Sideways director Alexander Payne denies Rose McGowan’s allegations of sexual misconduct

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have called on the "global community and its leaders" to stand with the people of Ukraine. following the attacks by Russia.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said that they stand with the Ukrainian people as they slam Russia's actions as a breach of "international and humanitarian law".The message from the couple on Archewell said: "Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and all of us at Archewell stand with the people of Ukraine against this breach of international and humanitarian law and encourage the global community and its leaders to do the same."Harry and Meghan, who are currently in the US, decided to speak out after Russia's attacks have caused hundreds to flee their homes in fear.Ukrainian forces battled Russian troops on three sides of the country on Thursday after Moscow unleashed the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two.Russia launched the attack in the early hours of Thursday morning following weeks of intelligence suggesting an invasion could take place.The Sussexes statement follows world leaders condemning the attacks including the Present of the United States, Joe Biden.He said: "This is a premeditated attack"Putin is the aggressor.

Barcelona fans have been cheekily thanking Arsenal fans for “gift” Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.The striker, who arrived from the Gunners on a free transfer in January, scored the final goal as Barca ran out 4-2 winners against Napoli in the Europa League.The former Borussia Dortmund player helped the La Liga side secure the win in southern Italy to progress to the last-16.And as a result, Catalan fans have been goading Gunners fans for giving the star to them on a free. Mikel Arteta fell out of favour with the forward and the club needed him gone to free up his hefty wages (£300,000-per-week) in north London.One said: “Thank you @Arsenal for giving us Aubameyang for free.”A second one wrote: “Thank you arsenal, for that gift called Aubameyang.”A third one commented: “Dear Arsenal, thank you for dashing us Aubameyang it was nice doing business with you.

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid shared a sweet snap of herself and her colleague Kate Garraway while singing her praises online. GMB star Kate, 54, was nominated for Network Presenter of the Year at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards and attended the event alongside Susanna, 51, on Wednesday evening.Sharing the black and white selfie with her legion of followers online.

Beer lovers could be paying up to £10.50 for a pint by 2030, experts have warned.The average cost could soar in some pubs if rampant inflation continues.UK inflation is at 5.5% but is predicted to hit a wallet-busting 7.25% this spring.Should the trend carry on, drinkers in London would have to pay £10.50 per pint as we toast a new decade.In Edinburgh, the average price would be £8.65, followed by Brighton (£8.65), Bristol (£7.91), Oxford (£7.86) and Liverpool (£7.84).The next priciest would be Birmingham (£7.81) Belfast (£7.79), Newcastle (£7.58), and Southampton (£7.54).Currently, the average cost of a pint nationally is £3.96, but this could leap to £6.93 by 2030, said market analysts Admirals.Its expert Roberto Rivero said energy prices, labour shortages and the cost of raw materials “are pushing up input costs for businesses, which in turn is putting upward pressure on price”.He added: “Rising inflation should only be transitory until the economy is used to living with Covid-19.

Russia is the world's second-biggest oil producer and the largest natural gas exporter, and mainly sells to other European countries.Pump prices have already been rising as oil edged past $90 (£67) a barrel, but the Ukraine invasion has now seen it jump above $100 (£75).Prime Minister Boris Johnson has already warned that "one of the risks of Putin's venture is that there could be a spike in... oil prices".

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“Sideways” director Alexander Payne has denied sexual misconduct allegations brought against him by Rose McGowan, and now the actress vows to further "expose" him. The actress-turned-activist, who is 47, alleged last month that Payne is guilty of sexually inappropriate behavior with her when she was 15.

Alexander Payne responded to Rose McGowan’s claims of statutory rape on Friday, calling her recent social media posts “simply untrue.” In a guest column statement posted on Deadline and sent toThe Hollywood Reporter from a rep for the filmmaker, Payne details his version of events from nearly 30 years ago, interactions first brought to light by McGowan Aug. 17 on Twitter.

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Rose McGowan is reacting to director Alexander Payne‘s denial of her accusations.

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Alexander Payne has denied sexual misconduct allegations leveled against him by actress Rose McGowan. McGowan recently accused Payne of statutory rape and showing her soft-core porn when she was 15.In a guest column for Deadline, Payne said he had “cordial interactions” with McGowan and commended her activism in the #MeToo movement, but denied her timeline of events.

After Rose McGowan came forward to accuse director Alexander Payne of sexual misconduct when she was only 15 years old last month, he is now issuing a statement of his own.

Alexander Payne is calling Rose McGowan’s allegations against him “simply untrue”.

Alexander Payne In a recent social media post, Rose McGowan wrote that filmmaker Alexander Payne engaged in a sexual act with her while she was 15 year old. Payne today responds with a firm denial in this guest column.