Kamis, 10 Oktober 2019

What Prince Harry Gets Wrong In His Comparison of Meghan Markle to Princess Diana - Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle followed up their successful tour of Africa with a startling revelation: The couple is suing the Mail on Sunday.

The publication is a UK-based newspaper that featured a letter ostensibly written by the Duchess of Sussex and sent to her estranged father, Thomas Markle. In accompaniment to the lawsuit, Prince Harry wrote a heartfelt letter that gave the public some insight as to how he views the media’s relentless attacks on Duchess Meghan and why he takes them very personally.

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While the lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday originated from both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the letter released on October 1st was directly from Prince Harry. In his letter, Prince Harry details how the media attacks have a “human cost” and have increased during the past year, while Markle was pregnant, and even now that their son has arrived.

Prince Harry calls the stories printed about the duchess “knowingly false and malicious” and stated that watching the stories unfold and the effect that they have had on Markle “painful.” Ultimately, Prince Harry’s letter claims that he is no longer able to sit idly by and watch while the world’s media destroys his wife.

Prince Harry goes so far as to comparing media treatment of the Duchess of Sussex to that of his late mother: Princess Diana. He stated that his deepest fear is “history repeating itself,” and went on to detail how he lost his mother, Princess Diana, to the same “powerful forces” that now threaten Markle. He ended his letter by thanking the public for their heartfelt support, saying “we really need it.”

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Prince Harry’s letter was shocking on several counts. While this isn’t the first time that he has spoken out in defense of Markle — he notoriously defended her against racism in the media in 2016 — but it is the most emotionally-charged.

As everyone knows, Princess Diana died in 1997 as the result of a tragic car crash. Princess Diana was hounded by the paparazzi and some believe that her death was a direct result of her trying to elude the aggressive cameras.

His comparison of Markle to Princess Diana immediately drew fire from royal fans and critics alike. After all, Princess Diana might have been followed by paparazzi but it is well known that Princess Diana was beloved by people all over the world. She was even known as the “People’s Princess” because of how much people loved her and the unique, special relationship that she shared with her fans.

Markle has definitely not reached that elevated level of respect and love by royal watchers, although she does have a faction of fans who support her. From the very beginning of her relationship with Prince Harry, the former Suits actress has been a target for negative press coverage. And while much of it might be an exaggeration or simply rumors, the fact remains that people haven’t gravitated to Markle as they did to Princess Diana.

Meghan Markle has been the subject of heavy criticism

Markle has certainly paid tribute to Princess Diana in several ways since she stepped into the royal spotlight, but she has a long way to go before she becomes as beloved as Princess Diana. Some claim that Markle’s “lack of self-awareness” is only serving to distance herself from those who follow the royal family, and certainly she seems to invite controversy.

From the Wimbledon scandal, where her security told onlookers not to take photographs of the Duchess of Sussex, to her extravagant and decidedly non-royal baby shower, Markle has definitely been making her own rules within the royal family. And she’s been at the receiving end of disproportionate criticism. The problem is, she is reportedly causing a rift between the royals and the public whose support they need. 

It will be interesting to see how this lawsuit ultimately ends up unfolding, and whether or not the public’s perception of Markle changes as it progresses.

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How Harvey Weinstein pressured NBC over Matt Lauer’s alleged misconduct - Fox News

The latest accusation against Matt Lauer is making huge headlines, but an equally big shocker is how NBC handled the Harvey Weinstein story.

A new book by former NBC staffer Ronan Farrow is packed with news, in part about how his former network caved to pressure from Weinstein to spike his expose of the Hollywood mogul’s horrifying sexual assaults. And there’s even a Hillary Clinton angle.

The Weinstein and Lauer sagas are, bizarrely, connected, according to the forthcoming book “Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators.”

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NBC drew substantial criticism for refusing to publish Farrow’s allegations against Weinstein — the network claimed the story lacked sufficient proof — before he took the story to the New Yorker and, with more reporting, won a Pulitzer for his work.

Lauer was fired, in late 2017, during the #MeToo movement triggered by Weinstein.

Farrow writes, according to the Hollywood Reporter: “Weinstein made it known to the network that he was aware of Lauer’s behavior and capable of revealing it.” Citing unnamed sources at NBC and tabloid company American Media, Farrow says Weinstein was using dirt unearthed by the National Enquirer on the “Today” co-host to pressure NBC executives to kill the Farrow expose.

