Weinstein Accuser Dominique Huett We Think Weinstein Co. 'Knew A Lot' Details Suit in Presser
One of Harvey Weinstein's new accusers told the press she's suing The Weinstein Co. because she and her legal team believe they knew about his behavior for years.
Actress Dominique Huett addressed the media Wednesday with her attorney, Jeff Herman, in L.A. where she briefly described an alleged incident in 2010 in which Harvey forced oral sex on her ... sparing the salacious details.
We got Dominique and Jeff before the presser, where they explained why they were gunning for the company ... and he says they both believe board members knew about this behavior for decades, and enabled him behind the scenes.
During the presser, Jeff said he was very interested in taking Harvey's brother Bob Weinstein's deposition, as well as other TWC employees to see exactly who knew what and when. He also indicated that Harvey's work contract that allowed for sexual harassment could be a smoking gun in their case.
Jeff and Dominique believe facilitating Harvey's alleged sexual harassment and assault was part of the company culture ... and they're implying they'll be seeking millions in damages through their lawsuit.
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Harvey Weinstein New Accuser Alleges Rape
Harvey Weinstein allegedly raped an actress and proposed a threesome ... so says the latest woman to accuse the ex-movie mogul.
Natassia Malthe dropped the bombshell Wednesday in NYC with her attorney, Gloria Allred, when she alleged Harvey, back in February 2010, raped her without a condom at her hotel in London. She claimes Harvey also masturbated after the alleged rape.
Natassia -- who Allred said has over 50 film credits -- said she laid still during the London alleged sexual assault and "played dead." She says days later Harvey lured her to the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills to discuss a movie role.
Natassia says she walked in and another woman was there who took off her clothes and, while the woman gave Harvey oral sex, he requested a threesome. Natassia refused and she said Harvey called her an "ungrateful c***."
Allred also said she had a meeting scheduled with The Weinstein Co. Board of Directors set for Wednesday to discuss a victims fund. Allred said the board offered its lawyers instead, but Allred declined.
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The Weinstein Co. Bankruptcy Inevitable ... But Company Says BS
The Weinstein Company is in financial freefall thanks to the misdeeds of Harvey Weinstein and bad management, and the company is expected to file for bankruptcy within weeks ... this according to sources who have had access to the company's financial records, but TWC says that's not the case.
As one informed source put it, "There's an unstoppable meltdown and bankruptcy is inevitable." Our sources say the company is essentially without assets. TWC is leveraged to the hilt, especially the film library. Deals have fallen apart, financial backers are bailing by the boatload and, as one source put it, "The Weinstein Company can't survive this way, and bankruptcy will come in a matter of weeks."
Bankruptcy will stave off creditors, but it ultimately won't help with survival ...this according to the sources who have seen the books. We're told Colony Capital, which was on the road to acquiring the company, is backing off after getting a read on the finances and the chaos within the company.
A spokesperson for TWC tells us, "Any suggestion that The Weinstein Company is on the verge of imminent bankruptcy is complete fiction. Clearly, TMZ is being lied to by anonymous sources with hidden agendas."
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Cate Blanchett Just Because We Dress Sexy Doesn't Mean We Want to F*** You!
Cate Blanchett took a not-so-subtle jab at Harvey Weinstein and other sexual harassers by pointing out women who wear sexy clothes don't necessarily want to have sex -- but in much fewer words.
Cate was speaking at the InStyle Awards Monday night in L.A., and although she never said Weinstein's name -- the message was clear when she started talking about women's fashion choices.
Cate Blanchett at tonight's #InStyleAwards: "We all like looking sexy, but it doesn't mean we want to f---k you." pic.twitter.com/3FKFjJJVzC
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Cindy Crawford, Selena Gomez, Zendaya and Brie Larson were all in the crowd when Cate unloaded with her awesomely blunt declaration: don't assume we're dressing up for you, and, most importantly, don't touch!
But again ... she said it better.
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Khalid Keep Your Hands Off Mine & Harry Styles' Junk!
Warning to Khalid fans: don't go grabbin' the R&B star's junk if you're ever in the front row at one of his concerts, because he thinks it's hella disrespectful.
We got Khalid at LAX Monday and asked him what he thought about a fan copping a feel of Harry Styles' privates mid-performance over the weekend.
Khalid thinks the fan crossed the line since being a pop star and getting felt up onstage don't go hand in hand ... at least not anymore.
Khalid says he doesn't mind getting touchy-feely with fans but dude's got his boundaries.
