After Alyssa Milano posted a tweet encouraging women who had been sexually harassed or assaulted to write "me too" as their status, many high-profile celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lawrence, followed suit. In 2019, Taylor Swift published an explosive Tumblr post that detailed her problems with her old record label Big Machine, Scott Borchetta, and Scooter Braun (Justin Bieber's manager). Enron. "The biggest scandal of the 21st century", the presentation of Professor - Researcher, mRNA and RNA expert, Dr Alexandra Henrion-Caude at a workshop in Estonia, on the Covid vaccine. Many more people began telling their own stories about Ellen being cruel to them, leading producers to have to confirm that her talk show was not cancelled. While the conservatorship has ended, questions still remain whether her father, Jamie Spears, will agree to be deposed by the singer's attorney Mathew Rosengart. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. All I know is I love you guys, I miss you guys, and I just needed an honest moment with you because Im justtired of being sick with myself all day.". Divine Brown was the real winner in this situation, however, securing a $1 million pay-out for an exclusive interview with a UK tabloid newspaper. Last edited on 4 September 2019, at 11:42, AJL-National Herald Panchkula land grab case, Catholic Church sexual abuse cases in Australia, Trials and allegations involving Silvio Berlusconi, Catholic Church sexual abuse cases in Canada, Sexual abuse cases in the Catholic archdiocese of Dublin, Gurugram Rajiv Gandhi Trust land grab case, Sexual abuse in the American film industry, Sexual abuse cases in Southern Baptist churches, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:21st-century_scandals&oldid=913978095, This page was last edited on 4 September 2019, at 11:42. In May 2018, Weinstein was arrested in New York and charged with rape and other offenses, and by February 2020, he had been found guilty of rape in the third degree and a criminal sexual act. Chris Harrison exited the "Bachelor" franchise in June 2021. It began with rumors that Ellen didn't treat her employees kindly, and in July 2020, two reports were released that painted the show as a nightmare where employees were sexually harassed, embarrassed, and talked down to. Later, it was reported that ABC News took the pair off the air as it weighs the impact their secret relationship has on the show. What happened: Financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, 66, was arrested on sex-trafficking charges on July 8, 2019. He reached a deal with Warner Bros. and producers. A judge ruled to end Britney Spears' conservatorship in November. Legal Statement. The paper revealed that, a decade earlier, Cleveland. After starting out in the popular kids TV show, The Disney Club, Britney launched her own successful pop career. Edwards conducted the affair while his wife Elizabeth fought breast cancer. The trial was a media circus, especially when Lana herself took the stand, and the killing was eventually ruled to be justifiable homicide. Market data provided by Factset. Our countdown includes Ellen Degeneres' Treatment of Employees, Janet Jackson's Wardrobe Malfunction, Jussie Smollett's Fake Hate Crime, Lance Armstrong's Doping . Huffman admitted to paying $15,000 to up her daughter's SAT scores, issued a public apology, pleaded guilty, and served 11 days of a two-week sentence. Shockingly, that press tour was immediately cancelled. There has been so much speculation about the nature of the relationship between starlet Marilyn Monroe, and US President, John F Kennedy. Erythropoietin is naturally produced by the kidneys, but athletes use it to raise their red blood cell counts to improve recovery and endurance. The biggest British scandals of the 21st century | The Week UK Assistant director Dave Halls, as well as the movie's head armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, are among other members of the crew who have come under scrutiny. The Top Ten Political Scandals of the 21st Century The aftermath: Ford initially denied the reports, but he admitted to smoking crack cocaine on November 5, 2013, saying it happened a year earlier in one of his "drunken stupors." (Gotham/GC Images). Kelly was then charged with sex trafficking. The internet spent years trying to figure out what happened. In early December, Baldwin claimed in an interview with ABC that he did not pull the trigger of the gun. They are still together today. rjb.theubs.us The Duke and Duchess of Sussexs departures from royal duties began last year over what they described as the British medias intrusions and racist attitudes toward the former American actress. 15 2009 Swine Flu Pandemic. An investigation into his death is ongoing. News of the World had previously been accused of hacking other phones. A look back at the biggest celebrity scandals of the decade: Britney Spears Even Madonna wanted a piece of her. In the clip, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump was heard telling Billy Bush about being a famous man around women: "They let you do it. They welcomed daughter Lilibet Diana in June. While there's always something to talk about when it comes to the Hollywood scene, some of these dramas are definitely bigger than others. