DJ Paul Oakenfold Sued for Sexual Harassment by Former Personal Assistant

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor In the past few years, Hollywood has taken great strides to increase AAPI representation on screen, with a record number of Asians landing Emmy nominations and wins, from Sandra Oh’s recognition for “Killing Eve” to “Squid Game” picking up six trophies, including Lee Jung-jae for best actor in a drama series. This awards season, more AAPI actors fight for history-making nominations, including Ali Wong for “Beef” and the ensemble cast of “Yellowjackets.” Former nominees contending again this year are “Saturday Night Live’s” Bowen Yang and “Ted Lasso’s” Nick Mohammed.

I must be photographed wearing a fringed maxi skirt with a blazer. Clearly, this is the look of the summer. If you don't believe me, just ask Jessica Biel and Kaley Cuoco.

The Weeknd is addressing his highly talked about moments in The Idol, and apparently they’re all part of the plan…

A Nat Geo doc is to follow the husband-and-wife team behind the Covid-19 Pfizer BionTech vaccine as they take on the fight against cancer.

As a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Michelle Visage is a stoic presence with expert critiques on the challenges. But once she meets the queens again on Whatcha Packin’, Visage is finally able to connect with them on a deeper level. RuPaul’s Drag Race is a reality competition series where a group of drag queens compete in a variety of fashion challenges to become America’s Next Drag Superstar. Eliminated queens then join Visage for Whatcha Packin’, an after show where they are able to show off the outfits they didn’t get a chance to wear and talk about themselves. As she is unable to really speak with the queens during the competition, Visage says that finally speaking with them is a very special experience.

Kevin Costner and his wife of 18 years, Christine, split up recently, and there have been many headlines surrounding the couple since.

Donald Trump made history again on Tuesday, becoming the first former US president to plead not guilty to federal charges.

Thania Garcia John “Blackie Onassis” Rowan, the former drummer of the ’90s rock band the Urge Overkill, has died. No details on his cause of death (or his age) were confirmed when the news was revealed on Wednesday. “Urge Overkill is saddened to report that Blackie has passed away. Please respect our privacy at this time. We are sending much love to his family and all his fans. We know he will be missed,” the band’s official Twitter account posted Urge Overkill is saddened to report that Blackie has passed away. Please respect our privacy at this time. We are sending much love to his family and all his fans. We know he will be missed. Chicago-based alt-rock trio Urge Overkill was best known for hits like “Sister Havana,” off their 1993 album “Saturation,” and their cover of Neil Diamond’s “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon,” which was featured in Pulp Fiction. Director Quentin Tarantino selected the rendition as the track that Mia (played by Uma Thurman) sings and dances to before suffering from an overdose.

It is part of the unspoken agreement between Hollywood and audiences that there always be one high-quality period show that explores the boundaries between the entertainment industry and exploitation. For many years, Netflix held up its end of the bargain with “GLOW,” but the decision to cancel that show left a void that needed to be filled.

There is a lot riding on Vicky Jenson’s upcoming musical animation Spellbound about a princess on a mission to reverse a spell that has transformed her beloved king and queen parents into rampaging monsters.

Demi Lovato sat down for an interview and we’re bringing you some of the highlights.

Former X Factor star Tulisa Contostavlos is set to take her TV career to the next stage, as she's due to appear on Channel 4's Gogglebox. According to The Sun, Tulisa, 34, will join her cousins and N-Dubz band mates Dappy, 36, and Fazer, 36, on Celebrity Gogglebox, following their smash-hit tour of the UK.

Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins looked stunning in a green swimsuit as she took notes from Spice Girl Victoria Beckham by copying her iconic pose in a sizzling snap posted to Instagram on Wednesday. Gemma, 42, showed off her curvy figure as she made the most of the glorious weather and took the iconic snap while chilling on a hammock.The reality star posed for the camera with one leg pointing towards the sky which is a pose regularly used by David Beckham's wife. Gemma isn't the first celebrity to copy the Spice Girl as Kourtney Kardashian, Eva Longoria and Amanda Holden have all been spotted hopping onto the trend.

Fashion fans are scrambling to get their hands on a £30 linen shirt that has been hailed a 'must have' for the Summer. The shirt, which is from Japanese based clothing brand Uniqlo, which rivals the likes of Marks and Spencer, has been highly recommended for men looking for Summer wedding guest outfits, and can also be worn for BBQs, picnics and on holiday.

