Harvey Weinstein's Network Of Spies Revealed In Ronan Farrow's New Yorker Expose

Posted on Tue Nov 7th, 2017 11:30am PDT       By X17 Staff


Well this is disturbing.

Harvey Weinstein had a network of spies that he used to silence women, stop publications from printing articles on his sexual misconduct, and get information on potential accusers, Ronan Farrow claims in his new New Yorker expose.

The disgraced studio boss hired private investigators and Israeli secret service to keep tabs on reporters sniffing around trying to expose him, and even had them bait Rose McGowan into revealing that Farrow was working on a bombshell investigation.

One of Weinstein's investigators even posed as a rape victim who wanted to come forward with her story, in an attempt to find out how close varius outlets were to discovering the truth.

Weinstein's law firm Boies Schiller and Flexner got caught in a massive conflict of interest, because they helped him hire an investigative service called The Black Cube, but they were also publicly representing The New York Times at the same time. In other words, the NYT own attorney was helping Weinstein squash negative stories!

"We learned today that the law firm of Boies Schiller and Flexner secretly worked to stop our reporting on Harvey Weinstein at the same time as the firm's lawyers were representing us in other matters. We consider this intolerable conduct, a grave betrayal of trust, and a breach of the basic professional standards that all lawyers are required to observe. It is inexcusable and we will be pursuing appropriate remedies," the New York Times said in a statement.

In more bad news for Harvey, a criminal case against him is reportedly going to be presented to a grand jury in New York "very soon," TMZ reports.

We don't think there's any way this guy isn't going to jail!

 

Ed Westwick Accused Of Rape By Actress Kristina Cohen, Actor Issues Denial

Posted on Tue Nov 7th, 2017 10:35am PDT       By X17 Staff


This isn't good.

Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick has been accused of rape by actress Kristina Cohen, who claims the actor assaulted her at a dinner party she attended with her then-boyfriend.

"I was briefly dating a producer who was friends with the actor Ed Westwick. It was this producer who brought me up to Ed’s house where I met Ed for the first time. I wanted to leave when Ed suggested “we should all f*ck”. But the producer didn’t want to make Ed feel awkward by leaving. Ed insisted we stay for dinner. I said I was tired and wanted to leave, trying to get out of what was already an uncomfortable situation. Ed suggested I nap in the guest bedroom. The producer said we would stay for just another 20 more minutes to smooth everything over, and then we could leave," she wrote on Facebook.

"So I went and laid down in the guest room where I eventually fell asleep, I was woken up abruptly by Ed on top of me, his fingers entering my body. I told him to stop, but he was strong. I fought him off as hard as I could but he grabbed my face in his hands, shaking me, telling me he wanted to f*ck me. I was paralyzed, terrified. I couldn’t speak, I could no longer move. He held me down and raped me.It was a nightmare, and the days following weren’t any better," she continued.

"The producer put the blame on me, telling me I was an active participant. Telling me that I can’t say anything because Ed will have people come after me, destroy me, and that I could forget about an acting career. Saying there’s no way I can go around saying Ed “raped” me and that I don’t want to be “that girl." I now realize the ways in which these men in power prey on women, and how this tactic is used so frequently in our industry, and surely, in many others. I’m sickened to see men like Ed respected in such a public way. Interviewed by prestigious platforms such as the Oxford Union Society at Oxford University, where he was honored as one of their “People who Shape our World.” How does this end? Men like Ed using fame and power to rape and intimidate but then continue through the world collecting accolades," she concluded.

Westwick denies all the allegations.

"I do not know this woman. I have never forced myself in any manner, on any woman. I certainly have never committed rape," he wrote on social media.

Harvey Weinstein has really opened the door for sex crime victims coming forward, and we think it's great.

 

Tyrese Reveals Will And Jada Pinkett Smith Gave Him $5 Million

Posted on Tue Nov 7th, 2017 9:30am PDT       By X17 Staff

When we show UP for each-other there’s nothing that can’t be done I️ repeat nothing...... My wife kept the news away from me cause I’ve been on with lawyers all day but our family and our sister Jada-Pinkett Smith and my brother Will Smith just sent us 5 million dollars to help keep us afloat- You’ve guys asked me to get off and stay off the Internet now that my daughters legal fees will be paid ! will listen..... The Smiths’s and their whole family has always shown up for The Gibson’s Uncle Will you’re an uncle for real..... And I’m saying again if you guys are out there in the Atlanta area please vote for @keishabottoms someone my daughter looks up to a LOT!!!! #ShaylaRocks

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This is generous, but so weird!

Tyrese revealed on Instagram that Will and Jada Pinkett Smith gave him $5 million dollars to help him stay afloat amid money troubles and a custody battle for his daughter.

"When we show UP for each-other there’s nothing that can’t be doneI repeat nothing...... My wife kept the news away from me cause I’ve been on with lawyers all day but our family and our sister Jada-Pinkett Smith and my brother Will Smith just sent us 5 million dollars to help keep us afloat," he wrote.

"You’ve guys asked me to get off and stay off the Internet now that my daughters legal fees will be paid ! will listen..... The Smiths’s and their whole family has always shown up for The Gibson’s Uncle Will you’re an uncle for real..... And I’m saying again if you guys are out there in the Atlanta area please vote for @keishabottoms someone my daughter looks up to a LOT!!!!" he added.

We guess the A-list power couple have dough to spare!

 

Sia Posts Nude Photo On Twitter To Stop Someone Who Was Trying To Sell It

Posted on Tue Nov 7th, 2017 8:45am PDT       By X17 Staff


That's one way to do it!

Sia caught wind that someone was trying to sell a naked pic of her to a paparazzi agency, so she decided to share the pic on her own Twitter to kill the sale. You've gotta love her!

