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US star news anchor shamed by sex harassment charges

Washington - Muslimchronicle

The US television channel NBC said Tuesday it had appointed a female anchor to replace shamed star Matt Lauer, who was accused of sexual misconduct, on its signature morning show "Today." The broadcaster named Hoda Kotb, who had been filling in for Lauer since he was sacked in November following a slew of allegations of sexual harassment, as the new anchorRead more

Sacked US TV anchor expresses 'shame' and 'regret'

New York - Muslimchronicle

More details emerged Thursday of harassment allegations against NBC's Matt Lauer, the second US star anchor sacked in a week as the sexual misconduct hurricane pummels television networks after convulsing Hollywood and politics. The 59-year-old married father of three and affable host of NBC's "Today" show beamed into American homes for decades, expressed "shame" and "regret" after being sacked whenRead more

Star newsman Matt Lauer fired over sexual misconduct claims

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Star news anchor Matt Lauer has been sacked over allegations of sexual misconduct, US broadcaster NBC said Wednesday, in the latest fall from grace of a power player in the media and entertainment industry. The 59-year-old, known to millions as host of morning show "Today" for more than 20 years, led coverage of numerous major news events, from the SeptemberRead more

People Magazine names Blake Shelton 'sexiest man alive'

NEW YORK - Muslimchronicle

People magazine named Blake Shelton its Sexiest Man Alive for 2017 on Tuesday, but it took some convincing by his girlfriend Gwen Stefani to get her guy on board.The country music superstar and coach on NBC's "The Voice" hates being the center of attention, the magazine said. "She goes, 'Listen to me,'" recalled the 6-foot-5, Oklahoma-bred Shelton. "'You're going toRead more

Trump's lewd 'Access Hollywood' tape commemorated

Los Angeles - AFP

A plaque briefly marked the spot where Donald Trump was recorded bragging about groping women on the now infamous "Access Hollywood" video that threatened to derail his 2016 presidential campaign. The satirical memorial plate was put up by pranksters in the parking lot of NBC's studio in Burbank, California, at the exact spot where Trump made the lewd comments toRead more

Fox protected Bill O'Reilly from harassment claims

New York - AFP

One of America's top TV personalities accused Fox News on Monday of protecting disgraced former presenter Bill O'Reilly in the face of sexual harassment allegations. Speaking on her morning show on NBC television, ex-Fox anchor Megyn Kelly said she sent an email to several Fox News executives in November 2016, expressing her outrage at O'Reilly's alleged behavior. Her comments cameRead more

Trumping competition, 'SNL' leads Emmys field

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Long-running comedy sketch show "Saturday Night Live" was showered with love by the Television Academy Thursday after a year of mercilessly spoofing President Donald Trump -- receiving 22 Emmy nominations. The NBC series led the field along with HBO's sci-fi western "Westworld" for television's version of the Oscars. It also broke its own record for total nods since the awardsRead more

More real estate investment trusts expected in UAE

Dubai - Arab Today

The asset manager behind the UAE’s second listed real estate investment trust (reit) expects more to follow. Emirates NBD Asset Management listed ENBD Reit on Nasdaq Dubai last week. "There is room in the UAE for 10 or 20 reits," said Anthony Taylor, fund manager of real estate for Emirates NBD Asset Management. "This is a very significant part ofRead more

NBC to take stake in Euronews in global push

New York - AFP

NBC News announced Tuesday it was taking a stake in Europe-based media group Euronews, allowing the US group to compete on a global scale in the TV news business. "For as long as I can remember, at NBC News we've wanted to establish a global reach for our news organization that matches our impact and reputation in the United States,"Read more