James Franco agrees to pay $2.2m settlement for sexual misconduct suit

K.J. Yossman “Promising Young Woman” scribe Emerald Fennell and “His Dark Materials” scribe Jack Thorne were among those honored at the 29th Writers’ Guild of Great Britain awards on Monday night.The ceremony, which was hosted by WGGB president Sandi Toksvig in London, handed out awards in 16 categories including film, television, radio, theatre, comedy, books, and videogames.Awards covered the past two years of work, after the 2021 ceremony was cancelled due to the pandemic.Which is why Fennell won a prize for first screenplay for “Promising Young Woman” while Thorne picked up the award for outstanding contribution to writing.Also walking away with gongs were Chinonyerem Odimba for best musical theater bookwriting for “Black Love,” Russell T.

Katie Holmes andUma Thurman were among many fashionable attendees at Tory Burch's fashion show during New York's Fashion Week on Monday.TheDawson's Creek star, 43, looked sophisticated in a lengthy white coat, which she paired with a classic Tory Burch purse.The actress elevated her elegant look with black stockings and black sandals with unique crystal heels. Elegant looks: Katie Holmes and Uma Thurman were among many fashionable attendees at Tory Burch's fashion show during New York's Fashion Week on MondayInside the event she removed her chic coat, revealing an oversized brown dress underneath, which had buttons going all the way down and was cinched at the ankles.

After nearly a year of rumors, Rachel Zegler confirmed she is dating her West Side Story co-star Josh Andres Rivera.The 20-year-old actress prompted rumors last February, just days after Valentine's Day, with a tweet that simply read, 'I love Josh Andres Rivera.'They would frequently post photos of each other together on their social media over the past year, though Zegler confirmed their relationship in a series of Instagram and Instagram story posts on Monday, during their Valentine's Day dinner. Dating:After nearly a year of rumors, Rachel Zegler confirmed she is dating her West Side Story co-star Josh Andres Rivera Rumors:The 20-year-old actress prompted rumors last February, just days after Valentine's Day, with a tweet that simply read, 'I love Josh Andres Rivera' Dinner:They would frequently post photos of each other together on their social media over the past year, though Zegler confirmed their relationship in a series of Instagram and Instagram story posts on Monday, during their Valentine's Day dinnerShe posted a black-and-white photo of her and her 26-year-old co-star getting close on Monday afternoon, with the photo captioned, 'committing valen-crimes.'The couple seemingly committed said 'valen-crimes' in London, with Zegler taking to her Instagram story to share a snap of their dinner at Mr'.

Hailey Bieber was active on Instagram on Monday asshe shared a new picture modeling a black bra for Victoria's Secret.The runway regular, 25, looked sultry in the photo, which also showed her rocking distressed denim with the waistband rolled over.Hailey's husband Justin Bieber, 27, also took to the app to shower his wife in affection for Valentine's Day. On-duty: Bieber shared a brand new picture modeling a black bra for Victoria's SecretThe stunner's abs took front and center as she posed with her hands behind her back.In her caption Hailey said, 'She said, 'I am so honored to be a part of @victoriassecret Love Cloud Campaign.

She recently shut down claims she was copying Kim Kardashian's style during her relationship with Kanye West.But Julia Fox raised eyebrows once again as she walked the LaQuan Smith NYFW fashion show on Monday.The Uncut Gems actress, 32, opened the show in a cleavage-baring black dress that was nearly identical to one Kim wore in 2019. Twinning! Julia Fox raised eyebrows once again as she walked the LaQuan Smith fashion show in New York on Monday wearing a dress that was nearly identical to one Kim Kardashian (pictured L 2019) previously woreMuch like Kim's, Julia's black dress was cut in a triangular shape at the front which flashed plenty of underboob.It cinched into her curves along the waist, skimmed the floor, and hugged her toned arms.

Emily Ratajkowski was spotted getting ready to fly out of Hollywood-Burbank airport with her family on Monday.After attending Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, the supermodel, 30, and her husband Sebastian Bear-McClard were on their way to board a private jet with their 11-month-old son Sylvester.Emily wore an unmissable, bright green t-shirt and large black sunglasses. Heading out:Emily Ratajkowski was spotted getting ready to fly out of Hollywood-Burbank airport with her family on MondayEmily's signature straight brunette locks fell over her shoulders as she pushed her baby in a stroller.

poisoning her boyfriend with laxatives before stealing £75,000 from him.Police say the 70-year-old's unnamed 56-year-old girlfriend withdrew more than £50,000 from his bank account and spent another £25,000 using his debit and credit cards while he was in hospital with chronic diarrhoea in Valencia, Spain.He died in April 2021 after spending eight months in hospital and enjoyed only four days out on discharge in the last weeks of his life, reports the Olive Press.It is claimed that the woman gave him laxative pills upon her visits to him in hospital, with the volume of pills causing a form of extreme diarrhoea that eventually led to heart disease, fatigue and muscle weakness. Hospital workers are understood to have gone to the cops after eliminating food poisoning or stomach flu as possible causes of the elderly patient's illness.Their suspicions were first raised after his health was noticed to improve when visits were banned, but would deteriorate when people were allowed back in again.

