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Leto dropped from Barry Levinson thriller as misconduct allegations surface
entertainment20 days ago

Leto dropped from Barry Levinson thriller as misconduct allegations surface

Jared Leto was reportedly taken out of Barry Levinson’s political thriller Assassination after mounting sexual misconduct allegations surfaced, with insiders saying production decided not to proceed despite ongoing talks. Some sources also cited the underwhelming performance of Tron: Ares as a possible factor. The film, which stars Bryan Cranston and Brendan Fraser and centers on Dorothy Kilgallen’s JFK assassination investigation, has no announced replacement or release date.

via Page Six|
#assassination#barry-levinson#casting
Jared Leto Pursues a $75 Million VC Fund Before Controversy Surfaces
business21 days ago

Jared Leto Pursues a $75 Million VC Fund Before Controversy Surfaces

Hollywood actor Jared Leto was reportedly raising a first-time venture fund targeting $75 million, with a16z reportedly reaching out to potential backers before sexual misconduct allegations surfaced; it remains unclear how much capital was raised, Leto denies the claims, and his prior investments include Robinhood, Postmates, Reddit, Headspace, Relativity Space, and Replit, highlighting the growing influence of celebrity investors in Silicon Valley.

via Business Insider|
#a16z#business#celebrity-investors
Bartender Alleges Jared Leto Harassed Her After 2011 Encounter
entertainment23 days ago

Bartender Alleges Jared Leto Harassed Her After 2011 Encounter

A Page Six exclusive recounts Gracelisa Akers’s 2011 encounter with Jared Leto in Grand Rapids, where she says he pursued her aggressively, sent a flunky to introduce them, followed her to her car, and bombarded her with texts, including a near-naked shower selfie; the report arrives amid BBC documentary allegations from other women about Leto’s behavior when they were underage, which he denies, and his team says they are reviewing the claims and has hired attorney Alex Spiro.

via Page Six|
#30-seconds-to-mars#entertainment#harassment
BBC doc flags fresh Jared Leto allegations, investigation continues
entertainment24 days ago

BBC doc flags fresh Jared Leto allegations, investigation continues

BBC's Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret presents new sexual assault allegations against the actor from 10 women (2002–2016), including a potential statutory-rape case in California; Leto denies the claims. The hour-long documentary, led by director Alice McShane and producer Jessica Sartenaer, relied on social-media outreach to locate witnesses and features interviews with 10 women (three named) plus anonymous sources, complemented by reenactments. The BBC says the investigation is ongoing, a U.S. airing isn't planned, and the filmmakers hope the piece encourages more survivors to come forward.

via Los Angeles Times|
#bbc-documentary#entertainment#hollywood
Sprouse’s 2018 jab resurfaces as Jared Leto faces fresh sexual assault allegations
entertainment25 days ago

Sprouse’s 2018 jab resurfaces as Jared Leto faces fresh sexual assault allegations

Dylan Sprouse’s 2018 tweet about Jared Leto sliding into models’ DMs has resurfaced as Leto faces new sexual assault allegations dating back to the early 2000s, including underage claims described in BBC coverage; Leto denies the accusations, James Gunn weighed in with a quip about 18 being the starting point, and reps for Sprouse, Palvin and Gunn did not comment. The piece ties the resurfaced post to ongoing scrutiny of Leto’s conduct and cites accounts from multiple women; a Sexual Assault Hotline is provided for those affected.

via Page Six|
#barbara-palvin#dylan-sprouse#entertainment
Doc director cites 'pretty privilege' as shield for Jared Leto amid sexual assault claims
arts-and-entertainment-film25 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.

via The Independent|
#allegations#arts-and-entertainment-film#bbc
Old tweet, new trouble: Sprouse's Leto remark resurfaces amid fresh allegations
entertainment25 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.

via Just Jared|
#allegations#dylan-sprouse#entertainment
Leto’s 'high school girls' remark resurfaces amid new allegations
entertainment25 days ago

Leto’s 'high school girls' remark resurfaces amid new allegations

A BBC documentary accuses Jared Leto of sexual misconduct by up to 10 women between 2002 and 2016, spotlighting a 2013 on-stage moment at Ex’Pression College where he quipped a line about high school girls from Dazed and Confused; Leto denies all allegations, describing them as false, while insiders characterize him as difficult to work with.

via Page Six|
#bbc-documentary#entertainment#expression-college
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.

via deadline.com|
#allegations#bbc-documentary#entertainment
BBC Documentary Accuses Jared Leto of Sexual Misconduct, Leto Denies Allegations
entertainment26 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.

via Vulture|
#allegations#bbc-documentary#entertainment
Leto fights back as BBC documentary airs decades-old misconduct claims
entertainment26 days ago

Leto fights back as BBC documentary airs decades-old misconduct claims

Jared Leto denies criminal sexual conduct allegations made by four women in the BBC documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret, which catalogs alleged incidents dating from 2002 to 2016 and includes multiple new testimonies; Leto’s camp calls the claims categorically false, and BBC notes it reviewed an NDA while no charges are mentioned.

via Fox News|
#bbc-documentary#entertainment#hollywood
Jared Leto Denies Allegations Amid BBC Documentary Detailing Decade-Long Claims
entertainment26 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.

via Page Six|
#allegations#bbc-documentary#celebrities
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.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#allegations#bbc-documentary#entertainment