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NBC fires ‘Today’ host Matt Lauer over ‘inappropriate sexual behavior’

Matt Lauer was fired from NBC’s “Today” show Wednesday after the company said it received a complaint about the co-anchor concerning “inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.” The stunning announcement certain to disrupt the morning TV landscape was read at the top of NBC’s iconic program by Lauer’s on-air partners Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, […]

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NPR chief news editor David Sweeney ousted after sexual harassment allegations

Less than a month after its top news executive, Mike Oreskes, resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct, National Public Radio has lost another senior editor after female journalists accused him of sexual harassment. David Sweeney has stepped down from his role as NPR’s chief news editor following accusations by at least three current and former

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Prince Harry to marry Meghan Markle next year

Britain’s Prince Harry will marry his US actress girlfriend Meghan Markle early next year after the couple became engaged earlier this month, Clarence House announced Monday. “His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle. The wedding will take place in Spring 2018,” said

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Director and “Andy Griffith” star Ron Howard has suffered a heartbreaking personal loss

Television Academy’s 22nd Annual Hall of Fame Gala – Backstage & Audience Hollywood royalty Rance Howard, father of “Solo: A Star Wars Story” movie director Ron Howard and actor Clint Howard, sadly passed away on Saturday at the age of 89, his son announced on Twitter. “Clint & I have been blessed to be Rance

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‘The Breadwinner:’ Survival Despite Everything

By Pamela Pollack-Fremd SAN DIEGO — The Breadwinner, a beautifully told animation film made by Cartoon Salon, directed by Nora Twomey, based on a novel by the Canadian feminist and peace activist Deborah Ellis, is an emotional and beautiful story  about surviving against impossible odds.  The film is set in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2001 during a

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Jimmy Fallon and Maroon 5 pretended to be subway musicians and blew the commuters of NYC away

The Tonight Show/YouTube Here’s something you don’t see every day: people smiling in a New York City subway station! The smiles were induced by an oddly familiar-looking band of street musicians who treated the commuters of NYC to an awesome jam session; they performed a rousing rendition of Elvis’ “Love Me Tender” and an incredibly

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The way we tell the story of Hollywood sexual assault and harassment matters

By Sarah L. Cook, Professor & Associate Dean, Georgia State University. Hollywood women who have spoken out against sexual harassment Reporter Paula Froelich claims she once observed Harvey Weinstein assault a woman at a book party. Her editor responded with, “Maybe it’s not really a story.” As it turns out, Weinstein and others are becoming

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Charlie Rose Addresses Sexual Harassment Allegations

Journalist Charlie Rose addressed Tuesday the sexual misconduct allegations made against him by multiple women. A paparazzi asked Rose about his apparent “wrongdoings” as he walked in the streets, which led the famed journalist to claim that his alleged actions weren’t wrong. “Mr. Rose…Do you wanna say anything to those accusers? The people that are

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What is David Cassidy’s Cause of Death?

Former teen idol David Cassidy has died at 67 from “complications from dementia,” Variety reported. People magazine said the cause was organ failure. “On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy,” his family said in

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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

“Touched By An Angel” fans mourn the loss of one of the show’s brightest stars

The Salvation Army Sally Awards Rest in peace, Della Reese. The “Touched By An Angel” actress and music legend passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, according to PEOPLE. She was 86 years old. “On behalf of her husband, Franklin Lett, and all her friends and family, I share with you the news that our beloved

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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Real-Life Action Hero Harrison Ford Races to Help Car Collision Victim

Harrison Ford may not do all of his own stunts, but that doesn’t mean that he isn’t afraid to jump into action when the need arises. A 63-year-old woman was driving east down a highway in Santa Paula, California on Sunday morning when she accidentally drove her car off the road and crashed into an

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CBS fires Charlie Rose over sexual harassment allegations

Charlie Rose’s CBS News career came to an unceremonious end Tuesday when the network fired him over allegations of sexual harassment. “A short time ago we terminated Charlie Rose’s employment with CBS News, effective immediately,” CBS News President David Rhodes wrote in a note to staff. “This followed the revelation yesterday of extremely disturbing and

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The ladies of SNL break their silence on Al Franken in a letter that’s firing up the critics

al franken snl saturday night live Al Franken’s rise to fame began on television screens when he earned a household name as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” for over a decade. Since serving in the senate, he’s become a favorite of the democrats for his tenacity in questioning witnesses and his infectious grin,

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The Women Accusing Charlie Rose of Sexual Misconduct

Eight women came forward with claims of sexual harassment against CBS This Morning co-host Charlie Rose, according to a report released on Monday by The Washington Post. The women—Reah Bravo, Kyle Godfrey-Ryan, Megan Creydt—and five others who only agreed to speak with The Washington Post on conditions of anonymity, recalled the 75-year-old making unwanted sexual

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