A man who allegedly tried to flee from police in Ashton-under-Lyne was swiftly arrested on suspicion of several crimes including possession with intent to supply class a drugs and possession of an offensive weapon.

Jon Dadi Bodvarsson is now in a position to start for Bolton while Amadou Bakayoko is reaping the benefits from the new system Wanderers have implemented and is proving any goal doubters wrong with his recent form in front of goal.

Foo Fighters have expanded their upcoming North American tour with 10 new shows, set to take place this September and October.The tour, in support of the band’s 2021 album ‘Medicine at Midnight’, will now include additional stops primarily through Canada – including cities such as Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver. Two new United States dates – one in Sioux Falls, the other in the central Oregon city of Bend – have also been added.Tickets for the new set of dates will go on sale this Friday (February 18) at 10am local time for each city.A post shared by Foo Fighters (@foofighters)The 10 new shows join the largely stadium-based North American tour, which is set to commence in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania on May 14.

Mark Schilling Japan CorrespondentLeading Japanese entertainment firms Toho, Toei, Studio Khara and Tsuburaya Productions are joining forces to launch the Shin Japan Heroes Universe, a project modeled on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Shin Japan Heroes brings together such iconic characters as Godzilla, Ultraman and Kamen Rider, as well as the world of anime maestro Anno Hideaki’s Evangelion sci-fi franchise.Details in Monday’s announcement were scanty, but the project team has revealed an emblem and visual showing all four “heroes” together, as well as a website.A starting point for the project was “Shin Godzilla” (translation: “New Godzilla”), the 2016 smash hit live-action film that Anno scripted and co-directed. It was followed by last year’s hit anime “Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time,” which was also directed by Anno for his Studio Khara anime house as the fourth and final film in the “Rebuild of Evangelion” film franchise.

JAMES Franco has agreed to pay $2.2 million in a sexual misconduct suit. The actor was sued after he allegedly “pushed students to perform in explicit sex scenes.” James, 43, and associated entities have agreed to pay $2,235,000 to resolve a lawsuit in which he was accused of pushing several of his acting students into performing explicit sex scenes on camera.

James Franco is settling his sexual misconduct lawsuit for over $2million (£1.45million), according to reports.The Deuce actor and his partners at his acting school Playhouse West Studio 4 – which opened in 2014 but closed three years later – were sued in October 2019 by Sarah Tither-Kaplan and Toni Gaal. They claimed defendants ‘engaged in widespread inappropriate and sexually charged behaviour towards female students by sexualising their power as a teacher and an employer by dangling the opportunity for roles in their projects’. In 2020, Franco alleged the pair were ‘attention-hungry’ and made false and inflammatory’ claims for publicity. He has now agreed on a settlement for his two accusers. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Franco

James Franco has reportedly agreed to pay out $2,235,000 in order to settle a lawsuit that centered on allegations of sexual misconduct.

James Franco has signed off on paying $2,235,000 to settle an Oct. 2019 lawsuit alleging he and his associates coerced students into performing explicit sex scenes on camera.The proposed figure was revealed in court filings that were made public on Wednesday, and a Los Angeles judge will need to approve it.

James Franco has agreed to pay $2,235,000 to settle his sexual misconduct lawsuit. According to court documents obtained by ET on Wednesday, the actor and his associated entities filed the paperwork on June 24.

James Franco is settling.

Five months after lawyers for James Franco and his controversial, now-shuttered acting school and former students revealed that a settlement had been reached in the class action lawsuit claiming participants had been pushed gratuitous and exploitative sexual situations, money has been put on the table.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterJames Franco has signed off on paying $2,235,000 to settle an Oct.

James Franco covers his entire face while out and about in New York City with his friend and fellow actor Kevin Breznahan.The 43-year-old actor and his 52-year-old friend, who he co-starred with on the HBO series The Deuce, were spotted in Washington Square Park in Manhattan on Monday.They later joined actor Michael Gandolfini at the SoHo bar Felix to watch theFrance vs. Switzerland Euro Cup match.

Freaks and Geeks co-star James Franco again in light of allegations of sexual misconduct.Franco was accused by five women in 2018 of sexual misconduct – claims that he has denied repeatedly. He settled a lawsuit in February 2021 with two accusers who were former students at now-defunct acting school Studio 4.Philipps’ latest comments come in the wake of fellow co-star Seth Rogen saying he had no plans to work with Franco again, the actress responding on The Daily Beast‘s The Last Laugh podcast: “I have to say, I mean, it’s interesting.“They were super close and they had a very tight relationship.