According to Farrow, NBC News Chairman Andy Lack told Weinstein lawyer David Boies: “‘We’ve told Harvey we’re not doing a story. If we decide to do a story, we’ll tell him.’ Weinstein was ecstatic, boasting in his offices that he would also quash the rumored [New York] Times piece: ‘If I can get a network to kill a story, how hard can a newspaper be?’”

Later, Weinstein emailed NBC News President Noah Oppenheim, who responded: ‘Thanks Harvey, appreciate the well-wishes!’ Weinstein then sent Oppenheim a bottle of Grey Goose vodka.”

And there’s this fascinating tidbit, with the backdrop that Weinstein was a big donor to Hillary and other Democrats. Farrow, who had worked for Clinton at the State Department, was also trying to land an interview with her for a foreign policy book.

Clinton’s spokesman, Nick Merrill, called him to say that the “big story” Farrow was working on was “a concern for us,” the book explains. That is, to say the least, disturbing.

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Weinstein, meanwhile, emailed another NBC executive, Deborah Turness, to propose a Hillary documentary for NBC. “Your Hillary doc sounds absolutely stunning,” she replied.

(Not so cooperative was Farrow’s estranged father. When Weinstein called Woody Allen for advice on dealing with his son, the director declined: “Jeez. I’m so sorry. Good luck.”

Now to the Lauer mess.

A previously anonymous accuser, Brooke Nevils, goes public with Farrow, alleging that Lauer raped her in his hotel room at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, after she’d had six shots.

In passages quoted by Variety, Nevils says Lauer “pushed her against the door and kissed her. He then pushed her onto the bed, ‘flipping her over, asking if she liked anal sex.’ “She said that she declined several times,” and “wept silently into a pillow” as he did it.

Nevils says: “It was nonconsensual in the sense that I was too drunk to consent,” she says. “It was nonconsensual in that I said, multiple times, that I didn’t want to have anal sex.”

Lauer, who I’ve interviewed many times over the years, is vehemently disputing Nevils’ account:

“It is categorically false, ignores the facts, and defies common sense.”

He says the extramarital affair that began in Sochi was “the first of many sexual encounters between us over the next several months.”

“There was absolutely nothing aggressive about that encounter. Brooke did not do or say anything to object. She certainly did not cry. She was a fully enthusiastic and willing partner,” Lauer wrote. “At no time did she behave in a way that made it appear she was incapable of consent. She seemed to know exactly what she wanted to do. The only concern she expressed was that someone might see her leaving my room. She embraced me at the door as she left.”

Finally, Lauer alleges that Nevils once shopped a book deal and is now “making outrageous and false accusations to help sell a different book and stepping into the spotlight to cause as much damage as she can.”

After saying virtually nothing for nearly two years, Lauer now says “my silence has been a mistake.”

NBC, for its part, said in a statement that Lauer’s conduct was “appalling, horrific and reprehensible,” and that’s why he was fired 24 hours after Nevils’ accusation. “Our hearts break again for our colleague.”

In a memo to colleagues, Lack also said that Farrow paints "a fundamentally untrue picture" of NBC's handling of his Weinstein reporting.

"After seven months, without one victim or witness on the record, he simply didn't have a story that met our standard for broadcast nor that of any other major news organization," Lack wrote, adding that Farrow's New Yorker piece "bore little resemblance" to what he had at NBC.

On “Today,” Savannah Guthrie called the accusations “shocking” and added: “I honestly don’t even know what to say about it.”

As serious as these allegations are, the Lauer battle is largely over, as he’s gone from network television. But NBC is gearing up for a major battle as Farrow prepares the make the rounds on his book, which portrays the network as caving to pressure from a man now regarded as a monster.

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The Masked Singer Introduces the Last Four Contestants Before Unmasking and Booting One of Them - TooFab

It was the final phase of the first round of competition on "The Masked Singer," introducing us to the last batch of masked celebrities we had to try and identify.

And right away, we were treated to two seasoned professionals and two ... not. But the other two both gave us serious comedy vibes, cracking us up with their antics throughout their performances.

At the same time, these new celebs proved just as elusive as the first dozen we've met, though we're starting to feel like we have some good guesses on three of them.

As for the fourth, who also was the one eliminated on the night, we had absolutely no clue. And neither did TV's worst panel, so we don't feel quite as bad. Believe us, when they know and we don't, we feel awful!

Tonight, it was the weakest performer who got the boot, but we're going to make you power through the terrible (and occasionally good) guesses made by our illustrious panel of Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger first. We do this because we love ... to torture you.

