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Reggie Watts Faces Fallout After Rolling Stone Allegations of Toxic Relationships
entertainment1 day ago

Reggie Watts Faces Fallout After Rolling Stone Allegations of Toxic Relationships

After a Rolling Stone investigation accused Reggie Watts of toxic, controlling behavior and encouraging heavy drug use in romantic relationships, outlets distanced themselves: the Comedy Bang! Bang! intro music was omitted from a recent episode, and Watts’s name was dropped from festival lineups. Watts’s attorney denies the claims, calling them false and noting his former partner Katherine McCollough’s death occurred after their relationship; the fallout continues as the story develops.

Comedy Bang! Bang! Drops Reggie Watts Theme Song as Festivals Cut Ties
entertainment1 day ago

Comedy Bang! Bang! Drops Reggie Watts Theme Song as Festivals Cut Ties

Reggie Watts’ signature theme song for Comedy Bang! Bang! has been dropped, and several music festivals have removed his name from lineups following Rolling Stone’s report detailing alleged reckless drug use and abusive behavior in Watts’ relationships, including encouragement of ketamine; Watts’ ex Katherine McCollough died by suicide after their relationship. The show hasn’t publicly commented, Watts’ attorney denies responsibility, and the intro has been replaced with a generic voice in recent episodes.

Miller stays in Ohio race as GOP replacement window closes amid abuse allegations
politics17 days ago

Miller stays in Ohio race as GOP replacement window closes amid abuse allegations

Max Miller says he will stay in Ohio’s 7th District race despite domestic-abuse allegations and a $1 million campaign loan; however, the GOP replacement window closes Monday at 4 p.m. ET, and a withdrawal would be needed to trigger a committee-based replacement process, with an ethics probe ongoing. He will face Democrat Brian Poindexter in November.

Doc director cites 'pretty privilege' as shield for Jared Leto amid sexual assault claims
arts-and-entertainment-film26 days ago

Doc director cites 'pretty privilege' as shield for Jared Leto amid sexual assault claims

The Independent reports that a Jared Leto documentary director claims the actor benefited from 'pretty privilege' that helped shield him from repercussions amid multiple sexual assault allegations; Leto denies all accusations, while the BBC details accounts from several women spanning 2002–2014; the piece situates the claims within post-MeToo discourse and includes survivor resources.

Old tweet, new trouble: Sprouse's Leto remark resurfaces amid fresh allegations
entertainment26 days ago

Old tweet, new trouble: Sprouse's Leto remark resurfaces amid fresh allegations

Dylan Sprouse’s 2018 tweet accusing Jared Leto of sliding into models’ DMs has resurfaced as four women level new sexual misconduct allegations against Leto, with details including alleged incidents at ages 16–19 and a claim of grooming; James Gunn’s old reply hinting at underage targets also circulates, while Leto denies all accusations in a statement to Just Jared. The BBC documentary adds further context, including an NDA-related detail the outlet says it has seen.

Wisconsin Dem Mandela Barnes Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Past Encounters
politics26 days ago

Wisconsin Dem Mandela Barnes Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Past Encounters

Wisconsin Democrats hired an outside firm in 2025 to probe allegations that Mandela Barnes used his office to pursue sexual encounters with young women. An anonymous 2024 letter triggered the inquiry, but the review found no actionable misconduct due to lack of specifics. In recent weeks, three sources described past encounters, including a 2018 incident with a 21-year-old at a convention; no crimes or official complaints have been filed. Barnes, who suspended his gubernatorial campaign on July 30, has said he’s a single man who has dated and denied misconduct. The controversy emerges as the Democratic primary contest remains chaotic ahead of the Aug. 11 vote.

Backlash Mounts Against Ohio Rep. Max Miller Over Domestic-Abuse Allegations
politics26 days ago

Backlash Mounts Against Ohio Rep. Max Miller Over Domestic-Abuse Allegations

Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller faces mounting calls to resign after accusations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife and former girlfriend; Miller denies the claims as he campaigns for reelection, with allegations including throwing hot water and holding a gun to the head, a custody battle, and related lawsuits, drawing pressure from a gun-violence group and opponents ahead of the November vote.

