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# Time to forgive or times up?
Georgina Chapman, Harvey Weinstein's ex-wife, breaks her silence: Should her career be saved?
Anna Wintour and Scarlett Johansson think yes
# me too
New York's attorney general resigns after he was accused of assaulting four women
Eric Schneiderman has stood down from his position.
# times up movement
R Kelly says campaign to boycott his music a 'public lynching of a black man'
The Time’s Up movement has called on Kelly’s record label and streaming services such as Spotify to drop the R&B star.
# amy schumer
Amy Schumer opened up to Oprah about her experience with sexual assault
“They don’t say it’s probably gonna be a guy you know really well. It could be your husband. It could be your friend.”
# Convicted
'Justice has been done': Victims and prosecutors react to Bill Cosby sex assault conviction
Cosby was convicted of drugging and molesting a university employee 14 years ago.
# me too
Some people reckon Louis C.K. could make a comeback but Twitter isn't convinced
The comedian admitted to masturbating in front of several women without their permission.
# damn
Kendrick Lamar becomes first rapper to win Pulitzer Prize
It’s the first non-classical or jazz work to win the award.
# me too
Laura Whitmore has written about her experience of being sexually assaulted in a nightclub
She also gave her thoughts on #MeToo.
# me too
Three Nobel prize judges quit in protest over sexual assault allegations
A high-profile figure associated with the Swedish Academy has been accused by 18 women of sexual assault and harassment.
# me too
Sean Penn is getting roasted over the poem he wrote about #MeToo
It features in his new novel, Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff.
# cardi b
Cardi B thinks male producers are 'not woke, they're scared' about #MeToo
Fighting talk.
# Oscars
Academy Awards chief being investigated for sexual harassment - reports
In response to queries, the Academy said it “treats any complaints confidentially to protect all parties”.
# the one campaign
Advocacy group - that Bono co-founded - admits staff were bullied and harassed for number of years
“We’ve got an obligation to find out how we do better,” The One Campaign CEO Gayle Smith said.
# me too
President Higgins: 'We are a very long way from adequately addressing issues of hierarchy'
President Michael D Higgins spoke to Ryan Tubridy ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow.
# me too
In patriarchal Japan, saying ‘Me Too’ can be risky for women
Speaking out often draws criticism rather than sympathy, even from other women.
Actress Emma Watson donates £1 million to kickstart new anti-sexual harassment campaign
The fund was announced in an open letter supporting the Time’s Up movement, signed by 200 women.
# not a witch hunt
Gabriel Byrne says #MeToo movement 'hasn't gone far enough'
The actor described Harvey Weinstein as “an absolutely ferocious bully”.
# me too
'It hasn't gone far enough': Gabriel Byrne is winning praise for his comments on #MeToo
Including some words for fellow actor Liam Neeson.
# me too
Anna Kendrick thought the #MeToo emoji was a load of vaginas instead of hands
Easy mistake to make.
# J'accuse
French Minister close to tears on TV as he denies sexual harassment allegations
Nicolas Hulot says a previous complaint over the allegations was dropped.
# me too
Vanessa Hudgens says James Franco was "very respectful" during filming for Spring Breakers
The actor has faced allegations of sexual misconduct in recent weeks.
# me too
Bill and Ted actor speaks about being sexually abused as a child
Alex Winter said starring in the Bill and Ted films was “therapeutic”.
# Rose McGowan
Rose McGowan told ABC News that she 'does not like' Alyssa Milano or her participation in Time's Up
Shortly after, a video of McGowan shouting condescendingly at a transgender woman was released.
# Time's up
Natalie Portman has spoken out about being sexually objectified as a 13-year-old in Hollywood
The actress was speaking at the Women’s March in Los Angeles yesterday.
Voices
Debate Room: Has #MeToo turned into a witch hunt?
Has the campaign gone too far? We asked two commentators to tell us what they think.
# New York
Comedian Aziz Ansari responds to allegation of sexual assault
Ansari says he believed the encounter was consensual but previously apologised to the woman.
# aziz ansari
'I took her words to heart': Aziz Ansari responds to allegations of sexual misconduct
Allegations surrounding the actor came to light at the weekend.
# metoo
Actor Catherine Deneuve apologises to sexual assault victims after letter attacking 'witch hunt'
The French star had signed an open letter earlier in the week denouncing the #MeToo movement.
# celebrity photographer
Vogue suspends work with photographer Mario Testino after harassment allegations
The famed photographer, who has taken iconic shots of celebrities for decades, has denied the allegations.
# eliza dushku
Actress Eliza Dushku says that she was sexually abused by a Hollywood stunt co-ordinator when she was 12 years old
Director James Cameron said that she is “very brave for speaking up.”
# Late Late Show
Liam Neeson says there's a 'witch hunt' in Hollywood over harassment allegations
The actor said that he was “on the fence” about allegations against Dustin Hoffman, but added that the movement was “healthy”.
# dan harmon
Rick and Morty and Community creator publicly apologises for harassing former colleague
Writer and producer Dan Harmon issued the public apology after being called out on social media by his former colleague, the writer Megan Ganz.
# Open letter
Actor Catherine Deneuve under fire for signing open letter denouncing #MeToo movement
The letter said that the movement was leading a witch-hunt against men.
# me too
Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis accused of rape and sexual assault
A civil lawsuit against Haggis has encouraged more women to come forward.
Voices
Opinion: Women of Ireland, 2018 will be our year
Women’s voices are vibrant, we are energised and engaged, writes Orla O’Connor.
# joy villa
Trump-supporting singer accuses ex-campaign manager of sexual assault
Joy Villa has accused Corey Lewandowski of hitting her twice on her buttocks.
Voices
Gender based violence: 'Our outrage cannot be confined to Hollywood'
From sexual harassment and early marriage to the most extreme forms sexual violence, it is most prevalent in the poorer, more volatile parts of the world, writes Dominic MacSorley.
# me too
Trump accused of 'slut-shaming' Senator after tweeting she would beg and 'do anything' for donations
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says it was a ‘sexist smear’ by the president.
# calls to resign
Senator accused of sexual misconduct to make statement as female colleagues demand resignation
A number of his Democrat colleagues have said he should step down as soon as possible.
# me too
'Silence breakers' named as Time's Person of the Year
The award is dedicated to people who went public with allegations of sexual harassment and assault in Hollywood and beyond.