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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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"Good evening, ladies and remaining gentlemen," joked Seth Meyers, as he began his monologue at the 75th annual Golden Globes. Last night's event was the first award ceremony to take place since the sexual harassment accusations against Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Louis CK and several other powerful Hollywood figures. As…
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Hollywood is full of surprising friendships, from Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg to Gwyneth Paltrow and Jay-Z to Meryl Streep and Cardi B. Okay, I made that last one up, but you wouldn't be surprised, would you? I imagine Hollywood is kind of like high school, where celebrities keep seeing…
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At some point, everyone has fantasized about making an acceptance speech for a prestigious award or accolade. Whether you were six years old at the time or twenty-four, you've likely imagined yourself with an Oscar in hand and wondered exactly what you would say and who you would thank. There…
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While 2017 is finally over, the sexual harassment and assault scandals that came to light are most definitely not. Since the New York Times published their groundbreaking exposé on disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein, legions of women have felt empowered to speak out about their own experiences with sexual misconduct.…
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Over the years, we've made some progress in humankind's pursuit of absolute gender equality. The #MeToo campaign toward the tail end of 2017 saw serial sexual harassers such as Harvey Weinstein and Louis CK get their comeuppance, while the Women's Marches that arose toward the beginning of last year indicate…
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After being raped, one young woman had to plead with strangers on the internet for help. Describing the assault she had been victim to, she wrote: "The silent cries as he took me. The mere minutes that felt like endless hours. The need to shut myself out for weeks. The…
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The great outpouring of sexual harassment and assault allegations shows no sign of slowing down. Ever since The New York Times published their explosive exposé chronicling film producer Harvey Weinstein's history of sexual misconduct, more and more claims have been lobbied against influential men such as Kevin Spacey, Brett Ratner,…
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2017 has been a groundbreaking year for victims of sexual harassment and assault. Since the New York Times published their damning exposé investigating the now-disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein's history of sexual harassment and abuse, more and more people have felt emboldened to come forward with their own stories. As such,…
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Over the course of our lives, a sobering amount of people will be involved in an incident of domestic abuse. In the United Kingdom, domestic abuse accounts for as much as 16 percent of all violent crime, with one in four women and one in six men suffering from such…
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If there's one celebrity out there who is unequivocally loved, it's probably Robert Downey Jr. I mean, how can you not think he's awesome? He's Iron Man after all, and no one else could play that role as well as him. But his performance as the armour-plated Avenger isn't all he's…
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The Golden Globes are less than a month away, and there's already been a frenzy of discussion about what will happen this time around. It's the first big film and television awards night since Hollywood has been shaken up by countless stories of sexual harassment and assault, and so people…
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Ever since the news about Harvey Weinstein's horrific string of sexual assaults was revealed, dozens of celebrities and Hollywood personalities have been implicated in similar allegations. Kevin Spacey was famously outed as having committed numerous assaults on younger men, and Ed Westwick is facing possible criminal charges for at least…
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Everybody's excited about about the next movie in the Harry Potter spin-off franchise, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. However, over the past few months, Potterheads have been much more interested in The Crimes of Johnny Depp. Last year, actress Amber Heard filed for divorce from Johnny Depp, citing irreconcilable…
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In the weeks that followed the initial expose of Harvey Weinstein, Corey Feldman was one of the most prominent names to step forward with accusations against Hollywood abusers. Compared with other allegations, Feldman's were arguably amongst the most worrying, as they incriminated powerful film and TV personalities with not just…
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Jennifer Lawrence is often hilarious, but she's also been candid about her traumatic experiences in Hollywood. For example, in 2014, a hacker stole private photographs from a hundred celebrities (many containing nudity) and shared them on social media platforms. "I feel like I got gang-banged by the f---ing planet," said…
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By the latest count, 82 women have publicly accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, rape or molestation. That number is insane! It's like he was going for the Guinness World Record in harassment. By the time you finish reading this article, there may be even more allegations of sexual misconduct.…
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The seemingly never-ending downpour of accusations of sexual harassment against influential men can make it feel as if there is an abuser lurking around every corner. And to some extent, there kind of is. As a woman, even the most innocuous of tasks can put us face to face with…
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Cosmetic surgery has three major benefits - increased self confidence, enhanced mental health and improved physical health. For example, rhinoplasty repairs deviated septums, and makes breathing easier. Breast reduction surgery relieves neck, back and shoulder pain. Liposuction reduces your chances of getting diabetes. And if you're born with a rare…