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/WireImage via Getty Images), On Aug. 31, 2021, it was announced that Richards would no longer work as an executive producer on "Jeopardy!" became the center of some major controversy after he revealed that he takes his teenage daughter to the gynecologist every year to check if her hymen is "still intact." bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield's ear, arrested and accused of drugging and raping, rips off a piece of Janet Jackson's costume, allegedly catching Lionel Richie cheating, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera both swap kisses onstage with Madonna. In 2017, it was revealed that Fox News host Bill O'Reilly had previously settled five sexual harassment lawsuits worth more than $13 million. He had previously stepped aside from his hosting duties for "The Bachelorette" after defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell after it came to light that she attended an Antebellum-themed party prior to appearing on the show. The judge ruled that its. Rebekah Vardys account, after all, and Vardy was ordered to pay up to 1.5m, covering 90 per cent of Rooneys legal costs. In 2018, Roseanne Barr went online and set off a stream of racist tweets that referred to former President Barack Obama's aide Valerie Jarrett as the offspring to the "Muslim Brotherhood & Planet of the Apes." Recently, Holmes reportedly filed for divorce from his wife of 12 years. (Mat Hayward/Getty Images for AMC Networks). Turner was in a relationship with a volatile mobster called Johnny Stompanato. Farrow discovered the affair when she found naked photos of Soon-Yi among Allens possessions. Scott emphasized that he didn't know the severity of the issues going on during the concert. But there never is here anyhow. has been on television since 1984 and had rarely seen scandal in the decades since then. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins is survived by her husband and their son. When he finally fessed up to his wife Elin Nordgren that he had cheated on her with a series of women, she took one of his own golf clubs to his car windows, and left with the kids in tow. The Biggest Hollywood Scandals Over The Last 50 Years - BuzzFeed The reality star had been indicted for tax offenses in September 2014, and in 2018, he pled guilty. Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth finally tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony in December 2018 after 10 years of an on-and-off relationship. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. ", (Photo credit should read VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images), Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for December 24, described "some complacency" in how weapons were handled, Princess Charlotte beams ahead of 8th birthday in new photo taken by mom Kate Middleton, Gisele Bndchen makes first Met Gala appearance after Tom Brady divorce, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson celebrate 35 years of marriage with sweet Instagram post: 'Love is everything', Roman Polanski, 1977 rape victim Samantha Geimer smile for social media snap, Woody Harrelson discusses 'SNL' backlash: 'I dont look at that s---', Brad Fischetti discusses losing former LFO bandmate Brian 'Brizz' Gillis. What happened: In October 2017, The New York Times published a story detailing decades of sexual harassment, misconduct, and abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein. 1. He eventually settled for $31 million, and Gawker settled for bankruptcy. Harrison posted a message to fans on his Instagram. Toward the end of the trial, it was revealed that Hogan had been bankrolled by tech investor Peter Thiel. In April 2017, he was acquitted on murder charges of the 2012 deaths of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado. The aftermath: In April 2018, Shkreli was sentenced to 7 years in prison for fraud. From abrupt TV personality departures to stars getting "canceled," Hollywood A-listers certainly gave fans plenty to talk about. There is no winning. During one particularly violent confrontation between the couple, Stompanato was killed stabbed several times with a kitchen knife. ROUND. Some specualte that perhaps Walken had a hand in her death. Andrew had been photographed at Epstein's Manhattan home and was accused of having sex with a 17-year-old Epstein victim. Wilde later won the custody battle, with the judge ruling that the childrens home state is in California, where Wilde resides. Lovable comedian Bill Cosby was a huge star in the 1980s and 1990s, thanks to his stand-up comedy and successful sitcom, The Cosby Show. No-one would have ever suspected that dark secrets lurked beneath his warm and gentle persona, but in the 2000s, women started to come forward and accusing Cosby of drugging them and sexually abusing them and/or raping them.