Sexual Harassment: News
Why did SIT drop all Hema Committee cases? Find out
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing sexual harassment cases in Malayalam cinema, based on the Justice Hema Committee report, has dropped all 35 cases.
K-pop star Ju Haknyeon accused of prostitution, police complaint filed
Ju Haknyeon, a former member of the popular K-pop group The Boyz, has been accused of prostitution.
'Troubling pattern': Tyler Perry hit with explosive sexual harassment claims
Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry has been accused of sexual harassment, workplace gender violence, and sexual assault in a lawsuit filed by actor Derek Dixon.
Vijay Raaz declared innocent in 2020 sexual harassment case
Acclaimed actor Vijay Raaz has been acquitted of all charges in a sexual harassment case lodged against him in 2020.
Another actor accuses Malayalam star Shine Tom Chacko of misconduct
Further allegations of misconduct have emerged against Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko, this time from debut actor Aparna Johnson.
Sanjay Bangar's daughter exposes sexual harassment in cricket world
Anaya Bangar, trans daughter of former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar, has come forward with disturbing revelations about her experiences in the cricket world.
Rapper Soulja Boy must pay $4M to woman over abuse
American rapper Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Way, has been ordered to pay $4 million to a woman who accused him of sexual battery and abuse.
Andrew Tate 'pointed gun at me': Horrific abuse allegations emerge
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate is facing serious allegations as four British women have accused him of rape, assault, and coercive control.
James Toback ordered to pay $1.68B in sexual assault trial
A New York jury has awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse over a period of 35 years.
'Taxi Driver' screenwriter Paul Schrader accused of sexual harassment
Acclaimed screenwriter and director Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull) has been accused of sexual harassment by his former assistant.
Kerala launches POSH training for film industry professionals
Kerala's Women and Child Development Department is launching a training program to sensitize film industry professionals about the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace (POSH) Act.
Pastor who claims to 'heal' AIDS convicted in rape case
Self-styled "Yeshu Yeshu prophet" Pastor Bajinder Singh has been convicted in a rape case from 2018.
Japanese woman faces legal action for kissing BTS's Jin
South Korean authorities have summoned a Japanese woman in her 50s for questioning over allegations that she kissed Kim Seok-jin aka Jin—a member of K-pop sensation BTS—without his consent.
'Good Omens' author Neil Gaiman faces new sexual harassment allegations
Neil Gaiman, the acclaimed author of The Sandman, Good Omens, and Coraline, is facing several allegations of sexual harassment.
Businessman Boby Chemmanur gets bail in Honey Rose's harassment case
The Kerala High Court has granted bail to businessman Boby Chemmanur, accused of sexual harassment by Malayalam actor Honey Rose.
AMMA supports Honey Rose after backing controversial actors Mukesh, Baburaj
The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has extended support to actor Honey Rose after she complained of being harassed.
'Thought of ending my life': Sajid Khan on MeToo scandal
Sajid Khan, the acclaimed actor, and director of hits like Housefull and Heyy Babyy, recently broke his silence about the personal and professional impact of #MeToo allegations.
Blake Lively sues Justin Baldoni for causing 'severe emotional distress'
Hollywood actor Blake Lively has sued her It Ends with Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, for the second time.
Justin Baldoni sues 'NYT' for $250M over 'manipulative' Lively article
Justin Baldoni filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times (NYT) after the publication of an article that accused him of leading a smear campaign against his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively.
Justin Baldoni sued by ex-publicist amid Blake Lively scandal
Justin Baldoni, who stars in Jane the Virgin and directed Clouds, is being sued by his former publicist, Stephanie Jones. The lawsuit also names Baldoni's company and current publicity team.
Jenny Slate supports co-star Blake Lively in sexual harassment lawsuit
Jenny Slate, Blake Lively's co-star in It Ends With Us, has come out in support of the latter after she filed a sexual harassment complaint against their director and co-star Justin Baldoni.
Diddy forced ex-male employee into sexual acts, new lawsuit claims
Renowned music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs (55) is being sued by a former male employee, Phillip Pines.
'It Ends With Us' star Brandon Sklenar supports Blake Lively
Brandon Sklenar, who starred in It Ends With Us, has publicly supported his co-star Blake Lively as she accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment.
Amber Heard backs Blake Lively in sexual harassment case
Amber Heard, who was involved in a very public legal battle with ex-husband Johnny Depp, has publicly backed actor Blake Lively in her sexual harassment lawsuit against co-star and director Justin Baldoni.
Justin Baldoni loses women's advocacy award amid sexual harassment allegations
Actor-director Justin Baldoni is facing the brunt of his actions after a sexual harassment lawsuit was filed against him by his It Ends With Us co-star, Blake Lively.
Sexual harassment lawsuit: Blake Lively finds support in Gwyneth, Amy
Hollywood has come out in support of actor Blake Lively after she filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, her co-star and director in It Ends With Us.
Harassment case: 'Sisterhood of Traveling Pants' stars back Blake Lively
Gossip Girl star Blake Lively recently filed a legal complaint against her co-star and director in It Ends With Us, Justin Baldoni. She accused him of sexual harassment on set and running a "smear campaign" against her.
Blake Lively accuses Baldoni of ruining her 'SNL' hosting shot
In a shocking turn of events, acclaimed actor Blake Lively, best known for her role in Gossip Girl, recently sued her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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."
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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).