Oprah Winfrey’s forthcoming #MeToo documentary set to be released next year on Apple TV+ is already facing backlash, with music mogul Russell Simmons and rapper-actor 50 Cent stepping forward to accuse Winfrey of strategic omissions and outright falsehoods.Winfrey is producing the as yet untitled documentary, which is about sexual harassment in the music industry and is believed to focus on Simmons. The new project comes from filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering who made CNN’s 2015 campus-rape documentary The Hunting Ground, which also faced criticisms of inaccuracies and misreporting of facts. Simmons is facing multiple accusations of sexual assault going as far back as three decades. The rap mogul, who denies the allegations, was one of the most prominent entertainment figures to be swept up in the early days of the #MeToo movement. Simmons lashed out at Winfrey in a lengthy and rambling Instagram post Friday, claiming that he has “never been violent or … [Read more...] about Oprah Slammed by Russell Simmons, 50 Cent for Ignoring Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein in MeToo Documentary
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Routes: San Jose gets B747, Nerdbirds, JetBlue,SuperShuttle, Las Vegas rail, United, Hawaii
British Airways will use a 747-400 for San Jose flights next year. British Airways will use a 747-400 for San Jose flights next year. Photo: British Airways Photo: British Airways Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Image 1 of 9 British Airways will use a 747-400 for San Jose flights next year. British Airways will use a 747-400 for San Jose flights next year. Photo: British Airways Routes: San Jose gets B747, Nerdbirds, JetBlue,SuperShuttle, Las Vegas rail, United, Hawaii 1 / 9 Back to Gallery In route news, British Airways is bringing a 747 to San Jose and will test some new technology on SFO flights; American will revive "Nerd Bird" flights between San Jose and Austin; JetBlue plans more Boston … [Read more...] about Routes: San Jose gets B747, Nerdbirds, JetBlue,SuperShuttle, Las Vegas rail, United, Hawaii
Former child soldier wins prize for risking his life to protect Congo’s wildlife
Story highlights Rodrigue Katembo endured death threats to save Africa's oldest national park Katembo protects Congo's last remaining mountain gorillas He's won a top environmental award for his bravery Every week CNN International's African Voices highlights Africa's most engaging personalities, exploring the lives and passions of people who rarely open themselves up to the camera. (CNN)He has been beaten, threatened and imprisoned. But the former child soldier and winner of this year's Goldman Environmental Prize says he will not stop until those wanting to destroy the Democratic Republic of Congo's protected wildlife "are held responsible for their actions." "Even if I or others are not able to (make this happen)," says Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo, "then the future generations will have this information and will do it." Katembo who is 41, has been awarded the top environmental prize in recognition of the heroism he showed in preventing oil exploration inside Virunga -- … [Read more...] about Former child soldier wins prize for risking his life to protect Congo’s wildlife
Todd Rundgren explains why he’s never taken the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame seriously
close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for Dec. 13 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines for Dec. 13 are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. Todd Rundgren isn’t giving his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination a second thought. The 71-year-old singer/songwriter/record producer previously didn’t make the final cut for the class of 2019, Billboard reported. But despite earning a second nomination for 2020, the artist is more interested in doing what he loves best — performing for the fans. According to the outlet, Rundgren is wrapping up “a second album of collaborations” featuring Rivers Cuomo of Weezer, Neil Finn and Steve Vai, among others, which is scheduled to be released sometime in spring 2020. He will also tour some more around the same time, continuing this year’s “The Individualist Tour” coinciding with his 2018 memoir of the same name, all while playing one … [Read more...] about Todd Rundgren explains why he’s never taken the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame seriously
The Jennifer Lopez Oscar Campaign Takes Flight
This is a preview of our pop culture newsletter The Daily Beast’s Obsessed, written by senior entertainment reporter Kevin Fallon. To receive the full newsletter in your inbox each week, sign up for it here. This week: Bombshell is not as explosive as you’d think. We will get J. Lo that Oscar! Remembering the man who was Big Bird. Countess Luann is the new Mariah Carey. A very important Cardi B update. J. Lo’s Oscars Campaign Hits the Skies Awards season is in full swing, with Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, and Critics Choice Awards all announcing their nominations this week. Forget all the takes about who was snubbed and all the fretting in Hollywood PR campaign offices right now. The best award season story of the week took place on a JetBlue airplane. Former Daily Beast entertainment intern, current MEL Magazine writer, and, as a person on the right side of history, passionate J. Lo fan Joseph Longo asked the pilot of his flight from New … [Read more...] about The Jennifer Lopez Oscar Campaign Takes Flight