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Harvey Weinstein is a former American film producer who co-founded Miramax and The Weinstein Company. Once powerful in Hollywood, he was convicted of sexual assault in 2020, sparking the #MeToo movement.
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Since the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke towards the end of last year, more and more victims of sexual misconduct have found the courage to speak out about their own traumatic experiences. As a result, the #MeToo movement has seen a resurgence, the Time's Up initiative has been born, and allegations…
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In this #MeToo and Time's Up era that we're living in, an increased spotlight has been put on women and their experiences of sexual harassment and assault - in the workplace and beyond. And it's about time. For far too long, influential figures (Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Brett Ratner, Louis…
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Last Sunday saw the Oscars roll into town and with it came all the glitz, glamour, gossip and political statements that you would expect. While this year's ceremony wasn't anywhere near as headline-grabbing as the Golden Globes or the BAFTA's, there were some things that got people talking - mainly two…
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Sunday night marked the 90th annual Oscars awards, and - as could be expected - the event generated a lot of headlines. Emma Stone caused a bit of a stir when she introduced the nominees of the 'Best Director' category as "four men and Greta Gerwig", Meryl Streep turned heads…
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Even with events like the Oscars, which is meant to be a celebration of a year of film, it's hard not to think about the recent events that have shaken the movie business. So when actress Tariji P Henson throws some shade at Ryan Seacrest, it's easy to read more…
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Last night Hollywood's biggest celebrities put on their fanciest outfits and glitziest Time's Up tattoos for the Academy Awards. As the first Oscars since the Harvey Weinstein allegations, many stars seized the spotlight to make a statement. After winning for Best Actress, Frances McDormand brought the house down during her…
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For a lot of people in their mid-late twenties, Macaulay Culkin is something of a legend. The child star, who rose to fame off of the back of the legendary Home Alone movies, will always hold a place in our hearts - no matter what travails and turmoils he has…
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Emma Watson is known for her strong political stances, particularly when it comes to feminism and the issue of gender inequality in the world of film. The actress, who is best known for her role of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, has previously donated £1 million to the…
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It's fair to say that 2017 has been a year of intense scandal and controversy in Hollywood - so much so that many political and social justice activists have called for a complete revolution of the culture and values of the entertainment industry. After the exposure of Harvey Weinstein's habitual sexual…
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Ever since the allegations leveled against Harvey Weinstein came to light last year, the news hasn't stopped coming with regards to sexual misconduct in the film industry. We have seen a range of famous actors be accused of multiple counts of assault and harassment, and victims finding the courage to…
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While Formula 1 and PDC darts made the contentious decision to scrap "grid girls" and "walk on girls" from their events earlier this year, UFC middleweight champion, Elias Theodorou, is taking a different approach. In the era of #MeToo and Time's Up, a renewed spotlight has been shone on women's…
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In the 90's, Brendan Fraser was one of the biggest movie stars in the world. He was in blockbuster hits like Encino Man, The Mummy and George of the Jungle - it seemed like he would have a long career as a leading man. But then he just disappeared. Sure,…
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At a time where Hollywood is currently under scrutiny due to the ongoing allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct by high-ranking individuals such as Harvey Weinstein, Megan Fox has cast further light on what life is like for actors working in the industry. The film star, who is not only a mom…
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In a post #MeToo world, you'd think that people would be more cautious when it comes to talking about women's sexuality, and how they choose to express it. While men are praised for celebrating their bodies, and their sexual conquests; women are expected to conform to near-impossible conceptions of beauty,…
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The 2018 Winter Olympic Games, held this year in Pyeongchang, South Korea, have captured the attention of millions of sports fans. So far, most of the press has focused on the diplomatic value of the international athletics event. However, it's also been exciting enough in its own right and a…
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In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, you'd think it would be a certain that the disgraced film producer will never step foot in Hollywood again, let alone make another movie. Accused of sex crimes by almost 100 women, dismissed from his company and expelled from the Academy of…
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Given the amount of work that director Quentin Tarantino has done with disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein over the years, it was only a matter of time before attention turned to the things he has said and done in the past, amidst the influx of claims of sexual misconduct, harassment and…
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Throughout the ongoing Harvey Weinstein scandal, there has been an unspoken assumption that only those who suffered direct abuse at the hands of the disgraced producer are victims. So far, more than 80 women have accused the Miramax co-founder of sexually inappropriate behavior, but they are not the only people…
