Hollywood

Jill Messick, at the premiere of Hot Rod in Los Angeles in 2007, "was victimized by our new culture of unlimited information sharing and a willingness to accept statement as fact," her family said.

Jill Messick, Hollywood Producer Embroiled In Weinstein Scandal, Dies By Suicide

11:45am February 09, 2018

by Scott Neuman

Messick had been a manager for actress Rose McGowan in 1997, when McGowan says Weinstein raped her. "She became collateral damage in an already horrific story," the family says.

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Hollywood Women Launch Initiative To Stop Sexual Harassment

6:22am January 02, 2018

by Scott Neuman

Some 300 actresses, writers, producers and talent agents took out a full-page ad in The New York Times to announce the campaign, which includes a $13 million legal defense fund.

Arts
Books

'The School Of Doing' Pays Tribute To Theater Master, UNCSA Dean Emeritus Gerald Freedman

5:49am December 18, 2017

by David Ford

In the history of modern theatre and film, few have had more impact than Gerald Freedman.

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Tom Hanks, in conversation with NPR's David Greene in Los Angeles on Monday night.

Arts

LISTEN: Tom Hanks On Weinstein Allegations: Some 'Think ... This Is How It Works'

2:27pm October 24, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Asked about the sexual harassment allegations roiling Hollywood, the actor offered a blunt assessment: There are some in power who "think it's OK to manipulate those under them in a sexual manner."

Hollywood Director James Toback Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women

7:54am October 23, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The Los Angeles Times reports that 38 women have leveled accusations against the Hollywood director who also wrote the 1991 film Bugsy, starring Warren Beatty. Toback has denied the allegations.

The ousting of a powerful Hollywood producer over multiple abuse allegations prompted women and other assault survivors to proclaim a simple idea: that sexual abuse is common in their lives.

In The Wake Of Harvey Weinstein Scandal, Women Say #MeToo

12:28pm October 17, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

The ousting of a powerful Hollywood producer over multiple abuse allegations prompted women and other assault survivors to proclaim a simple idea: that sexual abuse is common in their lives.

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For Only 2nd Time, Motion Picture Academy Boots A Member: Harvey Weinstein

8:44am October 15, 2017

by Ted Robbins

The move is tantamount to expulsion from Hollywood. It's the result of a stunning series of sexual harassment and assault accusations against the Oscar-laden movie producer.

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More Women Allege Misconduct By Harvey Weinstein, Including Sexual Assault

10:52pm October 10, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The New Yorker spoke with 13 women who said they were sexually harassed or assaulted by the film executive, who was fired on Sunday. Three women said Weinstein had raped them.

Then-President Obama awards the National Medal of Arts to actress, theater founder and director Miriam Colon in September 2015.

Arts

Míriam Colón, Puerto Rican Actress And Theater Pioneer, Dies At 80

2:05pm March 04, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Since coming to the U.S., Colón acted in over 90 films, imbuing her often secondary roles with soul. Behind the scenes, as a theater producer, she also blazed a path for other Latino actors to follow.

Chinese Mogul Buys Dick Clark Productions, His Latest U.S. Purchase

9:46am November 04, 2016

by Jackie Northam

Wang Jianlin, one of China's richest men, has been pursuing U.S. entertainment properties in recent years. Will he succeed where other foreign investors have struggled in the past.