Sexual Harassment: News
25 Sep 2024
Music IndustryWoman claims Diddy, his security 'violently' raped her in 2001
Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is being sued by a woman, Thalia Graves, over an alleged sexual assault that occurred in the early 2000s.
25 Sep 2024
Music IndustryDiddy's ex-bodyguard says rapper recorded politicians at his sex parties
Sean 'Diddy' Combs's former bodyguard has made startling revelations following the rapper's arrest on charges of sex trafficking.
24 Sep 2024
MalayalamKerala HC rejects actor Siddique's anticipatory bail in assault case
The Kerala High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Malayalam actor Siddique, who is embroiled in a sexual assault case.
24 Sep 2024
Jennifer LopezResurfaced clip shows Diddy predicting his arrest for wild parties
Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who was recently arrested on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, had predicted his arrest over two decades ago.
20 Sep 2024
Music IndustryDiddy on 'suicide watch' after bail denial in trafficking trial
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has reportedly been placed on "suicide watch" following his bail denial in a sex trafficking and racketeering case.
20 Sep 2024
Music IndustrySex, ketamine, gay rappers: What really happened at Diddy's parties
Imprisoned hip-hop tycoon Sean 'Diddy' Combs allegedly hosted extravagant parties at his former Hamptons mansion, shocking a drug dealer who claimed to witness celebrities engaging in sexual activities.
19 Sep 2024
CelebrityTelugu choreographer Jani Master arrested on sexual assault allegations
Prominent Telugu choreographer, Jani Master, known for his work in blockbuster films such as Baahubali and Pushpa: The Rise, has been arrested following sexual harassment allegations.
18 Sep 2024
BollywoodBollywood needs internal review board for harassment claims, says Bahl
In a recent interview, Section 375 director Ajay Bahl emphasized the need for internal review committees in the Hindi film industry to address sexual harassment.
18 Sep 2024
Music IndustryNew docuseries on Sean Combs announced amid sex trafficking case
In the wake of recent sexual abuse lawsuits and the arrest of hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, a new docuseries has been announced.
18 Sep 2024
AmazonMrBeast-Amazon sued for harassment, wage theft by 'Beast Games' contestants
Popular YouTuber MrBeast and e-commerce giant Amazon have been slapped with a potential class-action lawsuit by contestants of the upcoming Beast Games show.
06 Sep 2024
Shilpa Shinde'He forced himself...': Shilpa Shinde accuses filmmaker of sexual assault
In an exclusive interview with News18 Showsha, actor Shilpa Shinde has made serious allegations of sexual assault against a Hindi filmmaker.
05 Sep 2024
#MeToo'Groomed me as sex-slave....': Sowmya accuses Tamil director of rape
In the wake of the ongoing Hema Committee report and #MeToo revelations in the Malayalam industry, actor Sujatha, known by her screen name Sowmya, has come forward with alarming allegations.
03 Sep 2024
Malayalam'No casting couch in TV': Kamya Punjabi amid Mollywood MeToo
Television actor Kamya Punjabi has claimed that the Hindi TV industry is the "safest" and that there is "no sexual abuse or casting couch."
02 Sep 2024
Kerala High CourtRape case: Malayalam actor Siddique moves HC for anticipatory bail
Malayalam actor Siddique has approached the Kerala High Court, reportedly seeking anticipatory bail in a rape case filed against him.
02 Sep 2024
KeralaAmid Mollywood MeToo, Kerala Congress faces its own 'casting couch'
The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) or the Kerala unit of the Congress expelled senior leader Simi Rosebell John from its primary membership on Sunday.
30 Aug 2024
MalayalamMalayalam filmmaker Aashiq Abu quits FEFKA over Hema Committee report
Prominent Malayalam filmmaker Aashiq Abu has announced his resignation from the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) Director's Union.
29 Aug 2024
Bro DaddyJunior artist alleges 'Bro Daddy' AD raped and blackmailed her
A junior artist from the Malayalam film industry has accused Mansoor Rasheed, the assistant director of the 2022 film Bro Daddy, of sexual assault and blackmail.
29 Aug 2024
KeralaMalayalam MeToo: FIR against actors Mukesh, Jayasurya over abuse allegations
Kerala Police have registered FIRs against Malayalam movie stars M Mukesh and Jayasurya, following allegations of physical and verbal abuse by fellow female actor Minu Muneer.
29 Aug 2024
DileepMeToo: Parvathy slams Mohanlal-led film body's mass resignation as 'cowardly'
Prominent actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has criticized the mass resignation of the Mohanlal-led executive panel from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) following the release of a report on sexual harassment within the industry.
28 Aug 2024
Malayalam'Should've spoken earlier...': Khushbu Sundar addresses childhood abuse by father
Actor and politician Khushbu Sundar recently made a shocking revelation, claiming that she was sexually abused by her father when she was just eight years old.