Leto Allegations Could Signal Hollywood’s MeToo Turning Point, BBC Producer Says
entertainment26 days ago

Leto Allegations Could Signal Hollywood’s MeToo Turning Point, BBC Producer Says

Deadline reports on BBC’s Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret, which documents allegations by 10 women (four accusing criminal sexual conduct) and frames the case as a bellwether for MeToo; Leto denies the claims, and producer Mike Radford says the industry’s response will indicate its stance on serious allegations against powerful figures.

BBC Documentary Accuses Jared Leto of Sexual Misconduct, Leto Denies Allegations
entertainment27 days ago

BBC Documentary Accuses Jared Leto of Sexual Misconduct, Leto Denies Allegations

A BBC documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret, presents testimonies from ten women accusing Jared Leto of sexually inappropriate behavior, with four incidents meeting the criteria for criminal misconduct and one involving a claimed assault on a 17-year-old. BBC says it has corroborated many claims through witnesses and messaging/photos. Leto has publicly denied all wrongdoing. The report follows earlier coverage of similar claims and comes as films featuring Leto have faced release decisions.

Jared Leto Denies Allegations Amid BBC Documentary Detailing Decade-Long Claims
entertainment27 days ago

Jared Leto Denies Allegations Amid BBC Documentary Detailing Decade-Long Claims

A BBC documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret, features 10 women making sexual assault and misconduct claims against the actor spanning 2002–2016, including four who allege criminal conduct; Leto denies all allegations. The accusers—who use pseudonyms such as Clara, Alex, Isabel, Etta, and Taylor—describe incidents at concerts, hotels, and other settings, with some claims involving teenagers. The program revisits earlier报道 of similar claims and notes Leto’s prior denials in similar exposés.

Leto denies sexual misconduct amid BBC doc's new claims
entertainment27 days ago

Leto denies sexual misconduct amid BBC doc's new claims

Jared Leto says he has never sexually assaulted anyone as the BBC documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret publishes new allegations from about 10 women, including four who allege criminal conduct dating from 2002–2016; the report details grooming, explicit calls, and an NDA to silence a teen accuser. Leto’s representatives tell The Hollywood Reporter the claims are absolutely and categorically false, following a prior denial of similar accusations in a 2023 Air Mail exposé.

BBC Documentary Details Teen-Targeted Allegations Against Jared Leto
entertainment27 days ago

BBC Documentary Details Teen-Targeted Allegations Against Jared Leto

The BBC documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret compiles allegations from ten women, including four who say Leto committed criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers, with incidents dated 2002–2016 (motel bathroom assault, threats of sexual assault, statutory rape and explicit calls linked to an NDA). The BBC says accounts are corroborated by friends, family, and messages; two former Thirty Seconds to Mars staffers recount backstage invites to teenage girls. Leto denies the allegations and has not spoken publicly, as the band continues touring in Europe.

BBC Documentary Details New Allegations Against Jared Leto From Four Women
entertainment28 days ago

BBC Documentary Details New Allegations Against Jared Leto From Four Women

A BBC documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret, features accounts from 10 women alleging unlawful sexual conduct by Jared Leto between 2002 and 2016, including four women describing specific incidents such as a 2002 assault in Las Vegas and other encounters; nine others recount experiences publicly for the first time. Leto’s representatives did not comment, and he has previously denied impropriety following a 2025 Air Mail report.

Ex-SJSU Volleyball Player Alleges School Hid Decades-Old Allegations Against Coach
sports1 month ago

Ex-SJSU Volleyball Player Alleges School Hid Decades-Old Allegations Against Coach

Former San Jose State volleyball star Brooke Slusser says the university failed to inform players about decades-old allegations against head coach Todd Kress, claiming warnings and lack of disclosure during the 2024 season despite emails indicating the school acknowledged the claims; Slusser is pursuing related legal action and warns current players about the coach’s conduct as allegations and scrutiny continue.