With the latest series of Love Island now well and truly underway, viewers at home have already been introduced to many of the contestants hoping to find love in Mallorca. Yet while in previous years, there have been some connections to former Islanders among the cast, this year the production team appears to have excelled themselves with almost half of the contestants having ties to previous stars.

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Gotham Knights has been cancelled after just one season.The DC Comics-based drama was one of three scripted CW series which were facing the axe along with Superman & Lois and All American: Homecoming, which have both been renewed.Despite being a “respectable ratings performer” since it was premiered in March, the show has now been cancelled, according to Deadline.It is believed that under different circumstances, the show could have made it to a second season but, with the business model of the CW changing under its new ownership, only a handful of existing scripted series could make the cut.Gotham Knights, which was written by the Batwoman trio of Chad Fiveash, James Stoteraux, and Natalie Abrams, picked up in the aftermath of Bruce Wayne’s murder, with his rebellious adopted son Turner Hayes (Oscar Morgan) forging an unlikely alliance with the children of Batman’s enemies – Duela (Olivia Rose Keegan), Harper Row (Fallon Smythe), and her brother Cullen Row (Tyler DiChiara) when they are all framed for killing the Caped Crusader.A synopsis for the show, when it was first announced, added: “As the city’s most wanted criminals, this renegade band of misfits must fight to clear their names.

Earlier this year Ed Sheeran launched his own hot sauce brand Tingly Ted’s. Now he’s ready to take it to the next level with an advertising campaign created with Warner Music’s brand partnerships division WMX and the actual maker of the sauces, The Kraft Heinz Company.The campaign answers that age-old question: What would happen if Ed Sheeran was friends with a giant grumpy teddy bear who really liked hot sauce? It also gives us the tagline “makes anything a tingly thing”, which I think we’d all be quite happy for them to have back.Three adverts have been made as part of the campaign, with the first out now.

On their latest shows, Brett Goldstein and Theo James have created characters who unpeel deeper truths beyond their hunky appearances. Goldstein, who’s won two Emmys for portraying soccer player and coach Roy Kent on “Ted Lasso,” returned for the Apple TV+ comedy’s third season. (He’s also a co-creator and writer on “Shrinking,” about a therapist played by Jason Segel.) James joined the second season of HBO’s “The White Lotus,” set in Italy and from creator Mike White, as a chiseled, privileged vacationer. THEO JAMES: How did you end up writing for “Ted Lasso”? BRETT GOLDSTEIN: I’d done a pilot for Bill Lawrence. The pilot didn’t get picked up, but we stayed in touch, and he knew I was a writer as well as an actor. When people ask me for advice, I’m always like, there’s no magic phone call. It doesn’t happen. But I did get a magic phone call here, from Bill, out of the blue, saying, “I think you’d be good for this football show.”

Christopher Vourlias Celebrating its tenth anniversary as part of the industry program of the Transilvania Film Festival, the Transilvania Pitch Stop — one of the leading co-production and co-financing platforms for filmmakers from Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the wider Black Sea region — will showcase 10 projects by first- and second-time directors searching for potential European partners on June 15 in the historic medieval city of Cluj. The selection, which includes projects from eight countries, is a diverse crop that ranges from intimate personal dramas to stories casting a wider net, capturing their protagonists in the throes of historical forces.

Joker sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux will “surprise” people.Beetz reprises her role of Sophie Dumond from the first film, alongside Joaquin Phoenix.Speaking about the musical elements of the film to Variety, she said: “I think people will be surprised. I don’t think it’s going to be what they expect, around it being musical.

Chris Stapleton isn’t letting hecklers ruin his fans’ good time.

K.J. Yossman ITV boss Carolyn McCall said former “This Morning” anchor Phillip Schofield’s relationship with a young runner on this show was “deeply inappropriate.” McCall was appearing before a U.K. Culture Media and Sport Committee (CMS) parliamentary inquiry on the working culture and duty of care at ITV following the controversy around Schofield and his time on the long-running daytime show. McCall was joined by ITV’s MD for media and entertainment Kevin Lygo and general counsel Kyla Mullins. Mullins detailed the company’s investigation of the affair, telling the CMS committee the runner – who is being referred to during proceedings as “Person X” – was asked by ITV 12 times about his relationship with Schofield and denied it each time. She said Schofield also repeatedly denied the claims until he resigned last month.

Alaina Scott, 30, married the love of her life, Matt Moeller, on June 9. The wedding took place in Detroit, Mich., alongside 125 of their closest family and friends.