27 Aug 2024
KeralaSexual-harassment scandal: Suresh Gopi avoids Mukesh questions, pushes reporters aside
Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, has stirred controversy by refusing to comment on BJP's stance against his opinions regarding the sexual misconduct allegations against his colleague, Mukesh.
27 Aug 2024
KolkataOver 100 Bengali artists seek safer workplaces after Kolkata case
Over 100 female artists associated with the Bengali film industry wrote to the state-run Tele Academy on Tuesday, seeking a safer workplace amid the outrage over the rape-murder of the doctor at the city's RG Kar hospital.
27 Aug 2024
Kolkata'Sex thirst...sugar-coated brothels': Actor Ritabhari's revelations expose Bengali industry
Bengali actor Ritabhari Chakraborty has taken to social media to highlight the issue of sexual misconduct in the Bengali film industry.
26 Aug 2024
MalayalamSridevika accuses Thulasidas of misconduct on 'Avan Chandiyude Makan' set
Actor Sridevika has accused Malayalam filmmaker Thulasidas of inappropriate behavior during the filming of Avan Chandiyude Makan (2006).
26 Aug 2024
Chennai4 prominent Malayalam actors face fresh sexual harassment allegations
Actor Minu Muneer has accused several actors, including a two-time CPI(M) MLA, of sexual misconduct.
22 Aug 2024
#MeTooAbhishek Banerjee recalls firing employee over late-night message to actor
Abhishek Banerjee, known for his roles in Stree and Paatal Lok, has expressed his condemnation of the Justice Hema Committee report on sexual harassment's findings, released on Monday (August 19).
21 Aug 2024
#MeTooTanushree: Hema Committee 'useless' in dealing with people like Nana
Tanushree Dutta, the actor who spearheaded the #MeToo movement in India, has criticized the recent Hema Committee Report on sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry.
17 Aug 2024
BhiwandiWoman injures man's genitals with spatula over unwanted sexual advances
A 30-year-old man was hospitalized after a woman defended herself against his alleged sexual advances by injuring his genitals with a metal spatula, in Maharashtra's Thane district.
11 Aug 2024
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahGurucharan Singh tried to resolve Bansiwal-Modi dispute after harassment allegations
Gurucharan Singh, who played the character of Sodhi in the popular television show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, recently opened up about the alleged toxic environment on set and his efforts to mediate between co-star Jennifer Bansiwal (who played Singh's on-screen wife) and producer Asit Kumarr Modi.
30 Jul 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'BJP won't give me second chance...': Brij Bhushan
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and ex-chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, has publicly stated his belief that his political career with the Bharatiya Janata Party is over.
30 Jun 2024
HollywoodFake Hollywood agent charged with sexually assaulting young male models
In a shocking twist, a man identified as William Isaac Thomas Jr has been charged by Los Angeles police for allegedly sexually assaulting three aspiring models.
24 Jun 2024
Social MediaTwitch employees claim Dr Disrespect's ban related to messaging minor
In a recent revelation, two former Twitch employees have claimed the abrupt ban of Herschel "Guy" Beahm, popularly known as Dr Disrespect, in 2020 was due to inappropriate communication with a minor.
12 Jun 2024
Bill ClintonKevin Spacey confesses traveling with Jeffrey Epstein in 'Lolita Express'
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey has recently shared details about his past interactions with convicted sex offender and infamous pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein.
05 Jun 2024
BeyonceBeyoncé, Rihanna's music producer The-Dream accused of rape, sex trafficking
Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, popularly known as The-Dream, has been sued for rape, sexual battery, and sex trafficking by a former mentee.
04 Jun 2024
YeYe hit with new lawsuit for sexual harassment by ex-assistant
Controversial rapper Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) is embroiled in a lawsuit filed by his ex-executive assistant, Lauren Pisciotta.
30 May 2024
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein's upcoming retrial may introduce new accusers
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein could face new accusers in his upcoming retrial in New York, per prosecutors.
29 May 2024
Malayalam MoviesMalayalam director Omar Lulu calls rape accusations a 'money-driven' scheme
Malayalam film director Omar Lulu, celebrated for his romantic comedy Oru Adaar Love (2019), has been accused of rape and is currently under investigation by the Kerala Police.
28 May 2024
Discovery'Fallen Idols' docuseries: Biggest revelations about Nick Carter's rape allegations
Brothers Nick Carter and Aaron Carter take center stage in a new investigation Discovery docuseries Fallen Idols.
19 May 2024
Music IndustryNo charges for Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2016 assault case
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs will not be prosecuted for a 2016 assault on his then-girlfriend, Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura.
