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‘Quiet on Set’ alleges a ‘dark underbelly’ at Nickelodeon

Proceed With Caution: This post contains topics of child abuse, power imbalance, bullying, sexual misconduct and more.  Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” a documentary on allegedlytoxic working conditions for child actors at Nickelodeon during its golden age, has brought criticism of the kids TV powerhouse back to the forefront. The four-part […]

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The Deepfake Dilemma: Safeguarding Women’s Rights in the Era of Digital Deception

Protecting Women in the Age of Deepfakes: Strategies to Combat Digital Deception In an era dominated by digital technology, the rise of deepfakes poses a significant threat to women’s safety, privacy, and autonomy. These highly realistic manipulations of audio and video content have the potential to perpetuate harmful stereotypes, facilitate harassment, and undermine women’s rights

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Will the Fox News Culture of Misconduct and Abuse Shift as Murdorch Steps Down?

Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as the chairman of Fox Corp and News Corp, ending a more than seven-decade career during which he created a media empire spanning from Australia to the United States. His son, Lachlan Murdoch, will become the sole chairman of News Corp and continue as the chair and CEO of Fox, the

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“Mr Masterson, you are not the victim here.” Judge Olmedo Defends Victims and Scolds Rapist Danny Masterson at Sentencing

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo blasted convicted rapist and one-time actor Danny Masterson as she sentenced him to 30 years behind bars for raping two women who gave powerful victim impact statements in court. Judge Olmedo told the disgraced That ‘70s Show star that he had no one to blame but himself for

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Everything We Know About Lizzo’s Lawsuit

Lizzo has built a brand around body positivity self confidence with empowering upbeat hits and speeches. But now, the pop star is facing a lawsuit that levels serious allegations, including claims that she created a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment. Lizzo has denied these allegations, which have raised questions both about her treatment

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Leah Remini Sues Scientology

Actress and producer Leah Remini, who fled Scientology 10 years ago, filed an expansive lawsuit against Scientology and David Miscavige in California this week.In the complaint, Remini lays out a pattern of harassment, intimidation, surveillance, and defamation that she has faced since the wedding of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes in 2006. “For 17 years,

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The Original Silence Breaker: Sinead O’Connor, 1966-2023

Sinead O’Connor, A Voice of Protection and Rebellion If you are of a certain era, the image of Sinead O’Connor’s face-head shaved against the stark black backdrop, tear rolling down her cheek against that powerful but velvet voice-is burned in your brain. With a number one album and a hit song that no one could

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