FLOWER vs EAGLE

Flower may have been slow to hit the stage, but once she started to perform, she dominated it. Without much movement, like a Mariah Carey, she nevertheless had total control from top to bottom, as well as a very distinctive and raspy voice. Could this be the show's first legend?

Guesses: Based on the clue package, there were direct allusions to Mariah and Tina Turner, though the voice was definitely closer to the Tina school of thought. Nicole went to one of last year's favorite guesses, Patti LaBelle, which isn't a bad thought, either.

Jenny latched onto the word "empire" in the clue package and came up with Taraji P. Henson, but we're not sure she'd call herself a legend. She also said she's been in every field, from baking to clothing to crafts ... and always wears makeup (even to the grocery store), so there's a diva aspect as well.

Robin didn't seem to have a guess, instead throwing out modern singers with that kind of range, while Ken threw all his chips into the very wrong Bjork basket. The internet seemed to back the Patti theory, though we did see an interesting guess for Macy Grey, who has a similar rasp to what we heard.

Eagle was doing a very karaoke version of Meat Loaf, so clearly this wasn't a professional singer by any means. But he has a certain charm about him, and a natural sense of humor that comes through in body language. He's not ... good, per se, but he's entertaining.

Guesses: Robin had a great guess off the top with Howard Stern, as Eagle dropped lots of hints about doing interviews, listening to other people's stories and hanging out with rock stars. Also in the preview episode, he dropped a hint about 105.8 (Eagle's body temp) that could easily be a radio station.

Eagle also spoke about losing a parent recently and suffering a health scare. That put Robin into Pauly Shore, who recently lost his mother, while Jenny juggled Howard Stern and Adam Carrola (and later Jeff Goldblum). Ken Jeong, however, went with Craig Ferguson.

Winner: Flower

PENGUIN vs FOX

Penguin did not come across as a professional singer, and actually seemed nervous to be doing this at all. A diminutive presence, she was clearly out of her comfort zone, but she stayed in tune and had a pleasant quality and tone to her voice.

Guesses: Jenny came out with a strong guess after Penguin's package noted that she had been told she wasn't pretty, smart or funny enough with Kathy Griffin. After her performance, she said she didn't feel any judgment at all, which still fit.

She also had a hit list that included comedy club owners, casting directors, the press and herself and talked about her career being on ice, which happened to Kathy after her infamous Donald Trump beheading photo.

An earlier guess was Raven-Symone, which Robin resurfaced after Penguin grabbed Nick's butt, and that's another solid guess. The internet was all over the place, with guesses from Tonya Harding to Lindsay Lohan and Amy Schumer, and even some more support for Raven-Symone. Honestly, they're as lost as we are.

Fox has a theatricality about him that permeated every moment of that performance, like this was a Broadway stage. He has a polished and professional sounding voice, like this is something he's been doing for a long time.

Guesses: Our first guess, out of nowhere, was "Hamilton" breakout star Leslie Odom Jr. based on his body language and presence, and Jenny McCarthy threw his name out, too. Nicole went with Anthony Mackie, as the clue package mentioned on-air superhero persona.

Fox also had a clue about dabbling in different genres from Doogie to Doubtfire, which could be "Doogie" co-star Max Casella, who has a Broadway background and appeared in a "Big Momma" film, which has a "Mrs. Doubtfire"-like premise.

Ken continued his not streak by guessing Tyrese Gibson, before switching to Jamie Foxx after Fox spoke, but that's a little too on the nose. The internet, on the other hand, was feeling a very Wayne Brady vibe, which is another solid guess. Wayne appeared with Neil Patrick Harrison on "How I Met Your Mother" and Robin Williams dropped by "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"

Winner: Fox

SMACKDOWN : Eagle vs Penguin

Eagle laid down some smacktalk, but Penguin came back with a full-blown karate kick. Both were giving off a strong comedic vibe by this point, but we were definitely feeling Penguin more as an overall entertainer ... plus, her voice was stronger, if still not strong enough to win this show.

Winner: Look, this one was virtually a no-brainer. Penguin has the sweetest personality and she's a little spitfire to boot. Plus, as the stronger singer and bigger personality -- surprisingly -- she was a lock to win this round, sending Eagle to the unmasking.

UNMASKING

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Before the final unmasking, it was time for the final guesses. Jenny settled on Adam Carrola, while Robin argued himself into Howard Stern, which was our final guess as well (even though we think Howard is too tall).. Ken doubled down on Craig Ferguson, while Nicole switched it up after the Smackdown to go with Jeff Foxworthy.