18 May 2024
Music Industry2016 surveillance footage shows Sean 'Diddy' Combs assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie
A surveillance video from 2016, recently obtained by CNN, shows Sean 'Diddy' Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
15 May 2024
NickelodeonNickelodeon star Lori accuses Dan Schneider of sexual misconduct
Former Nickelodeon star, Lori Beth Denberg, has accused Dan Schneider, a head writer on the series All That, of sexual misconduct.
04 May 2024
Kolkata PoliceRaj Bhavan staff summoned in Bengal governor's sexual harassment inquiry
The Kolkata Police's Special Enquiry Team (SET), led by DC (Central) Indira Mukherjee, has begun an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose.
02 May 2024
FashionFrench parliament-approved commission to probe sexual abuse in film industry
The French parliament has given the go-ahead for the establishment of a commission to investigate allegations of misconduct and sexual violence within the country's film, audiovisual, performing arts, advertising, and fashion industries.
01 May 2024
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein to attend court hearing despite recent health issues
Harvey Weinstein, the notorious film producer, is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday (local time) despite recent health complications that led to his hospitalization.
01 May 2024
Sexual AssaultPaula Abdul's lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe set for 2025 trial
The sexual assault and battery lawsuit filed by Grammy-winning artist Paula Abdul (61) against Nigel Lythgoe (74) is scheduled for trial on July 28, 2025.
27 Apr 2024
Ministry Of Home AffairsArjuna Awardee paramilitary officer faces dismissal over sexual harassment charges
Khajan Singh, a top Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer, is facing potential dismissal due to sexual harassment allegations by multiple women.
26 Mar 2024
HollywoodDrake Bell wrote this song based on his abuse experience
Sexual harassment in Hollywood and other entertainment industries has been a pressing topic and survivors have often opened up in public.
20 Mar 2024
CybercrimesIn a first, Englishman jailed for sending unsolicited nudes
Nicholas Hawkes, a 39-year-old resident of Essex, is England's first convicted case of cyberflashing (sending unsolicited sexual images).
19 Mar 2024
K-dramaSex video scandal convict Jung Joon-young released from prison
Jung Joon-young, the infamous K-pop singer convicted in a high-profile gang rape and illicit sex video distribution case, walked out of Mokpo Prison in Jeollanam-do on Tuesday. He made his exit a day ahead of his expected release date.
10 Mar 2024
Royal FamilyEarl Spencer details harrowing sexual abuse experience in school
Charles Spencer, the younger brother of Princess Diana, has recently opened up about the sexual abuse he faced while attending a prestigious boarding school, Maidwell Hall, in England.
01 Mar 2024
FloridaFlorida to release Jeffrey Epstein's grand jury report
Florida is set to unveil grand jury proceedings from Jeffrey Epstein's 2006 sexual abuse case.
19 Feb 2024
HollywoodWhy Danny Masterson was transferred from 'Charles Manson prison'
Danny Masterson, the former That '70s Show actor and convicted rapist, has been moved from the high-security Corcoran State Prison to the "nicer" California Men's Colony state prison in San Luis Obispo.
09 Feb 2024
HollywoodWhy Arianne Zucker sued 'Days of Our Lives' producers
Arianne Zucker, who played the character of Nicole Walker on the iconic American soap opera Days of Our Lives recently filed a lawsuit against the makers, Corday Productions and co-executive producers Ken Corday and Albert Alarr, accusing them of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
07 Feb 2024
FranceFrench actor Judith Godrèche files rape charges against Benoît Jacquot
French actor Judith Godrèche has filed a police complaint against director Benoît Jacquot, accusing him of "rapes with violence of a minor less than 15 years old," Le Monde reported.
04 Jan 2024
Tamil Cinema'Captain Miller' pre-release event: Host Aishwarya Ragupathi alleges harassment
Captain Miller starring Dhanush recently held a pre-release event where anchor Aishwarya Ragupathi bravely confronted a man who allegedly harassed her.
22 Nov 2023
Tamil CinemaMansoor's sexist remarks: Actor booked over comments on Trisha Krishnan
Chennai Police filed a First Information Report (FIR) against actor Mansoor Ali Khan over his alleged sexist comments on his Leo co-star Trisha Krishnan.
02 Nov 2023
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)IIT-BHU student molested, forcibly kissed on campus
An Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) student in Varanasi was reportedly assaulted by three men on motorcycles on campus early Thursday morning, sparking outrage amidst the student community.
13 Oct 2023
BengaluruDriver spams customer with nude photos after she cancels ride
In a shocking incident, a cab driver in Bengaluru sent pornographic material to a woman after she canceled her cab booking at the last minute.
11 Oct 2023
New York City'60 Minutes' producer sues CBS; accuses network of gender discrimination
Alexandra Poolos, a former producer for CBS's 60 Minutes, is suing the network for gender discrimination in a New York federal court.
17 Sep 2023
Russell BrandRussell Brand accused of rape, sexual assault: Everything about case
Comedian-actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse, according to a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times, and Channel 4 Dispatches.
