Hollywood star Anne Hathaway has shared her experience with a disturbing practice in the industry during the 2000s, where actors were asked to ‘make out’ with multiple potential co-stars to gauge on-screen chemistry. Hathaway revealed that she was once instructed to ‘make out with 10 different men’ to find the most suitable match for a film role. Despite her discomfort with the situation, she complied due to fears of being labeled ‘difficult.’
The UK government has rejected the recommendations suggested by the Misogyny In Music report to improve gender equality in the music industry, much to the disappointment of music industry figures. The report, published in January, found that women were underrepresented in key roles across the industry, that sexual harassment and abuse was common, and that many women did not report the incidents as they worried about the detrimental impact on their careers.
A former cameraman for Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit against the rapper, claiming that she created a hostile work environment and violated labor codes. The lawsuit alleges that the cameraman was forced to witness the rapper engage in sexual activity while they were in a moving vehicle. The lawsuit also claims that Megan Thee Stallion made derogatory comments about the cameraman’s weight, creating an abusive and humiliating work environment. The lawsuit is currently being handled in court, with Megan Thee Stallion’s attorney denying the allegations.
An exclusive CBC investigation reveals that over the past decade, more than 453 suspensions with pay were given to Ontario police officers accused of gender-based violence, costing taxpayers $134 million. These cases include assault, domestic violence, and sexual harassment, with more than one-third tied directly to gender-based violence. Despite their responsibility to protect vulnerable people, police officers are disproportionately perpetrators of domestic violence, according to research. Survivors of police abuse face additional trauma due to the breach of trust and the potential for inadequate support from the justice system.
Megan Thee Stallion is facing a lawsuit from her former videographer, Emilio Garcia, who alleges that she created a toxic workplace environment. Garcia claims that Megan forced him to witness inappropriate behavior and made derogatory comments about his weight. Megan’s lawyer has denied the allegations, saying that the lawsuit is a money grab and that they will defend her in court.
A photographer who filed a lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion claims he was subjected to sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and employee abuse. Emilio Garcia, the plaintiff, alleges that during an outing in Ibiza in 2022, he was forced to witness Megan having sex in an SUV and that his subsequent complaint about his working conditions led to his dismissal the following day. Megan’s legal representative, Alex Spiro, has stated that she will contest the allegations in court. Garcia’s lawsuit also alleges that he was misclassified as an independent contractor, despite being treated as an exclusive employee in reality. The legal proceedings are ongoing, with a response from the defense yet to be filed.
Megan Thee Stallion is facing a lawsuit filed by her former videographer, Emilio Garcia, who alleges that she created a hostile work environment by fat-shaming him and forcing him to watch her engage in intimate acts. Garcia claims that the incident occurred in June 2022 during a stop on a tour in Ibiza, Spain, and that he was left traumatized by the experience. Megan Thee Stallion has denied the allegations through her lawyer, who stated that the lawsuit is an attempt to embarrass her. Garcia also alleges that his pay was altered after the incident and that he worked for Megan Thee Stallion from 2018 to 2023.
Bharatanatyam dancer Sheejith Krishna has been arrested by the Tamil Nadu police following allegations of sexual harassment by two of his former students. The arrest comes after a preliminary enquiry was conducted based on the directions of the Madras High Court.
In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Emilio Garcia, a former photographer for Megan Thee Stallion, alleges he was forced to watch her have sex, unfairly fired, and subjected to various forms of abuse. Garcia claims the incident occurred in an SUV in Ibiza, Spain, and that he was unable to leave the moving vehicle. The lawsuit also alleges that Garcia was misclassified as an independent contractor but treated as an exclusive employee and faced a hostile work environment. Megan’s attorney, Alex Spiro, has stated that she will fight the lawsuit, calling it an employment claim with salacious accusations. Garcia is seeking financial damages for emotional and physical distress.
Photographer Emilio Garcia claims he was forced to witness sexual activity, fired after raising concerns, and treated unfairly during his employment with the hip-hop star.