But guess what, we were all wrong and way off, as it was Dr. Drew Pinsky from "Lovelines." Who knew he had a singer's desire inside of him? Oh, and it was again close to home for Ken, as he used to fill in for Dr. Drew on his show, while Jenny was close with her guess, as he's part of Adam Carolla's network of shows.

"The Masked Singer" airs Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.

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Uhoh! Here's What Queen Elizabeth Would Think of Prince Harry's Media 'Outburst' - Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Prince Harry is likely boiling with frustration as he battles for his pride and his wife. Upon the release of a letter penned to the father of the beloved Meghan Markle, the prince is outraged and wants justice for the invasion of privacy. He refuses to continue to stand by as media-based attacks are thrown towards his wife. Many are questioning what Queen Elizabeth would think of the situation while the prince himself is responding with his own defense.

Would Queen Elizabeth approve of Prince Harry’s so-called outburst?

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According to Penny Junor, English journalist and author, the prince’s statement is “ill-judged” and would leave Queen Elizabeth quite unhappy. Junor blatantly stated that not only would the queen not approve of the statement, but also his own brother — Prince William — would more than likely disapprove of it.

Warning that the statement could cause damage to the relationship the royal duo shares, Junor believes the reaction was driven by emotions and could leave the two in even more distress. She has compared the situation to the years the Prince of Wales handled attacks from the media focusing on himself and his loved ones.

Junor has also reported that she believes undoubtedly the queen would neither be happy with the prince’s reaction nor would she think advisors have let a statement so broad and open go out. 

What exactly did Prince Harry do?

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has come to an end, but The Duke and Duchess have had the opportunity to look back on an incredible 10 days through South Africa, Botswana, Angola and Malawi. Thank you for following along! Their Royal Highness’s journey took them 15,000 miles across southern Africa where they we’re greeted by so many amazing people along the way. They witnessed the great partnership between the UK and Africa, met local community groups, leaders, and youth and elders, who all imparted knowledge and inspiration. On their final day of the tour, The Duchess said: “Please know that you have all given us so much inspiration, so much hope – and above all, you have given us joy.” • During their tour, The Duke and Duchess unveiled three new Queens Commonwealth Canopy projects, protecting forests and planting trees, and worked with the British Government to announce investment of £8m in technology and skills in the region. The Duke traveled to Angola to focus on the ongoing mission to rid the world of landmines, an extension of the work that was pioneered by his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. The Duchess announced gender grants from the Association of Commonwealth Universities to improve access to higher education for women, as well as four scholarships for students studying across the commonwealth. Throughout this trip they were able to join an important and essential conversation about the rights of women and girls – not isolated to Southern Africa, but also globally. Throughout this visit, The Duke and Duchess were struck by the spirit and generosity from every community they visited. Speaking to young entrepreneurs in Tembisa, a township in Johannesburg, The Duke said: “As I raise my own son, I want to make sure that what I’ve learned here – the value of the natural world, the value of community and friendship – is something that I can pass on to him.” • Thank you to everyone who supported from afar, and those who have followed along the way! We hope you enjoy this wrap up video to the tune of a wonderful song by The Soweto Gospel Choir, a favourite of The Duke and Duchess. Video ©️ SussexRoyal

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On October 1, 2019 the beloved Prince Harry released a statement regarding legal actions he intends to take against the media. Starting off with the simple declaration on their belief of, as a couple, “media freedom and truthful reporting,” the statement quickly explained the reasoning behind the case. 

The letter threw claims to “relentless propaganda” and even described emotional damage due to the repetitive attacks from the media. The statement pens a double standard and calls out the dishonest and manipulative work that the Mail on Sunday has continuously released. Prince Harry has clearly had enough and wants to put an end to the journalism themed war. 

Throughout his statement, it’s made clear that this has been an ongoing battle for quite some time and the lawsuit has been a lengthy process in the making. Stating that bullying is uncalled for and will not be accepted, it’s made clear there will be no tolerance for any form of continuation when it comes to skewing and scattering the truth about the lives of his family, especially Meghan Markle.

The statement even offers up a humbling statement regarding the lawsuit being the right choice regardless of whether it’s the safest.

Could a media war impact Prince Harry’s family and their image?