11 Sep 2023
IndiGoMan 'gropes' female passenger on IndiGo's Mumbai-Guwahati flight, arrested
In the latest midflight incident involving sexual harassment, a man was arrested for reportedly groping a female co-passenger on an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Guwahati, the airline officials revealed on Sunday.
07 Sep 2023
JapanJohnny Kitagawa sex scandal rocks J-pop; niece Julie resigns
The late founder of top Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates, Johnny Kitagawa, was an alleged serial sex offender accused of harassing multiple boys and young men over decades.
19 Aug 2023
Britney SpearsBritney Spears breaks silence on divorce amid accusations of infidelity
Pop sensation Britney Spears and her estranged husband, Sam Asghari, announced their separation on Wednesday, marking the end of their marriage that lasted a little over a year.
06 Aug 2023
HaryanaHaryana Police refutes sexual harassment claims inside Nuh temple
The Haryana Police has reportedly denied claims of sexual harassment of women stranded in Nalhar Temple of Haryana's Nuh during the recent clashes in the district and labeled the same as a "false narrative."
03 Aug 2023
Music IndustryMy character has been criticized: Lizzo on sexual harassment allegations
Grammy Award-winning singer Lizzo attracted the limelight for the wrong reasons after a lawsuit was filed against her on Tuesday in California. A couple of days later, the pop sensation finally opened up on the number of allegations put against her by three former dancers on Thursday.
30 Jul 2023
New York CityDrunk passenger gropes mother-daughter duo on Delta's NY-Athens flight: Report
A drunk passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Athens allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl and her mother while the crew denied them help, per a lawsuit.
13 Jul 2023
ItalyItalians groping themselves to protest against judge's '10-second rule'
The acquittal of a school caretaker, who admitted to fondling a 17-year-old female student, has ignited a wave of protests among young people in Italy.
10 Jul 2023
Kevin Spacey#KevinSpaceyTrial: Victim woke up to find actor performing 'sexual act'
Ill-famed Hollywood actor and Oscar awardee Kevin Spacey is currently facing a trial in the United Kingdom that pertains to sexually abusing four men.
07 Jul 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSexual harassment at workplace: SC rejects PIL seeking complainants' protection
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to protect complainants and witnesses from the accused's retaliation or victimization in cases related to sexual harassment at workplaces.
30 Jun 2023
Kevin SpaceyKevin Spacey reportedly called a 'sexual bully' in court
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey is accused of allegedly sexually abusing four men, the trial for which has begun. On Friday, the jurors were told in court that Spacey was a "sexual bully," who for his own sexual gratification had abused the men.
28 Jun 2023
Kevin SpaceyKevin Spacey arrives for London trial over sexual harassment charges
Kevin Spacey has arrived at London's Southwark Crown Court for his impending trial for allegedly sexually assaulting four men. The incidents took place around four decades back.
24 Jun 2023
SingaporeSingapore: Indian chef jailed for molesting 2 teenage girls
A chef from India has reportedly been sentenced to three months and four weeks in jail for allegedly molesting two teenage girls in Singapore.
20 Jun 2023
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahSexual harassment case: 'TMKOC' producer Asit Kumarr Modi booked
The Mumbai Police has filed a case against Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer Asit Kumarr Modi, said reports.
16 Jun 2023
Sexual AssaultReality TV star, girlfriend await judge's decision on rape trial
An ex-reality TV star and his girlfriend are awaiting a judge's decision on whether they'll be facing a trial in the case pertaining to alleged drugging and sexual abuse of women.
15 Jun 2023
Hollywood'Producers waiting to sign me': Kevin Spacey ahead of trial
Kevin Spacey is set to appear for his new trial in London on June 28. Recently, the #MeToo accused stated that he has several producers waiting to sign him as soon as he is acquitted of the UK sexual assault trial.
14 Jun 2023
Swastika MukherjeeSwastika Mukherjee withdraws from 'Shibpur' trailer launch amid harassment incident
The trailer for Arindam Bhattacharya's highly-anticipated political thriller, Shibpur, was released on Tuesday.
08 Jun 2023
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahEx-director Malav Rajda comments on 'TMKOC' sets being 'male-chauvinistic place'
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is one of the longest-running sitcoms in India. The super-successful show has become a classic.
26 May 2023
TV NewsPolice records 'TMKOC's Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal's statement for 6 hours
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is a cult TV sitcom is India. The '90s Indian kids grew up being Jethalal and Dayaben stans. However, recently the show has been receiving a lot of flak. From the OG actors leaving the show to actor Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal accusing producer Asit Kumarr Modi of sexual harassment.
24 May 2023
Malayalam MoviesCourt rejects actor Unni Mukundan's plea in sexual harassment case
Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan faced another setback on Tuesday when the Kerala High Court directed the initiation of a trial against him in an assault case filed in 2017.
