Alleged Sex Abuse Victim Of J-Pop Agency Founder Johnny Kitagawa Dies In Possible Suicide

Paramount Global shares closed up nearly 10% Friday, leading entertainment stocks higher after the Wall Street Journal reported that Paramount Global and Apple are discussing bundling their respective streaming platforms at a discount.

Mark Shelmerdine, the veteran producer who revived London Films as an indie powerhouse and played a pivotal role in the development of the international TV distribution market, died October 26 in Santa Barbara surrounded by his family. He was 78.

NewJeans, BTS‘ Jungkook and more.Apple Music unveiled the 2023 edition of its annual ranking of the most streamed songs on the serviceyesterday (November 28), per Variety, with several K-pop tracks making it into the Top 100. The most streamed K-pop song in 2023 was ‘Ditto’ by NewJeans, which came in at Number 19 on the overall list.Two other NewJeans songs also made it to Apple Music’s ranking: with their January single ‘OMG’ at Number 37, and 2022’s ‘Hype Boy’ at Number 64.

Ellise Shafer Less than a week after settling a lawsuit with former Bad Boy artist Cassie which accused him of rape, Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing more sexual assault allegations. In a complaint filed on Thursday in New York Supreme Court and obtained by Variety, Joi Dickerson-Neal alleged that Combs “drugged, sexually assaulted and abused” her and that she was the victim of “revenge porn” created and distributed by the rapper.

Jamie Foxx has been sued for an alleged sexual assault case that took place in 2015. The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday (November 22) in the Supreme Court of New York by an anonymous accuser, identified only as Jane Doe. A copy of the lawsuit filing was obtained and shared by Deadline Hollywood – read the court documents here.

Rolling Stone and Pitchfork, a summons against the music executive was filed in Supreme Court of the State of New York County by attorneys for a woman identified as Jane Doe on Wednesday (November 22).A lawsuit has yet to be filed, but is reported forthcoming, per Pitchfork. While official documents are currently unavailable, it is reported that the summons alleges that the Jane Doe was “sexually abused, forcibly touched, and subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation” in August 2007.In a statement to Rolling Stone, a rep for Iovine said in response to the allegations: “We are quite shocked and baffled by this alleged claim.“This inquiry is the first we’ve heard of this matter.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Jamie Foxx was sued on Wednesday for allegedly sexually assaulting a patron at a rooftop bar in New York in 2015. The woman, identified in the suit as Jane Doe, alleges that Foxx took her to a secluded corner of the Catch NYC rooftop lounge, rubbed her breasts and groped her under her pants against her will. According to the suit, the woman and a friend were seated at a table next to Foxx and Mark Birnbaum, the owner of the bar.

The plaintiff adds that one of Foxx’s security guards, and several other people, saw what was happening but walked away although it was clear she was in distress. The woman claims there were several people — including some security guards — that witnessed the alleged assault, but they simply walked away despite seeing her try to get away from the “Ray” star.She is seeking a trial by jury and compensatory and punitive damages.The plaintiff is suing Foxx and the restaurant for compensatory and punitive damages, claiming she had to “undergo medical treatment and advice, was unable to pursue her usual and regular activities” and will “permanently be affected by the injuries and emotional distress she incurred as a result of the sexual assault, abuse, assault and battery.”The Post has contacted reps for Foxx for comment.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer A “Jane Doe” anonymous accuser has issued a summons with notice to veteran music executive Jimmy Iovine, accusing him of sexual abuse and harassment, among other allegations. Representatives for the plaintiff filed the summons earlier today in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County.

Georgia Kousoulou has announced that her beloved nan has passed away, as she shared a sweet tribute on Instagram.The former TOWIE star, 32, posted a touching video montage containing video clips and photos of memories that she and her relatives shared with her grandmother. Captioning the video, Georgia wrote: "Today we lost our darling yai yai oh how our hearts are broken [broken heart emoji]" "The most loving beautiful women I have ever known.

ADOR, the label behind K-pop girl group NewJeans, has announced its new global auditions.On November 20, the HYBE Labels subsidiary shared a new poster announcing its auditions, which are open to applicants of all genders and nationalities between the ages of 2004 to 2011.The official audition site can be viewed here in English, Korean and Japanese. Per instructions on the website, applicants are required to submit a waist-up and full body shot, as well as a one-minute or longer video.Unlike its previous auditions, which allowed applicants to submit in categories of singing, rapping and dancing, or in a “free category” that includes acting, modelling and vlogging.

Heath, the longtime bassist of Japan’s most popular rock group X Japan, has died, the group confirmed today. He was 55.

Diddy — a.k.a. Sean Combs — has been accused of rape and more than a decade of repeated physical abuse in a lawsuit filed by Cassie. According to The New York Times, the R&B singer — real name Casandra Ventura — alleged that her former partner of 11 years engaged in a number of controlling and abusive behaviors throughout their relationship, including physical beatings, sexual abuse, and sexual battery.

Dean McDermott is continuing to open up about his dark past. Earlier this week, the Chopped Canada

It would seem Cassie Ventura is just the start of Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ problems. As we covered, the singer, who dated the rapper

A 'highly respected' doctor has gone on trial accused of sexually abusing three of his patients. Dr Wayne Davis, a GP in Salford, faces allegations which are said to have occurred in the 1990s and 2000s.

was found guilty on June 14 of sexually abusing 10 boys and one girl during the 1990s and 2000s.The youngest victim was nine or 10 years old when the abuse began, while the oldest was molested until the age of 16.Judge Huggett stated that Frost had shown no remorse for his actions, dismissing character references that portrayed him as a protector of young people.“There is no evidence that would permit me to find on balance that he is contrite or remorseful,” she remarked.Frost, appearing via audiovisual link from Shortland Correctional Centre, displayed minimal reaction to the sentencing.Frost believed he was the son of renowned swimming coach Doug Frost, who guided Ian Thorpe to Olympic success.He was however the son of a family friend and did not learn the identity of his biological father until the age of 40.Most of Frost’s offenses occurred at his swimming school in southwest Sydney, in various locations, including the change rooms, kickboard rooms, pool, and deck.Testimonies from victims detailed Frost’s manipulation, encouraging explicit discussions about sex and masturbation, which eventually led to inappropriate physical contact.The court heard accounts of Frost coercing victims into secrecy after assaults.Judge Huggett characterized Frost’s crimes as “opportunistic, impulsive, and spontaneous,” creating an environment that normalized explicit discussions.Frost’s legal proceedings faced complications, with a discharged jury in the first trial in August 2022 due to allegations of bullying and bickering.During the second trial, a non-publication order prevented the media from reporting on evidence until Frost was found guilty.On Thursday, Judge Huggett said Frost, who was in his 20s during the offending, “created

SM Entertainment has announced plans to begin a talent search for the formation of an upcoming UK-based boyband, in partnership with production company Moon&Back.SM Entertainment – home to top K-pop acts such as aespa, Red Velvet, Girls’ Generation and more – announced its partnership with UK-based television production company Moon&Back yesterday (November 15). In the newly announced partnership, both companies revealed an upcoming television project in the works to create and debut a brand-new British boyband to global television audiences.Slated to be filmed over the course of six months, the upcoming television series will follow a fresh-faced boy group as they depart London some time in early 2024 “on the adventure of a lifetime”, according to a press release.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief A man in his 40s, who was a member of the association for victims of sexual abuse by the late Johnny Kitagawa, has died in Japan. While the police have not commented, reputable local media on Tuesday reported that it is a possible case of death by suicide. The unnamed man’s body was found in the mountains near Osaka in mid-October.

This Hollywood homicide was stranger than fiction!