“Secret Invasion,” Marvel’s latest Disney+ series, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) notes that Talos is moving pretty well for someone north of 130 years old, while Talos points out that in human years, he’s closer to 40, and that he hasn’t even reached his midlife crisis yet.

The skies are cloudy over LA and thick over NYC today, but for over 1,000 studio and “struck companies” staffers their Black List membership just went dark.

Lance Bass is sharing an update on his friendship with Britney Spears.

Paul Oakenfold has denied all allegations in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by his former personal assistant.The acclaimed DJ and record producer took to social media to deny the “baseless” allegations against him, adding that he will participate in any investigation to “clear my name”.“Let me be absolutely clear: I categorically deny any and all claims of improper conduct. Respect, integrity, and consent are values I hold dear, and I have always treated everyone with utmost professionalism,” Oakenfold wrote.“It is disheartening to see these baseless accusations, which appear to be nothing more than a calculated attempt to tarnish my reputation and extort money.”He continued by sharing that he would participate in “any investigations to clear my name and will exhaust all legal remedies available, including the option to countersue, to protect my reputation and seek justice”.pic.twitter.com/CLXTFJxRGN— Paul Oakenfold (@pauloakenfold) June 5, 2023The accusations were brought to light in a lawsuit, filed at LA Superior Court on Friday (June 2), by a woman who formerly worked for Oakenfold.

pic.twitter.com/CLXTFJxRGNThe legal filing also stated that all of the instances of alleged sexual harassment occurred while Oakenfold was “physically near” the plaintiff, with one incident happening in the plaintiff’s own car. The woman said two management companies Oakenfold runs, his manager Paul Stepanek and some unnamed individuals breached her employment rights.

Three days after being hit with a scathing sexual harassment lawsuit by his former personal assistant, A-list DJ Paul Oakenfold has put his own spin on the situation.

A-lister DJ and Swordfish soundtrack composer Paul Oakenfold has been accused of sexual harassment and workplace violations by a former personal assistant.

Paul Oakenfold has been accused of sexual harassment by his former personal assistant.The accusations were brought to light in a new lawsuit, filed at LA Superior Court on Friday (June 2) by a woman who formerly worked for him. Identified as Jane Roe, the 24-year-old is seeking damages in excess of $25,000 (£20,000), and alleges that she was harassed on numerous occasions by the Grammy-nominated DJ.As per the suit, the complaint is formed of five claims, all taking place after she was hired in October 2022 and assigned to be the musician’s personal assistant for $20 per hour (£20).During this time, the plaintiff claims, Oakenfold allegedly exposed himself and masturbated in front of her on four separate occasions.

Emily Longeretta It’s the show everyone’s been waiting for. HBO’s “The Idol,” led by Lily-Rose Depp and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, premiered on Sunday night and — to no one’s surprise — was filled with explicit moments. The series has been surrounded in controversy following reshoots and reports of toxic behavior by creator Sam Levinson but the cast has stood by the director. “Never have I felt more supported or respected in a creative space, my input and opinions more valued,” Rose-Depp shared in a March statement following accusations. “Working with Sam is a true collaboration in every way — it matters to him, more than anything, not only what his actors think about the work, but how we feel performing it. He hires people whose work he esteems and has always created an environment in which I felt seen, heard, and appreciated.”

Britney Spears has signed off on her ex, Kevin Federline, relocating to Hawaii with their two children, but ET has learned the pop singer is not thrilled about him turning the matter into a public spectacle.ET has learned that Spears' lawyer, Matthew Rosengart, wrote a letter dated May 31 to Federline's attorney informing him that the singer does not intend to interfere with Federline's plans to uproot the family and relocate to Hawaii. Spears has offered her full consent.In the letter, as first reported by, Spears' attorney slams Federline's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, for publicizing the matter and «creating unnecessary drama and a false 'dispute' by publicly discussing the issue.» What's more, Rosengart added that in doing so «it was undignified, ungracious, and unnecessary.»ET has reached out to Kaplan for comment. A source tells ET that «Britney loves and has always supported her children and wants them to be happy.»Spears' consent comes just over two weeks after a source confirmed to ET that Kaplan sent a letter asking if Spears would be open to letting their sons — Jayden, 16, and Sean, 17 — relocate to Hawaii with Federline and their stepmom, Victoria Prince.With Spears consenting to the move, it avoids Kaplan having to take the drastic step of having to formally make the request in court.