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Los Angeles Times:
NYPD opens investigation into Russell Simmons as more sexual assault allegations surface — Following at least 11 accusations of sexual misconduct against Russell Simmons — seven of which allegedly happened in New York City — the New York Police Department's special victims unit has opened …
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TMZ.com:
Russell Simmons Takes Polygraph After Assault Allegations — Russell Simmons hooked himself up to a lie detector, and says the results prove he did NOT sexually assault model Keri Claussen Khalighi. — TMZ obtained this image of Simmons taking the polygraph Wednesday in the L.A. area.
Daniel Holloway / Variety:
Dustin Hoffman Accused of Exposing Himself to a Minor, Assaulting Two Women (EXCLUSIVE) — Cori Thomas was in high school when she says Dustin Hoffman exposed himself to her in a hotel room. Melissa Kester was a recent college graduate when Hoffman allegedly sexually assaulted her while recording audio for the film “Ishtar.”
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PeopleStyle / People.com:
Actresses to Protest Harassment in Hollywood by Wearing Black to the Golden Globes — The red carpet will be all-black at the 2018 Golden Globes. — Multiple sources confirm to PEOPLE that many major actresses — including presenters and nominees (Jessica Chastain, Meryl Streep and Emma Stone …
Morgan Spurlock / TwitLonger:
I am Part of the Problem — As I sit around watching hero after hero, man after man, fall at the realization of their past indiscretions, I don't sit by and wonder “who will be next?” I wonder, “when will they come for me?” — You see, I've come to understand after months of these revelations …
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Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Jamie Foxx Celebrates 50th Birthday — with Katie Holmes! — Jamie Foxx rang in his birthday with a little help from Katie Holmes. — The two celebrated the actor's 50th birthday with a night out in Los Angeles on Wednesday, a source tells PEOPLE. Foxx and Holmes — who have never confirmed …
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Inside Edition:
Omarosa Calls Robin Roberts' ‘Bye Felicia’ Remark ‘Petty’ After Disputing Reports of White House Exit — Omarosa Manigault Newman is responding to Good Morning America's Robin Roberts after the co-host quipped “Bye, Felicia” following an interview with the former White House staffer Thursday.
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Dino-Ray Ramos / Deadline:
Harvey Weinstein “Does Not Recall” Pressuring Salma Hayek To Do Sex Scenes In ‘Frida’ — A spokesperson on behalf of Harvey Weinstein responded to Salma Hayek's New York Times op-ed in which she detailed his inappropriate behavior and repeated sexual demands while making the 2002 Oscar-winning film Frida.
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Allison / Dlisted:
Salma Hayek Has Her Own Awful Story About Harvey Weinstein
Salma Hayek Has Her Own Awful Story About Harvey Weinstein
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Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
Dwayne Johnson Strongly Considering Presidential Run in 2024 (EXCLUSIVE) — No, it's not a publicity stunt. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is actually considering running for President of the United States. — The multi-hyphenate superstar, who landed a star on the Walk of Fame this week …
Hadley Freeman / The Guardian:
Mark Hamill - 'I said to Carrie Fisher: I'm a good kisser - the next thing, we're making out like teenagers!' — The Star Wars actor recalls the shock of finding out about Fisher and Harrison Ford's secret affair and the pain of losing his longtime friend
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Gary Baum / Hollywood Reporter:
TV Host Carter Oosterhouse Accused of Coerced Oral Sex by Makeup Artist — Kailey Kaminsky claims she acquiesced to his demands for oral sex when the carpenter turned reality TV star threatened her employment. — A woman who worked on HGTV star Carter Oosterhouse's popular show Carter …
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Rick / Hollywoodtuna:
Rachel Cook Is Bikini Perfection — I keep forgetting that Rachel Cook is just a professional Instagram model with a huge following, and not a Victoria's Secret hottie. Which is just crazy to me. I don't get how the Jenners and Hadid sisters can get hired for those gigs, and a total smokeshow like Rachel can't.
Daniel Holloway / Variety:
PBS Suspends ‘Tavis Smiley’ Following Sexual Misconduct Investigation (EXCLUSIVE) — PBS has suspended late-night talk show “Tavis Smiley” amid misconduct allegations against its host and namesake. — “Effective today, PBS has indefinitely suspended distribution of 'Tavis Smiley …
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