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Harvey Weinstein Completes 1-Week Outpatient Program Psychologist Says, 'He Took it Seriously'
5:43 PM PT -- A Weinstein rep just called to say the plan has now changed. Weinstein will stay in Arizona for another month or so because he doesn't want excessive distractions and wants to continue working with his doctors. The outpatient program which Weinstein entered still ends Saturday.
Harvey Weinstein is leaving Arizona Saturday after completing a one-week program treating various psychological issues, and Weinstein's psychologist tells TMZ the fallen mogul took it seriously.
Weinstein gave his treating psychologist permission to speak with TMZ. The psychologist asked us not to use his name, but he was a key member of the team treating Weinstein.
The psychologist says Weinstin's program lasted 1 week, and involved "intensive therapy" on an outpatient basis.
The psychologist says he helped Weinstein focus on "dealing with his anger, his attitude toward others, boundary work and the beginnings of work on empathy." He says Weinstein was "invested in the program."
He disputes reports that Weinstein didn't take his sessions seriously and that he ranted that there was a conspiracy to get him. The psychologist says Weinstein "was able to focus on his therapy despite a ton of distractions," adding, "He showed up for all the meetings and was fully engaged."
We're told Weinstein had only one group session at the beginning of his treatment but doctors quickly decided there were confidentiality concerns, so every other session was individual and private.
As for reports that Weinstein was angry, the psychologist says there was anger that manifested itself, but other patients at the facility wouldn't have been privy to it so reports of Weinstein spinning out of control were "just not true."
The psychologist says, "There were things that triggered [Weinstein's] anger and our job was to help him recognize where it was coming from and how to control it. But he was not venting about some conspiracy to get him. It was an appropriate display of anger."
Weinstein will leave Arizona Saturday and begin "significant outpatient therapy" when he returns home.
As for whether he's made progress, the psychologist hedged, saying, "Time will tell."
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Amber Rose I Have Lots and Lots of Sex
Amber Rose says sex is like vitamins ... you need both at least once a day.
We got 21 Savage's GF leaving E. Baldi in Bev Hills Friday when we asked if she got something special on her birthday -- i.e., sex -- and she said it's just another day when it comes to the bedroom.
She was sketchier on another topic ... Blac Chyna. Amber was on the phone with Chyna during our convo, and when our photog asked about our story that Rob was accusing her of being in a coke-fueled rage the day of the alleged domestic violence incident ... she deflected.
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Farrah Abraham I Inspire Couples to Go Back Door ... It's a 'God Given' Gift
Farrah Abraham's not just a one-woman porno act ... she's the answer to every couples' butt problems because she's a natural, or so she's proudly declaring.
Farrah's rear is all the buzz leading up to Halloween when she'll do a solo anal show for online camming site, CamSoda. We got her at LAX and she said her audience isn't just lonely dudes, it's a lot of couples looking for instruction and/or inspiration.
As for practicing her big night -- Farrah says no dress rehearsal needed. Just another day at the orifice!
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Gabrielle Union Don't Be Ashamed to Eat Butt
"So, how old were you when you first ate a butt?"
That's a real question Sway asked Gabrielle Union during his radio show in a conversation about sexual reciprocity ... a conversation that has everyone grabbing some Scope.
Gabby appeared on "Sway in the Morning" and talked openly about sex -- and that's when tossed salads appeared on the menu.
Dwyane Wade's wife says even though men will deny it, they enjoy a little backdoor love from women ... and they're singing a completely different tune in the bedroom.
Butt -- it's what's for dinner.
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Harvey Weinstein Accuser's Lawyer Spills Details of Alleged Rape ... In News Conference
The lawyer representing Harvey Weinstein's rape accuser got before microphones today ... the question is why.
David Ring says his client had a "thorough interview" with the LAPD Thursday, and the #1 priority for her is the criminal investigation.
He says she's 38 years old, from Italy where she was an actress. Ring says she had met Weinstein in Rome prior to the alleged 2013 rape, but that was it. He repeated what she told the L.A. Times ... that Weinstein "bullied" his way into her hotel room and raped her.
Ring says the L.A. Times found out about the investigation and confronted him so he talked. He did not explain why he didn't simply say, "no comment."
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Usher's Herpes Lawsuit Not Everyone Wants a Piece of It
Usher's accuser, Quantasia Sharpton, is trying to add some ammo to her herpes lawsuit by questioning another woman who had sexual relations with the singer ... but that woman wants none of it.
In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a woman referred to as Jane Doe claims Quantasia is going after "extremely private and embarrassing information" about her sexual history with Usher and wants to drag her in for a deposition.
Jane Doe claims her private info was stolen and leaked without her consent, which is how Sharpton became privy to it and led to her seeking the depo.
