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‘She Said’ Movie Highlights Women Who Confronted Harvey Weinstein
Actors Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan play the award-winning journalists who brought the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment scandal to light in the new film ‘She Said’, which premiered at the London Film Festival on Friday. The film is based on the 2019 book of the same name about the New York Times investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by Weinstein, then one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers. Mulligan and Kazan play Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, who wrote the book and won Pulitzer Prizes for their reporting.
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. avoids criminal record in Manhattan sex abuse case
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. pleaded guilty Thursday to a single count of harassment under a deal with prosecutors sparing him any jail time while disposing of a criminal case stemming from allegations by multiple women of sexual misconduct. The second-degree harassment citation, classified as a non-criminal violation under the New York State Criminal Code, similar to trespassing, will remain in Gooding’s case, but his guilty plea in April to a more criminal misdemeanor serious forcible touching will be cleared, a spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney said.
Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72
Robbie Coltrane, the larger-than-life Scottish actor who played beloved half-giant Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, died on Friday aged 72, his agent said. Coltrane’s career spanning more than four decades ranged from roles in the James Bond films ‘GoldenEye’ and ‘The World Is Not Enough’ to starring in the 1990s British TV series ‘Cracker’ as criminal psychologist Dr. Edward ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald.
Fintech Aspiration backed by Leonardo Dicaprio appoints new CEO
Fintech startup Aspiration, backed by Hollywood celebrities Robert Downey Jr and Leonardo DiCaprio, announced on Thursday the appointment of Olivia Albrecht as chief executive. Albrecht, who joined the company earlier this year as chief sustainability officer, succeeds Aspiration co-founder Andrei Cherny, who served as CEO for nine years. Cherny will retain her position on the board, the company said in a statement.
Mattel celebrates Tina Turner with the creation of Barbie
Toy company Mattel is paying tribute to Tina Turner on the 40th anniversary of her hit song “What’s Love Got To Do With It” with a Barbie doll created in her likeness. The doll, part of their Barbie Signature Music Series, wears an outfit inspired by the song’s music video – a black mini dress paired with a denim jacket and her signature hairstyle.
BTS Holds Free Concert To Support South Korea’s Bid To Host World Expo
K-pop boy group BTS gathered for a concert in Busan on Saturday in support of South Korea’s bid to host World Expo 2030 in the southern port city. The Free Concert – Titled ‘BTS
Bad Bunny dominates American Music Awards nominations
Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny has picked up the most nominations for this year’s American Music Awards, leading rapper Drake and pop superstars Beyonce and Taylor Swift on the list of contenders unveiled Thursday. Bad Bunny has received a total of eight AMA nominations and will compete for Entertainer of the Year against British singers Adele and Harry Styles and Canadian musician The Weeknd.
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Below is a summary of the entertainment news briefs.
‘She Said’ Movie Highlights Women Who Confronted Harvey Weinstein
Actors Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan play the award-winning journalists who brought the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment scandal to light in the new film ‘She Said’, which premiered at the London Film Festival on Friday. The film is based on the 2019 book of the same name about the New York Times investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by Weinstein, then one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers. Mulligan and Kazan play Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, who wrote the book and won Pulitzer Prizes for their reporting.
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. avoids criminal record in Manhattan sex abuse case
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. pleaded guilty Thursday to a single count of harassment under a deal with prosecutors sparing him any jail time while disposing of a criminal case stemming from allegations by multiple women of sexual misconduct. The second-degree harassment citation, classified as a non-criminal violation under the New York State Criminal Code, similar to trespassing, will remain in Gooding’s case, but his guilty plea in April to a more criminal misdemeanor serious forcible touching will be cleared, a spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney said.
Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72
Robbie Coltrane, the larger-than-life Scottish actor who played beloved half-giant Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, died on Friday aged 72, his agent said. Coltrane’s career spanning more than four decades ranged from roles in the James Bond films ‘GoldenEye’ and ‘The World Is Not Enough’ to starring in the 1990s British TV series ‘Cracker’ as criminal psychologist Dr. Edward ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald.
Fintech Aspiration backed by Leonardo Dicaprio appoints new CEO
Fintech startup Aspiration, backed by Hollywood celebrities Robert Downey Jr and Leonardo DiCaprio, announced on Thursday the appointment of Olivia Albrecht as chief executive. Albrecht, who joined the company earlier this year as chief sustainability officer, succeeds Aspiration co-founder Andrei Cherny, who served as CEO for nine years. Cherny will retain her position on the board, the company said in a statement.
Mattel celebrates Tina Turner with the creation of Barbie
Toy company Mattel is paying tribute to Tina Turner on the 40th anniversary of her hit song “What’s Love Got To Do With It” with a Barbie doll created in her likeness. The doll, part of their Barbie Signature Music Series, wears an outfit inspired by the song’s music video – a black mini dress paired with a denim jacket and her signature hairstyle.
BTS Holds Free Concert To Support South Korea’s Bid To Host World Expo
K-pop boy group BTS gathered for a concert in Busan on Saturday in support of South Korea’s bid to host World Expo 2030 in the southern port city. The Free Concert – Titled ‘BTS
Bad Bunny dominates American Music Awards nominations
Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny has picked up the most nominations for this year’s American Music Awards, leading rapper Drake and pop superstars Beyonce and Taylor Swift on the list of contenders unveiled Thursday. Bad Bunny has received a total of eight AMA nominations and will compete for Entertainer of the Year against British singers Adele and Harry Styles and Canadian musician The Weeknd.
(This story has not been edited by the Devdiscourse team and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)