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Famed photographer Mario Testino accused

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Veteran photographer Mario Testino -- a global icon in celebrity and fashion photography -- was accused of sexual harassment by 13 people Saturday. Fashion photographer Bruce Weber -- already sued over harassment claims in December by model Jason Boyce -- was also implicated in a New York Times article on allegations against both photographers. The allegations are the latest inRead more

Head of New York City Ballet retires after abuse allegations

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Peter Martins, the renowned head of the New York City Ballet, announced his retirement Monday following allegations of sexual harassment and physical abuse, according to a report in the New York Times. The 71-year-old stands accused by two dozen dancers of verbal and physical abuse as well as using his power to extort sexual favors. "I have denied, and continue toRead more

Saudi crown prince buyer of $300 mn

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been revealed as the owner of a French chateau described as the world's most expensive home, according to a report in the New York Times. The purchase of the vast property west of Paris for $300 million (275 million euros) would be the latest in a string of extravagant purchases by the powerfulRead more

Russell Simmons will defend himself on rape claims

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Music mogul Russell Simmons said on Instagram that he plans to defend himself a day after a New York Times story published claims by three women saying he raped them. The allegations in the New York Times’ Wednesday report stem from the 1980s and 1990s. Simmons denied the allegations on Wednesday and again on Thursday. “Today, I begin to properly defend myself.Read more

Women accuse rap mogul

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At least three women say that they were raped by hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, who recently left his business empire following abuse allegations, The New York Times reported Wednesday. The 60-year-old hip-hop legend denied the rape accusations -- which date back to 1988 -- and voiced support for the growing movement of women speaking out against abusive men. Simmons announced on November 30Read more

Billy Bush confirms 'revisionist' Trump's lewd comments

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Former "Access Hollywood" host Billy Bush broke his silence Monday to confirm he and seven other people witnessed President Donald Trump boasting about grabbing women by their genitals. Bush accused Trump of engaging in "revisionist history" amid reports the president was questioning the authenticity of a recording featuring the lewd comments leaked just a month before the November 2016 election.Read more

Trump fuels Tillerson firing speculation

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday passed up an opportunity to publicly back his embattled Secretary of State, fueling rumors that Rex Tillerson may be on his way out the door. Asked if he wants Tillerson to remain in his post, Trump said only that “Rex is here” at the White House, a break from the usual expression of confidenceRead more

YouTube steps up takedowns as concerns

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YouTube stepped up enforcement of its guidelines for videos aimed at children, the unit of Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Wednesday, responding to criticism that it has failed to protect children from adult content. The streaming video service removed more than 50 user channels in the last week and stopped running ads on over 3.5 million videos since June, YouTube vice president JohannaRead more

Saudi CP reveals details of reconciliation with princes

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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has dismissed claims that the anticorruption drive in his country that led to the arrest of several prominent royals was a power grab, saying such comments were “ludicrous.” And he said the public prosecutor believed the amount of funds that could eventually be recovered could amount to “$100 billion in settlements.” Speaking in an interviewRead more