's House for Girl Fight — French Montana's birthday celebration was interrupted by 2 women going off on each other, which prompted a visit from cops ... TMZ has learned. — Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... the rapper took the party …
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Christopher Weingarten / Rolling Stone:
Chuck Mosley, Former Faith No More Singer, Dead at 57 — Vocalist appeared on band's 1985 debut ‘We Care a Lot’ and 1987's ‘Introduce Yourself’ — Chuck Mosley, the vocalist for the mid-Eighties run of pioneering alt-metal outliers Faith No More, died Thursday at the age of 57.
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Mannie Holmes / Variety:
Amy Adams Recognized for On-Screen ‘Magic’ at American Cinematheque Awards — Five-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams was feted by the American Cinematheque at its annual awards ceremony Friday night, and took the chance to remind everyone about the power of cinema to grow the imagination.
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BBC:
Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston thinks Kevin Spacey's career is over — Bryan Cranston says he thinks Kevin Spacey will never work again after claims of sexual assault. — “He's a phenomenal actor, but he's not a very good person,” the Breaking Bad star tells Newsbeat. “His career now I think is over.”
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Emily Smith / Page Six:
EMILY SMITH … A Hollywood exec has told how she was sexually harassed by Steven Seagal as a budding actress on the set of his 1991 movie “Out for Justice.” — The exec, who asked not to be named for fear of repercussions, said Seagal lured her to his trailer for a “costume change,” …
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