According to the docs ... Jane Doe's sexual past and medical info has nothing to do with Sharpton's suit and would only serve to violate her right to privacy and humiliate her.
She makes it very clear -- she does not wish to join the club of Usher accusers ... and believes it would be unfair to be roped in to Sharpton's suit against her will.
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Kim Porter on Lupita's Claim At Least Weinstein Didn't Discriminate ... But It's Still All Bad!
Kim Porter and her friends have an interesting take on Lupita Nyong'o's encounter with Harvey Weinstein, and it's basically ... at least he included black women.
If that sounds harsh, just watch the clip.
Kim and co. were leaving Catch in WeHo when we asked them about Lupita's story -- that Weinstein pulled his massage move on her, and she had to flee when he tried to get naked.
Diddy's baby mama is definitely horrified, saying, "It's all bad." On the other hand, one of her friends said, "I need a black girl on that list."
Yep. Cringeworthy.
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Harvey Weinstein Rape Accuser's Lawyer Touts New Client on Website
The lawyer representing the L.A. woman who is now accusing Harvey Weinstein of rape is determined to let the world know ... he's her lawyer.
Attorney David Ring has already updated his website, boasting his new client ... "David Ring of Taylor & Ring is representing the victim who was raped by Harvey Weinstein in Los Angeles in 2013. LAPD has taken a criminal report. The investigation is ongoing. This will be a developing story."
It goes on ... "The victim and Mr. Ring are fully cooperating with the LAPD."
And then there's this ... "The LA Times story follows: Click Here for the full story."
Ring links to a story posted on the L.A. Times website, immediately after the alleged victim spoke to LAPD. She and Ring sat for the interview with the Times.
Ring then put out a media advisory that he will be holding a news conference Friday at 1 PM PT, spilling more details about the case.
As we reported, some LAPD detectives are concerned the woman beelined it for the media because they believe it compromises the case.
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Harvey Weinstein Rape Accuser LAPD Concerned She's Already Courted Media
Harvey Weinstein's rape accuser already has the LAPD worried, because she orchestrated an interview with a newspaper immediately after going to the cops with her story.
Sources familiar with the investigation tell us, detectives think the almost contemporaneous move to talk to the police and the L.A. Times will make jurors suspicious. Cops say they've routinely had problems with prosecutors when alleged victims go to the media. These cases are hard to prove because they're almost always he said/she said, and when motivation becomes an issue it's problematic.
The detectives are also very concerned she came armed with a civil lawyer, David Ring, who's holding a news conference today to "share more information about the case."
On the other side, the woman says she told her priest and her nanny about the alleged rape. If the disclosures were made on the heels of the alleged rape, it's powerful evidence to support a prosecution.
The woman -- an Italian model/actress -- claims Weinstein raped her in a Beverly Hills hotel in 2013.
BTW ... we'll be livestreaming the news conference at 1 PM PT.
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Lupita Nyong'o Weinstein Tried Undressing In Front of Me
Lupita Nyong'o just joined a long list of women accusing Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct ... claiming he tried undressing in front of her in a bedroom.
Nyong'o says she met Weinstein in 2011 at an awards ceremony in Berlin while she was still a student at the Yale School of Drama. Lupita claims several months later, she was invited by Weinstein to join him at his family home in Connecticut for a screening of a film.
Nyong'o says she arrived at Weinstein's home, met his wife and children and Harvey set her up to watch the film in his private screening room. According to Lupita, Weinstein interrupted the film just 15 minutes in and invited her to his private bedroom.
Once in the bedroom, Lupita says Harvey asked if he could give her a massage. The actress says she panicked and offered to give the producer one instead, he obliged, removed his shirt and laid down on the bed.
Nyong'o claims she fled the producer's home when he tried to remove his pants.
The actress says she turned down another advance by Weinstein not long after the massage incident and he threatened her career. It was after she won an Oscar in 2014 that Weinstein approached her once again, begging her to star in one of his films ... an offer she declined.
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McKayla Maroney's Mom 'She's Not Doing Great' ... But I'm Proud of Her
McKayla Maroney's mother says the Olympic gymnast is still reeling after going public with allegations she was molested and drugged by the team doctor ... but the family is proud of her.
"She's doing as expected," Erin Maroney said Thursday ... "She's not great, not fine. She's just low-key doing okay."
The 2012 Team USA Olympic gold medalist has claimed Dr. Larry Nassar repeatedly sexually assaulted her under the guise he was performing routine medical care ... starting when she was 13 years old.
Several high-profile Team USA gymnastics members have offered up their support to Maroney -- and according to her mother, she could use all the positive energy she can get.