"Someone is apparently trying to sell naked photos of me to my fans. Save your money, here it is for free. Everyday is Christmas!” she wrote, in reference to her upcoming holiday album.

She also shared the offer. "If you make the purchase it will be unblurred and you will receive and [sic] additional 14 images," the person wrote on the image watermarked "Client Preview."

What we wanna know is how the singer caught wind of this?!

 

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS - Now We've Got Pix Of Khloe's Baby Bump!

Posted on Tue Nov 7th, 2017 7:04am PDT       By X17 Staff


First we reveal Kylie Jenner's baby bump for the first time, now Khloe's!

Since half the Kardashian-Jenner clan is pregnant -- or has someone pregnant for them, in Kim's case -- there's just no end to the interest in these ladies' bellies. In fact, we found it interesting that, Monday night at the studio following a taping session for Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kim flaunted her NON-pregnant abs in a sports bra, sweats and button-down.

Meanwhile, Khloe wore a blousey black top and skinny jeans -- skinny jeans that weren't so skinny. And again, people, we're not fat-shaming here; Khloe's body is obviously beautiful and on-point, it's just a little more voluptuous than usual so despite her not having made an official announcement that she's pregnant, we think these pix speak for themselves.

Kourtney recycled the same outfit she wore on a date with boyfriend Younes Bendjima this weekend at Nobu -- but flared jeans and a black V-neck top. For once, she's the only one NOT pregnant!

 

FIRST PHOTOS - See The FIRST PIX Of Kylie Jenner's Baby Bump!

Posted on Mon Nov 6th, 2017 10:00am PDT       By X17 Staff


There it is! The baby bump we've all been waiting for!

Kylie Jenner debuted her pregnant belly Sunday as she hopped on a private jet for a girls' trip to celebrate mom Kris' 62nd birthday. Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Kendall were all along for the mini-vacay and Kylie and Khloe brought their special cargo on board.

Kylie wore Yeezy Calabasas sweats to stay comfy on the flight and to attempt to strategically hide her growing bump -- alas, the profile doesn't lie -- that's a pregnant belly!

Fans have been waiting for Kylie to confirm her pregnancy ... and for expected baby daddy Travis Scott to acknowledge he has a child on the way but so far only allusions, teases, accidentally revealing Snapchats and even accusations we Photoshopped these pix but still no official confirmation! Well Kylie knows we didn't retouch the photos so why's she drawing attention to them? She clearly wants everyone to pay attention!

It was a happy occasion yesterday as the girls' took off for the Amangiri resort in Canyon Point, Utah where Kim and Kanye just returned from celebrating her birthday! So while not a really original idea, the girls' gave their mom a nice getaway in the beautiful desert location, just an hour and a half away by private jet. The ladies returned Monday morning, early, but this time the pilot pulled into a hanger to protect the ladies' from photographers' lenses as they disembarked. Too late now, Kylie! The baby bump's been revealed!

 

Ben Affleck: I'm "Looking At My Own Behavior" And Want To Be "Part Of The Solution" To Hollywood's Sexual Harassment Problem

Posted on Mon Nov 6th, 2017 9:55am PDT       By X17 Staff


We applaud him for wanting to make a change.

In the wake of Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, and his own sexual harassment scandals, Ben Affleck is committed to making sure the problem doesn't continue in Hollywood.

"[I'm] looking at my own behavior and addressing that and making sure I'm part of the solution," he told The Associated Press.

So what does the solution look like exactly?

The Oscar winner thinks "more women need to be pushed to power" and sexual harassment needs to be "a men's issue" and not something only women speak out against. We agree!

The Batman star spoke out against Harvey Weinstein right after the first round of allegations against the disgraced studio boss surfaced, but then he was accused of being a hypocrite when Hilarie Burton revealed Affleck grabbed her boob during an appearance on TRL in the early 2000s.

"I am saddened and angry that a man who I worked with used his position of power to intimidate, sexually harass and manipulate many women over decades. The additional allegations of assault that I read this morning made me sick," he wrote on Facebook.

"This is completely unacceptable, and I find myself asking what I can do to make sure this doesn’t happen to others. We need to do better at protecting our sisters, friends, co-workers and daughters. We must support those who come forward, condemn this type of behavior when we see it and help ensure there are more women in positions of power," he added.

Affleck plans to donate residuals from his Weinstein Company and Mirimax movies to the RAINN Sexual Assault hotline and Film Independent.

He's putting his money where his mouth is.

 

Selena Gomez Goes For A Hike After Hitting Church Twice In One Day With Justin Bieber

Posted on Mon Nov 6th, 2017 9:45am PDT       By X17 Staff


She had a busy, religion-filled weekend!

Selena Gomez went for a hike with her girlfriends on Sunday morning, but she basically spent the rest of the last couple days with on-again boyfriend Justin Bieber!

The lovebirds hit an event at Hillsong on Friday night, before slipping out to enjoy a romantic dinner at Morton's steakhouse. Then they went back for church services not once but twice on Saturday! That's a lot of praying!

It sounds like The Biebs couldn't be happier that he's won back his one true love.

"Justin is doing great. Spending all week with Selena is the dream week for him. He is trying to take things slowly, but it hasn’t really worked. He is too excited to spend time with her," a source dished to People.

"He is waiting for Selena to tell him that they are officially back together. He doesn’t feel any rush, because no doubt they are already emotionally back together. Justin still needs to win her family over and he realizes it will take some time. But he very much feels he is a different person. He knows what he did wrong in the past and understands that Selena deserves better. He wants to be with her and will do anything to prove he can be a great boyfriend," the source added.

We still can't believe Jelena is a thing again!

 

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