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This morning, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was christened in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle at an intimate service officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are so happy to share the joy of this day with members of the public who have been incredibly supportive since the birth of their son. They thank you for your kindness in welcoming their first born and celebrating this special moment. Their Royal Highnesses feel fortunate to have enjoyed this day with family and the godparents of Archie. Their son, Archie, was baptised wearing the handmade replica of the royal christening gown which has been worn by royal infants for the last 11 years. The original Royal Christening Robe, made of fine Honiton lace lined with white satin, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1841 and first worn by her eldest daughter. It was subsequently worn for generations of Royal christenings, including The Queen, her children and her grandchildren until 2004, when The Queen commissioned this handmade replica, in order for the fragile historic outfit to be preserved, and for the tradition to continue. Photo credit: Chris Allerton ©️SussexRoyal

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While the declaration of a lawsuit has been made public, Prince Harry has also made it fairly clear that he feels the unfair and misrepresented reports have been damaging and of wrongful doing to his wife during her pregnancy and throughout the birth of Baby Archie. Exploiting his family daily and relentlessly, Duchess Meghan is unafraid to send her own message during this time of injustice.

The Duchess of Sussex is seen wearing a bracelet to showcase the infamous evil eye, which is known for being a symbol of strength during hard times and protection from the negativity that life brings. 

As journalists and viewers from afar watch, the admirable couple seems to be disregarding caution and aiming to put an end to the ruthlessness from the media. Needless to say, the royal family is not afraid to stand their ground regardless of suggested opinions on what other family members would think or choose to do in the same situation. The duo is sending their own message and continuing to live their lives as happily and drama-free as possible with their precious Baby Archie. 

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Cody Simpson Serenades Miley Cyrus With New Song Amid Hospitalization - E! NEWS

Miley Cyrus is not going to let Cody Simpson slide away just yet.

While the singer has been in the hospital this week being treated for tonsillitis, she has kept her Instagram Story active with photos of friends and family stopping by to help her get a "boost of bad ass." Her new boo was the latest addition to that list of helping hands, and he took his task of uplifting Cyrus seriously!

Cyrus posted multiple videos to her story on Tuesday showing the Australian crooner (whom she referred to as her boyfriend on her story) playing a song he had written just for her.

"Suddenly I am feeling much better," Cyrus captioned the first video, adding in the next: "This sweeeeeet guy came to visit at the hospital and sang the sweeeeeetest song he just wrote for me."

Naturally, Cyrus is trying to make this song, titled "Golden Thing," an actual thing.

"It's too special to be only heard in full by my ears," she said in another video. "So I am currently pressuring him to DROP IT next week...& it's working #GoldenThing."

Simpson, according to Cyrus' story, also arrived to the hospital with a bouquet of roses in hand. Swoon.

While the entire song isn't heard on her story, the lyrics that are heard are swoon-worthy enough!

"It's a golden thing," Simpson sang. "And I shouted the words in the first daylight. Then a chorus of birds burst on into sight."

Simpson also sings "deep blue jeans, movie screens" in another part of the clip, which could be a shout out to their recent movie date night. Simpson posted a video of him and Cyrus watching Elvis Presley's Blue Hawaii on his Instagram story on Saturday night, and in a truly full circle moment, Cyrus and Simpson joked about his love of Elvis on her Instagram story on Tuesday.

"You can't take this guy anywhere," she said smiling. "Nope!" Simpson quipped back. "Just rip some Elvis wherever I go."

Let's not forget that Simpson also wrote a poem this week that fans are convinced is about Cyrus. Given the Elvis reference in it, that theory tracks.

"The moon's souvenir / the boulevardier / a ballerina on the promenade," Simpson posted on his alternate Instagram account, Prince Neptune Poet, on Monday. "We open our curtains / to the domesticated world / for a natural hour / spinning elvis records / and making love / in the soft jewelled morning."

Whatever Cyrus and Simpson's relationship status is, no one can doubt these two are hella romantic.

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Matt Lauer rape allegation revealed in Ronan Farrow's new book, "Catch and Kill" - CBS News

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Two years after Matt Lauer's fall from grace, a new report sheds light on more explosive details from sexual assault allegations against the former NBC News anchor and a cover-up accusation, reports CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan. Variety magazine reveals that in an interview with journalist Ronan Farrow for his new book, "Catch and Kill," former NBC News employee Brooke Nevils says Lauer raped her in his hotel room at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. 

Farrow writes Lauer invited Nevils to his hotel room after a night of drinks. Once in the room, Nevils alleges Lauer pushed her against the door and kissed her. He then pushed her onto the bed, flipped her over and asked her if she "liked anal sex." Nevils said she declined several times. But she "was in the midst of telling him she wasn't interested again when he 'just did it.'" Nevils recalls the encounter was excruciatingly painful.

Nevils says there were more sexual encounters with Lauer when he returned to New York, telling Farrow, "This is what I blame myself most for. It was completely transactional. It was not a relationship." Farrow says Nevils told colleagues and superiors at NBC about the encounters.

In 2017, when the Me Too movement gained momentum with the downfall of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, Farrow says Nevils confided in former "Today" show co-anchor Meredith Vieira about the alleged assault. Vieira urged Nevils to "file a formal complaint report with NBC's office of human resources," which Farrow says she did.

According to Nevils, after Lauer was fired, she learned NBC News president Noah Oppenheim and chairman Andrew Lack were "emphasizing that the incident had not been 'criminal' or an 'assault.'"

Variety's Elizabeth Wagmeister and Ramin Setoodeh originally broke the story on the wave of sexual assault allegations against Lauer in 2017. At the time, they say NBC News executives knew about Lauer's alleged predatory behavior.

"He really used his power in these situations," Wagmeister said.

"It wasn't just low-level employees that had knowledge of Matt Lauer's inappropriate conduct with women. There were also higher-level employees that were aware and openly speaking about Matt Lauer's conduct with other women at the 'Today' show," Setoodeh said.

According to Variety, Farrow writes Nevils left NBC in 2018. The network suggested she tell people she left to pursue other endeavors.

After a five-month internal investigation, NBC Universal reported in May 2018 that no one in leadership or authority positions at NBC News "received any complaints about Lauer's workplace behavior prior to November 27, 2017."

CBS News reached out overnight to representatives for Lauer, Oppenheim, and Lack, and have not heard back. NBC News said in a statement: "Matt Lauer's conduct was appalling, horrific and reprehensible, as we said at the time. That's why he was fired within 24 hours of us first learning of the complaint. Our hearts break again for our colleague."

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New Allegation Surfaces That Matt Lauer Raped NBC Colleague in His Hotel Room at Sochi Olympics - Slate

A pedestrian walks past the NBC News studios, Nov. 29, 2017 in New York City.

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Ronan Farrow’s new book Catch and Kill, which chronicles the reporter’s investigation into Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct, also includes new details, including allegations of rape against former NBC host Matt Lauer, according to Variety, which got a sneak peak the forthcoming book. Farrow’s account includes a new interview with former NBC News employee Brooke Nevils, who alleges Lauer anally raped her in his hotel room while in Russia to cover the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

It was Nevils’ complaint that led to Lauer’s 2017 firing from the Today show, but her identity—and some of the details of the allegation—were not previously known to the public. Farrow outlines Nevils’ account of the night in Sochi where she was assigned to work with former Today co-anchor Meredith Vieira. After a night of drinking at the hotel bar, Nevils says she went to Lauer’s hotel room to pick up her press credential, and then returned when Lauer invited her back shortly after. Nevils told Farrow she “had no reason to suspect Lauer would be anything but friendly based on prior experience.”

From Variety:

Once she was in his hotel room, Nevils alleges, Lauer — who was wearing a T-shirt and boxers — pushed her against the door and kissed her. He then pushed her onto the bed, “flipping her over, asking if she liked anal sex,” Farrow writes. “She said that she declined several times.”

According to Nevils, she “was in the midst of telling him she wasn’t interested again when he ‘just did it,’” Farrow writes. “Lauer, she said, didn’t use lubricant. The encounter was excruciatingly painful. ‘It hurt so bad. I remember thinking, Is this normal?’ She told me she stopped saying no, but wept silently into a pillow.” Lauer then asked her if she liked it. She tells him yes. She claims that “she bled for days,” Farrow writes.

Nevils tells Farrow: “It was nonconsensual in the sense that I was too drunk to consent,” she says. “It was nonconsensual in that I said, multiple times, that I didn’t want to have anal sex.”

After the incident, Nevils says she had other “transactional” sexual encounters with Lauer, who she said was terrified would end her career. Farrow writes that Nevils is not alone in continuing to have a sexual relationship with the former NBC star, even after enduring incidents of sexual assault. Nevils said she told “like a million people” about her encounters with Lauer, including colleagues and superiors at NBC. In the fall of 2017, at Viera’s urging, Nevils went to NBC Universal human resources with her complaint, which led to Lauer’s dismissal.

Farrow writes that NBC executives continued to downplay the allegations internally even after Lauer’s firing and were generally obstructive throughout the Weinstein reporting process, prompting him to take the explosive story to the New Yorker.

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https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/10/ronan-farrow-book-rape-allegation-nbc-sochi-hotel-russia.html

2019-10-09 10:06:00Z
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